House Flipping | How we lost $75,000...

[@JonSchoeller]

What do you guys think about the house? Love it or hate it? Let us know!

[@yaletowngirl]

Love it💞

[@HanHan-su3gz]

No Jon , it looks like it needs a lot a lot of work . The distribution of space is so dysfunctional . It’s a huge property but I think is gonna take some time to find a buyer for the price you’re asking .

[@alashiadiggs6006]

I actually love it even though it is oddly built.

[@LourdesGzz]

I'm in between 🤔 nor love or hate but not for me

[@bhinkle5756]

I like it. It would make a nice vacation home or air b&b.

[@ninajustice9535]

This house gives me more of an AirBNB vibe, because of the cabin like feel.

[@JonSchoeller]

A lot of people are saying that 🤔

[@laurenrox14]

The loft for sure gives me an airbnb vibe. you could even put up privacy curtains that can be pulled back for light during the day. Also i think more people would be okay with no door on a vacation home bedroom opposed to a permanent residence.

[@Dreamertraveller]

Remodel those spiral stairs to straight stairs touching the wood wall, that makes the A window room bigger. And for the loft bedroom you could have a half wall with half fixed glass sound proof UPVC. Makes a bedroom , keeps the light coming in and increases the value.

[@TheLaTonyaThompson]

Hello, how are you? I loved the video and I love both of you very much.

[@StephenTonkin]

to turn that space into a bedroom use the electric frosted glass pannels, That is if the value added offsets the vost of the glass pannels. And you will get the light and privacy.

[@annettearties8538]

Yes, this would be a great investment. Move the stairs from living room and swap with dining room. Because bedrooms add value, the loft needs to be designed as bedroom. Kitchen cabins need to be raised to appropriate level. Can any sky lights be added?

[@gj4093]

The house has a ton of character! I even like the kitchen twist. Its a unique property. I like it.

[@dorothytaylor7830]

Great investment. Lots of space inside, kitchen cabinets and green counter tops are great combos, saves you money. The stairs may take up more room to go straight and the back yard is perfect for a playground for children, swings, sliding boards, also little horsey rides for tiny tots to play on. Completely fenced in unless you want a wooden fence instead. 👍

[@wilsonbreige4908]

This is a.beautiful piece of property. Lots of potential.

[@pinksparkle4962]

I love it. It needs a new deck. I would make the dining room the rec room and the living room the formal Living room or maybe even the dining room. I like the way the kitchen is set up except for the Counter tops. There is enough seating around the nook. The fencing is awesome and the Pool is neat not to big, but big enough to cool off in. Up stairs if you wanted more privacy you could put up a glass block wall or something like that that lets light in and more privacy. Overall I love it.

[@berryltruideman6197]

i love these kind of houses i would leave the kitchen just as is like the round counter in lve with this house it is a gem

[@redneckbryon]

The upstairs bathroom did you see the handle on the door it's a keypad lock. I think the furnace is against code, since it's in the garage and it definitely wasn't sealed off. Your yard is definitely better than the people in front of the house.

[@patrickgoodwin4255]

Those helicopters on the walls in that green room are awesome!

[@warrenbray8417]

Great video I'm defiantly taking your tips of advice. currently working on my first flip. 24 years old and inspired thankyou

[@JonSchoeller]

👏👏👏👏

[@DKM905]

Love the possibilities of this house.

[@mpalmer7800]

Yes you should flip this house!!! They could use the attic as a master suite just add a barn door with industrial finishes..

[@msadviceisnice]

A garage is a must for me, after 10 years without one in Michigan!!! Cool house! Love A-frame homes!

[@Brttan]

This house looks exactly like one in southern wv. That view is amazing. I vote full renovation!

[@ashleyelizabeth2465]

I’m happy I found your channel I would love to get into real estate one of these days coming soon I love seeing how you guys buy the houses and show what they look like at first and then what they look like when you guys are done I love seeing the difference between the houses!! I found Your page prob 5 hours ago and I haven’t stopped watching sense!!!

[@annettemcgee8152]

I love the loft suite

[@gregoryclark7566]

I would keep it and upgrade the bathrroms, kitchen, and floors that actually need upgrading. It appears some of the flooring was excellent already. The outside needs some paint, not too much, and some landscape cleanup as well. Some of the wood on the outside and railings may need a little work too. The property is unique, and the huge windows and upstairs loft are a huge bonus. I think if you handled it right, that property could fetch in the mid to high 400s.

[@InthenameofYeshua]

I love the love that you both share for one another

[@JonSchoeller]

Always

[@campicritter4U]

I LOVE LOVE that loft room for a master bedroom but that works for me, not for all I suppose 💜👍

[@danielpolk9808]

Yes on a glass wall to close off the upstairs room. All that wood in the living room is overpowering, and the floors don't work against the pine walls and ceiling. I'd be tempted to try a whitewash stain on the walls or something.

[@amymartens1908]

I would definitely put a wall in on the upper bedroom and make a sweet primary bedroom

[@MohSheir]

you can make bridge balaconey between the loft and swimming pool deck, if they in same closer level Or make master fly bedroom there

[@empressche333]

You could totally market that loft as a bedroom. Put in metal and glass wall around the railing. This is a great space to work with. And setting up furniture in a weird room is t hard. Get away from crappy wall-to-wall carpeting, and go with hardwood or LVP ( not grey though). Put an large area rug in the centre, and put in your conversational furniture grouping on the carpet. Easy. This house is great, though please get some better design advice on paint colours and kitchen cabinetry. So far, your places are looking like low end flips, which they don’t have to be. Your colour choices are getting really dated (grey is so done) but your workmanship is really good! Just need to get some better colours and finishes to elevate your flips.

[@alankelly-hamm2702]

This is classic 80's from the wood overload to the hunter green counters. This style did not age well. Though it does have some nice features. Best of luck !

[@crystaldean183]

Wow, I like that house. Real potential. Can't wait to see it done. 👍👍 Good luck. Also that will sell fast!

[@itsmejennilind]

Really strange build - like I'd move those stairs if you were able to do so. That said, I really do love this house, that living area is worth the strangeness you could eventually fix if you owned the property.

[@erichunterkirk7060]

I think you need to change the direction of the stairs so you’ll get a better shape living room and up a wall up or a glass as a wall to make a bedroom on the top floor

[@JonSchoeller]

Good idea!

[@nancyison1070]

Any house can be tweaked to make it more comfortable for people living there. If you need an architect to safely reconfigure the stairs. I think the pool is too small. I would take it out and put a bigger one in. Overall I like the house and would invest

[@4hutchison]

The house has a large lot; it's private in the front when the leaves grow; the backyard is huge ... could feature large veg/fruit garden, chickens, guest house, fire pit. The main LR wasn't likely designed for TV and couch ... that would be at ground level with fireplace, which should be highlighted. The massive window view is the overall feature of that room which is equally shared by master bedroom ... keep it open. The lg staircase allows for furniture to move up and down. I would paint the ceilings and other non wood surfaces white .. if tile is to be changed, stick with light, mostly solid seeing as the dominant wood everywhere offers an abundance of decorative interest.. people will have their knick knacks and wall hangings to add eventually. If countertop color is to be changed, again, a light color to blend with the wood. That strange room in the basement may have been conceived as a wine cellar but was likely used as storage room. The interior of M.B. closet upstairs is outdated. Overall, I would use minimalist, frosted hanging chandeliers for the reason that the wood is already 'loud' enough. Slight cosmetic touch ups on the wood could help in places like areas on the railing of the swerving staircase. The color of the back deck looks worn .. maybe a cleaning of the wood would brighten it up.

[@JonSchoeller]

Thanks for all of the suggestions!!

[@GrinningOtter]

For the outside I would put the log cabin look on the front to match the back.

[@rs-kitchenlife1050]

Nice place a lot of ventilation, Beautiful.

[@rebeccaboschman7807]

Once it’s all fixed up it would be a beautiful AirB&B if someone wanted to buy it for that reason😊

[@pamela4821]

Beautiful house, I love it!!

[@cheskydivision]

I actually like the kitchen shape. I would take off the deck in front of the large windows. So much water damage. If you don’t fix the water and damp all the repairs will be a waste.

[@danielheartsill4269]

The room you called a dining room would be my living room. The room with the stairway from the loft room would be my dining room. Takes away the furniture problem with the stairway room. You said you didn't know how someone was getting in to sleep. The doggie door on the pool side is large enough for a small adult to get in.

[@elainek1234]

John you’ve talked about Airbnb a lot in your vids. I had to research the rules and regulations on short term rentals in your area. Short term rentals where I live, Vancouver Washington, have been restricted for a couple years.I’m glad you have the option to open tourism in your area. What do the neighbors think of airbnbs?

[@3.0colorado21]

The re do paint kits for baths are terrible. I tried it out on a couple when I was doing apartment maintenance and they didn’t hold up to a 90 day lease. I would flip this house, it has a lot of potential

[@mjmooney6530]

Love all the wood in A-frames. The concrete block base exterior needs paint to protect it from moisture, and those deck supports look a bit undersized for the size and height of the deck. The 80’s wants its green countertop back! I’d square the cabinet layout and put the kitchen island, as you were saying, for better functionality. Can you raise the ceiling in the kitchen at all? It seems a bit low. I’d also reconfigure the stairs for the loft to the end of the room and up the wall to maximize the great room space.

[@mse5221]

Hey there John..house is ok but not my style (not a fan of wood, in a home like that). You are right with lighting making a huge difference-as well Painting.

[@ellanonym7494]

happy new year you guys :D I kinda like the house.. it's a somewhat weird layout, but maybe there's a possibility to turn that room in the basement into a bedroom if you remove the built-in from the family room and maybe extend it a little bit into the weird nook for the closet? not sure if there's space for it?! or else it could be a storage area and house the washer and dryer.. definitely remodel the bathrooms.. I like the loft bedroom with ensuite and closet right next to it.. but the kitchen area is absolutely horrid :O I'd invest in it and flip the whole thing, not just parts of it.. I really would love to see the shed/barn.. maybe it could be a nice BDU? a little tiny house/guest house or space for an older kid with it's own bath and pantry kitchen? really curious about the space :)

[@JonSchoeller]

Thanks for the feedback

[@feliciawebb7706]

Nice house very big kitchen I like. Happy New Year tocyou all too.

[@JonSchoeller]

Happy New Year!

[@jgmgreen01]

I'd either remove that weird angled kitchen bar and just have it L shaped along the wall or make it a 90 degree angle and add a storage option under the bar also, don't really like the wasted space of the downstairs/basement living area unless you have kids and use it as a game room. otherwise, don't really see another purpose.. maybe your teenagers bedroom?

[@lizcoleman5229]

Happy New year my favorite KZbinrs! That is a very interesting house... I'm not sure if i like it or dislike it but it does have a lot of potential. The layout is just a little strange as you said 😂

[@JonSchoeller]

Happy new year!!

[@billwilliam8146]

Yes I think the price you pay for it and I personally I think I can get way up to $375,000 and on the low end $325,000, I think easy let me know when you sell it.

[@blujeans9462]

With only a split second of the most important thing: front view from the deck - I'm presuming it's not impressive or even decent. If you can't enjoy the view, I would walk, if I were a buyer.

[@thebenjaminsisters8881]

Great tour🇦🇬

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

I would have stepped away and let them have it. Will be interesting to see how this one ends up. It looks like a kit-vacation home that they offer for sale around here in N. GA.

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

Don't dump too much $ into that one. The low kitchen ceilings and CBS block foundation give it away as the kit-home.. I bet that was a kit-home... Lindal maybe??? Also, I did not see an expansion tank on that hot water heater.. I saw so many No's for me on this one... ;0)

[@jeanniealford4234]

I could live there. Just a few upgrades and it could be perfect if it were in Eleanor WV.

[@Creativeisme8]

I would totally buy it for the 190k. Renovate and keep for myself. I would not be interested in paying over 300k. But I love the weird/ different style about it

[@mandycarducci1143]

This looks like the Grand View wich is provided by Linden Labs in Second life

[@jisaac5589]

I think I have been in that house back in the early 80's after it was built - Is it in WV?

[@princevinny0073]

😃😄Beautiful house kool foresty wooded area but rooms are so tiny such a deal breaker for me :( makes me sad that such a big house would have such tiny rooms that i coudnt live in it what state is this house in ?

[@rantsrus8203]

so how did you lose 75k? did i miss something?

[@JonSchoeller]

It's called click bait. Look it up.

[@mph5896]

I would do just enough to make it financeable with a conventional mortgage. Take your profit and run. Surprised there is no drywall on the ceiling of the garage. That would be your fire stop with living space above. Also, is that pool above ground with a deck all around it? All that decking at the pool and around the house would be a HUGE pain to keep maintained.

[@nickliadis5785]

I think. No pass on it

[@honeyfarah9534]

It's great house I love it

[@fatsdulange]

Flip it right back out now and run. And if that back door has a rough-made pet door, that's the current tenants entrance. 😎

[@JonSchoeller]

Ahh maybe!

[@jennerfamily5552]

This house give more like a vacation home like you’re there but you’re not really there

[@Avotts]

Ok. I kinda like it. Even first shots. Havent finished the video yet...so you may address a few things I see. I would say NOT built by professionals. How old is it? If over 20 years old I would take a chance on it. It really looks unfinished. I see lack of any soft surfaces. Allergies? or just no money to finish? or was it used to make drugs? either a grow house or a meth lab? I would have that checked out thoroughly. Kinda strange siting way up like a look out and the white board room....to track ?????? The 1st bath upstairs really needs natural light...what were they hiding from? I guess nice pool...havent seen it yet. Also as far as the shed...why locked without you getting the key? The house guest or look out for what? Probably previous owners. Just as a precaution,,,have the sellers open the shed, or ..maybe the bomb squad. too many question marks... I think the outside would look great with some light colored paint on everything downstairs. Just watched the kitchen segment. Personally I like the angled bat...a lot. Plenty of seating for the football team or swim team. The shape would be EXCELLENT if a person was in a wheelchair....I didnt see a lift or elevator. I do like the split logs.

[@vonfields6889]

I am 300 Real Estate closings, nice potential, half flip???Not bad 💡idea.

[@lauramorrow2708]

Sell it as is! Recoup your losses! Someone really screwed up on that deck!

[@kalisvarkrom9937]

I love the kitchen. But that is just me. I don't like islands. I don't like range cook tops, or the oven setup they use. They can be hard to replace after they brake down, been there went threw that more then once. Every few years they change the size of the they need for the cutouts the oven or range top have to sit in. This force's the owner to redo the entire counter coasting more money then they want to spend to replace it. Had someone who had real expense custom counter tops, they had put in their home. Just a little over a year latter the oven broke down, and they could not find one that fit the frame work it sit in. To replace it, they would of had to spend a lot of money to redo their entire counter tops just for a new oven. It took me months to find one from Japan that would fit with just a few changes and a custom transformer for different power wattage it need it. They were very adamant about their counters and cabinets and did not want to me to cut on them or change their size in any way. It was not the money so much as their attachment to the design of the counters they had. The owners are both Lawyers, with deep pockets. I had done a lot of work for them threw the years and knew it was not about the money. I once built a full size barn with central air in it. It is just as big their House. They use it just for a dog kennel for their four dogs.

[@JonSchoeller]

Thank for the feedback!!

[@marilynwade9448]

It could be cool. I like it

[@arianna4713]

I love this house ,I would use the dinning room as a living room and the other space as a dinning room. For the basement I would add a master bedroom with the bathroom down stairs then make the small space into a master bedroom closet .

[@jeanettewashington228]

Happy New Year! It was a unique property. I agree with Riyann(sp). I can't wait to see what you all do with the property. Oh, and welcome to wearing a boot. Looks like you need to becareful.

[@heatherknuckles5234]

I redo the whole houses

[@bobkrol5939]

I would close in the loft!

[@InthenameofYeshua]

The house needs a lot of work but it may be worth it

[@ayman20_x79]

I ve never seen soo mush space lost like it in this house

[@nastashiapoitier8030]

Hey Jon!!! I like the house. Houses with pools typically sell. Garages are also a good selling point. Basements can be turned into another living area or wommen/man cave. I do agree that the bedrooms are a little small. But I'm sure you guys will make the best decision.

[@JonSchoeller]

Appreciate the feedback and support 🤗

[@nydiataylor8803]

That house looks spooky. Not my taste at all. To mysterious looking. Good luck guys.

[@abdelkaderelbachir3817]

I'm in

[@sherrita80548]

I would have been petty and been like y'all late you snooze you lose lol

[@JonSchoeller]

Haha 🤣

[@susannaCdonovan23]

It seems to be a modern style Log House? Never have seen anything like it. You could flip either full renovation or partial, or minor. Hopefully the posts don't need replacing and structure is sound. Some upgrading on support posts in front would help if sound. Nice wood panels over them to make it look better. Granite countertops in kitchen would really help. Finish the basement maybe?

[@JonSchoeller]

Agreed on the counters and appreciate the ideas 🤗

[@lilyrose7082]

Nice project guys! If I were you, I’d make the basement room the master! You could use that extra room as a master closet and definitely fix that ugly bathroom! It’s be a real nice bedroom for sure! Happy new year 🎊 to you guys too!

[@JonSchoeller]

That's a good idea!!

[@monicagulden1296]

Ya go for it, I can’t wait to see what you do to it in the end.

[@visionairetv149]

Fix it & Airbnb it.

[@JonSchoeller]

Great idea

[@HelloMellowGlow]

I wonder if it would be worthwhile to drywall the loft to get an extra bedroom. Then add some glass or frosted glass at the top to let in light, but maintain privacy.

[@herbpalmerjr5562]

lobster lab media, good video

[@JonSchoeller]

Lobster lab?

[@alashiadiggs6006]

I love the all the land it has,the deck is awesome. But your right about the bedrooms being bigger. All the wood paneling is dated other than the cabinets and of course get rid of that green! Maybe make the downstairs area a master and redo the bathroom down there. That way you can keep the upstairs area open for those beautiful views.

[@treasureb5506]

When I first saw this how I thought “tree house”. It’s kind of set up like one. I think that renovating will cost u guys more money but when finished I think it will look great

[@dezlewis8173]

👍👍👍❤️❤️

[@paulaheuser5200]

Love all the wood!

[@pnhnut]

You should restructure that kitchen "island" area for sure. It would be a fast and cheap fix when you go to put the granite in, just square it off. It will flow again no problem. Also, that loft bedroom is totally a normal and acceptable third bedroom. Just saying :)

[@JonSchoeller]

Yeah I just don't think we can technically count it on the MLS

[@pnhnut]

@@JonSchoeller really? We have a loft like that as a primary bedroom.

[@JonSchoeller]

@@pnhnut yeah I think technically it has to have a door. I could be wrong.

[@AbdulHamid-hc9ri]

location house

[@marylepine7091]

Have to agree..not my style and choppy layout. I’d love to see what it looks like afterwards!

[@travisforrest3225]

full flip

[@JonSchoeller]

I think so too

[@marcusgalang7317]

Misleading title click bait got me. Technically lost as you said. But ya you are right, I agree. Awesome place

[@JonSchoeller]

I did clickbait, my bad 😅

[@Cam-Robinson]

Do the most basic repairs and maintenance that bring the most value to bring that $350k closer to $400k and sell but then again, what do I know

[@tammyrobinson5593]

I would flip it and get the money for it

[@lavastar7701]

If you watch home alone it will give you some ideas of the traps you can build for the guest you have upstairs ..I would totally shorten down the counter top and not angled like thst also change the top to granite.

[@yaletowngirl]

This house condition is ok to renovate. It’s awesome design. Actually I really wanna know location. What State is in USA? 💞

[@JonSchoeller]

West Virginia

[@yaletowngirl]

@@JonSchoeller ah! I see! Thank you!!! Very far but excited!!!

[@lroptions1210]

I just found your channel and find it very informative. I just made a KZbin channel and am learning alot so far. Thanks for your help.

[@julieknight6372]

Interesting house, not my style. Must say, l'm excited to see what you do with the place :) Huge fan of your channel from Australia.

[@JonSchoeller]

Can't wait to visit 🤗

[@stephaniebeaton3939]

(1.) Looks like there was flooding in the basement and they tore out the flooring and the walls half way up where they were wet. Will if flood again? (2.) Don't like that wood / log cabin material at all. Makes it even darker. Also are those log cabin like walls and ceiling insulated at all? Can't really put pot lights on those wood ceilings which makes it even darker. If it was my primary residence I would sheetrock the wood ceiling. (3.) Terrible layout. Owner will be running up and down stairs all day. If it was my primary residence I would take out the spiral staircase and maybe put the staircase parallel with the existing staircase to the basement? Or some other solution.

[@JonSchoeller]

Great points. Definitely a weid layout

[@Jules1280]

Ok cool house! But too much wood for me. I would paint all the wood except for the ceilings. And I would paint them my favorite color White Chocolate. It is a true cream color. Love it! If you redo the kitchen, please take the cabinets all the way up to the ceiling mark. And I would extend that counter on the right-hand side as you walk in from the living room a few more feet. Good luck! Cheers!

[@streamersonfire]

Where do you guys find your fix and flip deals?