I Tried Buying The Cheapest House In California

[@Epopteya]

So the 20,000 in the title was pure clickbaiting...

[@liamrunyon1487]

Yup and never bought it

[@je__.]

thanks

[@JewrasticPark]

Thank you; I didnt waste my time w this B

[@Ceasefirerightnow]

You mean thumbnail not title

[@acorn7632]

You click baiting mutha…

[@menuachaparyan2263]

Hi Monica, It's my first time watching one of your videos. I'm a contractor in California, specifically in the Los Angeles area. However, I'm very familiar with the Palm Springs area, especially Windy Peak. I strongly advise against buying this house unless you plan to tear it down and build a new one. Here's why: The house was previously used as a marijuana grow operation. I can tell because of certain signs, such as the floors being ripped out and replaced with cheap laminate later on. This is a common practice when selling such properties. The return duct grille is completely rusted. In indoor marijuana grows, houses are sealed to prevent neighbors from smelling it. However, the high humidity within the sealed house causes metal, like the return duct grille, to rust. There are patched-up holes throughout the house. Growers typically run pipes through walls, and these patches are evidence of that. The toilet is black, a result of chemicals flushed down during the growing process. The showers are brand new because workers need a clean place to shower due to the high humidity and pollen from the plants. Most of these workers are Russian, Armenian, and Ukrainian women who are accustomed to cleanliness. Now, the reason I strongly discourage buying this house is that it's been infested with dangerous mold. No amount of lime or mediation will fix this. Marijuana grows create a humid and hot environment, perfect for breeding dangerous pathogens. I'm surprised the seller didn't disclose this information.

[@averageamericangirl6819]

This is awesome feedback. Thank you so much to this information. Now I know what to look for when getting those too good to be true deals.

[@warmsmileforyou2]

Great information 👍👏🏻🫶🏻

[@candellightchannel8623]

Great informations

[@johniepatterson3746]

why are white people leaving California ??

[@MrMitokiller]

Wow

[@Eu-mj6im]

If you are worried about wind, don’t get rid of trees-they act as a buffer for your property that redirects and slows the wind up and over to make it a really nice space, if anything, plant more-and shrubs, strategically. -an architect

[@VashtiPerry]

Agreed. I was looking a comment like this ❤

[@keithcarey6312]

I suspect there would be much more wind there than that realtor wanted.

[@litehold1144]

I have property in the area and the trees look like tamarisk trees. They are a good windbreak, and grow well in the area because they can tolerate a lot of sodium in the soil, but they can be a huge nuisance. They grow to be huge, their branches are huge, and they break off constantly and usually unexpectedly. There are much better trees for residential areas.

[@cornucopiahouse4204]

Some will tell you what if the trees fall on the house in strong winds?

[@tom4wlt]

@@litehold1144 They also planted the tamarisk trees along the railroad tracks as a windbreak.

[@johnhaxby306]

It’s not JUST the wind, it’s the yearly sandstorms and dust clouds that fill your house and batter your plants and fill the pool. It’s the windiest place out there hence the windmills, PLUS the neighbors can be very sketchy/methy. But hey, it’s affordable , if you don’t mind dusting all the time go for it!

[@RoIIingStoned]

…And she just pulled the trigger

[@samgyupsal6699]

methy sketchy neighbors is a understatement! theres a reason for all the fences and bars on the windows! yeah east LA is close to beverly hills and its comparetively cheap too but do you want to live there i dont!

[@garyhaber333]

True. Thats how it was when I lived there in the 80s and 90s. I had 1 old woman who was a retiree who was very nice. But the neighborhood was very low class.

[@schlomoshekelstein908]

but just look at that view!!!!!!!!!! (of nothing but rocks on the side of a mountain)

[@Jonases_20]

Hi daddy. I love u

[@krystalnotmeth]

the home across the street belongs to Dani Daze, a fellow creator/interior designer. She designed the Trixie Motel!

[@plumpandfabulous4255]

I'm sure she wants millions of people to know that. So entrusive

[@Tom-in6fk]

have some tact and respect for people's privacy and edit/delete your comment.

[@trytotravel4713]

lol thats why I never want to be known for anything, people just like to give out personal info for friends.

[@debmadden4157]

****HE****

[@Hashdollars]

Straight up Doxxed someone online

[@michaelpriest]

They have been saying windy point was an up and coming neighborhood since I was a kid, and I'm now 73. I got a mobile home in a own your own land park in South Palm Springs for $120.000 back in 2013, and they are now selling for the mid 300s. There are also vacant lots for sale.

[@SnakeHelmut]

It's a hard place to live if you have an old house. Now, the construction techniques are so good that you can pretty much live anywhere comfortably. The problem (and solution) is that there is almost no code enforcement...

[@DiscoFang]

@@SnakeHelmut How is no-code enforcement a "problem" if you're the homeowner and resident?

[@Uumakemes1ck]

What park is it? Looking into rv life trying to find cheap spots

[@NicholasBall130]

Back in 2007, during my time working in real estate, I witnessed people purchasing newly built homes from builders with the plan to sell them before the closing of escrow to another buyer for a profit. The crash hit hard and fast, and I vividly recall many of these units ending up foreclosed upon, with the builder's plastic still covering the carpets.

[@StocksWolf752]

Most people find it difficult to handle a fall since they are used to bull markets, but if you know where to look and how to maneuver, you can make a size-able profit. Depending on how you intend to enter and exit, yes.

[@LiaStrings]

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[@LiaStrings]

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[@crystalcassandra5597]

I searched her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon. Thank you

[@marcussmith4913]

it saddens me that this house is 229,000 the worlds gone mad.

[@samgyupsal6699]

exactly almost one quarter million for a dump with 0 potential! insane!

[@SnakeHelmut]

Sold for 250k. Will sell again for 450k after renovations.

[@potato1084]

Someone in the comments said the house was used to grow weed 😅😅

[@potato1084]

@@SnakeHelmutBuilder in the comments said it needs to be completely torn down because it’s dangerous to live in. It used to grow marijuana and it’s too mouldy.

[@firefly9838]

@@samgyupsal6699 well some potential but only for a lot of money

[@MrsMuffin11]

So it's not a $20,000 house lol that was the reason I clicked You got me

[@Ibochic1]

Was just about to type that. 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@TheRoom2Breathe]

Exactly!! 😂

[@joeygemini6390]

Click baiters suck

[@samgyupsal6699]

@@joeygemini6390 yep and so does this lame channel

[@llamaslamaze]

yeah, that's some bullshit. She bought a house quadruple the price of $220k, aka $1million dollars?! Yeah, that's not $20k, and annoying af.

[@LiamOlivia-4]

I'm 54 and my wife and I are VERY worried about our future, gas and food prices rising daily. We have had our savings dwindle with the cost of living into the stratosphere, and we are finding it impossible to replace them. We can get by, but can't seem to get ahead. My condolences to anyone retiring in this crisis, 30 years nonstop just for a crooked system to take all you worked for...

[@LiamOlivia-4]

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[@YinusaSaheed]

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[@LiamOlivia-4]

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[@jvarez-wi9gx]

And then you have females like this who they live in a delusion because they have D-A-D-D-Y money and Mom-sucks-it-all-to-balls-money she’ll keep making money off our comments and views and to her it’s a normal thing to ‘Buy’ homes

[@muddwhistle7833]

Imagine going to college for $300,000 as a 18 year old for a 4 year under grad, I’ll never see any of the $150,000 in Social Security I’ll pay in or any of the other scams the government will charge me for and steal in the future

[@Plemmonsscott]

Honestly speaking about the real estate situation. The industry has driven home prices too high for most families. The solution is for prices to align with family budgets, even if it means a market correction. The wisest thing that should be on everyone mind currently should be to invest in different streams of income that doesn't depend on the govt.

[@corbynsmithe]

Nice one, I tell my friends everyday. it's good to save money but gotta allow that investment sprite of you if really want financial freedom.

[@HartmannStein]

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[@Jeannetteallen89198]

What if you don't know how to trade any of these? I mean, see your point some people have the money and are to invest, the question is where to.

[@darceydoberstein]

@@Jeannetteallen89198 Yes, you’re right 👏

[@Nicholas.Durante]

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[@PInk77W1]

I retired in California Bought a home in TX for $23k cash. 400sqft. Love it so much

[@parallelpost]

😮

[@PInk77W1]

@@parallelpost I’m so blessed

[@donde2k]

400s.f. is smaller than my 1-bedroom apartment!

[@gruvngyrl]

Too bad about the Texas part. 😅

[@PInk77W1]

@@gruvngyrl oh yeah it sucks here But it beats being homeless in California

[@davidrobinson3767]

Hey Monica - I LIVE in Windy Point! My house was the one in the video that was “kind of fixed up.” - the little white one with the bright orange accents. Yeah, it’s windy here. Sometimes bad. But it’s kind of seasonal… worst in Jan - early May and hardly at all in the summer/fall. Bought my place in 2010. You do NOT want to know what I paid. Ridiculous. But it’s a great how to buy a pool home for all cash (when you don’t have any) and be mortgage free story if you’re interested. We were very innovative, to say the least. Lemme know how to get in touch and I’d be happy to share!

[@AmericanAsylum]

Very curious about how you bought a home for all cash without any!! 😮

[@timenim2284]

I'm interested David lol Your house looks cool

[@applesomething]

I wanna hear that story!

[@kimohono5667]

yeah who would pay half a mill for a middle of no where old "fixed" house

[@davidrobinson1090]

I mean ridiculously low@@kimohono5667

[@mountain2326]

I think I bought the cheapest house in Southern California. It was back in 2015. Well, actually it’s a 600 square foot cabin on a .75 acre lot. Located in Landers, close to the Joshua Tree area. At an altitude of 3300 feet, on any given day the temperature is 10 degrees cooler than Palm Springs. It needed a lot of work but I was able to do all the work myself. I think I counted 4 cars passing by today. Great area to escape the rat race. Home Depot and Walmart just 12 miles down a back road. Food and supplies - me be happy!

[@mountain2326]

Btw- $28000!

[@elisamartinez3881]

I wanna see?!

[@deadbodybaby1]

Seeing somebody describe landers as if they just scored the best thing ever is hilarious but I love it there too.

[@AndrewLauJunyong]

omg this is hilarious because I stayed at Windy Point for Coachella this year and the first night was HORRIBLE. The wind was so loud none of us could sleep the whole night. It literally sounded like the house was going to blow away. So I personally would not ever buy in Windy Point lmao

[@jj-if6it]

It must be called Windy Point for a reason LOL

[@Movieman1965]

Well, it appears that to reduce all that wind noise , in the house, I woulld definitely have double-paned glass windows throughout. Also, I would have extra insulation in the walls to help absorb a lot of the wind noise. I design things for a living and I would definitely perform some experiments to figure out the best solution for the wind noise.

[@Movieman1965]

@@jj-if6it I also thought it was appropriatley named.

[@ThE4EvRPs3GaMeR]

I love the sound of wind!

[@MrTottanham]

this is why its called windy point and why there is wind turbine everywhere, if something is cheap there is a reason

[@josephgiri2398]

My good friend bought a house years ago outside of Palm Springs near the mountains like this house (maybe closer and higher) She only lasted about a year there. It was spectacular, beautiful, but also incredibly intense to the point of being unnerving at times. A strong wall around the property would be a big help. Some severe weather systems blow out of those mountains, and they can happen real fast. I've hiked up there.

[@brookeedmonton2272]

Similar thing happened with one of my high school friends, except up the desert in 29 Palms (he was contracted at the Marines base). His place was renovated when he bought it and was good for just a bachelor pad, but simply commuting to it, the wind, sandstorms, 110 degree heat, and getting anywhere close by was lonely/sketchy. He had an incredibly hard time selling it because of its remoteness.

[@SnakeHelmut]

I build metal fences in the area that can withstand 100mph winds and are fireproof.

[@veronica.baker1]

Great video! For 2023, it’s hard to nail down specific predictions in the housing market because it’s not yet clear how quickly or how much the Federal Reserve can bring down inflation and borrowing costs without tanking buyer demand for everything from homes to stocks.

[@edward.abraham]

There is no greater freedom than handing back the key to a airbnb apartment knowing someone else has to maintain it. If you enjoy renovating and decorating then perhaps home ownership is for you. For me, property is another way we get tied down.

[@hunter-bourke21]

@@edward.abraham I suggest you offset your real estate and get into stocks, A recession as bad it can be, provides good buying opportunities in the markets if you’re careful and it can also create volatility giving great short time buy and sell opportunities too. This is not financial advise but get buying, cash isn’t king at all in this time!

[@Believer292]

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[@Kim.beneteau]

@@Believer292Do you mind sharing info on the adviser who assisted you?

[@Believer292]

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[@jj-if6it]

It's crazy to me that someone would need a dryer in the desert. In Australia we typically don't have them, and anyway it's so much nicer to air dry clothes especially in the sun

[@tom4wlt]

It's called convenience. For one, the sun leaves clothes crispy. And who has the time to hang them on clothes line these days? Besides it's too windy anyway.

[@TS-rd7oy]

@@tom4wlt people are too lazy.

[@llc1976]

I know my son lives in Scotland and very few dryers. I got used to it and didn’t mind it. I used to hang my clothes outside when I lived in Florida but you had to be mindful because the sun was so intense it was great for whites but could easily fade colors.

[@Camden_Carter]

@@llc1976right!

[@shann2323]

Sand might have to do with it.

[@JuliaShalomJordan]

Congratulations on owning a home in Cali!!! We just got our first Cali home and in this economy, it feels like a miracle.💸💸💸

[@L.Spencer]

Most of us say "California" :)

[@samgyupsal6699]

@@L.Spencer exactly cali is a well know city in colombia lol only outsiders and newbies call California cali lol

[@JK-ks3xq]

It's like referring to San Francisco as "Frisco".......very low-brow.

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[@merryhunt9153]

Questions about a house like this: 1. How far away are those mountains. Is there landslide danger? 2. Where does the water come from? Private well? What's the water quality, both bacteria and sulfates? 3. Is there a septic tank? what shape is it in? 4. How many neighbors are drug dealers? (You're only 5 minutes from Palm Springs.) 5. Check the climate year round, not just on three days. 6. Visit on a Saturday night. How many loud parties are going on? 6. Good for you for spotting the bad roof and bad sewer lines. I'm glad you didn't buy this house.

[@YAHWEHrules]

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[@YAHWEHrules]

You ask great and pertinate questions 👍💖🙂🙏

[@MickeysCorner]

I can see the future in the housing market and the reason I see what I see is that all this are big issues that prevent people from going off-grid. It is only a matter of time before something big happens in the industry and the way people live will be changed forever.

[@SnakeHelmut]

A: 1. Thousands of feet from the mountain; no danger. 2. Water comes from (Desert Water Agency) DWA private wells up Blaisdell Canyon to the south. All the water is tested by DWA and is clean and healthy. No sodium fluoride. 3. Most homes are on septic. (Depends on inspection). 4. Most are not drug dealers. Most are blue collar workers or retirees. Some artists. 5. Windiest time of year is spring. Hot summers, perfect fall and Winter. The wind in the spring can rip your clothes off. 6. Saturday nights are quiet. Not many parties/ rare. The wind keeps them inside in the spring. 7. Roofs can be replaced and sewer lines don't last forever. Most of the local builders have run into all of these problems and more. They are all fixable. The home sold for 250k.

[@alt-thinking]

Monica, since its so windy you should consider a vertical wind turbine to reduce costs vs your sister only getting solar on her palm spring property.

[@megcreates2.0]

Eeeee!!! So excited for you😊 Well that’s it Shelby is def moving back to Cali!!! You’ll be there, your folks and she loves it there! It’ll be fun for y’all to be together again!

[@keithcarey6312]

We considered Desert Hot Springs, and it hit the highs on our budget. Bought a home in NW AZ for 280k with an even better view that you see in this video.

[@trufflie1635]

Dodged a bullet. Literally. Probably a lot of bullets

[@josephaugello1527]

Much less wind in nwa

[@brunoheggli2888]

Norway is nicer!

[@SnakeHelmut]

Bit is there an aerial tram nearby with world class nightlife downtown within 10 minutes?

[@keithcarey6312]

@@SnakeHelmut not what I was looking for. But within an hour we can get out to the desert heat in summer and out of the cold in the winters.

[@sherrellbennett1333]

About 40 years ago I lived in Cabazon, which is nearby. It was windy ALL THE TIME. One day I got up and looked across the street and saw my neighbor's house completely covered in tumbleweeds, blocking the garage and front door.

[@Movieman1965]

These kinds of things are important to observe uyp front BEFORE making a purchase in that area. But also, all I can see is a piece of land that a windmill can be installed and sell the energy to the power company. I don't know if that is allowed or possible. Or maybe install a smaller windmill to power the entire home?

[@SnakeHelmut]

Look at Cabazon now. Thriving year round with billions in real estate and millions of tourists.

[@Cat-qn1yw]

I’m so excited for you and the new house! Can’t wait to see it! Hope all goes well. Good job Monica and Jason!!!

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you!

[@image0987]

​@@MonicaChurch If you don't mind me asking, total cost🤔🤔 Thank you

[@Sonofawildanimal]

@@MonicaChurchAlso, what does it smell like? Hopefully not poop?

[@Back40Kountry]

My family and I use to live on Skyview Drive in Windy point and yes it is strong winds all year long. We moved to Yucca valley and had much better views with mostly all lots being 5 acres.

[@rosiepena8917]

I was born and raised in the Palm Springs area so I looked this place up.... it's actually considered part of Palm Springs. And yes it's always very windy there because it is situated at the start of the Coachella Valley where the mountains are close together. It's the reason there are so many windmills close by cuz that is the windiest part of the Coachella Valley. I would not have bought that house so it's good that you didn't buy it!

[@Movieman1965]

Or maybe buy the house but use the land to install a windmill and sell the energy to the power company.

[@ianmangham4570]

Does the wind come from the Santa ana mountains ?

[@SnakeHelmut]

The wind comes from the funnel effect between the San Jacinto Mountain range and the San Gorgonio Mountain Range. It's also a result of prevailing wind direction and elevation change. The wind keeps the area cooler, fresher, and quieter than other parts of the desert. @@ianmangham4570

[@Hannahbenowitz]

This Housing market collapse might end up being a part of us for a very long time. With inflation currently at about 9%, my primary concern is how to maximize my savings/retirement fund of about $300k which has been sitting duck since forever with zero to no gains.

[@FinnBraylon]

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[@HildaBennet]

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[@HildaBennet]

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[@PennyBergeron-os4ch]

She appears to be well-educated and well-read. I ran an online search on her name and came across her website; thank you for sharing.

[@kurts6741]

There are areas of the Coachella Valley that are usually windy and have many sand storms. I have a friend who used to live in that area. When I visited, the wind was so loud, I couldn't sleep at night.

[@SnakeHelmut]

Some sleep better in wind -- imagine being on a ship at sea with the wind blowing through the rigging, it's calming and almost rocks you to sleep. Many prefer some white noise (fans, etc.). In downtown PS there's an airport nearby with plane traffic coming and going 24/7. You don't have that in Windy Point.

[@sandys209]

I love your real estate videos. Just an idea…but what about auction houses?? That would be interesting to learn about

[@MonicaChurch]

Good idea!

[@svetlanaspielberg282]

The video is entertaining, but the content makes me angry: WHY she is lying like this on the internet

[@KyraW2]

@@svetlanaspielberg282what do you mean

[@svetlanaspielberg282]

@@KyraW2 starting with 20,000 price for the house.

[@henry12397]

If u ever do a home in Truckee California check w Janie Sharp from coldwell banker.......she knows a lot!

[@louisa_clair]

Aaah, I love this video so much!! Palm Springs is such a dream. So excited to see your new place!

[@provenancepreservation8202]

Congratulations on the new home. So fun to watch you and Erich working together. Loved the mention of the Palm Springs lot. Good luck and can't wait to watch more as you settle into the new house.

[@cols2m089]

enjoyed this video, fantastic job at capturing midcentury architecture, love to watch you and your sis in vlogs such great personalities.

[@nottheone582]

Have you given any thought to your water recycling & storage plans? I worry that the palm desert & joshua tree will be dry year round soon, lots of dry wells in that area too.

[@samgyupsal6699]

Theres plenty of water from the colorado aqueduct and desalination dont panic the sky is not falling chicken little! LMFAO!

[@SnakeHelmut]

The water in Windy Point comes from deep wells west (and uphill) of PS -- there are also springs up the canyon.

[@reswofford]

Windy Point is in the Banning Pass in the valley between Mt San Jacinto and San Gorgonio Mountains. This valley is around 500 feet above sea level and the surrounding mountains are roughly 10,000 feet. This forms a natural wind tunnel and is the reason windmills were introduced to the area 100 years ago. It is adjacent to the wind farm with 5000 plus windmills. Yes it is windy and prone to sandstorms. The best properties are close to natural wind breaks so do your research and check the weather conditions. I’ve seen sandstorms lat three or more days where you do not want to go outside.

[@Movieman1965]

Research is crucial for a location like that. The fact that there wind farms nearby is a great indicator what it's best used for. Living in an area like that must be extremely uncomfortable except for maybe those who can't hear as they would only feel the wind but not hear the noise it generates. But those sandstroms is another thing that would make it a less desirable place to build a home at all. Maybe those homes that are already there bought BEFORE they realized what that wind would create everyday and it was tool late!

[@SnakeHelmut]

Endless free energy for the wise.

[@jakea6837]

Fascinating video. We are buying properties in the nearby area of joshua tree, and we see a very similar pattern. You are competing against people who are bidding up properties way past what they're actually worth. I keep saying I will not compete with a dumb buyer to make a bad purchase. I think you made the right decision. It's also california, where we have the most real estate investors in the country, and tons of people with a crapton of money. They don't care about value, they just toss money into things. Anyway, I look forward to seeing what you purchased!

[@jilltaylor4569]

I swear this house ended up on My Lottery Dream Home with David Bromstad but was completely renovated. Same layout, same views, same chain fence.

[@seanbynum3374]

You do such a great job editing your videos!! I love your channel and I always look forward to your content!

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you!

[@TenderheartPC]

I live in the valley. It's incredibly windy when the season shifts due to the temperature difference between the top of the mountain and the valley floor. When the mountains are snowcapped (particularly San Jacinto) and the desert is warm it keeps the valley cool. When the wind stops, that's when we start getting heat waves. You learn to appreciate it.

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

Congratulations to me it’s amazing that I just bought my first landed property few days ago, I feel so happy for myself and my accomplishments so far. I’m so happy I made good decisions about my finances that changed me forever❤️

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

I can share something that helped me 1. Plan towards it 2. Be Frugal and minimal on spending (don’t buy why you don’t need) 3. Save money towards retirement 4. Save to invest, this is most important because it’s a proven way to get rich. Very important path to financial success

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

There’s a lot of investing options but my best advice is to get a professional who will guide you into a more profitable investment, that’s exactly what I did.

[@FrancoisFournier-dx5xk]

Congratulations, I definitely agree with you on this, a professional financial advisor will help you make the best decisions about investing.

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

I work with Mrs Hazel Carter, her services are cost effective and very efficient. I recommend her to anyone, anytime any day. she’s really great.

[@HeinrichBauer-md6um]

.....te...le Gramm

[@EvaWright]

Here in Northern California it's waf all the time. When we hope there is a warm day, it wrecks with 20mph winds making it feel like thirty degrees. Trees help sometimes. Not always.

[@RAVEENJOY]

So happy for you Monica

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you! ❤️

[@alanthefisher]

Goddamn, when $200k is the cheapest house in Cali, new housing desperately needs to be built everywhere to meet demand. Absolutely insane that state/town legislatures have let it get this bad.

[@DennisBonich]

She bought it for 20 not 200 ;-)

[@RamblinRoadies]

​@@DennisBonichI guess you didn't watch the video.

[@DennisBonich]

@@RamblinRoadies i looked at the description on top and it says 20.000 but thats another house i see now 😆

[@RamblinRoadies]

@@DennisBonich it's good practice to watch a video before commenting.

[@DennisBonich]

@@RamblinRoadies Do you feel better now.

[@Savage_Diiamond]

Hey came from Google seen your video being put out there and fell in love. Your so detailed, genuine and informative thank you loves

[@caralorsch6822]

Congrats on the new home! I can’t wait to see videos on it! Loved this video by the way - thanks for taking us along on the journey!

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@tonynguyen3243]

Hello Monica, congratulations on your new home purchase!

[@2009jadeorchid]

i love really warm weather and have wanted to live in the palm springs area during the summer to avoid our sometimes coastal summer fog this would be a great way to do this thank you very much for this presentation

[@lavishventure4880]

Can you make more videos on your journey as an agent? Like why did you choose this career over insurance or tech sales? Pros and cons of being an agent? How much a 3rd or 2nd-year agent makes?

[@RFToob]

Hi! Enjoyed this. I am an architectural home designer. That first house, I think I would suggest enclose the present carport to be another Bedroom. It already has a roof. Then add a new prefab. metal carport canopy roof cover - to the other side of of house front. Follow the butterfly rooflines. Preserve the cool mid century architectural vibe. Re-paint the home something bright and fun. The more BR’s that are listed on paper, will boost the home sellable value quickly. Carports are easy targets for this. Sell it, and then do it again with another carport style home. Ps site walls will buffer that wind. Hang some some chimes. Cheers!

[@SnakeHelmut]

I think any old mid century should be preserved in close to original if possible. Sometimes converting carports into bedrooms can come back to bite the owner also.

[@Matthanna90]

Congrats on the new home, that is awesome. My cousin recently got married in Palm Springs and we were able to visit for the weekend. I definitely see the appeal. Looking forward to more videos on the new place!

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you!!

[@ScottWallace5]

Great video Monica and congrats on the new home! SO exciting, congrats and hope the process all goes well for you!

[@kaylastahlbaum7265]

You 100% got the house cause you had your good luck sweater from Jason on! (I think lol). Congratulations you 2! Can't wait to see more of the house 😍

[@saintmichiel]

How much does it cost to get the government building permit to change parts in the yard and in the house? Do you pay a fee for this permit in USA, e.g. changing a fence, add a pool, driveway, changing walls into the house, is this with a permit and is it with a permit price per construction project?

[@utpharmboy2006]

good thing about a cheap fixer like that in cali is its so dry so you never have to worry about moisture damage which is what totally destroys abandoned homes everywhere else. dry weather preserved it for your reno. something like this is the only way i would ever consider moving to cali

[@victoriaglass7584]

Dry rot, termites, rodents, cockroaches, and snakes cause lots of damage. This year was amazingly wet with lots of flooding. Moving to Coachella Valley takes a toll on you. It’s like a sand storm in a convection oven.

[@utpharmboy2006]

@@victoriaglass7584 sand storm in a convection oven...😆 well damn, my ginger ass better just stay in the east TN mountains

[@CanadianPenguin_]

why remove trees? they help break up the wind, add shade, and look nice. Unless they do have major issues but 2k per tree to remove? those are low multi trunk trees which would be easy to remove buy or rent a chainsaw for far less, then keep the wood for fire pits instead of hauling it away or give it away as fire wood because some neighbors might enjoy having fire pits.

[@Clothesfordinner]

The one across the street is a famous house used for photo shoots! I actually used it once with the team I was on for a retail shoot a few years ago. I recognized the tiny town as soon as you drove up! It’s basically Palm Springs 😂

[@donde2k]

A note on the vacant lots in that neighborhood: You HAVE to be careful to find out if the land you're interested in is unencumbered, or if it's owned by one of the tribes out there. The native land holdings can resemble a patchwork, so do your homework. Also consider how much time you'll want to spend with gale-force, sand-laden HIGH-temperature winds in a place where daytime temps from June through October are in the 90 - 120 degree range (July-September it will cool down into the 80's at night).

[@biancajingles2690]

I would never put an offer on a house with my BOYFRIEND. Husband? Yes. Boyfriend? No lol

[@samgyupsal6699]

exactly its a recipe for financial disaster when she gets too big for her britches and they breakup! most likely soon too!

[@davidnavarette6289]

She trusts her own judgement. Refreshing

[@shingtome2179]

Yep!

[@kishawilson9489]

Worked out great for me! Ex and i each walked away from our breakup with over $100,000 each from the increases in equity. Smartest move I ever made. Especially with how quick things sell these days.

[@onceyouwheeinyoucantwheeout]

That’s why you put both of your names on the house….

[@bj2949]

Soooo grateful for this video! Thank you so much. ❤

[@maartjegoede9330]

I love these kind of videos! Agreed the realtor seems really cool 💕 Ps, so happy for you two!

[@Riggsnic_co]

I'm a single, 43-year-old father who resides in Hamburg. If everything continues to go well for me, I intend to retire at age 50. I couldn't be happier right now than I am that I just bought my first house last month. I'm so happy that I made wise choices that altered my life forever. I have

[@TheJackCain-84]

Salutations, dude. At your age, you're doing extremely well. I'm 54 years old, and right now my finances are a mess. Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated in helping to mold my life. I want to buy a home of my own.

[@martingiavarini]

It seems like I used the FIRE movement to manage my finances. Investigate it further by doing some research. With the help of a financial professional, they were then successful when investing in stocks, cryptocurrencies, and real estate.

[@martingiavarini]

Her name is “Carol Vivian Constable” can't divulge much. Most likely, the internet should have her basic info, you can research if you like

[@TheJackCain-84]

I just googled her and I'm really impressed with her credentials; I reached out to her since I need all the assistance I can get. I just scheduled a caII.

[@thewanderingisraelite]

I looked at that house 7 years ago and couldn't find a realtor who had any information. There was nothing burned at that time. Very strange area out there at night, and there are some real oddballs living out there..!! Basically you'd be all alone, and I mean alone. I was going to start a Fat Farm with running/walking paths up to the mountains.., and of course it does have a Palm Springs mailing address..(chuckle)..!!

[@Idontwantachann]

So, what time of year did you visit? There’s a thing called the Santa Ana winds which are generally in the fall.

[@lorenl9262]

Great video Monica :)- Kudos to you and Jason!!!! New to the video and I enjoy your content!!

[@TropicTrdr]

I looked at that house online and liked it but that subdivision failed in the 1960's because of the wind and that it was too far sway from town. Nevertheless, I;ll bet that many of those old MCM homes were designed by the architects that did the subdivisions in town. It was seedy when I lived in the desert but it looks like there's some investment going on as South Palm Springs is becoming unaffordable. I love the breezeblock! Desert Hot Springs needs to pull itself up too...

[@user33housecats]

not far up the I5 you can find communities like Frazier Park, Lebec, Lockwood Valley with similar price range, but don't move there unless you're ok with snow driving in the winter

[@conniesmith3837]

One photo looked liked termite damage. It may need to be torn down and start all over building from scratch.

[@deborahcurtis1385]

that may be why it got pulled from the market. Someone got an inspection report with termites listed.

[@taylorlander9142]

Definitely been showing lately the work and renewed passion you have for your content recently! Love it!!!!

[@samantharowley125]

Well, how fun is that! Looking for a cheap home to buy and end up buying a better one. Seems to me that Windy Point is aptly named. Most likely from the winds coming off the mountains nearby. Looking forward to seeing your new place. Congrats!

[@greggreg2263]

I think planting large trees around the perimeter of the property would also help cut down the wind😎

[@MillaExplores]

The cheap old house had a lot of character but definitely needed a lot of work to be done. I'm excited to see the house you did end up buying though!

[@cosmichef75]

Day one for a new Sub I'm glad I found your channel. You have a nice smooth golf swing.

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you!

[@davidsalvador8989]

Update, the house sold again on 12/28/2023 for 445,000. Zillow estimate currently at 460,000.

[@QuaaludeCharlie]

Good find Monica and Jason , Good Times Ahead .) QC

[@desgood1495]

Smart and adorable. I bet her parents are so proud!

[@josephmistretta4658]

Are you planning to move to Palm Springs full time? I just bought and moved there.

[@jj-if6it]

Congrats on buying the new house! Can't wait to see it. You and Shelby are doing well to own multiple houses already at your age

[@stevearnold100]

You would have to pay me to live in Windy Point! My grandmother lived in Palm Springs and I moved there in the 1980's. She moved out of North Palm Springs as it became the worst part of town and moved to the San Andreas Estates out past the Canyon Hotel on the south end of town. Windy Point was (or still is?) where all the high school kids would go to party as it was outside the city limits and there were no police there. If you do buy there and revamp a property your first investment better be a damn good security system. Buying in WIndy Point for prices is like moving to South Central for the cheaper prices.

[@kortyEdna825]

I’m in Ohio and the housing market here over the last 7-8 years is unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Homes that were bought for $130K in 2015 are now being sold for $590k. I’m talking about tiny, disgusting, poorly built 950 square foot shit boxes in quiet mediocre neighbourhoods. Then you’ve got Better, average sized homes in nicer neighbourhoods that were $300K+ 10 years ago selling for $750k+ now. Wild times.

[@Justinmeyer1000]

Home prices will come down eventually, but for now; get your money (as much as you can) out of the housing market and get into the financial markets or gold. The new mortgage rates are crazy, add to that the recession and the fact that mortgage guidelines are getting more difficult. Home prices will need to fall by a minimum of 40% (more like 50%) before the market normalizes.If you are in cross roads or need sincere advise on the best moves to take now its best you seek an independent advisor who knows about the financial markets.

[@NicholasHarmon-ow3jl]

Personally, I can connect to that. When I began working with a fiduciary financial counsellor, my advantages were certain. I got into the market early 2019 and the constant downtrends and losses discouraged me so I sold off, got back in Dec 2021 this time with guidance, Long story short, its been 2years now and I’ve gained over a million dollars following guidance from my investment adviser.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-cx6io]

This is huge! think you can point me towards the direction of your advisor? been looking at advisory management myself.. seeking ways to invest and make more money with the uncertainty in the economy.

[@NicholasHarmon-ow3jl]

‘’Aileen Gertrude Tippy’’ is her name. She is regarded as a genius in her area and works for Empower Financial Services. She’s quite known in her field, look-her up.

[@PatrickFitzgerald-cx6io]

Thanks a lot for this suggestion. I needed this myself, I looked her up, and I have sent her an email. I hope she gets back to me soon.

[@AhJodie]

What a great idea for a channel you have here! Brilliant and fun!

[@Starfish2145]

Windy point is the ghetto of Palm Springs lol. Oh and by the way, it’s really windy out there.

[@rs-oz9jk]

Hi Monica, Love this one. What do you actually do to work for a living?

[@RoenelTeck]

I’m sure it is pretty over there, but it just looks so dry I can’t see the beauty in the mountains. I’m too use to the trees in the south eastern states. But as far as location and proximity to things, it is great! And you got the beach near by so that is a def win! :-)

[@AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult]

My Brazilian self thinks the same.

[@litehold1144]

The beach really isn't nearby - at least in my opinion. It's about a 2-3 hour drive at least.

[@scott5770]

OMG I’m halfway into this video and I’m still stunned with your sounding and looking like Shelby! Two of you? Nice!!!

[@TheSunnySideofCoffee]

Congrats on your new home! 🤗 Things happen for a reason and it looks like the first home it wasnt meant to be.

[@WeWynne]

Curious of what camera you're using that has such nice stability but such a loud click on the exposure knob. Like are you recording in 4k 60 with a full frame bad boy or what's up?

[@GarrettWatts]

WOW. This channel is brilliant. Obsessed.

[@MonicaChurch]

Thank you!

[@maritimeus]

@@MonicaChurchmaybe try Maine instead of California. Maine is beautiful.

[@LegoCollector30]

​@@MonicaChurch 👋 Your video is very nice 👍 🙂

[@maxab7e63s5]

My wife and I love PS but that area is ALWAYS windy there is something about that area. Likely why they have the big windmills nearby.

[@jomama5186]

I LOVE THE HOUSE !!! I love houses from that era! Wish you all the best. Sad to just flip it and make things cost so much more.

[@carableu]

Your mom looks great! Palm Springs really agrees with her.

[@soulshine8531]

Love this! Way cool houses. I looked up the cheapest cities to live in Cali and looked at houses.. ended up in Mexico instead for now.

[@TheBikerboy86]

As a local of the area. Windy point is always windy. Wait until May when the hot weather starts to come in. And you will get hit with 70-80mph guest of wind on the daily.

[@davidwall951]

When it’s windy in “Windy Point” your car will be sand blasted of all it’s paint!

[@jasonparker9367]

That area is Methhead Point.

[@HeyAstor]

Why is she having such a hard time about the wind… girl, I’TS CALLED “WINDY POINT”!!!!!!!!!! 😂 omg

[@Chutney1luv]

That last home with the pool is the one! Monica, just remember to wear plenty of moisturizer and sunscreen! Congrats to you both on your new place! 👏 ⛱️

[@saulalvarez220]

You trick us into watching your video for a $20,000 home . It's a typo it's really $220,000. There are many other places in California where you can buy a home for that price.

[@luciafuruta4075]

This was a great video. Thanks for the info. True, Palm Springs is a great place to live, but that house is a real project!

[@Bazerkly]

Bars on the windows is a Very Bad Sign..... Rule #1: Location, Location, Location...