More talkies!
I've been waiting for this new laptop keyboard all week. It was really hard to use my other one with the space bar stuck and no N key, and the usb keyboard i was using in its' place was nice, but I had to sit my laptop too far away for my extremely nearsighted eyes. This is MUCH better.
So guys you know how I was saying that I might be able to buy this duplex? Well I put up a listing on facebook and I had several offers for the other side. The one that I'm following through on at the moment seems -perfect- for us. It's an older couple, really nice man and woman that are both retired and both very soon going to need a new place to stay since their old place is shutting down. They can handle the rent, they want to be here for the long haul (which is REALLY important to jon and I because we can't deal with people moving in and out constantly. we need someone who can stick around for a good long time, at least long enough for us to build up an emergency fund)
I talked to them last night on the phone (well the husband at least) and we ran through the numbers. They can easily afford this place and they're coming down in 2 weeks from texas (or up, if you're technical) to see the place and talk to us in person. Which gives me time to read through a few lease agreements online and pick one I like. I'm asking for a ref from their current apt manager and 3 months of their income. I really don't know what else to ask for but i'm looking around.
I've known the husband for a while and he's always been very forthright, and he's very excited about this prospect so I think this is going to work out fine. :)
I'm excited guys. Trying to not be TOO excited but excited :)
There are other things going our way too; jon found an aquarium he wants within the price range we want. very new looking, lovely thing. He's going to be able to pick it up next week.
The only thing negative is my cousin was going to look after our dog while we went to washington and now he's maybe not going to be able to do that. which sucks because if I dont find someone who can stay here with the dogs for a week, I"ll be staying behind while jon goes to see his father. Ive never been away from him for a whole week before.
Anyway i guess that's it. Big hugs :D
So guys you know how I was saying that I might be able to buy this duplex? Well I put up a listing on facebook and I had several offers for the other side. The one that I'm following through on at the moment seems -perfect- for us. It's an older couple, really nice man and woman that are both retired and both very soon going to need a new place to stay since their old place is shutting down. They can handle the rent, they want to be here for the long haul (which is REALLY important to jon and I because we can't deal with people moving in and out constantly. we need someone who can stick around for a good long time, at least long enough for us to build up an emergency fund)
I talked to them last night on the phone (well the husband at least) and we ran through the numbers. They can easily afford this place and they're coming down in 2 weeks from texas (or up, if you're technical) to see the place and talk to us in person. Which gives me time to read through a few lease agreements online and pick one I like. I'm asking for a ref from their current apt manager and 3 months of their income. I really don't know what else to ask for but i'm looking around.
I've known the husband for a while and he's always been very forthright, and he's very excited about this prospect so I think this is going to work out fine. :)
I'm excited guys. Trying to not be TOO excited but excited :)
There are other things going our way too; jon found an aquarium he wants within the price range we want. very new looking, lovely thing. He's going to be able to pick it up next week.
The only thing negative is my cousin was going to look after our dog while we went to washington and now he's maybe not going to be able to do that. which sucks because if I dont find someone who can stay here with the dogs for a week, I"ll be staying behind while jon goes to see his father. Ive never been away from him for a whole week before.
Anyway i guess that's it. Big hugs :D