We Bought A Bankrupt Home 'AS IS'. Why Own Your Home

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia! We have exciting news! Our *'It'll Be Fun Moving Abroad program'* is getting it's finishing touches. We have opened the Wait list for you to sign up now. Here is your *20% off discount code KZbin20* . Come see if the program is a fit for you. Follow the link below and sign up today! www.itllbefunretirement.com/services-3 Many of you are asking about buying and remodeling a property. If you are looking for a Home in Portugal contact our Real Estate agent and let her know we sent you. Her team will help you find a property and also contact Frederico's team if needed. This way your life is easier. Agent Claudia Ribeiro at Imocabrera Contact: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone] And if you are in need of a fantastic remodeling company in Madeira Portugal give ours a call. Let them know we sent you. Frederico Contra [phone] Opinioes Com Charme Contrucoes

[@darrininvegas]

Great work! We have been watching for a while and love how Wolf is more active and is becoming such a great public speaker! Love more of it! Alan, you’re great too. Great purchase and craftsmanship.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Darrin Thank you! I take no offense I love watching Wolf step up to the plate and take a swing. That's what life is all about. Thank you for your support we truly appreciate it. Alan

[@greatrabbit]

Congrats on your condo purchase and on the beautiful remodel work!

[@John_McFadden]

Excellent video, Wolf! Great to see you in front of the camera. Thanks for giving everyone a look inside your new home. You guys have done a beautiful job with the remodel. Now it's time to enjoy life. Cheers!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá John, Thank you. It helps that you and Nancy have been here all along our journey encouraging us!

[@RoamSweetRoam.]

Congratulations! It's a lovely new home. Many blessings!

[@ItllBeFun]

Muito obrigado!!!!

[@carolchisholm433]

Wow. Gorgeous place on the beautiful island of Madeira. So happy for you!

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado! Carol.

[@almarcano6964]

Absolutely beautiful home! Congratulations to all and my you have many years of happiness and blessings.

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado Al. We are truly happy with the result and grateful for all of the support we have received as we have gone through our journey. Now we are plotting the next big thing ... The dream never ends. Take care and let us know if we can be of help. Have a wonderful day Alan, Leslie and Wolf

[@nancywagner-anamericanexpa8709]

Love, love, love your new place 🥰, congratulations 🍾

[@ItllBeFun]

Thank you!!

[@Alfablue227]

Wolf, Allan, Leslie...what a beautiful place! So happy for you. With due diligence and a bit of luck Portugal can be a place of wonderful opportunity, and this proves it. ❤😊

[@ItllBeFun]

It does! Just like everything in life. It all works out. We are so grateful for all that we have been given.

[@tinasantos4917]

Your new place is great! We have followed you from your first video. At 58 and 60 we sold everything in the US and now live in São Miguel Azores. You change lives! We ‘did it sooner’! Thank you for the inspiration.

[@ItllBeFun]

Thank you! We are happy to hear that you have retired earlier and created your dream adventure. Thank for supporting us all along the way. We truly appreciate it. It means the world to us.

[@lsvmuk]

Very nice property in a very nice place. Congratulations for the way you presented it.

[@ItllBeFun]

Muito obrigado! Thank for supporting us. We truly appreciate your comments.

[@missamericausa]

Been following for over a year!! Great job! So hsppy for your family!!!✝️✝️✝️

[@ItllBeFun]

It great to hear from you. We appreciate you support it really means a lot to us. Thanks!!!!

[@jamesjamesl]

Looking good!

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado

[@zuchs1969]

The condo looks great. My husband and I have been watching you from the beginning. We are so Happy for you guys. You made our day! Great video 👍

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! Thank you!!! We are so happy you said that. We love our journey and have truly enjoyed sharing our adventures with .... Everyone. People can be so lovely and supportive. Have a wonderful day!

[@NRSmith]

Ive been watching your vids for quite awhile. It's so inspiring to see how well you've adjusted to the island and how much you've accomplished. Super congratulations on the purchase and renovation of your home!🤗🤩 Wolf is doing a great job presenting content! He's quite accomplished and blessed to be able to share this time in his life with his parents in Europe!! That's amazing!! I have to admit I became a subscriber because of Alan's voice! He sounds wise, caring and the tone of his voice is so relaxed it sounds so genuine! I hope Alan has categories of content he'll be presenting. I must say, Leslie's content presentations from the lady's perspective has been spot on and appreciated! Every member of the family is instrumental in making your channel a success and I look forward to all the great info you're posting!!! Continued success with your business ventures and Continued Blessings as a family❣

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia! Thank you for all the wonderful words and for your support. And yes Alan will still be presenting because we all love his voice so much. And he likes the attention... He's not vain or anything. Have a wonderful day Leslie

[@stevengilleyOU812]

Nice job on the apartment. Hope you live happy. You sure are off to a great start!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Steven Thank you! Have a wonderful day!

[@colinumphryes6699]

Cool Dude, I appreciate the stories

[@ItllBeFun]

Thanks Colin. We enjoy sharing them.

[@KarenKaiser]

Great job on the remodel.... not a little bit envious. We love Madeira...

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Karen, Madeira is truly lovely. At least come for a visit. For a week of a month! Let's know when to expect you. It'll Be Fun!

[@CarlosVargas-js8qz]

Wow being watching y’all for a couple of years now and it’s so great to see y’all made it!! Your own sweet haven in one of the nicest places on earth! Congrats 🎉🍾

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Carlos Thank you! We did! We made it. And are in one of the most lovely places in the world. We truly appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day!

[@ReggieRodrigues]

Congratulations. You planned, worked hard, exercised patience and now you have an amazing place to enjoy. It is beautiful.

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado Reggie We do have a wonderful place to call home. Sometimes in life you just have to wait. It all works out. Thanks for watching and supporting our channel.

[@mongofan1]

Great video, Wolf. The apartment looks fantastic. I'm so glad it worked out.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! Thank you. We are truly happy with the results. We appreciate your kind words, help and support. Have a wonderful day! Wolf

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Love the railing!!! Beauty!

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado! We really love it! The stairs turned out just about perfect. They make the place feel more special. Thanks for being here with us.

[@jimjimgl3]

Our friend bought a house there last year and is in the (slow, slow) process of renovating. I think taking longer since he visits just a few times a year and he says here is a Portuguese version of "Island Time" he didn't add into the renovation schedule. I'm excited to take time to see his place and experience Madeira. I've been to many countries but not Portugal / Madeira...

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Jim, Portugal is waiting for you to come visit. There is so much to do, see and the history... it's all amazing! Hopefully we will see you on the island when you come to visit your friends place.

[@Constantinff]

Great job and congrats! It would be really nice if you explain more about the bidding on bankrupt homes, how much it costed you and how much you spent on the renovation/reconstruction works (if possible).

[@ItllBeFun]

Bidding would depend on how the owner / bank and real estate company has decided to do it. They can be a silent auction, dutch auction, etc.

[@itkinm1]

Very happy for you! Great work!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Michael It's great to hear from you. We hope all is going well. And that we will see you soon! Have a wonderful day Alan

[@realitycheck1261]

I arrived last Monday. We moved into our new home in Arco da Calheta.....rather overwhelmed even though I was as prepared as possible. Have enjoyed your show since the start!

[@ItllBeFun]

Bem vindo! There is a Happy Hour this Friday you are welcome to join the 'It'll Be Fun' crew.

[@queen452010]

Congratulations on your new apartment, looks really nice .

[@ItllBeFun]

Muito obrigado! We appreciate your support. Have a wonderful day

[@entrophyentrophy9562]

I was listening and at first I thought it was Allan! Well done Padawan!!! The master has taught you well 😊. Thanks for sharing your experience and home with us ❤

[@ItllBeFun]

OMG you made us all laugh!!! Thank for being here!

[@hjdreams1429]

Looks nice! Thanks for sharing bf and afters

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! It's nice to hear from you. You are welcome. The before and Afters always help to give some perspective. Thanks for watching and sharing our journey. Alan, Leslie and Wolf

[@angelafaires5317]

Great job on the narration, Wolf. The apartment is looking great.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Ângela Thank you for your encouraging words a d for the support you continue to provide. Have a wonderful day

[@patrickmulligan7994]

Condo looks Great! Good job!

[@ItllBeFun]

Thanks Patrick!

[@JP7onEarth]

Alan, Leslie and Wolf. Spectacular is an Understatement. From the announcement video until today the work, colors, layout and craftsmanship are simply remarkable. When's the open house? JP Porto

[@ItllBeFun]

Soon! Do you want to buy it? ..... Just kidding! Thank you for the kind words. We are so grateful for all of the support.

[@ahjacobs1967]

Beautiful condo. I love your style. And again thank you for the great content and encouragement. We retired early about 2 months ago and are slow traveling in Europe and still considering settling in Portugal. We really appreciate your channel and are very happy you have your own home in Madeira.

[@ItllBeFun]

Perfect! We love the slow travel or gap year thought process. It makes a lot of sense. Have fun. Let us know what you discover along the way.

[@mariviberrios]

Amazing. Congratulations. Can you make a more detailed home tour?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! Thank you. I hate to tell but that was all of it! 1100 square feet. Two bedrooms two baths ,kitchen and upstairs family room decorated with living, eating and office spaces ✅

[@angelogouveia2487]

Great job you did to that property ❤ and a nice little town of Santa Cruz ❤

[@ItllBeFun]

Muito Obragado!!!!!! We love it!

[@LivingWalks]

It’s turned out beautifully! Well done. And a big pat on the back Wolf - you’re a natural…

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado!!!! Guys. How did yours to rn out?

[@Zzues]

Excellent renovation, that is exactly my style! My wife and I have received our residency and are starting to explore where we may purchase eventually. In the same boat of not having millions, we may also choose a good project of our own. Parabens on the new beautiful home!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! Muito obrigado! It is fun doing the searching and planning! Good luck in your adventures. Come join the It'll Be Fun Crew and Happy Hour. The next one is coming up on the 7th at Charlottes Place in Centromar.

[@bluredwhitesishkebab]

Boa tarde folks, Congratulations on achieving your dream apartment renovation! It looks absolutely stunning. We would be thrilled to hear more details about the elements in your apartment. Where did you purchase them? What prices did you get? And what was your experience with the team that remodeled your home? Any tips, pluses, or minuses you'd like to share? Personally, I think the coffee cup tiles were a unique and stylish touch. They could have become a vintage trend.😁 All the best!

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Blurewhitesishkebab, Let's see. For the kitchen, we used our remodeler to handle the work. We went to the local contractor's facility to choose the colors. Since most people only do white on the island, everyone was concerned with my color choice. don't worry they hated the open shelves as well... However, having designed multiple kitchens in the past, I was confident in my decisions. I opted for white counters, even though I love wood counters, to keep the space light since the small windows make it quite dark. We chose good appliances because we cook at home often, and we weren’t designing this as a rental. To get what we wanted, we had to use multiple sources like Wortens and Ikea. There is also a good six-week waiting time for anything that isn't basic. There are so many other details, from the floors and stair design to the air conditioning, and the list goes on. The process of remodeling and building will take at least twice as long as you think, so we recommend planning for that to avoid disappointment. Hope this helps!

[@catherinemunroe3960]

great video wolf ,thank you

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado

[@birdynumnum3473]

Excellent video. Love the transformation of the home, lots of smart updates. Saw Todd Rundgrens Utopia album from the early 70’s in one shot. Awesome as I am a big fan of TR. How was your experience with the contractors? We are coming to Madeira in late September and staying for a month to get a good idea of what living there would be like. Would enjoy meeting up if possible.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! The contractors were good. Remember everything is slower in Portugal. Couple things before you come call Claudia and plan to spend some time seeing some properties so you can get an idea of what you can get for the money. Bring the paperwork you need to set up a bank and get your NiF while you are here. Plan to come to a It'll Be Fun Happy Hour while you are here. And lastly come join the Patreon monthly meet up group now!!!!!! www.patreon.com/itllbefun Hope to see you on the call this month!!!

[@allancurme]

The place looks fabulous! Great work and patiently done. Hope you kept at least one blue tea cup ☕

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado! We did!

[@manuelacosta5604]

Great video! Congratulations on your new home. Happy for you all and continue to enjoy life. 🤗

[@ItllBeFun]

Muito obrigado! We wish you the best as well.

[@freeriderhappy]

Congratulations 🍾🎉🎊

[@kgcg202126]

Congrats on your condo, it looks amazing and very modern! Great video :)

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado Expats all around the world. We appreciate your support and kind words.

[@meaganpage1260]

Great video as usual. I love your new place and all the updates! I’m very curious, what are prices like for renovations? Similar to USA prices, or no? I love a good fixer-upper, but I feel I’d be over my head trying to do it in a new country! Was the process fairly similar?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Meagan, The renovation prices were much higher than we would have thought. But they are less expensive than the USA. Some of that is they believe all Americans are loaded. So you don't get any deals. As for the process, it is much slower you will need patience. Double your time line. Doing it yourself other than painting us not the same at all. Buildings are concert not drywall, so we think you need to plan on hiring help.

[@meaganpage1260]

@@ItllBeFun Thanks for responding! That makes sense.

[@joaosil]

Great video! The renovation turned out great 👏👏👏

[@ItllBeFun]

Obrigado! We are very happy with the results of the remodel. Thank you for watching and supporting our channel.

[@menusgc]

Hi Good to hear you speak and host the show Wollfo, (although not as resonant as your dad). May I ask Home/ House /Condo? You call it a condo - because of shared walls / shared land or rates or is a free independent house? Would love to have approximate summary of costs - Original Purchase price + reno + purchasing costs to equal total $.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! Thanks for being here and sharing our journey. It is like an apartment. Probably about 1100 square feet. It would sell today for about 350k.

[@BasicBeachCommunity1]

Good design. You had someone smart I can tell!

[@ItllBeFun]

We had a pile of smart people trying to figure out the best design. The carpenter out did himself. We give a shout out to him. The stairs are just beautiful.

[@ilsevanheerden4976]

Congratulations! Mind sharing the name or company that helped you with the remodelling?

[@ItllBeFun]

Bom dia! We recommend working with our real estate group to find your place, and they can then help you get set up with the remodeler. Here are their contacts-please let them know we sent you. Real estate Agent Claudia Ribeiro at Imocabrera Contact: [e-mail] | Phone: [phone] Remodeling company in Madeira Portugal give ours a call. Frederico Contra [phone] Opinioes Com Charme Contrucoes

[@dawns4477]

Love your channel! My husband and I spent a month in Portugal last year and want to go back again this year but we want to bring our dog with us this time. Would you please share whether you brought your little dog with you from the US and if so, how was it transported?

[@ItllBeFun]

Thank you for watching and supporting. On our website we have a pet check off list here's the link www.itllbefunretirement.com/checklists and also here the link to our pet video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGfafIeDgKmggq8 Hope this helps! It'll Be Fun!

[@dawns4477]

Thank you so much!

[@estelladog1]

OMG! Two words: "house envy" I'm hiring you guys to do up mine just like yours! Are those green cabinets High Gloss Acrylic Panels or Solid Surface?! I love them. I wanted my bathroom in that green! For ages I wanted panels out of a company in Ohio called Innovate Building Solutions. Great products. Though terrified of open staircases...I wonder why I see them so often or why in homes I view in Italy and Portugal etc that they do not enclose the stairs? It is the weight or cost? I cannot believe how gorgeous your place turned out! BRAVO!!! Amazing vision. You are hired! Hey new revenue line! I find it hard to have that kind of vision. Well done. Gosh..........................AND Wolf can teach the language! I know I can do it (coming abroad), it is just getting to that point. I think I'd have to wander a bit for awhile first before settling. I often wonder how it would work having a small place say in one place (Italy) and permanent in another (Portugal), with visas, taxes etc. I need your course / plan ! I've dreamed of the day for years now and its closer every day. Exciting. So glad for you all. Love love love the place! Way cool. Hey btw, when you sign up for the wait list at a discount, can you prepay or do you wait until you are ready to go, then you bill and we start?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! Great to hear from you. The green cabinets are laminate matter finish the counter is a white gloss Silestone. We love it. The floors turned out great! As for the stairs that's what we chose. They aren't cheaper. We didn't set the program up for prepay. It will be ready by next week. So pop your email in. We will add in some online meet ups as we go. That way we can go through additional questions that may need answered. Have a wonderful day!

[@estelladog1]

Leslie must have a great eye for the interior! The steps are the nicest looking especially color-wise I've seen but its the no backs that scare me. Reminds me of the steps leading up inside the back of church. I did sign up. My only issue is if it is too soon. I work mega hours and no time to exactly concentrate on one designated thing ie the move aspect. Hoping it will be something recorded to go back to or view on my own as time permits. Figuring I could always join in the actual group when my job is kaput and ready to get my personal issues done and getting ready for immersing myself in the plan. So not sure if that is how it could work by signing up or not but I did. That would work best for me currently as I was hopeful to repeat view it as need be which may answer questions not needing verbal repeat taking some burden off you and freeing me up to check out at my leisure till more fully ready. Anyway, love your new digs! Thanks for sharing. (as it is I do all this while I am working now shhhhhhhhhh mum's the word lol)

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Estelladog1, The program is designed for you to go through at your own pace and revisit the modules as needed. Each section includes a video and a write-up, allowing us to provide additional details for your reference. We will continuously add, adjust, and update the content over time. Additionally, we will invite the group to online meet-ups every few months to ask questions and connect. When you’re ready, you can also join our monthly meet-up group on Patreon at [www.patreon.com/itllbefun](www.patreon.com/itllbefun). Many people join this group a couple of years out. We strive to offer various ways for you to feel comfortable and supported. Thanks for your support as always!

[@estelladog1]

Awesome guys thank yoU!

[@cookmaster3626]

Congratulations on achieving your dream and the Final product "A place you call your own Home". Great job guys and wish Y'all the best. can we get a little more details on the finished home's size like the Sq foot area, a more detailed walk thru, the cost it took to update it and the exact location on a map. Good Luck Guys.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Cookmaster, Thank you. We are very happy with our new home and as usual plotting out what's next in the world of it'll be fun! As for a more detailed walkthrough...I hate to tell you but other than the parking space and storage spaces you have seen it all. It's is about 1100 square feet. As for putting the exact address on line...I am sure you understand that would not be a bright idea. You may want to join us at www.patreon.com/itllbefun We have a monthly meet up group, where we all get together and talk about the many details of moving abroad. Thank you so very for all of your support. We truly appreciate it. Alan, Leslie and Wolf

[@Feiticeira013]

Bem vindos a Santa Cruz. Welcome to Santa Cruz city.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá! Obrigado!!! It is a wonderful place. We are so grateful to have gotten the opportunity to make the town our home.

[@taniad7792]

Great video, just out of interest how did you find your builder and any advice? Thank you!

[@ItllBeFun]

Through word of mouth. We got multiple quotes and recommendations. Let us know if you are on Madeira and want to contact our guys

[@Jess-rj3qd]

Wow! So impressive. You guys are living my dream. I hope to be there in Madeira someday too. You should do a piece on the renovation process. Particularly touching on working with contractors in a foreign country, costs, etc--you know what I mean lol.

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Jess, Good idea. We will see about putting one together. Thank you for supporting our channel. Have a wonderful day!

[@lauras8674]

Beautiful renovation! I have been following you since the beginning but can't retire until next year! But Madeira is out of reach. Maybe there might be hope next year on the mainland?

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Laura, Yes there are places on the mainland. Some friends just found a place in the Algarve since it has gotten so expensive here in Madeira.

[@kl9809]

I would be interested in knowing how much your purchase and home renovation project cost.

[@ItllBeFun]

A lot less than most things in the island but more than you would think. If put on the market today it would be list in the 350k range.

[@satan6548]

We also live in Santa Cruz...California. Houses begin at $1.2 million. We are 61 and 59, she was born on Terceira but came here in 1975, and has only been back once. But we've played with the idea of retiring there for all the same reasons. You didn't mention what you paid for the house, and how much it cost to perform that magnificent remodel, so I won't ask..but i'm so curious :)

[@ItllBeFun]

It funny how that works. Leslie grew up in Madeira. Madeira, Ohio! We really don't want to out the prices. It really won't help. However if the unit were out on the market now it would about 350k.

[@marcicamenisch3367]

We made it happen and moved to Panama upon retirement, and we recently purchased and partially remodeled a three bedroom condominium in Panama City. If you would ever like to discuss a Home trade for one or two months, please let us know. Bom día!

[@ItllBeFun]

Sounds fantastic! We have friends who have traveled the world through home swaps. Send us an email.

[@entrophyentrophy9562]

I’m sorry I wanted to ask you where are you located? I know on an earlier video Allan said the name of the small town on the island but I don’t remember.

[@ItllBeFun]

We are on the island of Madeira in Portugal. Our home is located over by the airport.

[@lyndajamrozik4786]

The only only aspect of moving to Madeira and buying a home there which we can easily afford / is finding competent trustworthy contractors to make updates and improvements- even though we will be purchasing a home that doesn’t need alot of work . This is my only concern 🤔

[@ItllBeFun]

We have listed our remodeler information in the description as well as the comments of this video. Our real estate is listed as well. Please tell them we sent you.

[@MirandaHorger]

Even though our plans are only in the 'dream' stage, I'm excited to sign up for your moving abroad program. With 5 years to plan, I'm sure a lot of things will change between now and GO time. The tools you're providing are just what we need to help us find the right place for us ♥️ PS: Your home turned out so great! A dream come true to remodel it to your taste. Congratulations! 🎉

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Miranda, I know this sounds silly, but as you continue researching and planning, your dream will grow and truly become what you want it to be. We spent years dreaming ourselves. We would love for you to join us on this journey. It'll Be Fun!

[@IvanovTchaikonsky]

Nice! I've heard that people can pay using Bitcoin at some rare stores, is this right?

[@ItllBeFun]

Absolutely!!!

[@IvanovTchaikonsky]

@@ItllBeFun really? nice, you know ... there might be some potato growers interested in spending BTC in Portugal, if you know I what mean. Thanks.

[@chrismedeiros3201]

😂 Emotional support animal

[@ItllBeFun]

We wondered if anyone would notice!!!! And of course it was you guys!

[@silviacorreia7570]

Love your home! 😍 You did a good job. By the way, love the way you say "Madeira", like a true Madeiran. Not "Madira" 😁

[@ItllBeFun]

Olá Silvia Thanks we love it too. It is nice to have a place we can call our own. Now on to the next adventure we go!!! Wolf does have the Portuguese pronunciation down pat. Leslie will never get because she grew up in Madeira Ohio. So after 50 years...