Abandoned Home - Unbelievable Whole House Remodel

Abandoned Home - Unbelievable Whole House Remodel
It is finally time to call this project completed. it has been a long 12 month process. Working with the occasional helper, this ugly duckling has been turned into a beautiful home.
For those who don't know the backstory, I'll tell it here. This home was abandoned by the owner in 2010 and the taxes had been left unpaid for many years. Tax certificates were purchased by a corporate entity and during the tax sale in 2014, the property received no bids. The property was then awarded to the certificate holder who refused to accept it, opting instead to take a loss on the whole deal.
The property reverted ownership to the county government in 2017 after tax certificates failed to be purchased for unpaid back taxes. The property sat on the unclaimed property list for 12 months and was subsequently listed as surplus property by the county government in early 2019.
When I found the property for sale on the surplus property list, I put pencil to paper, and decided that I could make this project work if everything would work in my favor. My goal is total cost divided by expected rent cannot exceed 48. Initial expectations were purchase price of $5200 + $30000 in renovations and $850 rent. This gave me a gross ROI at 41.4 months. I decided to purchase the property.
Total cost breakdown is in the final credits of the video. Total all in cost was $29,240 and estimated market value is $77,000 on the low end and $82,000 on the high end. Fair Market Rent is $1151, significantly higher than the target of $850. Gross ROI on this project is 25.4 months! To quote my old friends Ted Theodore Logan and Bill S Preston Esq., that is "Excellent!"
Please leave a comment below and any questions you might have. I am always ready to answer questions and I really enjoy the feedback. It helps me improve.
#WholeHouseRenovation #ExtremeRemodeling #AbandonedHouse
EDIT
For those of you still reading, I have had many people suggest that I didn't actually do this work that it was somehow staged. I assure you I did the vast majority of it with the exception of the things that I was required to hire an outside contractor by the permitting authority. No, I did not film the outside contractors.
Yes, I did all the framing myself, trim/doors, flooring, ductwork, plumbing, most of the electrical, tile work, cabinets, countertops and painting (oh how I loathe painting).
No, these aren't high end finishes ... you don't put high end finishes in a rental property. You use mid grade and durable finishes. When the tenant moves out, it will have hopefully held up and repairs will be a minimum. If repairs are required, I can be satisfied that the cost will not be terribly high.
Also ... no I will not tell you exactly where I live.

[@CarolReidCA]

It's nice to see a throw-away house be renovated into a decent home. Excellent job!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you. It really was a labor of love.

[@DannyH77]

@@RehabLife what state is this in?

[@RehabLife]

@@DannyH77 Florida

[@DannyH77]

@@RehabLife nice thanks for the reply! I love Florida and the low taxes

[@RehabLife]

@@DannyH77 No state income tax and the property taxes are low too, but then we also are the butt of the Florida Man jokes so it's an even trade-off.

[@rochellee.pigman6495]

Respect for this man’s skills.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you 🙏

[@kathyw7143]

Yes Rochelle E. Pigman I would say you hit the nail on the head. I'm not here for politics, I'm here to watch some ugly turn into something beautiful.

[@RehabLife]

@@kathyw7143 you will not be getting that crap from me! I’m just here for the great conversation :-)

[@rochellee.pigman6495]

@@kathyw7143 Nail on the head pun 🥰😋😅

[@kathyw7143]

@@rochellee.pigman6495 😁

[@haciendadad]

Man, this guy has the knowledge to do everything!!! He is the definitely the right person for buying these homes!

[@RehabLife]

I've learned much with 40 years in the construction industry.

[@niniandsunny1353]

@@RehabLife I was thinking just the same thing. You did it ALL!👍

[@RehabLife]

@@niniandsunny1353 *most

[@niniandsunny1353]

@@RehabLife I should have been more clear..lol I meant you can do anything that pertains to rehabilitating a home. 😄

[@TheTinkle1]

@@RehabLife i can say that i have a fair amount of knowledge at 27 years of age only having learned most of it within the last 5 years but the intricate detail of everything you put into that house is years and years of dedication and my memory isnt good at all so learning all the building codes is a big down fall for me i enjoy learning by people like you so that i may do that on my existing house and property

[@purelight821]

Thank you for not having annoying hipster music. I just like watching people improve a home. Thank you

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

20 minutes doesn't do all the pain and agony and trips to hardware stores it takes to complete a project like this. great job! I had to remodel our home after a kitchen fire. I didn't have to take it down to the frame, but down to new drywall. remodeling like this is much more difficult than building new.

[@marioruiz4337]

Couple of things: 1. Much respect ✊🏽 2. You have a great friend (Ray) 3. I wish I had dad like you to teach me these things.

[@RehabLife]

Sadly, Ray passed away September 30th. He was indeed a great friend. I miss him dearly. My advice is to find that someone who can be your right hand and never let go.

[@sandyadams9446]

RIP RAY.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you 🙏

[@singhA1968]

At this age, you work a lot. you inspire me. thanks

[@RehabLife]

That makes me happy to know. My work week is roughly 100 hours but not all of it is construction. Thanks for watching!

[@funnyhunny3407]

@@RehabLife that motivates me.. thank you.

[@ReecePowell]

You know that, giving us all that get up and go drive!

[@RA12121]

Truly!!! More power to you, man!

[@RehabLife]

Thanks

[@dorcastoth1014]

You did a great job, so glad you left the cathedral ceiling, and loved your layout and colors. Personally, I don’t think anything is wrong with you.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you 🙏 This is my typical color scheme and it seems to work. Opening up the ceiling to make it cathedral is what made this home really great. Thanks for watching!

[@joshwhite1268]

I was wondering about that ceiling myself. That is great!

[@msgreen512]

Wow!!! This guy seemed to know how to do *everything.* The house turned out beautifully, Good job, Sir and friend Ray!🙏🏽

[@RehabLife]

Thanks I appreciate that! RIP Ray 9/30/2020

[@msgreen512]

@@RehabLife nooooooo.... I'm so sorry to hear your friend Ray is no longer with us. Yes, may he rest in peace.🙏🏽

[@RehabLife]

I still miss him every day. He was my right hand and motivator. I owe much of my success to him.

[@msgreen512]

@@RehabLife Friends like your friend Ray are rare, l'm grateful to have three. Rhonda, Debbie, and Marian have been my closest and most dear Amigas for 30 plus years. They know all my secrets and l know theirs. Ray is still with you each time you remember a laugh you shared. We are never quite ready for the people we hold dear to transition to the other side. You have been so nice to speak with a stranger like me about your sadness over the loss of your friend. I appreciate you and would have liked to have known him. Mr. Rehab Life Sir, are a Gentleman and a Scholar. Please take care this world seems to get a little crazier every day.🙏🏽

[@davide6576]

Man you are my kindred spirit. I'm 62 and have rehab a many properties over the years with alot of it trial by fire. The comments are spot on. It's rare to find people that can do all of the trades well. Even my piers in the business rely on many other trades to help them...I hope more of the younger people learn these skills. They can be used your entire life. Never have to worry about working. BTW the full saying is and I point this out when I'm decribed like this..."Jack of all trades, master of none but oftentimes better than master of one"

[@RehabLife]

I had some great teachers and I am smart enough to bring in help where it’s needed. Indeed this is a dying art where one person can do multiple things not just so them but do them well. Thanks for watching and I hope you hang out and check out my other videos.

[@sukru6797]

Thanks for sharing the full quote. I never knew there was more to it.

[@tlynn609]

Looks amazing for being a property you spent $5,000 on. You have done an awesome job fixing it up!!

[@RehabLife]

Thanks!

[@delorishart211]

These mature men get around better than i can at my age. You are great!

[@RehabLife]

Mature 😎😎 I like 😎😎 Thanks for watching!

[@lhasaapso3360]

SUPERHERO!!! Not only impressed with your workmanship, but your attention to detail. Thank you for a great video. Much respect!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you for the kind words!

[@paulabaker7728]

What a transformation. Love this little house. This man has awesome skills and good health to do these projects! I can't wait to see what's next. ☺️🙋‍♀️

[@RehabLife]

Current project is also on this channel. Check out the $6000 house renovation playlist.

[@paulabaker7728]

@@RehabLife I just love the entire process. I like to see things done the right way and if one has to make modifications, we need to know how to do it the right way. Thank you.

[@GIE79]

This is dope you can rent this and keep doing more houses and bam you making money but at the same time you helping other with affordable price of rent👍🏽Amazing

[@RehabLife]

Yep, that’s my goal!

[@sarahlynnmarkham2760]

Truly what it means to use your god given hands to add love in your work. The new families will feel your love,thrive and take care of other Floridians.

[@maggiesue4825]

What a nice, comfortable home you've made!!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! It really did turn out beautiful, but admittedly I did have some help along the way. Thanks for watching!

[@jonathandiyvega5486]

One of the greatest videos I’ve ever seen, massive respect sir!

[@RehabLife]

I am humbled!

[@adrianagarza7114]

Im super impressed! I loved watching your video! In my country, Mexico, construction is very different, we dont use drywall, everything is made of brick and walls are not torn down or moved easily. But I just love your energy and loved watching you.

[@RehabLife]

Easy is relative

[@judyfenske1429]

Your climate is different than ours,which makes sense for not any dry wall for your homes. Much cooler year roud.

[@LucasFernandez-fk8se]

@@judyfenske1429 I mean california, Arizona, Florida, Texas and New Mexico I assume have similar climates to Mexico yet they all use drywall and wood construction (except coastal Florida since the 1992 hurricane) but everything else is still wood and drywall construction then faux stucco is usually applied in all of those states except Texas

[@marieslabbert6009]

I cannot believe that there are always people who question if this was staged. I think that the house turned out beautifully, thanks to a great deal of work by the owner. Well done! 👏👏👏

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! Nothing was staged. Thanks for watching!

[@teresarohlin1859]

If a roof needs to be repaired in a 1920 house but inside the ceiling and part of living room floor have caved in due to water damage. Would you repair the roof first or have to fix the interior floor and ceilings first. Trying to save a a house

[@RehabLife]

Usually the foundation and floor is built before the roof, but depending upon how much of the floor needs to be repaired, you might want to fix the roof first. Usually, I will do the roof so I can work inside without having weather impact my ability to work on the floors.

[@nenekidd123]

Any time you can build a home from the inside out you get my respect. Marvelous job.

[@RehabLife]

I’ve done it many times!

[@samantha6554]

I love your house, it's so beautiful, proper old fashioned American house, you must be so chuffed with yourself, congratulations 😉👍🏼🇬🇧

[@RehabLife]

I am and I derived much joy completing this project. Thanks for watching from across the pond :-)

[@Phoebe-f4e]

Yes!! I love seeing someone what knows what his doing! And does it right!!!

[@RehabLife]

I have the best viewers! Thanks for watching!

[@annamlandis12]

This is so inspiring. Just discovered your channel and I think we’re all thankful you documented your journey! Hope to see more. Congrats!

[@RehabLife]

Currently I am working on another home. The project is also on this channel. Feel free to check it out.

[@gpaul9206]

This man amazed me he does everything by him self

[@RehabLife]

I do most everything although as you can see in many of my videos, I do have helpers.

[@ThrifterPicker]

You’re the definition of Do It Yourself. Great job!

[@RehabLife]

It’s cheaper that way! And I know it’s to my satisfaction and I have nobody to blame but myself if it isn’t.

[@margaretdevries8090]

He does everything! Great talents ! Doing a great job! I’m very impressed at all he has done!

[@RehabLife]

I’m impressed that I still have the ability to do it! Thanks for watching

[@rentalrehab5484]

Excellent job !! Place looks great. Making someone a fine home.

[@RehabLife]

It does look really good. While I did most of the heavy lifting myself, I had some really good help. I hope the culmination of all the videos was worth it for you. I’d love to see some videos of your projects.

[@ayearetee3342]

Wow ! I've seen a lot of house rehabs but this is the 1st with a price of labor and materials laid out like that 👍 Great job on the house aswell!

[@RehabLife]

This didn’t include my own labor of about 700 hours. Thanks for watching!

[@molondon3071]

@@RehabLife 7 weeks of work that’s crazy

[@RehabLife]

To build a typical house takes 12 weeks from foundation to rooftop. A great many of those days are wasted with little being accomplished or no work being done. When you do everything and don’t count downtime it seems much faster.

[@dialankford7088]

He literally has skill in everything 😭

[@RehabLife]

I had very good teachers

[@bufyc1779]

I’ve know a few people who have the skill set to do this. Mostly in their 60’s and 70’s now. This type of project would be great for high school, and habitat for humanity (rather than build from scratch).

[@heathenamerican8149]

Just start with small projects like building side tables. That's what I'm doing and it's actually a lot of fun as a hobby.

[@ThatFatMom]

Reminds me of my Dad

[@RehabLife]

Do what you love and never work a day

[@sarahmcpherson5764]

I'm impressed. I hope you get tenants that respect all your hard work.

[@RehabLife]

Thanks, you and me both!

[@sigrunjonasdottir5716]

Congratulations on being finished ... Great job !!! It looks amazing. Thank you for making the recap. It was alot of fun to watch 😀 Greetings from Iceland

[@RehabLife]

Thanks for being a loyal fan! I really appreciate when people watch, and I’m so happy that you found it fun.

[@sigrunjonasdottir5716]

@@RehabLife I love your channel.

[@RehabLife]

Awe stop it now, you are going to make me blush. 😊😊

[@sigrunjonasdottir5716]

@@RehabLife lol 😁

[@susanpeterson9558]

Amazing you made a house into a HOME. I really enjoyed watching a true ARTIST at WORK! ✌ & 💘 to ALL

[@RehabLife]

Thank you for the kind words. I really think I met the goal. Thanks for watching!

[@carlaj38]

Is there anything you don’t know how to do?👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾

[@RehabLife]

Haha well, let’s just say there isn’t anything that I am afraid of trying. That being said I have more years experience in construction than I care to remember. I’ve actually done most jobs professionally except refrigeration. I have been an HVAC technician just not doing the refrigeration part.

[@garyleeheard3434]

That's what I was thinking too.. Can make huge profits doing most of the work your self..

[@RehabLife]

To hire a construction company to do this work would have cost in excess of $100k clearly not a winning strategy.

[@garyleeheard3434]

@@RehabLife yeah they get ya with the labor costs.. which is hard work depending on what all needs to be done..

[@thewinddb]

Nice work and great job. 👍💪

[@vannshuttleworth4738]

You showed that to do a rehab is more than slapping on paint and calling a realtor. You worked HARD FOR THE MONEY!

[@halnapkin5622]

I really appreciate the cost breakdown at the end!

[@RehabLife]

Quite welcome

[@nicholaslombardo5809]

The house is beautiful sir. You really took something dead and made it alive again.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you!

[@martinescincotti5385]

You have the ability to be in rapport with that "ugly duckling" and skill to go right to the heart of what it takes to transform the living space into a beautiful swan! You are a living representation of (your company) & what we should all strive for if we expect to run proper business and attract customers etc.. You are an inspiration. Thanks for sharing the journey!

[@RehabLife]

It's mostly a one man operation, although I do have helpers. I learned from the best. I can't take all the credit. That and 40 years experience does have it's advantages. Thanks for watching!

[@garyflythe1362]

Absolutely great love tt more real home improvement not everything has it be high and finishes.I like how you move from craft to another repairing the home correctly

[@RehabLife]

I want it to be comfortable and functional. I think I achieved both. I also keep the mantra that “good enough is good enough” it doesn’t need to be perfect. Thanks for watching!

[@southpawtx]

What a man you are. You've got your multiple skills honed, and you're still able to get down on your knees and work on the ground. You remind me of my stepdad who has since passed. If it could be done, he could do it.

[@RehabLife]

Not afraid to try anything and I had lots of great teachers. Thanks for watching!

[@christinestephenson1742]

Wow he made this place into a beautiful home! My husband is a contractor (retired) who used to restore older homes in Fort Worth. He eventually formed his own home remodel business. When I met him though he was working for Home Depot. When i retired we moved to our retirement land and he built our retirement home with me helping. We now have a comfortable little 960 Sq ft house and land and house are totally paid for. 17 acres in Central Texas.

[@RehabLife]

Beautiful story! Thanks for sharing.

[@sandy1128]

My husband does all the same work that you perform so very well. He was a block mason in his teens, carpenter in his 20s, and commercial building contractor till 50s when he had enough Florida sun and became a county building inspector. Still does the occasional remodel. Love what you do. Takes lots of skill, experience, and hard work to be competent in mechanicals and good construction practices. Not many who are good like you. Only suggestion is we started doing counter tops in the same tile as bath floor. He builds to tops in marine plywood, seals then frames the top either painted or stained to match cabinets. Then sets tile on top with tiny grout lines. These counters last for decades longer than laminate. Also we like Hardie board for exteriors. Vinyl can leave in hurricanes😱.

[@RehabLife]

My current project is going to get the hardie siding.

[@boxtapper8550]

It's always satisfying when it's completed, turned out really good.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you!

[@susiebevacqua2555]

Beautiful ! Your work is so amazing! I hope someone loves and appreciates that wonderful house!!

[@RehabLife]

Thanks! In fact this home has been rented for several months and the tenants love it.

[@yvonnechabino7873]

A quite enjoyable video. A man of many useful talents. They are talents that would be useful for many people to have. I look forward to your next adventure.❤❤😊😊

[@itzz.extreme2842]

Thank god you built this house not too modern not too old just perfect I love houses like these their not too modern I love it!!!

[@RehabLife]

Perfect for the rental market!

[@kellyhoneyfeloncdljourney]

Yes sir, much respect for this man's skills. Good choice of music too for the video, not too blaring, ya know?

[@RehabLife]

Thanks! I appreciate the kind words.

[@NeliiStayzzG]

I’m renovating my house right now, and I love coming back to your video just so it can satisfy me because I know it’s a process. :)

[@RehabLife]

I wish you the best luck on your renovations! This one took me a whole year working almost every weekend. Thanks for watching!

[@ReecePowell]

How are you getting on with your project? I love a good renovation, I'm actually thinking about selling mine and doing another one! Great learning curves!

[@MattrexDeux]

In an inversion of the natural order, your video editing skills are far better than mine.

[@RehabLife]

I'll take the wins where I can find them. 😉

[@theropesofrenovation]

Understand. My editing sucks no matter how hard I try.

[@elysapeth9135]

You have a talent that is rare to find. I can appreciate the smarts required to do so many different jobs that it takes to make a home. Truly, I'm reminded of my father who did this as well. It was his way to make a living and support our family; he just now retired from it. It makes me sad that such people are few and far between. I'm so happy to see this video, though. Thank you for posting!

[@RehabLife]

Wow, thank you! Your father sounds like a very industrious and talented person!

[@Pookie1228]

Genius, Brilliant!!! Description of anyone who can build a house. Thank you for showing your expertise. AND WITH NO GLOVES!! ❤

[@kathyw7143]

Overall the house looks really good. My favorite is the front porch. I just love it. I'm DAMN thankful no smellavision. LOL

[@RehabLife]

The smell was horrible. Thankfully it only lasted a few days. The porch did turn out great! Thanks for being part of my journey!

[@txquilter608]

This was a wonderful renovation, you brought this house back to life. Some family out there will be grateful for your hard work. This is the first renovation where it's a regular home with no over the top stuff, Formica and store bought cabinets, this is what I would do. Thank you for posting the numbers at the end. You've got a new subscriber.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! I’ve had some folks say I should have used high end finishes, but in a rental that just doesn’t make sense. Check out the $6000 brick home I’m currently remodeling.

[@helane1948]

Congratulations on your achievement in renovating this old house. Looks great ! You certainly know what you are doing. Can't believe there are those who would query that it was just you with minimum help. It takes all kinds! Well done! 😊

[@RehabLife]

Thank you for the kind words! I do all the work that I am capable of doing, but I do have a helper sometimes.

[@denasewell]

@@RehabLife Is this a rental property or are you selling it? It looks beautiful! You did such a great job.

[@RehabLife]

It is a rental property

[@Kingkaera]

Is that your son? Teaching him your knowledge. Awesome 👏🏼

[@RehabLife]

LOL actually no. Ray was my best friend and unfortunately he passed away last September. Although my son does help me in some other videos.

[@carolhickman3727]

This gentleman is a ‘jack of all trades’ when it comes to rehabbing a home. This was awesome to watch!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! I try to do everything I can.

[@williamh.2982]

All I can say is you are a master..

[@RehabLife]

Thank you for the kind words. I spent many years both building and designing homes from the ground to rooftops.

[@pyro323]

This is my first time visiting your channel and I gotta say, you do good work! Keep it up! 👍🇺🇲

[@RehabLife]

I hope you hang out with me more. Thanks for watching!

[@thesusboomerroblox6516]

All I want to do is live in a comfortable size house with a dog and retire after a lot of money is made to live happy

[@RehabLife]

From your mouth to God’s ears!

[@Biker65]

Don't we all.

[@maltafirechild6273]

We all want that.. Me include

[@ritarevell7195]

Money comes and goes!!

[@Biker65]

@@ritarevell7195 Mostly goes.

[@propertyinvestingwithcleme3099]

Hey fella, watching from South London, England - good job.

[@RehabLife]

Thanks! I appreciate it!

[@Adrianna-vj4xu]

Wow!!! Amazing deal on the home. My dad has these skills. And so does my brother. However , they could never do these videos. Every word would be a cuss word. And like a few tools thrown and broken. Very impressive! Much respect for your talent, skill and patience.

[@WilletteB]

I enjoy watching home remodeling. You made this into a nice place. Thank you for sharing. 🙂

[@negilprince2562]

You are really talented. Great job.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you so much! I had great teachers and lots of experience. I only hope that I can provide the same for someone else. Thanks for watching!

[@TheDogLife5225]

Fantastic!!! I have been working on my own home as I go and have done a lot of things for the first time researching books and videos and when I am stumped, I find the older guys working in the appropriate department at the Home Depot and ask a lot of questions. They are full of knowledge and experience and it is a great way to show them some well deserved respect.

[@RehabLife]

Good luck with your renovations. I find working on homes very rewarding so I do it a LOT! 😃

[@kubraebrahim2473]

It's so nice to see rehab can be so positive and has nothing to do with drugs. How uplifting. Thanks for sharing.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you for watching! My goal is to rehab run-down homes into nice homes that families can enjoy. Feel free to check out my other projects.

[@kubraebrahim2473]

@@RehabLife Thanks so much. Will do

[@organic3280]

You Sir, have great vision, impressive skills and a strong back. Beautiful job, guys! PS.... that home would sell for $170,000 -$180,000 up here in northern Illinois.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! I had great teachers!

[@montaviarowley6892]

👀...”I can’t see that” lol he did an amazing job though...by himself! Bless this man!

[@RehabLife]

I had some good help along the way. My best friend and work partner of 17 years passed away on Sept 30.

[@stevenfuller2328]

@@RehabLife sorry to hear that

[@niniandsunny1353]

This home (on the inside) reminds me of the modest home my husband and I had built. We lived in her 10 years. I think you did great!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you!

[@t.j.m3987]

You favor the great Bob Keeshan

[@RehabLife]

HAHA .. you would certainly not be the first to say that. I've often wondered how long it would be before someone on KZbin would make that comparison. It seems the answer is 552 days. Thanks for the chuckle and thanks for watching!

[@sheilarivera-rivera3043]

You did a fantastic job! What was your total expense on that rehab?

[@RehabLife]

Less than 30k including purchase.

[@htownandi6263]

Raise your hand if you're ok with admitting you're old enough to know who Bob Keeshan is lol. 🙋

[@RehabLife]

My office door had his photo on it for many years. Captain Kangaroo is my nickname at work and has been for at least 7-8 years. At first I was NOOO but I finally just accepted it 😂

[@macyrogers3324]

My grandpa was a builder, and built many of the homes in our town. Watching this reminded me of him and his many talents! He helped many families over the years with safe, affordable housing. This is truly using your gift to help others, great work ❤️

[@patriciawong1924]

Wow!! You rescued a dilapidated house and changed it into one that could be just wonderful for a small family. Well done. It would be wonderful if you could teach teens to build/restore houses. Those teens could volunteer in the weekends too. If I live in USA, I would volunteer to work on weekends and could learn so much from you. Thanks for sharing. Thumbs up

[@RehabLife]

Thank you for watching!

[@lisaconverse5858]

New subscriber 😀... I’m looking forward to watching all your other videos... I feel a video marathon coming up...home looks wonderful and cozy

[@RehabLife]

Thanks for watching, I hope I don’t disappoint 🙂

[@ReecePowell]

Binge watch time! I've literally just found the channel and I'm finding myself doing the same haha It's nice to see someone else doing what I've been doing for the last 5 months. Watching is just as satisfying as doing your own stuff haha

[@cherylsxavier2975]

Wow! That was some great work!!!!! I didn't know there was real men left in this world! Yall done a wonderful job on this house!!!!! I wish i could find me 1 to remodel like this!😍😍😍😍😍

[@RehabLife]

Thanks!

[@htownandi6263]

What a great job you did on the house. What was that little room off the back deck? Laundry? I kind of wished you had covered the whole space. One detail I noticed that may seem minor to most was the fact you installed a curved shower curtain rod. I loved that!

[@RehabLife]

Laundry room...I love the curved rods...The open deck is actually desirable and the current tenants use it a lot

[@candyjamaican]

A miracle!!! I can’t believe you did this and by yourself too. Wow. Amazing

[@RehabLife]

Mostly by myself. I had some great help along the way.

[@CMcKinnon1013]

It is a brand spanking beautiful new home ❤ May Our Lord God bless you and your family for many generations 😊 Love from AZ-US

[@RehabLife]

Much thanks from FL-US 😊😊

[@tonitonitv1239]

I wanna get in this business of flipping houses so bad I just don’t know where to start... but you did an amazing job ❤️

[@RehabLife]

You need some cash for sure or a credit line. It helps if you have a background in construction too.

[@ReecePowell]

that's what I'd love to do as well!

[@wendyeskelin8765]

Good thing that floor was on the main level and not an upstairs. That was startling.

[@RehabLife]

You are not wrong! In the end I was more annoyed than anything.

[@carriecreative6555]

@@RehabLife you truly have the right mindset for this type of work. Thank you for sharing your journey. I just might subscribe!

[@RehabLife]

I would like that! Thanks for watching!

[@georgiadunstan2869]

Awesome Renovation! You are very skilled@@RehabLife

[@RehabLife]

Thanks!

[@kristinking3725]

You did such a wonderful job. Truly a night and day difference.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you 🙏

[@lynelllambert2569]

Need more men like this guy!! Great work!!

[@jennybassam5515]

Hi from England, it looks really nice considering what it was when you bought it , it now looks amazing 👏, you made it look so easy but I am sure it wasn't, 😊

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! It turned out wonderful. Lots of work went into this home.

[@shannonoconnor3853]

Wow, what a transformation! My late father and my mom always did all the renovations on their house in Iowa where I grew up and also on their house in Washington where they moved to, and instilled the values of hard work and doing it yourself in my little brother and myself. You really inspired me, and just wanted to share that you really did an amazing job on this house! Love your kitty, too! >^..^< Look forward to seeing your future renovations!

[@RehabLife]

I have several videos of my current project and a few of my past renovations. Feel free to check them out. Thanks for watching!

[@keys623]

This is awesome 🥰.. Wish I had someone to work on my home like this 😊 Keep up the great work

[@RehabLife]

Thank you so much. It really turned out nice.

[@ritarevell7195]

Ikr!

[@anwyllleona9605]

This was an absolute pleasure to watch. I restore cars and this is like, the literal house version of that which I love. Interesting to watch, you're funny when it's warranted but you don't do it in a way that seems forced, and you turned a ~$5K decrepit shack into something I'd move in to TODAY. Well done all around, man. Thanks for sharing this.

[@RehabLife]

Thanks! That’s the analogy I use when people ask me what I do for a hobby. I tell them it’s extreme home remodeling, some people rebuild cars … I rebuild houses!

[@TheW3avers]

Absolutely love how the house turned out! The craziest part, for me, was that he did not wear gloves, even while working with the tin roof! You definitely have an amazing skill for this. Keep up the awesome work!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! I try to do as much of the work as possible on my own.

[@blackphoenix_0219]

Knowledge is power and having the ability to create and construct things are a gift...great work!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you! I had great teachers.

[@CindysBudgetBuysDIYs]

Wow, you can’t even buy a decent, used car for $5,000!!!! Amazing

[@RehabLife]

Some might even say this wasn’t a decent house! 😂 😂 😂 but it turned out great anyway. Thanks for watching!

[@CindysBudgetBuysDIYs]

@@RehabLife it really did turn out great!! I’m sure it didn’t hurt that you could do a lot of the work yourself!!! I’m all about saving money wherever I can. Job well done 👍🏻

[@RehabLife]

@@CindysBudgetBuysDIYs 🙏 years of experience paying off!

[@toniy5515]

First of all, thank you for making this video. I had no idea of the amount of work needed to rehab a home. This is a way to provide a good living for your family, and for the next generation. Not be at the mercy of a company that might fold. You must sleep well at night, from your hard work, and from the security you have earned for your loved ones!

[@RehabLife]

@Toni Y thank you for watching! HGTV and others tends to give people a sugar coated idea of what is involved. They focus on eye candy instead of a functional, well thought out and affordable home. Most folks watching those shows just see them and see “pretty”. Folks who do what I do, know the real work needed to revitalize a property. Only a few people would ever attempt this. For better or worse, I am one of the few. Oh, just to be clear, this is a weekend gig and I work a full time job. In fact I have little time for sleep. I usually get to bed between 1-2am and usually get back at it between 6-7am 7 days a week. But it’s not work if you love it! I love it!

[@theropesofrenovation]

It looks amazing. I fell through a floor once and hit my back on the edge. I was alone and thought I would die right there! lol Obviously I didn't. Love the porch!

[@RehabLife]

I've had some positive and negative comments about the porch. The tenants love it. If they are happy, I am happy and all is right with the world! Thanks for watching!

[@gailschenk8802]

WHERE HAVE ALL THE REAL MEN GONE THIS GUY CAN FIX ANYTHING A MAN AFTER MY OWN HEART MOST MEN THESE DAYS CANT EVEN MOW THE LAWN 🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Sanic55]

Wait till you hear that most real women don't exist anymore either

[@endlessnameless8181]

you got money? I can do all these things.

[@pluto9859]

I thought en and women were supposed to be equal 📸

[@JessicaSantos-hl4dl]

Agreed 😊

[@Thatsanope411]

Through the floor of course

[@felixlujan4809]

You got mad skills turning that junk house into a beautiful home. much respect to you.

[@RehabLife]

Thank you

[@sikskillz2186]

amazon job, turned out beautiful. really professional.

[@RehabLife]

Thanks! I think I’ve met my goal.

[@dbr1310]

Hard work and perseverance always wins. This man is amazing!

[@jimtalor7971]

We use to call those dumpsters "magical"....they fill up the next day with someone else's debris!! No wonder some have locks on them.

[@RehabLife]

Yep, it happens ... I caught someone putting trash in one once and he was genuinely surprised that I cared. When this goes to the landfill and there is household garbage in it, I can get a huge fine and triple dump fees. Thank you so much for thinking of the environment and picking up trash, now kindly reimburse me for the $1750 you cost me by throwing your household trash into my construction debris dumpster!

[@skdoremi6666]

Gorgeous 👏i joined when the porsh was in process , good job well done .can't waite for the 6000$ and see the result (i hope it will not take 12 months😅)

[@RehabLife]

I am hoping it doesn't take 12 months either! But, as there are things beyond my control, you can never know for sure. It is moving along much faster than this project though. I'm hoping for a 3 - 4 month completion. But oh what will I do then? You know I already have plans :-)

[@joannkelley9000]

I've never seen a more knowledgeable or ambitious man! You are amazing sir!

[@RehabLife]

Thank you so much! I had great teachers.

[@ceesmith]

A reminder that hard work pays off. Well done.

[@RehabLife]

Indeed it does!

[@mariam.a941]

You did great job! I’m proud of you 👏❤️❤️

[@RehabLife]

☺️ ☺️ ☺️

[@asliceofheavenhomestead3559]

Love that start to finish video! You did a wonderful job on the video and the house 😁!

[@RehabLife]

A Slice of Heaven Homestead thank you so much. It was a fun project and enjoyed it. Of course I am now enjoying the returns. I rented it last week.

[@asliceofheavenhomestead3559]

Nice! It really was an amazing job. I'm sure those renters appreciate it too 😉.

[@RehabLife]

They love it. As long as they are happy then I am happy

[@theprodigy9617]

Dang dude you worked really hard on this Great Job! I subscribed ;)

[@RehabLife]

Thanks! I hope my next project turns out as well too.

[@agnieszkamuszynska6734]

It's amazing what one person can achieve , I really hope that you have sold that property with a great profit. Greetings from Poland

[@RehabLife]

My grandparents were from Pomietow. I would love to visit some day. I am currently renting this property.

[@agnieszkamuszynska6734]

@@RehabLife Sorry for my ignorance, I didn't read description of your video, I really loved the quality of your work and your determination, that's all I have meant. You know lots of things have changed in Poland over the last decade but still mentality of some Poles is where it was during Communism time. I hope that one day I will be able to visit US