03-24-2009, 09:45 AM
Aloha Youser,
To me location is very, very important. Sounds like you found something in better condition than I did. I originally prepared plans for a renovation of the existing structure but once I got into it I realized that no even one board could be salvaged so I did a demo. Got a demolition permit too. I subcontracted the demolition and hauling. It was very reasonable and they left the site clean, even picked up broken glass.
Another thing I wanted and got from an old homestead was mature trees. I didn't particularly want to wait a lifetime to have nice trees. So I acquired a grove of 70 year old Norfolk Island Pines, a large banyan and a dozen or so queen palms. Two of the Norfolks I cut down, milled and used the lumber (after seasoning two years) for cabinets and furniture. At this point I have a hand turned pine bowl sitting on a table made from the same tree which had grown up on site. I kind of enjoy that.
There likely aren't many old run down plantation homes left but there are some. I consider them to be real prime opportunities for the right person.
To me location is very, very important. Sounds like you found something in better condition than I did. I originally prepared plans for a renovation of the existing structure but once I got into it I realized that no even one board could be salvaged so I did a demo. Got a demolition permit too. I subcontracted the demolition and hauling. It was very reasonable and they left the site clean, even picked up broken glass.
Another thing I wanted and got from an old homestead was mature trees. I didn't particularly want to wait a lifetime to have nice trees. So I acquired a grove of 70 year old Norfolk Island Pines, a large banyan and a dozen or so queen palms. Two of the Norfolks I cut down, milled and used the lumber (after seasoning two years) for cabinets and furniture. At this point I have a hand turned pine bowl sitting on a table made from the same tree which had grown up on site. I kind of enjoy that.
There likely aren't many old run down plantation homes left but there are some. I consider them to be real prime opportunities for the right person.
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