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[@JonSchoeller]

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[@judithminott1212]

Open up the kitchen wall. Rehab costs: $127,419.00.

[@ihaveadream7658]

how can i contact you ?

[@lindabourcet1349]

I definitely vote for opening up the kitchen to the living room. I hope some of the stuff can be donated or recycled. I love your channel and how you make the world better, one house at a time. Also love watching your beautiful wife and daughter. Such a sweet family. My guess is $126, 75. Can’t wait to see the finished house.

[@lindacgrace2973]

Why so much structural damage in spite f an intact retaining wall? My bet is on inadequate drainage. I guess that the footing drains are (a) undersized, (b) missing, or (c) completely clogged with mud. Hills are excellent for funneling water into a house - and particularly good at destabilizing soil. I think the retaining wall is fine, and that the soil supporting the house has become water-logged and sank (and is continuing to sink. Don't be surprised if you have to completely dig out the footings and replace the footing drains to fix the problem. Great content, I love watching your channel!

[@sondrahard756]

You two are unbelievable amazing in how you freely share your personal struggles with us the public and in return give information to help others who may be dealing with the same issues. Most people would have not shared or be open to help others with the information. You two never cease to amaze me. Well this had nothing to do with the house rehab. 😂 Love all your videos and I look forward to Sundays !!! Take care and stay up building and positive. Like I've previously commented, the world would be a better place if we had more people like you two.

[@Dividend_Panda]

My wife and I started watching your channel today and love your commentaries! We have watched your videos and have given us motivation to want to get on the foreclosure home market. Awesome work with tranforming these run down homes into dream homes! I believe you guys will spend around $87,527 on the rehab...👌

[@HighPeaksHome]

Id be takimg a hard look at the relationship between the back deck and the retaining wall. The frame work could be pushing on the house from the pressure of the retaining wall. And i noticed it looked like the back gutter could be draining directly to the foundation. ( hard to see in the video) 35k is a TIGHT budget for this level of repair.

[@lindachestnut8678]

Best tour ever...info on point. Ty

[@carolrude7814]

I’m so surprised with many flipping projects that people don’t clean the house. When I’ve sold Mine they are immaculate. I even get Carpets shampooed, everything perfect

[@apricotrose69]

Like the open concept idea and also agree with painting over the walls to get rid of the red. New floor covering along with fixing the wall and new cabinets/appliances. A guess if you also do some of the renovations would be around $126,045.

[@dolldollz]

Hi Jon enjoy your videos. I would love to see this house after reno. I am curious about the back wall. Again wonderful videos.

[@oceanbreeze34]

Your videos are fabulous, thank you so much 🙏🌞🌻

[@williamtaylor2412]

love this

[@FranLu-qs2xv]

Late to find this, but I love walls! I would enjoy that kitchen as is sans trash & dirt-wall is cute. (walls are a comfy hug to me). It is so light and bright in there and the roses out front are lovely BUT can't wait to finish video and see the retaining wall issues and structure fixed. I am 54 so I remember when peach was the IT color in the 80s and I actually love seeing it now. I never knew how peaceful that color was to me back then. LOL. Good luck and thanks for upload.

[@DallasD_]

You were pointing for like 10 min w/ that cut before u noticed. 😂 - Jon, how do you handle mold and asbestos removal? do you avoid those jobs, and if so, how do you handle it if you get surprised by these issues if they were hidden upon purchase.

[@JonSchoeller]

We hire a professional service and we always have a contingency built into our budgets for "What ifs"

[@DallasD_]

cool thanks @@JonSchoeller 👍🏼

[@MissVic57]

I agree open up the kitchen since you have to do the whole kitchen rehab!

[@karlhenderson8508]

Hey Guys this is why I watch, You never know what your going to come up with next..This is going to be one for the books it does need some work !! You are brave to take this one on so my guess for the reno is going to be just a guess 79,900 and maybe more...Keep up the good work...God Bless...........

[@jane-8173]

Yes open it up

[@buildergradetocustommade]

Yes! Both my husband and I also suffer from depression and anxiety. Nothing to be ashamed of. No different from any other chronic medical condition.

[@JonSchoeller]

🥰🥰

[@michaelmay4156]

What city and state do you find these rehabs???

[@Jules1280]

Yes, take down that wall to open the place up. And please take that outdated bulkhead down, if you can, above the cabinets and put 60" upper cabinets to give more storage space.

[@lizregan1949]

$122,000 I agree no red wall. I would do an open concept because the roof and no gutters I would think a lot of the structure damage might be because of water going down the outside walls bad drainage coming off the roof.

[@JL-hn6hi]

Hillside + water = water goes where it wants. Will be interesting to see the structural diagnosis and repair. French drains behind the retaining wall diverting water around the sides of the house might catch some? This isn’t the first home on a slope you’ve purchased so hopefully nothing unfamiliar!

[@JonSchoeller]

We've definitely seen this a time or two.

[@carolwhitfield3144]

180000 dollars would the redo budget.

[@mirepronzola4904]

Excellent Jon 👌

[@rosemed1440]

The lighting is good 👍

[@sabrinataylor1573]

I love the houses u guys purchased

[@nanse8548]

That open concept sounds great.

[@Avotts]

I say, it all depends. was amazed at how clean the kitchen looked. I actually love peach and apricot colors. The carpet looked clean enough, although could not see much of it. Looks like the folks got rushed to get out. I thought I saw a crack in the tile surround. I really like the beadboard in the kitchen. Many americans have enjoyed its beauty since the late 1880s. The open concept would make it look bigger, but depending on how you remodel...If the kitchen was moved downstairs And the utility room upstairs, and change the 1/2 bath into a full bath.... Maybe leave the front wall more open and install glass sliders for warmer weather. Like I say, it all depends. I really wish you would do videos of the structural engineers inspection and report and show how repairs are done. I would suspect that the fault might be the slab or erosion under the slab, but I dont know anything about hills and mountains. If it were here in South Mississippi, I would say raise the home up and tear the bottom out and maybe not close it back in...leave it more like our beach homes.and just have a bonus area. I know this is a low ball rehab budget.......$73,799.00.

[@RehabLife]

If you spend more than $77875 then you have spent way too much. This is based on my own experience and previous renovations. Congrats on the $3500 purchase! My last purchase was $6200 +/- going to be wrapping it up soon.

[@rosemed1440]

This is a must watch..

[@jbnotbot4654]

How can people just walk away from so much valuable looking stuff? I have bought 2 foreclosures so far and both had a lot of stuff left behind, but most of it was junk and trash. Also electrical, structural, plumbing and HVAC problems that were caused by the unhappy ex-owners who were drug addicts who tried to sell off or damage everything possible.

[@gj4093]

This is an old video but I have rehabbed quite few houses and the cost depends on how bad this damage is and it looks pretty bad. My guess to fix the structural damage, open and update this house a year ago would be 85 to 90 grand. That puts a lot of $$ in to that house but its a nice location and in a way a lot of house. The lack of flat land of a set back in my eyes. I tend to stay away from these type structures. I just found your channel and I have a few houses in the process of rehabbing to flip but I tend to be quite picky on repairs and the quality of my materials. I much rather make less $$ and sleep knowing I do the right thing. Good luck!

[@elainek1234]

Yes, I’d love to see the open concept from the living room to the kitchen John. I can’t wait to see the finished product! My guess is $123,456.78 😋

[@JonSchoeller]

Thanks for guessing Elaine!

[@kathyplentl2914]

Get the foundation corrected reframe that house and I definitely say this would be a keeper to flip would be a keeper to flip! How about a game room in the basement?

[@scottmaytham3578]

I would estimate about $37,700 unless you have a good friend that's a mason and familiar with migrating ground water and drainage.If there isn't a French drain around the back and sides of the house you probably might have a structural problem again.You know like that drainage tubbing with the filter sock like used in septic drain fields to catch the migrating ground water.Accross the back of the house draining drain toward the street on each side and filter sand and gravel backfill.

[@lindatsacalides4167]

my guess is $92,356. Question about the foundation issue: does it worry you that the retaining wall was there but did not help? what is you guys' strategy to make sure that whatever repairs you complete this time will "stick"? great content as usual, thank you! and thank you for sharing your message about mental health 😊

[@lindatsacalides4167]

@Jon I messaged the ph# in the comment above. Just checking I'm talking to the right team here 😊

[@Stoneface_]

@@lindatsacalides4167 that's a scammer

[@casijaytoussaint7044]

How start did you guys offer any course ????

[@mrpeff3712]

What website do you find fixer uppers,and cheap houses

[@lucywin8000]

I agree with not liking the red wall and having an open layout.

[@tabithaallen7459]

I am going to guess $101,000. I love watching your rehab videos. Y’all are so good at what you do!

[@Santos-ek8md]

So can we say bc you have enough built-in equity on the purchase price of the house it makes the structural issues that much easier to deal with?

[@DeeEss_on_YT]

This would’ve made for a great before and after video, especially for the structural rehab

[@user-vn6xo2tc9r]

Great video! I’m still flabbergasted by the price!!!

[@nanse8548]

That foundation seems as if it experienced an earthquake at some time before. Once redone should be a beautiful house.

[@redneckbryon]

In a house like this, the primary or master bedroom could potentially be on the lower level, it could definitely helps with separation and privacy. I'm surprised you didn't make baby gate comments.

[@tbbbbb123]

Look at the street in front, it looks like it wants to fall down the hill. That could give you clues to the structural problems.

[@pnhnut]

100% demo that kitchen wall, lol. Open concept is necessary here for certain to renovate the kitchen properly.

[@Fusemoree]

$3500?? That is insane!! Shoot I’ll live in as is lol!! Edit: never mind I spoke too soon. You should definitely tear down the kitchen wall to make it more open. I don’t have a guess for the price I’m going to bing watch some of your other videos to get an idea of pricing for stuff and I’ll guess next time!

[@alindeamer7046]

Great video! 110k for the rehab

[@wansleyleah]

Definitely knock out the wall between the kitchen and living room

[@StuftBanana]

Schoellers : “Tear down that wall!” (the one separating the kitchen from the living area). And my guess for the budget is: $167,600 ❤️youse guys. 🥂🖖🏼

[@UsharKudese-dn5in]

I love this particular house,

[@bart1meuz]

Other than the foundation not bad. Maybe damage was from time before wall and by time wall was put up the house was too far gone? I also own my own junk removal company so I’ve done houses way worse than that

[@user-cs3hi8zp7p]

Man alive...great price! My guess: $91,000 in all😊...can't wait to see the final product y'all! God bless you two🙏🙏

[@kalamuddin4253]

I need it

[@dezlewis8173]

$150,000 that’s what I think it’s for the renovation .thank you for sharing love your video ❤️

[@sonatasong9819]

Could it be that the water damage was done during a previous retaining wall and this is a replacement wall? Because it does look in good shape. Also, what about the driveway, will it be replaced or just repaired? My guess is $91,282.

[@JonSchoeller]

Good questions! Hard to know for sure.

[@dawandagoodwin7393]

Definitely can see the rehab costing $97,550. Most of going towards structural, roof, and kitchen. Even possibly an additional bathroom. Good luck with reno.

[@jt.633]

Yes, tearing down the kitchen wall and opening it up to make a bar will look way better than it looks now. And my guess for the rehab is 127,771.76

[@ashtray_builds1062]

Blackberrythistletea LOVES that red wall, lol

[@dreamsmadealive1560]

I think you should knock down the kitchen wall! With that being said. If you would like to knock the wall down and all hardwood floors around the home needs finished, I say $103,500. If no kitchen wall down to take down and the hard wood floors are not all around, I guess $93,000. Let's Play! And thank you in advanced guys for all thats offered in this video. Tour giving so much value people can use, including myself😉👊🏾.

[@Liz-zu8zh]

What town and state is this home located? Thx

[@doddnejadfard3251]

I can’t wait to see the end result,,,,

[@saakerson2]

Where do you get the money for remodeling??

[@cheskydivision]

Even a good retaining wall does not stop water. I never see French drains.

[@donitaharchar6525]

Open the kitchen...wow! That's a ton of work! Nice house though! Rehab guess is $87,679. I love that you also address mental health! 💗💐💗

[@recettesnaturedegina3863]

Very interesting 😁

[@shinywhitelotus]

where can you find the house to buy? which state and city?

[@marievixamarmilord1797]

I need one in Florida

[@user-lw8kq1dy7g]

I am from Bangladesh i love your all this types of video give me more this types of video...

[@cookieee143]

The red and green walls I don’t like either. Then with the pink carpet 🤦🏽‍♀️. Love the house though! Can’t wait to see the after

[@donnakkasper6634]

128, 953.00. Just a wild guess, but have a yard sale. There’s a lot there that;s really popular, like the old suitcase and the white dishes. Try to recoup

[@debbiependleton8507]

Total Rehab $112K. And yes, knock the wall out between kitchen and living room. Will make the area look bigger and better.

[@ghaithghaith2985]

Where can i find houses with prices like this?? Which state please? Thanks

[@kathyplentl2914]

Change that redwall to a very light green from what I've been reading grey is out now

[@1stpageplacementNet]

I'm a SUD Addiction counselor in Cali. There are several Free county services for MH, nationwide. NAMI=National Awareness of Mental Illness. Open floor plan...Total Estimating $135,351.00

[@IshikawaLuv]

Yes please break down that wall an open space is everything 😌 I think 120,857

[@stephenboots]

I'm going with 105,500 as my guess for the rehab. Amazing how people abandon so much trash in a house....

[@anaruiz9557]

Open it up!

[@JonSchoeller]

Agreed!

[@angelpotts4799]

Yeah I would do the open concept

[@jessicawilliams2226]

I think opening up the kitchen would be awesome. As much natural light as possible is what I want in a house. I guess a $135,550.98 for the budget.

[@gregoryclark7566]

You could probably sell the misc. items left behind in a garage sale or swap meet and recoup at least a thousand of the thirty five hundred.

[@catherinebarker8774]

Knock it down. Those structural issues are too widespread throughout the house. The foundations have shifted and the whole slab needs to be replaced. It may turn out to be cheaper than trying to patch it. Plus, getting a mortgage on it will be easier for prospective buyers if it is a new build rather than a heavily repaired one.

[@LloydMacDuff]

Open it right up

[@doddnejadfard3251]

Yes I would open up the wall

[@wasim2084]

I wish to buy similar house at same price $3500/=. How did you find it? Please suggest how can I find one?. Thanks.

[@stevebilling4618]

in new zealand you have to fill the concrete blocks with pump concrete and steel rods bud

[@kalamuddin4253]

Pls I need one

[@treasureisland4986]

I would like to know the town and the state location of the houses shown.

[@kathyplentl2914]

Everyone loves open-concept so they can be in the kitchen and still enjoy their family

[@renanfranca5226]

what do you do with all stuffs that you find inside the houses yours buy?

[@JonSchoeller]

Donate what we can and usually the contractors will take the rest.

[@dianenichols4924]

What a deal!

[@kathyw7143]

I would open up the kitchen as well. Jon like you, red is not my favorite color. I like soothing colors. It looks like that house was nice in it's day. What a messed up foundation tho.

[@Syadiah031]

Hello Assalamualaikum i am from indonesia.🙏🙏 I want to ask, why it price a house in there very chep? Ok thank you🙏

[@filamentlmg978]

Where you be getting those house from brother ?

[@reddamooyoung2.079]

What zip code is your area... do you have partners in Florida, especially 10-30 miles of 33024.. TY and good luck in every aspect of your lives

[@tghomebuyers9859]

Love the red wall…… 😂😂

[@tanyadeering3749]

3500 for a house that is unbelievable and what a score. My guess is 77,820.16.

[@annVacchiano1209]

My guess is 70,000 .....great house I'm glad you're saving it!

[@veggiedumplinn]

Hi Jon and Rhianna!! And Princess Tianna too. My guess for rehab is $113, 688.

[@playjazz87]

280k