But the rehab on our current residence went wildly over budget (1840s house coupled with insane Boston-specific issues getting contractors) and then we had a little accident (my beautiful 1-year-old son) and between the HELOC payment to cover the overage on the rehab and the extra $1500+ we're spending on the kid's childcare, college savings, and plastic kid crap I am now much farther away.And no, we're not moving.

@Bob Woelfel this is beautiful man.

Astonishing home transformation, completely remodeled with a beautiful finish.

The beautiful thing about Detroit is that builders back then made some very good homes so I always like how they look. 

I have a beautiful daughter who’s 4 months old And I just got laid off from my current job I was working at for 2 years as a construction worker, I’m currently taking my time studying and researching more about real estate.

Land sales men  LOL think glen gary glen ross. you don't make 50k at 18 year old in 1975 and not be a closer  >> or I could have still bagged groceries  for 1.65 an hour.

Instantly and I took actions and got rid of all my Greedy liabilities that did not need, like my brand new GMC $700 a month beautiful metallic dark green 7" inch lifted truck ,fyi that was a tough one to let go 😂 but Life doesn't always talk to you it just sort of pushes you around and with each push is life saying WAKE UP!!!.....

There was no guarantee any of my efforts would pay off, but I was determined not to have to work a job and sit in a cubicle all day long - not when the weather outside was so beautiful and inviting. 

For James - here is a pic of "King Bubba" - he is a beautiful affectionate boy 

I have two kiddos from a previous relationship and he has a daughter from a previous relationship, creating a beautiful blended family.