It's my turn Carl....

[dazco]

....to be in a bad situation. I just got the dreaded notice to vacate premises. Looks like they are going to put a apt manager in my apartment, so i'm out. I can barely afford this place let alone another of the same level, which is not to say it's anything special at all. But it's a good deal, so my choices are to live in a dump or pay a lot more. Looks like the Tbird is out. But right now i couldn't care less. :sad: Sorry, i just had to vent to someone.

 

[CarlS]

Dale, I'm sorry to hear that. I hope something will open up for you that suits your needs and your wallet. Keep us posted.

 

[Dilligaf]

Time to escape LA Daz.

 

[DaveM]

Dale this suck, I am sure you will find another place and be just as happy in it. How long have you got before you have to be out.

 

[dazco]

60 days. But the problem is i can just afford this place, and it's priced lower than a comparable place. so i'll likely either be paying more than i can afford or living in a dump. I have a pretty large savings that i was prepared to use as the down on a house. But this could destroy that opportunity which is the worse part of it.

I can't leave L.A.....my friends and my only family i have left is here, as is the job which like this apt is better than anything i'd be able to get if it were to be gone. All i can do is hope for some luck. But every time i think about this i feel like i'm going to throw up. Not the kind of thing i take well. It's one of those things that eats you up and all you can think of is i cannot wait till it's over, whatever the outcome.

 

[DaveM]

60 days does not leave you much time. Maybe you should seriously look at trying to purchase your own place now instead of putting more money into paying rent. Please keep us updated and don't let it get you down things have a way of working out in the end.

 

[Rocky]

Just when things are going well and you're comfortable with your life something like this happens to screw it up.
Unfortunately, as a renter, you're always at the mercy of the building owner and something like this can happen at any time.
When I got married in 1963 I owned a 1961 Chevrolet Impala hardtop with a power-pac engine and four on the floor. We rented for a few months then I sold the Chevy to make a down payment on the house I still live in after 45 years.
That was a bitter pill for me to swallow. I loved that car but it had to be scarificed for the greater good. That said, I didn't own another car for seven years until my career advanced and I was able to afford one again.
I think many of us have probably been in your situation (more or less) and had our lives "adjusted". I'm sure you will come out of this OK.
Good luck.

 

[CarlS]

Dale, I agree with Dave and Rocky; this may be the time to buy a house. The housing market is down and there are a lot of repos around. Must of us do not like uncertainty and change. I try to be optimistic about it - and I find that things usually do work out. I'm pulling for you.

 

[dazco]

I've been looking for months already, but theres nothing in my range even with the market as it is with a few exceptions which are dumps i'd actually be afraid to live in. I was waiting for the predicted further drop in hopes that would do the trick, but now i can't wait. I wish i could move out of state, but i just can't. Houses elsewhere are literally 1/5 the cost. I could buy a BETTER house OUTRIGHT in many other states than i can afford here with a 15 year loan, and have enough left over to live on for several years ! Crazy. But there are too many reasons i just can't right now.

 

[CarlS]

Dale, come to Florida. There are some excellent buys here. Seriously, this may be the time for you to relocate, especially if you can stretch your savings by doing so.

 

[dazco]

Like i say, i wish i could. I see houses in other states Going for $80k that here go for $400k. No kidding. But w/o going into all the reasons, i just can't.

 

[Simmer]

Hi Dale

Sorry about the apartment. I wish there was something I could do for you. It sounds like moving elsewhere is totally out of the question, so maybe a fixer upper is not such a bad idea. You could always rent it out later or sell it for more and get your home that you want.

Dave

 

[Dilligaf]

Motorhomes can be stolen for pennies right now! Park at work and you won't burn gas.

 

[Joel]

Motorhome or camper and Wal-Mart allows parking in their lots for free. Of course you would need to change stores every day or two. :y72:

 

[stevethelondoner]

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Time to escape LA Daz.
[/quote]

Im thinking the same thing.....it's not cheap to live out on the west coast right?

Daz..... Keep ya chin up mate....something has got to come up for ya. Ya got any family that can put ya up unti ya find digs?

Good Luck Mate

Ride Safe

 

[dazco]

Not really. A sister, but i can't even go in her house due to my allergy to her cats. I'd be dead in an hour.

 

[Merlin]

Not good news there Dazco keep us up to date on your new home finding.......

 

[shyguy344]

Hey Daz. I agree.....that sucks! But, as Rocky mentioned, many of us have been through similar issues. I lost everything in a business in New Hampshire several years ago, and ended up loading everything into a U-Haul trailer and headed off to Florida to start over, and along the way blew up my truck(my only means of transportation). It was a rough go for a while, but the only thing I can say is "Don't give up!!" Things do have a way of working themselves out. Keep your eyes and ears open, and explore the housing market even more closely. You may want a 15 year mortgage, but a 30 year might help you get started. You can always refinance later. As many others have said, this may be your best shot at getting that home you want.

 

[MaeLyneS]

Dazco, I am so sorry to hear this. I know what it is like to be suddenly and unexpectedly uprooted. Moving is never fun under the best circumstances. When life hands you a lemon, as it has just done, try to turn that lemon into lemonade. I know this sounds trite; but you really can. As others have said, things usually work out for the best and this may turn out be a golden opportunity for you. You are in my prayers.

 

[dazco]

Thanks all. Right now the worse part is i cannot shake this nauseous feeling like i'm going to throw up every time i think of my situation. I hope it stops soon because i can't take 2 months of this. I spent most of yesterday just sleeping to get away from this feeling. There is a lot of furniture i don't need and cannot take with me. This is really my mother's apt and i have been here for several years after she became too old to take care of herself. So i cannot take all her furniture because for one i don't need it and won't have room for it, but just dumping it or giving it to some stranger like the salvation army or such kills me. I guess giving it all away make the fact she's gone more real in my mind, but in any case it's painful. So it makes for a even worse emotional issue than just having to move. The land management person the owners hired a couple years ago is the real problem here. She will surely ding my credit if i leave anything there or she finds anything that bothers her. She has been a total b***h since she took over. So i fear i won't be able to get out in time or at least w/o leaving something, and if she dinged my credit my chances for a house will be gone.

I will TRY to turn this lemon into lemonade. I have to for my sanity. Thanks for the concern.