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benson, I know you’re reading this- i saw you in the active users list…
hehe. A good reason to be an anonymous user
kay henry
Dear David Grant…
The only investment seminar I would attend is a free one, or a really cheap one- like $30, if I had nothing else to do. My job is all about seminars, conferences, etc, and I’d rather pAy my money to see Fleetwood Mac or something useful :o)
A good seminar topic for someone to run would be “How to survive the Real Estate Crash!” hehe. It would attract all the OTP Henry Kaye clients… and some of us would go just for fun to see what it said. I might run it meself- anyone wanna come? I might hold it in that church i put the link up for elsewhere and hand around a plate for donations
Not that people who invested over their heads would have much to donate, but if i give them a steely enough look, and they think I am guru-ish enough, they’ll cough up kay henry
sis, old churches are some of the funkiest RE around! You just can’t get stained glass windows like that anymore- they are rare and unique- new stained glass is completely different. Funeral parlour indeed! An old church isn’t depressing- it’s quite special, i think.
One of the uses of an old church could be an art gallery- the use of light through the windows would make for the artwork pieces to come to life. As CheekyOldBat said, “your imagination is your only limitation”.
Old churches are totally fun to think about
kay henry
As I said, this article was pasted mostly for newbies :o) Just so they can get some alternative ideas on things.
Jenman has one idea, and many folks on here have posted other ideas. Thanks for your comments folks- i’m all for democracy and widely held views
kay henry
Thanks for all your replies :o) Some great ideas there. I can’t really afford it anyhoo (in terms of what I’m looking for in a portfolio) – but surely churches are pretty fashionable real estate :o)
If I had it, i would definitely make use of its current features… it looks like the pastor has just up and abandoned it and left the pews there.
The stained glass windows are probably fabulous- a definite keeper. And who doesn’t want Jesus and Mary looking down on one whilst one is sleeping :o)
I would keep it as “open plan” as I could- very much warehouse style. I’d also try to somehow make use of the pews somehow- long dining room table with pews- very cultish for that big extended family
)The building is not as “churchy” as some older buildings- it’s more 7th Day Adventist protestant, so it doesn’t have the “cottage” feel (or appearance) of the older churches.
Anyway, I think it’s a cute little place. Anyone have any other ideas of how one could make use of its current features? After all, “unique” and original features should be enhanced, I think- not knocked down or ignored.
and if I was selling it, my first line would be “Live with Jesus”. I think it would work
kay henry
Paul,
If you’re into calculating all costs, don’t forget landlords protection insurance (about 300 bucks) and a QS report for depreciation- even if the property was built before 1985 (i presume this is the case) which will cost you from $300-450, but which will get you back much more than your accountant can. Plus insurance for your place if the roof falls off
Also, keep asidse some money for repairs. On a lot of older properties, you may have to do rewiring, restumping etc- structural things. Cosmetic stuff like doing a bit of reno is great [^] but don’t forget other (major) repairs that might be needed too.
kay henry
hehe sis- that stuff is getting crappier
1. never lie to a woman- if you spent all die lying around the house thinking you have no life- tell her- she’ll probably think it’s funny :o)
2. Always initiate calling a woman. If you don’t call her or show an interest, she’ll find someone who does!
All that “keep ’em keen, treat ’em mean” stuff is so passe. The only woman who goes for that is the one who has no self-esteem and who thinks that’s all she deserves.
Presumably, sis, you’re busy cutting and pasting more of this stuff! hehe- i shouldn’t hold you up.
kay henry
After you left sis, we mourned and pined about you for a while, and then we got over it :o) I had a pina colada, which made me feel a bit sick the next day, but on the night, it tasted yummy :o) and then we all went out separate ways! I tried to avoid thugs :o(
But back to mini golf on the site you sent us Matt. I just got a 40 game- 8 under par!! Be warned, some of the holes are cruel, but it’s a pretty fun game
kay henry
Matt, you’re gonna get into trouble!!!
Let’s put it this way… I have a neck to knee bikini line ;o) But my girl, on the other hand, she is the femme… the rules of grooming change from butches to femmes. We are both hugely into grooming- we’re very shallow
kay henry
Not that people who invested over their heads would have much to donate, but if i give them a steely enough look, and they think I am guru-ish enough, they’ll cough up 
