Property #3 has the most potential with room to build whatever you want to fit your needs. You could move in and work in the existing garage while building the home and shop space over time. You will spend more money trying to rebuild a run down house/money pit.
Between you outfit and the way you shot this, it felt like the House Renovation version of the Blair Witch Project LOL! Good look with the property scouting! Cant wait to see you building a proper garage/shop. Love fron Argentina :)
If you end up buying a house that needs a little work you will have years of projects for content. And you will learn some new and exciting curse words. 😁
Haha!! So true - I'm sure I'll have a very big curse word vocabulary with a house project. I'm so excited to take on a fixer-upper and will hopefully have some updates this summer! Thanks for watching!
If there was mold on that carp0et in the basement, there could be a lot of issues behind the walls and upstairs by the kitchen that you wanted to open up, I think it might beweight bearing.
Some thoughts in no particular order: 1) You can change just about anything about a property except location, and that includes the type of land the existing building is on. Be very cautious when buying close to a river - understand flood levels and erosion patterns to anticipate where banks will be carved away potentially endangering your building. 2) Not sure what Hydro charges in your area, but all electric heat can be expensive unless you plan to upgrade to a heat pump system, but for that you need ducting or mini splits. 3) Be sure you understand mortgage restrictions on modular homes, as you might find lenders are hesitant. 4) If looking at well & septic find out how old the septic system is, and if there's enough land for a new leach field. It's not uncommon to need to significantly overhaul a septic system after 30-40 years, and current zoning is probably more restrictive than what was in places when the system was first installed. If on a well take a water sample for lab analysis to identify any bacterial concerns.
This is all very good advice, Kev! We have considered all these points when looking at our prospective property, and we actually encountered many (if not all!) of these issues on a previous property we owned lol. In this area, the manufactured homes/modular homes mortgage *issues only applies to leased land, not freehold land thankfully. Thanks for the advice and for the ongoing support!
#1 Definitely a big no! #2 A pretty big mobile home. Why cut off the carport? For a car-centric country like Canada, I would say, no way! Although there’s enough space to build something you’d like. #3 The most potential, with a very large driveway, lots of room around it, well-maintained, and with plenty of potential. Although the home is a bit small (I wish I had that kind of home, with that beautiful surrounding and private beach. haha), some new construction projects could be in the making. The garage/shop also has the potential to become your dream shop. The views are really stunning. #4 A big NO! Burning it down is the only potential solution for that pile of garbage which seems to be a home. Good luck finding the right one! P.S. As a Dutch guy, I find the front entrance right in the living room in most homes so weird. I mean, there’s no hallway where you can welcome visitors, hang their jackets, and/or let them use the guest toilet. But it is simply the difference in building regulations and culture.
Thanks Roy! Sorry for the delay getting back to you, it's been quite busy around here! Thank you for your thoughts on the properties! I'm also not sure why they cut the carport off at home #2?! You'd think if they wanted to take it down they would have unbolted it from the house itself rather than cut it, but also, why take it down at all? I also agree that not having an entry way closet/foyer area is a little odd, but yes, it's very common here. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great week!
So happy to see you shop for a house....Hope the market is not as crazy as over here, East of you...good luck and hope you will find your dream hou......Dream project.... If someone used a house to grow Lilies, caus' they were Lilies right, you would have mold issues all over, everything would have to be stripped...so Please, Please..read on it if ever you are thinking about that one....
Thank you Jean-Marc! Oh man, the housing market is very crazy over here, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed we'll have a dream project in the near future! I'll keep you posted. And yes, the Lily house absolutely had mold issues. Mold, and mold-illness is no joke... and amongst the various other issues it had, that one is off the table!
Dear Meg Thank you so much for taking us along on your search for a possible new home. First of all, I hope that you will find the right one where you feel at home and secure and which makes you happy, after all, it is a long-term decision that you are making. Compared to Switzerland, you can get a lot of land to build a house on. I don't know the land prices where you live, but they will probably be a lot cheaper than here, which is of course great and gives you the opportunity to realize your dream of owning your own home. As for the houses shown, I was wondering how energy efficient (insulation and damping) they are, as they look very old and I hope there are no houses with asbestos. In any case, I wish you good luck with this project and hope that the path leads you to the right place. I can't wait to see what comes of it. A home is where dreams grow and flourish and give you a feeling of freedom and contentment.
Thank you so much @olioliver9396! That's really kind. I'm really looking forward to taking on a project house, hopefully soon. The energy efficiency (insulation and damping) really depends. In these older houses we saw, they were not very good, but it is something that can be updated. The newer homes that are built here are very very energy efficient and well insulated. Lots of good building technology and innovation in our area, it's really interesting what builders are doing around here! So it will be fun to find a home that I can put some work into and give it new life. Thank you again for the very nice comment, appreciate you being here! (Also, Switzerland is one of my favourite countries, I absolutely love it there!)
The strange thing about houses. When it's the right one you usually have the right got feeling about it. Just a note renovation usually takes a lot of time and money but for some it's the right thing
Thanks for taking us along with you on this adventure! Hope you can find what you need. As for the people (more than one) who are impersonation you, I wasn't taken in by it, seen it all before, sadly. I'm visiting my sister and brother-in-law for the weekend, but delighted to be able to get my 'Meg fix' fitted in!!
@@Meg.AugustYes, thanks, we had a lovely time! My sister lives in Worcester, which is a very picturesque part of England, although prone to flooding! Fortunately, their house is sufficiently above flood level to avoid problems. Progress on the roads was slow on my way home, so it took four hours instead of two... I decided to go straight to the radio station instead of home rather than risking being late, then went home from there.
I’ve meant to take a walk thru that little western village, but never ended up doing it lol. I loved driving that highway the other direction and seeing the huge lake as you crest the hill👌🏼
Great video as usual....I hope your search for property is fruitful because I see a very bright future for you...especially someone with your spunk and fortitude....all my best wishes!!! Hope to see you next week!!!
Thanks very much Terry! That's really kind. I'm really looking forward to having a project house in the (hopefully) near future! And sorry for the delay in my reply, it's been quite busy around here lately. Appreciate the ongoing support, have a great week, and see you soon!
Many times there is a hard choice to make. Searching for the right property is not easy, getting along with what you find on it is even harder.. But there is no concern as toony Meg will solve that out. I'm pretty sure some fix-ups won't be a problem for you at all, but you have to consider the expenses to be made. Renovation.. Da, it really sucks your budget dry.. Once you open it, the genie is out of the bottle and a terror scream builds up.. Keep on looking for the best deal around. Oh, and if you build close to a scenic river, look also in geology and flood events from the past.. Better to be in a relatively safe spot. Cheers, keep on the search.
Thank you! Yes, definitely a big decision to make and I'm so excited to get into a big project like a fixer-upper home. Definitely have to be aware of the flood-risks, it's no joke! Thanks for watching!
Think through what you spend money on. If there is too much renovation, it will quickly become expensive and not worth it. What looks like a good buy-rent price may turn out not to be. Take some people with you who have experience.
If youre going to incorporate more work in a automotive industry try an find a small 2 or 3 bay for rent with a small lift then you could do your channel stuff and do customer work also just a thought gl happy easter.
I would just get a plot, get a mobile home and build a brand new house just how I want it to be and add a garage. Bank will lend money to build a house. There's a lot of jobs you could do with some rented equipment, a lot of content. It would inspire people to do the same. I built a house recently and it's not that much really compared to how m
That is definitely a possibility we have thought of! I'm really looking forward to all the upcoming projects a property will bring. I'll keep you posted on what we end up deciding! Congrats on building your house, that's amazing!
Well now I know its Saturday! Great vid as always. I wouldn't worry too much about the naysayers and the "hire a professional" types. Ive seen what you can do in these videos and you are more than capable of tackling whatever project comes your way! While your considering remember, you cant add land or a view to a choice that doesn't have those. (location, location, location). With enough room and a view to inspire you, You can make one whatever you want it to be!
Thanks so much @mrpbright! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm so excited to take on a house project. I agree that land is so much a part of that, it'll just come down to price and our projected plans for the property. Thanks for coming along on the journey! I'll keep you posted. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
House #3 looks like the river could be eating away at the bank with that sharp of a bend. Make sure it thats not going to impact the yard and house if it is.
Top (3) Considerations ( ALWAYS ) Will be. LOCATION, Location, location. Real Estate is more then a Total View of the prospects. Think of it all like a math equation of Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, DIVISION. I often ask those who seek to help on projects a few simple question before it gets started. How many Fingers and toes ?? Along with the Answer to a Very basic set of questions. ( 1 + 1 = ) ??? Then right after ( 1x1= ) ?? 10 fingers and Toes or maybe 8 Fingers, 2 Thumbs, 10 toes ?? As for the MATH ? ( 1+1 = 2 ) versus ( 1 x 1 = ) ??? 2 , 1 , 3 and heard it to be a TRICK QUESTION. So , " In the End - It All Goes Back to the B E G I N N I N G " What YOU want ? What you can afford ? What is Out there ? What changes can be made ? What Restrictions apply ? What Total Work ( YOU ) can do like a * D. I. Y. * ? etc. Try to get info on costs for utilities, taxes, Infrastructure ( Warranties ) improvements by counties, Citys, villages, territories , etc. Road, Schools, Water, Sewer, Electrical, Cable / internet, etc. Lastly ( BE REALISTIC ) Putting lipstick on a PIG is like Polishing a TURD. ( $ h I t ) out of LUCK is where all that will lead. I am the VOICE of REASON. Ignore ME now and YOU TOO will be crying the blues before the very first emergency coms to find you .... YOUR welcome in advance. By the way. If these four properties are all you can afford. SAVE more money and go back in about a month to 4 or so. NONE are worth what ever it they are asking. I have seen better Disasters then this batch of Hazards waiting to be collapsing.
Loved the road trip. I know whatever home you decide on will be just right. I agree with an earlier comment about 2 things that you can't change being amount of land and view, everything else is just materials and elbow grease. See you next week. 🛻🛻
Glad you enjoyed the road trip @txvet8474 ! And thank you, it's always a tough decision but land value (and view!) is huge. I'm excited for the next chapter, and for the projects that will come of it when the time comes. Thanks for watching and have a great week!
I'd steer well clear of #4, apart from the Acro prop (thnik that's what they're called in UK at least) supporting a corner of house, the way the electrcial cabling looks just thrown in by DIY Dave and the copper pipe put in by a very drunk Stevie Wonder (guessing by the yellow stickers that's gas), major alarm bells ringing. I dunno about electrical regulations in Canada, and not totally sure about cable runs through ceiling joists in UK, but any decent electrician would use laser levels, to get cable runs nice and straight, and have a few metal clips/staples to prevent premature collapsing if there was a fire. That said, I think all that would be forgotten about if I was faced with these types of scenic views.
Ya #4 is definitely off the table lol! It looked like at one point it would have been an amazing fixer-upper but it's too far gone - although the views are beautiful, it's not the one! Thanks for watching!
Hallo Meg, ich befinde mich in der gleichen Lage! Ich hab gerade ein Haus gefunden, der Zustand 😭 aber Ärmel hoch und los geht's, unser Hobby ist wichtig!!
Keep looking until you find what will work best for you all. I have renovated many properties and only #2 would be a possibility for me. Since you are in Canada maybe Mike Holmes or one of his kids will do an inspection for you, LOL. Not likely but they know what to look for in a renovation property..
2 out of 4 needs demolition not renovation lol. Is your partner handy with tools too? I'm Sure between you, you have the ability to to make something nice, after all knowledge is only a RUclips video away these days eh! Thanks for taking us along Meg.
Thanks Kev! My partner is very handy with tools! He's actually the one who has inspired me to take on projects of my own 😊. And I'm so excited to take on more projects, especially a fixer-upper! Thanks for the ongoing support on the journey!
I actually meant a project car, not a project house. Haha. 😁 Beautiful surroundings but it looks like a lot of work. Is it not possible to rent a place where you can tinker near your apartment? Maybe someone has a spot available for you that you can use?
Lol! Hopefully a project house and a project car! (I can't wait to dive into all the projects that would come with those!) Unfortunately it is so outrageously expensive to rent here (there is a rental crisis in our province) that finding a shop/garage is not really feasible, but thank you for the suggestion!
You know since I began watching this channel (subscriber 670 for those keeping score) I quickly came to the conclusion there's no mountain this girl won't cross to create content and today she's clearly traversing a mountain to bring us content...... So happy to see you are looking towards the future and working towards securing your happy place. I have nothing but confidence in you finding a place that makes that a reality. Take your time, be vigilant in your search and you're going to do just fine. BTW, so proud of the growth this channel is seeing and for those of you who have read this far, if you haven't already please click on that subscribe button and let's see if we can't reach 100K by the end of the year. See everyone next week
Hey Meg, why 600 miles away? Why manufactured homes? Was it a cost thing or are you looking for a property you love to build on later? Manufactured homes are really not as fixer-uppers friendly as you might think because the substructure is different than a framed house like 3/2 studs, metal studs, and sometimes no stud walls. Were the 4 you showed us the only ones worth looking at in person? 'cause there are more than 4 homes for sale out there ;) Yeah, these are temporary houses you clean up, do minor repairs, and live in while building your actual home. Can't wait to see what happens next. 👍😁
Hey Scott! Honestly, where I live, housing is incredibly expensive, in fact the townhouse we currently rent is worth 1.2 million (which to me is just ridiculous!) so that's why we're looking further away, but there's still a housing crisis everywhere throughout the province. I'm hoping to have some updates this summer on our plans! But we are familiar with manufactured homes (we used to own one and really loved it) so it's something I could definitely be on board with in the future.
Yep the pros and cons of moving is always difficult My next move is near easy access to shops Im over living close to the beach it is a fear distance from the mall
This looks north enough to have rough winters? Compared to where I live the walls seem a little thin like around 100 mm / 4 inches? The first I would do would be to upgrade to thicker walls with more insulation maybe? Save you tons of money for many years ahead. Good luck from snowy Norway. 😊👍
We definitely have some rough winters, but this winter was very mild, however. That being said, I would definitely want to upgrade the insulation on an older home because yes, you're right, it saves tons of money! And it's just so much more comfortable in the home as well having it properly insulated. Thanks for watching!
that first house. with the Buffalo Bill basement, needs demolished. it's in really bad shape. :( - House 2: needs something in front of those basement windows bc it there is ever torrential rain there, I would be worried. But it's definitely a fixer-upper for sure. 3rd house: way nicer than the first 2. Lots of extra land too. House 4: really sketch Might be time for another adventure bc aside from house 3 I dunno. The rest were all kinda money pits. But hopefully you find something nice! :)
Meg, I wish you all the luck in the world finding the right house. I’ve done a lot of construction in my days, sometimes it more efficient to find some land and start from scratch, it may cost a little more to start but in the end it might save you the hassle and headaches that come with a restoration, I can guarantee you that remodel will have you pull your hair out 🧑🦲 🤣😂 good luck either way !
Thank you so much @danvan5426 ! Buying land is definitely something I'd be interested in! It's more about price point and location, but I'm hopeful something will work out, what ever it may end up being! And I'm so excited to get into more projects and to be able to share the journey! Thanks for the support!
Note: the chain was used to chained the monster in the basement which they re-located right before the showing, don't get that house. Abort-abort-abort! LOL. :)
@@Meg.August hi there umm you dont know me,this is the account for my brother,he requested me to come on his youtube to deliver the following message,meg thanks so much for the awesome video's as i said i'm him brother,he had cancer for the last year and he found your videos and he sub to your channell,i have the reqreat to inform you he passed away today
@@canadaman6191 I am so so sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family. I am so grateful for the support your brother had for me on this channel, it really means a lot. Seeing his comments made me really happy and I saw that he was here often. I'm very sorry for your loss.
You should do something interesting for your content. Would def be interested in watching if the subject was interesting. Ever considered camping or something? lol
@@Meg.August because I can't reach you via another way, I made a comment here. I have send you money by Paypal but you never gave any reaction or thanked or confirmed you received it. Greetz,
#1 teardown. #2 modular on it's second last legs. #3 perfectly livable with a great property. #4 teardown and start over.
Property #3 has the most potential with room to build whatever you want to fit your needs. You could move in and work in the existing garage while building the home and shop space over time.
You will spend more money trying to rebuild a run down house/money pit.
Between you outfit and the way you shot this, it felt like the House Renovation version of the Blair Witch Project LOL! Good look with the property scouting! Cant wait to see you building a proper garage/shop. Love fron Argentina :)
Lol! Thanks so much, and I can't wait to share the journey with you all!
If you end up buying a house that needs a little work you will have years of projects for content. And you will learn some new and exciting curse words. 😁
Haha!! So true - I'm sure I'll have a very big curse word vocabulary with a house project. I'm so excited to take on a fixer-upper and will hopefully have some updates this summer! Thanks for watching!
@@Meg.August have fun have a good one
So excited for the future 🤗
We like that third house
If there was mold on that carp0et in the basement, there could be a lot of issues behind the walls and upstairs by the kitchen that you wanted to open up, I think it might beweight bearing.
Some thoughts in no particular order: 1) You can change just about anything about a property except location, and that includes the type of land the existing building is on. Be very cautious when buying close to a river - understand flood levels and erosion patterns to anticipate where banks will be carved away potentially endangering your building. 2) Not sure what Hydro charges in your area, but all electric heat can be expensive unless you plan to upgrade to a heat pump system, but for that you need ducting or mini splits. 3) Be sure you understand mortgage restrictions on modular homes, as you might find lenders are hesitant. 4) If looking at well & septic find out how old the septic system is, and if there's enough land for a new leach field. It's not uncommon to need to significantly overhaul a septic system after 30-40 years, and current zoning is probably more restrictive than what was in places when the system was first installed. If on a well take a water sample for lab analysis to identify any bacterial concerns.
This is all very good advice, Kev! We have considered all these points when looking at our prospective property, and we actually encountered many (if not all!) of these issues on a previous property we owned lol. In this area, the manufactured homes/modular homes mortgage *issues only applies to leased land, not freehold land thankfully. Thanks for the advice and for the ongoing support!
#1 Definitely a big no! #2 A pretty big mobile home. Why cut off the carport? For a car-centric country like Canada, I would say, no way! Although there’s enough space to build something you’d like. #3 The most potential, with a very large driveway, lots of room around it, well-maintained, and with plenty of potential. Although the home is a bit small (I wish I had that kind of home, with that beautiful surrounding and private beach. haha), some new construction projects could be in the making. The garage/shop also has the potential to become your dream shop. The views are really stunning. #4 A big NO! Burning it down is the only potential solution for that pile of garbage which seems to be a home. Good luck finding the right one!
P.S. As a Dutch guy, I find the front entrance right in the living room in most homes so weird. I mean, there’s no hallway where you can welcome visitors, hang their jackets, and/or let them use the guest toilet. But it is simply the difference in building regulations and culture.
Thanks Roy! Sorry for the delay getting back to you, it's been quite busy around here! Thank you for your thoughts on the properties!
I'm also not sure why they cut the carport off at home #2?! You'd think if they wanted to take it down they would have unbolted it from the house itself rather than cut it, but also, why take it down at all?
I also agree that not having an entry way closet/foyer area is a little odd, but yes, it's very common here. Thanks for watching and I hope you have a great week!
I love road trips, and I especially enjoyed yours whilst walking through the four potential properties!
Well done!
Thanks so much, Robert! I'm glad you enjoyed the road trip!
#3❣💯.......oh well. It took my wife and I a year and a half to find our house on land back in 2019. Absolutely worth it but what a process!
It's definitely a big decision and takes a long time to find the right one!
Silence of the Lambs comes to mind for all of them
So happy to see you shop for a house....Hope the market is not as crazy as over here, East of you...good luck and hope you will find your dream hou......Dream project....
If someone used a house to grow Lilies, caus' they were Lilies right, you would have mold issues all over, everything would have to be stripped...so Please, Please..read on it if ever you are thinking about that one....
Thank you Jean-Marc! Oh man, the housing market is very crazy over here, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed we'll have a dream project in the near future! I'll keep you posted. And yes, the Lily house absolutely had mold issues. Mold, and mold-illness is no joke... and amongst the various other issues it had, that one is off the table!
Dear Meg
Thank you so much for taking us along on your search for a possible new home. First of all, I hope that you will find the right one where you feel at home and secure and which makes you happy, after all, it is a long-term decision that you are making. Compared to Switzerland, you can get a lot of land to build a house on. I don't know the land prices where you live, but they will probably be a lot cheaper than here, which is of course great and gives you the opportunity to realize your dream of owning your own home.
As for the houses shown, I was wondering how energy efficient (insulation and damping) they are, as they look very old and I hope there are no houses with asbestos.
In any case, I wish you good luck with this project and hope that the path leads you to the right place. I can't wait to see what comes of it.
A home is where dreams grow and flourish and give you a feeling of freedom and contentment.
Thank you so much @olioliver9396! That's really kind. I'm really looking forward to taking on a project house, hopefully soon. The energy efficiency (insulation and damping) really depends. In these older houses we saw, they were not very good, but it is something that can be updated. The newer homes that are built here are very very energy efficient and well insulated. Lots of good building technology and innovation in our area, it's really interesting what builders are doing around here! So it will be fun to find a home that I can put some work into and give it new life. Thank you again for the very nice comment, appreciate you being here! (Also, Switzerland is one of my favourite countries, I absolutely love it there!)
Thanks for the adventure. Looking a very interesting project so will be following you out on this adventure.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the support!
Hi Meg 👋🏻 Always great to hear from you my friend 🙂 Good luck with finding the right place🤞🏻 Stay safe and take care 👍🏻 God Bless 🙏🏻 Appreciate you 🫶🏻
Thank you so much! Have a great rest of your weekend!
The strange thing about houses. When it's the right one you usually have the right got feeling about it. Just a note renovation usually takes a lot of time and money but for some it's the right thing
Very true!
Thanks for taking us along with you on this adventure! Hope you can find what you need. As for the people (more than one) who are impersonation you, I wasn't taken in by it, seen it all before, sadly. I'm visiting my sister and brother-in-law for the weekend, but delighted to be able to get my 'Meg fix' fitted in!!
Glad you enjoyed the adventure, Bernard! Unfortunate that people try to take advantage of others. Hope you had a lovely weekend!
@@Meg.AugustYes, thanks, we had a lovely time! My sister lives in Worcester, which is a very picturesque part of England, although prone to flooding! Fortunately, their house is sufficiently above flood level to avoid problems. Progress on the roads was slow on my way home, so it took four hours instead of two... I decided to go straight to the radio station instead of home rather than risking being late, then went home from there.
I’ve meant to take a walk thru that little western village, but never ended up doing it lol. I loved driving that highway the other direction and seeing the huge lake as you crest the hill👌🏼
Such a beautiful drive!
Great video as usual....I hope your search for property is fruitful because I see a very bright future for you...especially someone with your spunk and fortitude....all my best wishes!!! Hope to see you next week!!!
Thanks very much Terry! That's really kind. I'm really looking forward to having a project house in the (hopefully) near future! And sorry for the delay in my reply, it's been quite busy around here lately. Appreciate the ongoing support, have a great week, and see you soon!
I saw the entrance to hell in that cellar in the first house 😱😘
It was quite something lol!!
Many times there is a hard choice to make. Searching for the right property is not easy, getting along with what you find on it is even harder.. But there is no concern as toony Meg will solve that out. I'm pretty sure some fix-ups won't be a problem for you at all, but you have to consider the expenses to be made. Renovation.. Da, it really sucks your budget dry.. Once you open it, the genie is out of the bottle and a terror scream builds up.. Keep on looking for the best deal around. Oh, and if you build close to a scenic river, look also in geology and flood events from the past.. Better to be in a relatively safe spot. Cheers, keep on the search.
Thank you! Yes, definitely a big decision to make and I'm so excited to get into a big project like a fixer-upper home. Definitely have to be aware of the flood-risks, it's no joke! Thanks for watching!
Think through what you spend money on. If there is too much renovation, it will quickly become expensive and not worth it.
What looks like a good buy-rent price may turn out not to be. Take some people with you who have experience.
Thanks!
I'd go with #3. The house can be enlarged, or you can build a second house on that much land, use the existing house as a rental.
Thanks for your feedback! Having that much land would be very cool
Regardless of what you end up getting will be right here waiting every Saturday to see the journey.
Thank you so much @AbrahamRmz12 that means a lot! Hope you're having a great weekend!
If youre going to incorporate more work in a automotive industry try an find a small 2 or 3 bay for rent with a small lift then you could do your channel stuff and do customer work also just a thought gl happy easter.
Thanks for the suggestion! It is something I looked into but it's unfortunately not something that's feasible around here. Have a great weekend!
I would just get a plot, get a mobile home and build a brand new house just how I want it to be and add a garage. Bank will lend money to build a house. There's a lot of jobs you could do with some rented equipment, a lot of content. It would inspire people to do the same. I built a house recently and it's not that much really compared to how m
That is definitely a possibility we have thought of! I'm really looking forward to all the upcoming projects a property will bring. I'll keep you posted on what we end up deciding! Congrats on building your house, that's amazing!
I've realy hated my home property until I saw this video, thank you for making me love my home!
Lol!!
Afternoon Meg congrats on the new building project enjoy rest of weekend happy easter.
Thank you! Hope you have a lovely weekend!
Well now I know its Saturday! Great vid as always. I wouldn't worry too much about the naysayers and the "hire a professional" types. Ive seen what you can do in these videos and you are more than capable of tackling whatever project comes your way! While your considering remember, you cant add land or a view to a choice that doesn't have those. (location, location, location). With enough room and a view to inspire you, You can make one whatever you want it to be!
Thanks so much @mrpbright! Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. I'm so excited to take on a house project. I agree that land is so much a part of that, it'll just come down to price and our projected plans for the property. Thanks for coming along on the journey! I'll keep you posted. Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
That scenery really, really looks like Washington State! With metric fuel I'm going to assume Canada 🇨🇦 ❤
🇨🇦!
House #3 looks like the river could be eating away at the bank with that sharp of a bend. Make sure it thats not going to impact the yard and house if it is.
Definitely prone to flooding there!
Top (3) Considerations ( ALWAYS ) Will be. LOCATION, Location, location.
Real Estate is more then a Total View of the prospects. Think of it all like a math equation of Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, DIVISION. I often ask those who seek to help on projects a few simple question before it gets started. How many Fingers and toes ?? Along with the Answer to a Very basic set of questions. ( 1 + 1 = ) ???
Then right after ( 1x1= ) ?? 10 fingers and Toes or maybe 8 Fingers, 2 Thumbs, 10 toes ??
As for the MATH ? ( 1+1 = 2 ) versus ( 1 x 1 = ) ??? 2 , 1 , 3 and heard it to be a TRICK QUESTION. So , " In the End - It All Goes Back to the B E G I N N I N G "
What YOU want ? What you can afford ? What is Out there ? What changes can be made ? What Restrictions apply ? What Total Work ( YOU ) can do like a * D. I. Y. * ? etc.
Try to get info on costs for utilities, taxes, Infrastructure ( Warranties ) improvements by counties, Citys, villages, territories , etc. Road, Schools, Water, Sewer, Electrical, Cable / internet, etc. Lastly ( BE REALISTIC ) Putting lipstick on a PIG is like Polishing a TURD. ( $ h I t ) out of LUCK is where all that will lead. I am the VOICE of REASON. Ignore ME now and YOU TOO will be crying the blues before the very first emergency coms to find you .... YOUR welcome in advance. By the way. If these four properties are all you can afford. SAVE more money and go back in about a month to 4 or so. NONE are worth what ever it they are asking. I have seen better Disasters then this batch of Hazards waiting to be collapsing.
The best thing for number 3 would be a fire....LOL
It next week's episode, Meg decides to build her own home!
Lol! I can't wait to get into a house project!
I hope you find what you are looking for, can't wait to see your next project
Thanks so much!
yes! so excited for you guys! do it, buy a great big project, you will have an awesome time.
Thank you so much!😊 I'm really excited for a fixer-upper, hopefully in the near future!
real estate prices are insane even in this area of the rockies...Good luck with your project !
It is quite something!! Thanks very much!
Loved the road trip. I know whatever home you decide on will be just right. I agree with an earlier comment about 2 things that you can't change being amount of land and view, everything else is just materials and elbow grease. See you next week. 🛻🛻
Glad you enjoyed the road trip @txvet8474 ! And thank you, it's always a tough decision but land value (and view!) is huge. I'm excited for the next chapter, and for the projects that will come of it when the time comes. Thanks for watching and have a great week!
You need to buy a couple acres and build a
Barndominium shop slash house
I'd steer well clear of #4, apart from the Acro prop (thnik that's what they're called in UK at least) supporting a corner of house, the way the electrcial cabling looks just thrown in by DIY Dave and the copper pipe put in by a very drunk Stevie Wonder (guessing by the yellow stickers that's gas), major alarm bells ringing. I dunno about electrical regulations in Canada, and not totally sure about cable runs through ceiling joists in UK, but any decent electrician would use laser levels, to get cable runs nice and straight, and have a few metal clips/staples to prevent premature collapsing if there was a fire. That said, I think all that would be forgotten about if I was faced with these types of scenic views.
Ya #4 is definitely off the table lol! It looked like at one point it would have been an amazing fixer-upper but it's too far gone - although the views are beautiful, it's not the one! Thanks for watching!
Hallo Meg, ich befinde mich in der gleichen Lage! Ich hab gerade ein Haus gefunden, der Zustand 😭 aber Ärmel hoch und los geht's, unser Hobby ist wichtig!!
Congratulations on your house! I can't wait to dive into a house project (and to share the journey with everyone!) Hopefully soon!
Keep looking until you find what will work best for you all. I have renovated many properties and only #2 would be a possibility for me. Since you are in Canada maybe Mike Holmes or one of his kids will do an inspection for you, LOL. Not likely but they know what to look for in a renovation property..
Thank you! I actually know someone who was Mike Holmes neighbour back in the day lol!!
Love your videos, Hope you guy's find your dream house and big garage so you can keep doing what you do. Good Luck !
Thank you so much Andy! I appreciate that!
2 out of 4 needs demolition not renovation lol. Is your partner handy with tools too? I'm Sure between you, you have the ability to to make something nice, after all knowledge is only a RUclips video away these days eh! Thanks for taking us along Meg.
Thanks Kev! My partner is very handy with tools! He's actually the one who has inspired me to take on projects of my own 😊. And I'm so excited to take on more projects, especially a fixer-upper! Thanks for the ongoing support on the journey!
Number 3 or number 4 , but me personally 10 acres and a river means free water , for showers and veggies
Big mountens and snow. Much like in my contry Norway.
That's awesome!
I actually meant a project car, not a project house. Haha. 😁 Beautiful surroundings but it looks like a lot of work. Is it not possible to rent a place where you can tinker near your apartment? Maybe someone has a spot available for you that you can use?
Lol! Hopefully a project house and a project car! (I can't wait to dive into all the projects that would come with those!) Unfortunately it is so outrageously expensive to rent here (there is a rental crisis in our province) that finding a shop/garage is not really feasible, but thank you for the suggestion!
A big fat no to all four!
Good luck on finding the right place!
Thank you so much!
You know since I began watching this channel (subscriber 670 for those keeping score) I quickly came to the conclusion there's no mountain this girl won't cross to create content and today she's clearly traversing a mountain to bring us content...... So happy to see you are looking towards the future and working towards securing your happy place. I have nothing but confidence in you finding a place that makes that a reality. Take your time, be vigilant in your search and you're going to do just fine. BTW, so proud of the growth this channel is seeing and for those of you who have read this far, if you haven't already please click on that subscribe button and let's see if we can't reach 100K by the end of the year. See everyone next week
That's so sweet, Rob, thanks so much!
#2, um, that appears to be a trailer on a foundation. You can't easily change the layout.
Hey Meg, why 600 miles away? Why manufactured homes? Was it a cost thing or are you looking for a property you love to build on later? Manufactured homes are really not as fixer-uppers friendly as you might think because the substructure is different than a framed house like 3/2 studs, metal studs, and sometimes no stud walls. Were the 4 you showed us the only ones worth looking at in person? 'cause there are more than 4 homes for sale out there ;) Yeah, these are temporary houses you clean up, do minor repairs, and live in while building your actual home. Can't wait to see what happens next. 👍😁
Hey Scott! Honestly, where I live, housing is incredibly expensive, in fact the townhouse we currently rent is worth 1.2 million (which to me is just ridiculous!) so that's why we're looking further away, but there's still a housing crisis everywhere throughout the province. I'm hoping to have some updates this summer on our plans! But we are familiar with manufactured homes (we used to own one and really loved it) so it's something I could definitely be on board with in the future.
However much work you think it is.... multiply that by five.
There's definitely a lot of work in store in a fixer-upper, and a lot to be discovered!
House shopping is stressful! Hopefully you find the perfect mix of everything.
It is so stressful! But thank you so much, I'm looking forward it!
Yep the pros and cons of moving is always difficult
My next move is near easy access to shops
Im over living close to the beach it is a fear distance from the mall
Great video meg right place will find you
Thanks very much!
We don't have such objects.
greetings from Germany ❤
Hello and thank you for watching!
Basically every property with a house on it, needs to be bulldozed.
house 3 yesssssssss 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
House 3 was the only one that didn't look like a tear down and rebuild, yikes, I can imagine the asking prices...
Thanks for the feedback! And yes, housing prices are quite expensive these days!
Need more videos please!!! 😊 I love watching
That's so great to hear, thank you @melwick04!
This looks north enough to have rough winters? Compared to where I live the walls seem a little thin like around 100 mm / 4 inches? The first I would do would be to upgrade to thicker walls with more insulation maybe? Save you tons of money for many years ahead. Good luck from snowy Norway. 😊👍
We definitely have some rough winters, but this winter was very mild, however. That being said, I would definitely want to upgrade the insulation on an older home because yes, you're right, it saves tons of money! And it's just so much more comfortable in the home as well having it properly insulated. Thanks for watching!
The first house looks quite murder sceney
It sure does!
that first house. with the Buffalo Bill basement, needs demolished. it's in really bad shape. :( - House 2: needs something in front of those basement windows bc it there is ever torrential rain there, I would be worried. But it's definitely a fixer-upper for sure. 3rd house: way nicer than the first 2. Lots of extra land too. House 4: really sketch Might be time for another adventure bc aside from house 3 I dunno. The rest were all kinda money pits. But hopefully you find something nice! :)
Thanks for your feedback on the properties!
#1 was that used as a horror movie prop?
#2 Looks like a double wide mobile home modified to have a basement
Girl, plz more "small" car prodgets (fixing big turks are a pice of cake, anyone can do it)
Meg, I wish you all the luck in the world finding the right house. I’ve done a lot of construction in my days, sometimes it more efficient to find some land and start from scratch, it may cost a little more to start but in the end it might save you the hassle and headaches that come with a restoration, I can guarantee you that remodel will have you pull your hair out 🧑🦲
🤣😂 good luck either way !
Thank you so much @danvan5426 ! Buying land is definitely something I'd be interested in! It's more about price point and location, but I'm hopeful something will work out, what ever it may end up being! And I'm so excited to get into more projects and to be able to share the journey! Thanks for the support!
Fun tagging along. 👍
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it!
Ha, the return of MEG!
😃😃😃
Note: the chain was used to chained the monster in the basement which they re-located right before the showing, don't get that house. Abort-abort-abort! LOL. :)
awesome job meg i love your videos
Thanks so much! Appreciate that!
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@@canadaman6191 I am so so sorry to hear that. My condolences to you and your family. I am so grateful for the support your brother had for me on this channel, it really means a lot. Seeing his comments made me really happy and I saw that he was here often. I'm very sorry for your loss.
Need to do a windshield replacement video! lol
Yeah the r@pe pit garage probably wasn’t a good choice 😂
Well done!
another great vlog meg
Thank you, Craig!
I would do home inspection if your planing on buying
Absolutely!
3rd
Happy I found ya!
Thank you for being here!
Cheaper to knock them down and build your new home.
You should do something interesting for your content. Would def be interested in watching if the subject was interesting. Ever considered camping or something? lol
#3 all the way
Remember you can change the house but not the land!
B I G G E R... indubitably!!
3 # - 👍
👊👍
Lots of money
Who or what was locked in that room that you wouldn't let the cameras show 😮 AIN'T IT JUST AIN'T IT 😜 lols... only joking 😃
I just got my cracked windshield replace through insurance. Unless youre gonna diy it?
Meg I hope you find a nice house for yourself and a nice garage big enough to do projects in . Meg I hope u have an amazing Easter weekend
Thank you, Jordan!
@@Meg.August i got a girlfriend and i love her so much . Me and Rebecca has been dating since March 27 2024
House two was mobile home at one time lol 😂
Looks to be modified to have a basement
Yes, it's a double-wide manufactured home on a concrete foundation to accommodate a basement
Come on a napkin to get gas
Diesel 😊
Was that the cuoqahaula highway from highway thru hell?
What part of Canada is this at?
can you put lift in the garage
I hope to have a lift someday!
maybe $ 100.00
Why is my comment removed?
I'm not sure which comment you are referring to, sorry
@@Meg.August because I can't reach you via another way, I made a comment here. I have send you money by Paypal but you never gave any reaction or thanked or confirmed you received it. Greetz,
Why aren't you filming your boyfriend? We won't laugh!
🤔👎house 1 2 4 no good , 😉👍 house 3
my choice is house #1 😂😂😂😂
Lol!