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Bprewit
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Old Post November 20, 2009 22:04    Click Here to See the Profile for Bprewit   Click here to Send Bprewit a Private Message   Click Here to Email Bprewit     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote Post #1
Thinking of giving away a small house, read on a bit-

I live in west Tx at a somewhat abandoned fishing camp. I have my home that I live in as well as a second house for friends and family when they come up in the summer to play on the water. I also have a 3rd little house or maybe its a shack? The structure is solid but inside its not much with no plumbing/restroom etc.,and it sits on a lot 50' X 75'. There is not a water well nor any type of public utilities except for electricity. Water wells could be drilled and water is around 60' below the surface but it is brackish and not drinkable without adequate filtration. The lake has no fish except for the occasional carp or minnow and the nearest grocery store is a 45 mile drive north or south. So why would anyone want such a place? Hell they probably dont! I love living here but im probably weird compared to most. The only reason I thought of this is quite a few people from all over the country are buying small pieces of land around here to set up their SHTF survival location.
The only catch to this offer is you can never sell the home or land to anyone, if you ever want to get rid of it you must return it to me though I would pay for improvements and such if any or whatever deal we work out in the beginning. Not sure how to work that just know I wouldn't like different people moving in at various times and also wouldnt want anyone to repair etc for the sole purpose of selling it for a profit type thing.
Why offer to give it away instead of selling? I actually still think that people should help each other out and be kind to one another. At this time the economy is rough and money dosen't come easy to many so I figure why not offer what I have to spare as im not using it and have no plans for it whatsoever. Maybe im just retarded who knows?
If anyone is interested send me a pm and I can give more information on the property and such. Transfer of ownership is easy via warranty deed and $25 fee to county clerk.

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molotov
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Old Post November 20, 2009 22:21    Click Here to See the Profile for molotov   Click here to Send molotov a Private Message   Click Here to Email molotov     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote Post #2
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I actually still think that people should help each other out and be kind to one another. At this time the economy is rough and money dosen't come easy to many so I figure why not offer what I have to spare as im not using it and have no plans for it whatsoever. Maybe im just retarded who knows?


I dunno, I think that is rather big of you.

Not retarded at all. Sounds like you are the salt of the earth.

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martin35
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Old Post November 21, 2009 00:34    Click Here to See the Profile for martin35   Click here to Send martin35 a Private Message   Click Here to Email martin35     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote Post #3
I wonder at the stipulations,,, would it be legal in Texas with the described encumbered "ownership"?
Advertising for a neighbor to be given free residence might be more easily done with similar restrictions. Post a likeness of who ever takes the deal, I'm intrigued to know. Have you ever considered renting to a family of mongoose?

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If I lived within a 1000 miles of you I would take you up on your offer. I prefer places no one else wants to go. No one to bother a guy there. Its called peace and quiet.

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Old Post November 21, 2009 00:48    Click Here to See the Profile for justashooter   Click here to Send justashooter a Private Message   Click Here to Email justashooter     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote Post #5
sounds like somebody is getting lonely out there in the sticks.

neighbors is good, but only if they're quiet, and just close enuf to shoot with a rifle, if ya have to.

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Originally posted by Bprewit
Thinking of giving away a small house, read on a bit-

I live in west Tx at a somewhat abandoned fishing camp. I have my home that I live in as well as a second house for friends and family when they come up in the summer to play on the water. I also have a 3rd little house or maybe its a shack? The structure is solid but inside its not much with no plumbing/restroom etc.,and it sits on a lot 50' X 75'. There is not a water well nor any type of public utilities except for electricity. Water wells could be drilled and water is around 60' below the surface but it is brackish and not drinkable without adequate filtration. The lake has no fish except for the occasional carp or minnow and the nearest grocery store is a 45 mile drive north or south. So why would anyone want such a place? Hell they probably dont! I love living here but im probably weird compared to most. The only reason I thought of this is quite a few people from all over the country are buying small pieces of land around here to set up their SHTF survival location.
The only catch to this offer is you can never sell the home or land to anyone, if you ever want to get rid of it you must return it to me though I would pay for improvements and such if any or whatever deal we work out in the beginning. Not sure how to work that just know I wouldn't like different people moving in at various times and also wouldnt want anyone to repair etc for the sole purpose of selling it for a profit type thing.
Why offer to give it away instead of selling? I actually still think that people should help each other out and be kind to one another. At this time the economy is rough and money dosen't come easy to many so I figure why not offer what I have to spare as im not using it and have no plans for it whatsoever. Maybe im just retarded who knows?
If anyone is interested send me a pm and I can give more information on the property and such. Transfer of ownership is easy via warranty deed and $25 fee to county clerk.


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Any jobs out there?

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martin35
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Any jobs out there?
Beside rattle snake hunting?

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Originally posted by martin35
I wonder at the stipulations,,, would it be legal in Texas with the described encumbered "ownership"?
Advertising for a neighbor to be given free residence might be more easily done with similar restrictions. Post a likeness of who ever takes the deal, I'm intrigued to know. Have you ever considered renting to a family of mongoose?


I'm not sure how different Texas realty laws are but a right of first refusal or a land contract could probably accomplish what he wants.

As to a family of Mongoose...........
My ex already lives in Texas.

BTW: Bprewit,
You're a gem.
Best to ya.

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Bprewit
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Old Post November 24, 2009 15:48    Click Here to See the Profile for Bprewit   Click here to Send Bprewit a Private Message   Click Here to Email Bprewit     Edit/Delete Message   Reply w/Quote Post #10
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Originally posted by justashooter
sounds like somebody is getting lonely out there in the sticks.


No not at all lonely and maybe the description was a bit misleading? There is no work here and didn't really think of someone living here full time but if they want well thats fine, thought of it more as a stash/survival/SHTF scenario type habitation as so many are buying land around here for that reason.
Also the stipulations are not in any way chisled in stone and not really sure how to word it, just wouldn't want someone to take something for free with intentions of making a profit if that is easier to understand.

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Muggzy
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hmmmm....great idea. Very generous. What about a lease for $1? Man...around here they meth-heads would be all over you. Careful there,Bprewit.

Big heart and before Christmas Too........


Salute!

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mountainman
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Too bad you don't have enough space for a workshop.

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