Made a big decision today....

[4Waters]

Bandera

Not far from where I'm at right now, Gruene

 

[callbob]

Looks nice Tom and the wheelchair ramp could come in handy at some point lol. Love the insulated garage shop.

 

[DILLIGAF]

You didn't get the hot rod or the Harley, so I assume you got the Riviera?

Place looks really good, and the outbuildings are less you have to build.

Lol. There is a Ford out there which I would have taken but without the hot rod and harley I said no thanks. I am hoping they change their mind because they dont want to deal with it. We shall see. It was all or nothing which also included an older rider mower.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Looks nice Tom and the wheelchair ramp could come in handy at some point lol. Love the insulated garage shop.

Thank you

If Luckystrike comes to visit. Lol. I might feel his wrath on that comment

 

[rivermobster]

Good luck!

 

[DILLIGAF]

Oh oh.....potential trouble ahead as the septic is unlicensed. Have an inspection scheduled Tuesday. If this friggin thing is band aided together I will walk again.

Man...you have to be on your toes out here on county land in Texas. Its an estate sale so they have no disclosure mandates.

Buyer beware is real

 

[cofooter]

Its been a process honestly. Some people think I do things on the cuff.....however in my head I have went over and over and over diff scenarios before making the decisions I make.

Good for you for being patient and not compromising!!!

 

[monkeyswrench]

Oh oh.....potential trouble ahead as the septic is unlicensed. Have an inspection scheduled Tuesday. If this friggin thing is band aided together I will walk again.

Man...you have to be on your toes out here on county land in Texas. Its an estate sale so they have no disclosure mandates.

Buyer beware is real

Around my area here, many unlicensed septic systems. Most I've heard of were actually up to code for the homes, and some even exceeded requirements as they intended on building a larger home. The main thing is an inspection. They even have some pellet deals they can place in the system, and track the leach lines here.

One of the septic installers out here also does inspections for real estate people. He happens to be friends with my customer/friend that owns some water companies. It's weird intell you can get from them. Where water or digging is good or bad, what developers are good at what...a different branch of the hot rod hotline.

 

[4Waters]

Oh oh.....potential trouble ahead as the septic is unlicensed. Have an inspection scheduled Tuesday. If this friggin thing is band aided together I will walk again.

Man...you have to be on your toes out here on county land in Texas. Its an estate sale so they have no disclosure mandates.

Buyer beware is real

What does a legit septic system cost, I'd knock that off the offer and stay firm

 

[DILLIGAF]

What does a legit septic system cost, I'd knock that off the offer and stay firm

In that area 15-20k. Thats always a possibility but sounds like they want the place sold as is 100%. I wont be footing the bill for a new licensed septic. I wont even pay 50%. I will walk first.

Inspection on Tuesday carries a lot of weight on this one for sure.

 

[monkeyswrench]

In that area 15-20k. Thats always a possibility but sounds like they want the place sold as is 100%. I wont be footing the bill for a new licensed septic. I wont even pay 50%. I will walk first.

Inspection on Tuesday carries a lot of weight on this one for sure.

It could still be sold "as-is"...just for 25k less

 

[DILLIGAF]

It could still be sold "as-is"...just for 25k less

Ya got that right

Tomorrow full home inspection.

Tues the well and septic installation.

If everything checks out we are good but...if not they will make concessions or the deal dies

 

[Devilman]

There are a few conditions in which a septic system in Texas doesn't necessarily have to be permitted... depending on acreage, date of install, etc. so if you really like the place, may be worth looking into.

Some info here: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/ossf/ossfpermits.html

Good luck, hope things turn out the way you want

 

[DILLIGAF]

There are a few conditions in which a septic system in Texas doesn't necessarily have to be permitted... depending on acreage, date of install, etc. so if you really like the place, may be worth looking into.

Some info here: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/ossf/ossfpermits.html

Good luck, hope things turn out the way you want

This one was installed since permits were required. Assuming its an actual septic and not just a pipe in the ground. Lol

The county told me I would not be hit with any penalties or anything like that but going forward any and all repairs would have to have the county involved.

I will know more Tuesday though and hope the guy did this the right way (up to code) and just didnt pull a permit and thats it.

Thanks and I am hoping fr the best.

 

[Devilman]

This one was installed since permits were required. Assuming its an actual septic and not just a pipe in the ground. Lol

The county told me I would not be hit with any penalties or anything like that but going forward any and all repairs would have to have the county involved.

I will know more Tuesday though and hope the guy did this the right way (up to code) and just didnt pull a permit and thats it.

Thanks and I am hoping fr the best.

I gotcha. Hopefully nothing major or too funky to deal with. I know how you feel having something like this come up, bought a house few years ago and septic failed the inspection and turned out it was bootlegged on top of that lol. They knocked off the cost of a new system so all turned out ok

 

[DILLIGAF]

I gotcha. Hopefully nothing major or too funky to deal with. I know how you feel having something like this come up, bought a house few years ago and septic failed the inspection and turned out it was bootlegged on top of that lol. They knocked off the cost of a new system so all turned out ok

This guys are trying to use the as is deal. Thank goodness for the 10 day walk away period

 

[rivrrts429]

Septic systems are a lot simpler than many people realize.

If I loved the property & price I wouldn’t let a septic system get in the way of acquiring the property.

 

[BabyRay]

When we bought our home, it needed exterior and crawl space water management to the tune of $10k. Since we were buying the home for 20% less than the original ask, it was an as-is deal, so we had no issue with the expense and went forward with the purchase.

Its all relative.

 

[callbob]

In the long run, others opinions are just that. You know what you want and what you feel comfortable with. Good luck Tom.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Got some good pics of the hot rod and harley I tried to buy from the garage. Not for sale though or I just offered too low

 

[DILLIGAF]

Here is the old Cutlas Supreme they did want to sell me. I declined

 

[rmarion]

Tom

looks Great!!!

Congrats!!!

Enjoy America again

 

[Joker]

Here is the old Cutlas Supreme they did want to sell me. I declined

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You'd look good in that Tom. Just add some 26" wheels and you'll be the talk of the town.

 

[DILLIGAF]

You'd look good in that Tom. Just add some 26" wheels and you'll be the talk of the town.

"Whatz we got here Mildred? Looks like one of them thar city slickers from commieforma"

 

[RVRKID]

You'd look good in that Tom. Just add some 26" wheels and you'll be the talk of the town.

I was thinking some bullhorns on the hood.

 

[DILLIGAF]

What would you guys offer for the hot rod assuming all is working?

 

[bonesfab]

You'd look good in that Tom. Just add some 26" wheels and you'll be the talk of the town.

He's in texas now. More like some Schwangers or however in the fuck you spell those ghetto as wheels.

 

[bonesfab]

What would you guys offer for the hot rod assuming all is working?

T-buckets are crap shoot as "Bucket" is in the name of them. Most are scary pyles o shit.

 

[monkeyswrench]

T-buckets are crap shoot as "Bucket" is in the name of them. Most are scary pyles o shit.

All are scary, and some are piles. Not comfortable, handle like a barstool and are most often fiberglass. Not a resale friendly car. Buy if it's something you like, but not a flip-friendly car.

 

[Taboma]

Ya got that right

Tomorrow full home inspection.

Tues the well and septic installation.

If everything checks out we are good but...if not they will make concessions or the deal dies

By "Full Home" is that limited to the mobile home proper or does that include those out-buildings and that amazing (It hasn't burned, yet) install by 'Ray Charles Electric' ?

 

[DILLIGAF]

By "Full Home" is that limited to the mobile home proper or does that include those out-buildings and that amazing (It hasn't burned, yet) install by 'Ray Charles Electric' ?

Alright knucklehead....lol I don't know what you mean by the Ray Charles Electric but.....

Only included the house today....no outbuildings in the inspection but not necessary.

The "house" flew thru with flying colors. Very well maintained home and good to go.

Now onto the well and septic Tuesday

 

[Taboma]

Alright knucklehead....lol I don't know what you mean by the Ray Charles Electric but.....

Only included the house today....no outbuildings in the inspection but not necessary.

The "house" flew thru with flying colors. Very well maintained home and good to go.

Now onto the well and septic Tuesday

No Knucklehead, much worse, an official RDP Sparky
The interior of that mobile was extremely nice, I liked it.
Conversely, The electrical in those outbuildings is quite possibly the worst I've ever seen, with no close second places contestants.
That, earning it the official RC Electric designator.
No negative reflection intended towards Mr Charles, he's an all time favorite of mine --- but I know he could easily have done a cleaner job.

I think it's a really cool place, the interior of the mobile home is beautiful and I really like the property, but seriously good sir, that's some really nasty wiring in those outbuildings. If I were you, I would be really careful about standing on that concrete floor barefooted and grabbing any of that structural steel !!!!!!!!!!

 

[DILLIGAF]

No Knucklehead, much worse, an official RDP Sparky
The interior of that mobile was extremely nice, I liked it.
Conversely, The electrical in those outbuildings is quite possibly the worst I've ever seen, with no close second places contestants.
That, earning it the official RC Electric designator.
No negative reflection intended towards Mr Charles, he's an all time favorite of mine --- but I know he could easily have done a cleaner job.

I think it's a really cool place, the interior of the mobile home is beautiful and I really like the property, but seriously good sir, that's some really nasty wiring in those outbuildings. If I were you, I would be really careful about standing on that concrete floor barefooted and grabbing any of that structural steel !!!!!!!!!!

Do me a favor please.....paste that pic up in reference to what you are talking about. I am sure it will make sure when I see exactly what you are referencing. Tx

 

[Taboma]

Do me a favor please.....paste that pic up in reference to what you are talking about. I am sure it will make sure when I see exactly what you are referencing. Tx

Shower time now, but certainly, in the AM, I'll mark up a couple of the pics you shared of the outbuildings.
Please understand, not knockin the place, but since it seemed you were doing a pre-purchase inspection, felt it was something worthy of mention.

 

[4Waters]

No Knucklehead, much worse, an official RDP Sparky
The interior of that mobile was extremely nice, I liked it.
Conversely, The electrical in those outbuildings is quite possibly the worst I've ever seen, with no close second places contestants.
That, earning it the official RC Electric designator.
No negative reflection intended towards Mr Charles, he's an all time favorite of mine --- but I know he could easily have done a cleaner job.

I think it's a really cool place, the interior of the mobile home is beautiful and I really like the property, but seriously good sir, that's some really nasty wiring in those outbuildings. If I were you, I would be really careful about standing on that concrete floor barefooted and grabbing any of that structural steel !!!!!!!!!!

Looks kustom as shit

 

[Bobby V]

Do me a favor please.....paste that pic up in reference to what you are talking about. I am sure it will make sure when I see exactly what you are referencing. Tx

Maybe the yellow electrical cords hanging in this picture?

 

[rivrrts429]

I like this place. I hope it works out for you and Tuesday goes smoothly.

 

[4Waters]

Do me a favor please.....paste that pic up in reference to what you are talking about. I am sure it will make sure when I see exactly what you are referencing. Tx

I circled the problem areas

Look at the wires in the pics, it's ugly. For starters it should all be in conduit

 

[Taboma]

Maybe the yellow electrical cords hanging in this picture? View attachment 1390964

Ummmm, yep those

 

[DILLIGAF]

Thats just all temp stuff that will get cleaned up. Lots of ext cords etc

Not really worried about it at all. Once in there we will take care of stuff like that

 

[Taboma]

I circled the problem areas

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Look at the wires in the pics, it's ugly. For starters it should all be in conduit

At least some well supported MC cable and a few J-Boxes would clean it up and provide suitable mechanical protection.

 

[DILLIGAF]

Worse you have seen is quite a stretch though

 

[mjc]

How big is the piece of dirt?

 

[DILLIGAF]

How big is the piece of dirt?

About 3.5 acres

 

[DILLIGAF]

Just for the record I have owned a lot of properties. How they start and how they end up are quite dramatically different.

Anyhow....

 

[Done-it-again]

from what we have been through, buying in TX is different and must be on your A game.... Unless its a development as our land purchase in a master community went fairly smooth

 

[DILLIGAF]

from what we have been through, buying in TX is different and must be on your A game.... Unless its a development as our land purchase in a master community went fairly smooth

I found that out very quickly

You are 100% correct

 

[DILLIGAF]

Well.....the well inspection went pretty good yesterday. The pressure tank needs replaced as it is ready to fail which is about $1,600. Water is at 310 feet with the max drill depth at 500' and the pump at about 450' The area has been in a drought for a while so the water table is OK but could use some heavy rain for a bit. The GPM rate at the pump is about 14GPM with the pressure coming out of the pressure tank around 60PSI which is all acceptable to me. I would want to add a holding tank and that is 100% on me of course. Would like a 5K gallon tank but may revise down to a 2500K gallon tank.

The septic is a problem right now. We located it after pushing that damn worn out Cutlass Supreme out of the way. The tank is in an extremely rocky area and it had to be dug by hand to find it. Found one of the lids for access (there are two on a tank) and the damn thing was sealed shut. They insist on pumping the tank before inspecting so...they have to break off the sealed lid to gain access to pump and the replacement lid will run about $300. STOP THE WORK! lol For all I know its just a holding tank and not a septic system with leech lines. This is where the decisions will need to be made by the seller and myself. If they say "AS IS" then I walk. I have no idea at this point what we are dealing with septic wise.

We decided to today request to extend the 10 day period for walkaway. Hopefully the seller understands that they will need to participate in some of this financially.

So......tick tock tick tock......lets see what they have to say

I really like the property and don't want to start looking again but......will not buy AS IS unless discounted quite a bit

And so it goes.........

 

[callbob]

the seller sets the price but the buyer always sets the value. Stick to your guns Tom, lots of stuff for sale. Good luck

 

[rivrrts429]

Well.....the well inspection went pretty good yesterday. The pressure tank needs replaced as it is ready to fail which is about $1,600. Water is at 310 feet with the max drill depth at 500' and the pump at about 450' The area has been in a drought for a while so the water table is OK but could use some heavy rain for a bit. The GPM rate at the pump is about 14GPM with the pressure coming out of the pressure tank around 60PSI which is all acceptable to me. I would want to add a holding tank and that is 100% on me of course. Would like a 5K gallon tank but may revise down to a 2500K gallon tank.

The septic is a problem right now. We located it after pushing that damn worn out Cutlass Supreme out of the way. The tank is in an extremely rocky area and it had to be dug by hand to find it. Found one of the lids for access (there are two on a tank) and the damn thing was sealed shut. They insist on pumping the tank before inspecting so...they have to break off the sealed lid to gain access to pump and the replacement lid will run about $300. STOP THE WORK! lol For all I know its just a holding tank and not a septic system with leech lines. This is where the decisions will need to be made by the seller and myself. If they say "AS IS" then I walk. I have no idea at this point what we are dealing with septic wise.

We decided to today request to extend the 10 day period for walkaway. Hopefully the seller understands that they will need to participate in some of this financially.

So......tick tock tick tock......lets see what they have to say

I really like the property and don't want to start looking again but......will not buy AS IS unless discounted quite a bit

And so it goes.........

Bummer about the septic. Hopefully you can still make it work if the seller is flexible and you still like the property.