| Hold Em and Screw Em |
Aug 7, 2008 5:17 pm
1636 Views | The old man had come by the house a couple of months ago to ask what I was going to do with the appliances at the side of the house.
It's a trash pile....I'm just waiting for the city dump day.
"Can I have them?"
"Of course...if it's in the pile...help yourself."
"I'll take that lawn mower, too."
"I'm sure you will...it's not available."
When he came back to get the appliances, I found him in my garage going through things. He offered to "take all that scrap wood" off my hands. It's brand new and materials I bought for my house. Umm...no...and please do not enter any part of my home without my consent.
He left with most of the trash pile.
In town they call them "Hold Em and Screw Em"; a pair of old men who own multiple rental properties which they rent for outrageous costs on long-term leases...and even higher prices on short-term. One of them died last year...I'm not sure which one...and the other picked up my trash pile.
He showed up again yesterday to offer me $80,000 for my house.
"Ummm....it appraised at $120,000."
"You won't get that for it while you're working on it."
"Probably not, but when I'm done working on it, it will be worth more."
"I noticed that man's not around. You're a woman alone and you can't handle this place by yourself. I thought I'd take it off your hands for you."
"And leave me owing 20% of the mortgage? I think not. Besides, it's not for sale."
"I can go as high as $90,000, but not a penny higher."
"And I'm sure you'll rent it out for at least $1,400/month. The house is not for sale and I'd like you to leave, thank you."
"Little girl, you can't do this without a man. No woman can."
"In your little Mormon mind. I can do anything I set my mind to."
"Just look at the yard and tell me that."
"You know what...it's not your business....so please leave."
"When I come back, I won't offer you so much."
"When you come back, it will be trespassing and I'll call the police."
He left in a huff. I wonder if I was just held....or screwed? | |
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