I Bought an Abandoned House for $12,500 WHATS INSIDE? (Motorcycle Find!)
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- Опубліковано 17 лип 2022
- I purchased the abandoned house next to my shop and we go through and explore what's inside! Wait until the end because we find a crazy surprise in the old shed!
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Save the old lumber if you can when you tear it down- it'll be gorgeous stuff. There are folks who pay real money for old lumber in reasonable shape.
This always makes me sad to see old, abandoned houses with walkers and other indications that an elderly person lived there and never came back. It's a shame he had no family to take care of his home, but you showed a lot of respect for it. (I do admit I was drooling a bit over the china in the cabinet and the paintings on the walls!) I hope the previous owner felt secure knowing you were nearby. By the way, raccoons won't attack you unless they are sick so you don't really need that 6' raccoon spear. 😁
He had two daughters, two sons, seven grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
@@vintagethrifter2114 and they just Decided to get rid of the house?
@@texra1318 Every "abandoned" property has a story. It could have been in his will. They could have fought over it so no one gets it. The man's name is on the property records. He died in 2011.
a raccoon USUALLY won't attack you...I trapped a family of 4 living under the house, first the juveniles, then mama, then big daddy. Big Daddy was MAD and when I drove him out to reunite him w/ his family, he was so angry I knew that if I opened the trap he would attack me, so I wrapped the sunscreen with the aluminum side out around my legs and stood in the headlights to open the trap. Sure enough he came barrelling out of there and headed towards me, but the headlights reflecting off the sunscreen confused him and he finally ran off. I have NO DOUBT that 'coon would have attacked me....
@@vintagethrifter2114 Well then shame.on them for not being respectful of his personal items that were left in the house. They could have done that for.him, even if they couldn't get it together to act like adults towards each othe.
The land was a steal at $12500.
Perhaps it's my age but I can't help but be sad that the last occupant lived there, had a life there, had mementos of his life, the toys, the ornamental cups, etc.
Spent his last year's there and died and either he had no family, or none that cared/respected him enough to come and clean up or clear away the things that mattered to him.
Good luck with whatever you decided to do.
No, what you said is true. My cousin buys storage/locker defaults for people who don't pay. He has to tread lightly bec. these are other people's properties regardless. He's not obnoxious like What the Hales youtube channel. Show some respect as one never truly knows why they abandoned the storage unit.
@@luigivincenz3843 Exactly!
Well I have the same problem. My life was for my kids but you think they would help me now that im sick. No their mean to me. IV saved my whole life for them now im going to sale everything and move on. Im out of here in July. Not looking back. Maybe he did the same.
People don't give a damn no more, it's the most anti Christian way of things being done, it's the revelation of time. Maybe I'm being preachy.
@@piercehawke8021 my ex-fiancee would go and gather one's pictures and a few other momentos like photo albums, identity documents and what other items of importance she could and find the unfortunate party and give it to them, I really admired her for that. It was a much needed and a most friendly jester as she saved many baby pictures, etc,...
Before you rip down the house check out those glass jars and other things and check to see if they are considered antiques could be money in there 😊
Most those jars are antiques and there is other antiques in there to including the paintings
Yes might want to get a collector to go through and put things on consignment for you
Even if you sold the jars for a couple of bucks a piece you'd be looking at over $100 just in jars.
@@momtrips6783 oh I promise you,there WAS far more than a $100 in jars....that I bet they just chucked in the trash
Tons of jems in there.
I really would like to see that old motorcycle running again
That house 🏡 is better built than 95 percent any new home.
wood was better back then
an both of u shut up... that house was built w no standards or codes
Yeah not really. Lol.
That place is a disaster
Sad to see the last days of someone's house. No family or friends to check on them and keep them smiling. Sometimes people outlive family and friends and then their all alone. So sad that no one was there to help him. The house conditions do not represent the person's character, just how far they fell from grace.
Nice purchase on your part. I agree with what some others have said, this is a teardown project, not a restore. The fact all the floor beams have that bracing in the basement makes it clear this place would be more trouble than what its worth to fix up.
Yeah the plan right now is to take it down
@@RKMotorsports thats really all you can do with that mess😔
@@RKMotorsports you can can fill the basement up with dirt, support and rebrace it, a little underpinning support, upgrade wiring and insulation and waalaa, you'd be surprised.
@@aarondigby5054voila* it's French 😉 My in-laws built their house in 1980 and their basement has support beams just like those.
Strangely enough, it's not uncommon. The fact that it's from the 1880s, I'm not surprised that's how they did it, or shored it up later.
Your delight at finding the random Porsche, truck, etc is adorable! It's sad to see the former "home sweet home" now left empty and abandoned. For 2 years the basement deteriorated pretty quickly. I do hope you were able to save some of the older stuff before knocking the house down? Thanks for taking us through. I'm not into motorsports at all really, but youtube recommended this one to me this morning! Clearly kids came through and messed up the house/wrote on the door
The fridge full of mountain dew was the w
So they've found an old Porsche, a truck and an old Honda? Weird that they keep finding cool abandoned motorsports stuff. Weird.
I am glad that you filmed this for all of us and I look forward to the new life you bring to this land and property.
Those old glass jars are worth money. You should have an antique shop go through it all. You can recoup some purchase cost. Guaranteed.
Love how the gutter downspout stops 4 feet above grade. What? Still, that old girl will clean up nicely.
Need a restoration series on that Honda!
The land is SO worth the $12,500!! Beautiful lot Rob! 👍🏻 But I would definitely knock the house down and start over. New shop or house.
Planning on tearing it down for a new shop build
@@RKMotorsports Shame very restorable 1850's house, prbably qualify for historic tax credits. Would make a great office or aplace to crash when you work too late.
@@victorianantiquities
he could keep the stone base, perhaps the wood construction...?
@@victorianantiquities its too close to the Road. That may have been a great place back in the day but I bet it gets pelted with snow by plows in the winter. That area gets a ton of snow.
But save and use the basement. That stainless freezer is a treasure. Dandahermit
I love walk throughs of old homes. The history everywhere so cool. Good luck. Let us know if you restore the house or whatever. Thank you for sharing. I enjoyed it .😊
Thanks for sharing. Thats super cool! I would pay close attention there could be money hidden in there . My great grandmother passed and had money hidden all over that no one knew about. Like in books, in pockets of pants, all over in weird places. So I would check things out before you toss it.
I'm all for restoring old houses, but unless there's be some serious ROI from restoring the house, I think you'd be better off having it demolished. Until you decide, at least have someone board up any possible points of entry. In these times, even a trespasser can sue you for injury. Congrats on the bike find!
Thanks! I don't think there's any saving this house right now. Especially with my current budget lol
You might check for State and local grants for restoring historic aged homes. As well as tax incentives. If the home has character and is structurally sound, restore it and make it your home or a rental income. Demolishing a home if that age should be the very last option. Stripping the paint off the woodwork would likely show beautiful wood under that paint. Collings and roofs can be rebuilt. The foundation not so much.
@@The.Real.Reaper if this where Germany i would check if the house has Denkmalschutz/monument protection, then the city pays part of the repair bills. Only problem with that status is that you are forced to repair such a house. Not in one take, mind you, but you have to if you own it.
Is there something similar in the US?
@@RKMotorsports what did you do with the uniform shirts?
love this old house. 1840 worth saving if the foundation is good. I've redone worse. What a fabulous house it could be...
Congratulations, RK MotorSports!
Thank you!
Great video! We bought an abandoned house and started renovation! Good luck!
You guys are cracking me up walking around hanging onto them knives! every time I see that kid with the knife I can't stop laughing 🤣
you all realize that t5hose jars are worth a bundle. In fact I would take them off your hands in a heartbeat!!! There are a lot of collectables just lying around might want to get it app[raised,
A lot of those jars are worth a good deal of money .
I see a lot of vintage items... the old glass in the basement would make great decor in the shop office, and wall heaters. Don't know if the house could be saved, but it would make a good office/break area/sales.
The jars in the basement might be worth some money. Antique Kerr jars are for sure.
Are you going to start a different UA-cam site for the house? I’d love to see what you’re going to do. I hope you redo it because history like that is special. Loved seeing the original stone walls. Imagine they’ve been there since 1840(?)!! That’s so cool!!😃
Love to hear the history of old items!
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hey Rob, great find in the garage with the Honda, that's awesome hope you get it running,, just a little advice, i don't know what your plans are with the house but i would suggest that for the time being, you switch off the electric just to play it safe with the ongoing water damage and stuff
From the very deep window sills, and age of the house, it's very possible that it is an old log cabin that was upgraded for a more modern look years ago. Check to see what's behind the exterior siding and interior lath and plaster. You might really have something there.
I agree.
This looks to be an original log cabin underneath
I posted the same thing before reading your post. If you go to 19:43 you can see the logs and chinking. The shape of the front half of the house caught my eye as the first clue to being a log structure.
Yeah, it's funny to see them get all excited about finding a vintage Honda 125 when they own a house that would be worth a fortune when properly restored.
That house seems to be looted all things scattered so nothing more valuable there everything's a trash, of
I found an abandoned house in the middle of the woods about 3 years ago ….. I checked that entire place out . Something so cool about exploring old places .
I had a CB125 in Thailand in 1972. Very few of those made it to the US. They were a good little bike. Restored it should be collectable. Good find. 👍
This video was some kinda like an abandoned house exploration. 😆🔥
Wow that binder you found upstairs is very cool, hope y'all grabbed that!!
Binder should be sent back to the police dept.
Wow, that was exciting. House..and the bike!!..I can't wait to see if that bike can start... Big thanks for this awsome video!!
Glad you liked it!
That brick on the chimney is gorgeous. There are some really good collectibles in there. They don't have to be antique to be collectibles. Lots of hidden money there.
It is so sad that these abandoned homes and buildings with flat roofs and non-metal roofs seem to die from water damage after roof failures. Seen several with old intact metal roofs seem to avoid that. If you do rebuild or restore it, go with a metal roof. ...Moving on, that bathroom is a gut and redo! Love the glow in the dark green paint. Lol. Still good bones, some character, the house does has potential.
Metal roofs are definitely the way to go!
Wow, for $12,500 that's a pretty good deal for the lot alone if you're considering demolishing the house!
It will probably cost that to demo and haul away the house.
Congrats! So happy for you!
Definitely keep any architectural salvage items & decent shape items. Could be worth repurposing or selling. Wish I lived closer, would love to help clean out!
Before you do anything, I sugest getting an engineer to look at the house to see if it is structurally sound. If it is it may be worth redoing. I would also look at severing part of the property further along with the highway frontage. You can either sell it as a building lot for residential or commercial use or you can build on it then sell it. Making two properties worth of money.
Deconstruct the house to salvage the old timber and lumber. Save the engineering money, its functionally obsolete and the cost to save it far outweighs any benefit.
@@edmessina8392 The house that old actually can be renovated if in better shape to be useful, but in its state as is, likely not due to massive structural rot in places and the house has not been touched in a very long time, let alone renovated, but it was electrified, likely in the 30's or 40's as it has BX wiring in it, of what little we saw as they came up from the basement. I doubt the house has had good care in very long time as well as not renovated. The extent of the damage is more than 2 years worth, so likely had been left to rot long before the gent went to the hospital 3 years ago anyway.
The layout of the place is odd, unless what was the bedroom was originally a dining room as it's off the kitchen, as is the bathroom. Who knows though with the addition off the back.
The house looks to be what my Dad used to call, "carpenter gothic", meaning, it was built by a homeowner in the 1840's and may sport undersized beams, joists in many areas. The house is not worth much now.
@@johnhpalmer6098 agree, if someone tried to save the house ,thay could put in hrs,weeks,tons a labor to be working in unsafe filth only to find out the hard way later, the massive racoon piles seal the deal
@@johnhpalmer6098 Yes John. Anything, literally, can be renovated. I'm in my 45th year as builder and renovator and we've saved worse than that but the homes were either architecturally or historically significant. Cute as it may be upon completion....after all that money and labor he would still have a renovated shack.
The framing components, depending on locale, are likely old growth fir or white pine. Straight, relatively knot and wane free sturdy old timber. Not necessarily worth it from a builders' perspective to save after all of the deconstruction, denailing, jointing and surface planing costs but a salvage firm might be interested. Again, though, theres not much there.
My pseudo-retirement home in far NW IL was built as a miners' cabin in 1839 and subsequently added to providing wet areas for a kitchen and bath. The original smokehouse is now the garage. Ceiling height is 6'6", very similar to the subject house.
I decided to save this one as its' location across the street from the renovated Carnegie library and dead straight structure on a 2' thick 9 foot deep limestone foundation made it viable along with it being one of only a half dozen examples remaining.
Fun fact....the floor joists are hand adzed (you can see the axe marks), some still have bark, and the corner posts are 1 1/2 story dead straight fir logs.
If the city of Venice Italy can be supported on wood piling, I’m sure a wood house can too!
If the house was not so far gone that it could be fixed up, it could make for some interesting office space for the business. Depends on how handy you are, if you could do it yourself or had to pay a contractor to do it.
You see all those support beams in the basement??? The floor joists are gone, the thing would be condemned in a heartbeat.
They’d have to take it down to the skeleton and replace the dry rotted joists & rafters, the wet rot in the walls and kill of what I am sure is an entire cities worth of BTM. Yes, it could be done, but unless it’s under a protective order, or there is a huge ROI, it’s just not worth it.
“OG raccoon stick”
Had me dying!
All the best to you guys
Bros out here living my dream fr. That house is so dope and you found a bike
I am constantly astonished at how incredibly cheap, old houses and land is, in North America. Here in New Zealand, in even the most remote forlorn depressed rural area, a similar condition house like that on an old standard house-plot of land (about quarter acre/42 perches/1012 m2) would sell for about NZ $100,000 . (About US$65,000 at current exchange rates). However you said that the land area is some 2 and a half acres (approx 10,000 m2) so in my country that'd up the price to $200,000 at least, and likely more. City/Rural District Council Rates (equivalent to Property Taxes) generally run about $2,500 per year, (but that often includes water, sewer, rubbish and recycling collection). We do have Universal Free Healthcare here, so that does save folks a fair whack of money, compared to 'Merica. Looking forward to seeing what you're gonna do with the place and how you extend your current facilities. Not sure which state you're in, but if it's one of the places that refunds 10 cents per drink can for recycling, then cleanin' up all those cans would go halfway to pay for fixin' up the house !
Universal free health care is an oximoron. You pay heavily for that investment.
Dude, there are so many antiques, and collectables in that house that are worth some really good money. Those Ball jars alone are worth $$. Re: the bike. Honda : CB 1975 honda cb 125 s $1,899. Honda : CB 1975 honda cb 125 $1,500. There are other variable pricing, but they are all the bike you have there. Also, the basement beams sell for a fantastic price for Re-claimed wood, there are also some glass door knobs, which are also good money. You have more money sitting there in that abandoned home than you realize. You should get in touch with a reclamation or antique dealer to see how much you can get for these things.
The best part of the reclamation is they will come out and remove the beams, etc at no cost to you, and YOU get paid for the materials. PLEASE LOOK before you do a tear down, you could be throwing a whole lot of money into the trash. I sure hope you see this post before you do a tear down.
Thanks for the tip! I did plan on doing something like this prior to demolition. There are a couple reclamation places I can call locally. Maybe i'll do a follow up video with that!
@@RKMotorsportsDid you ever do a follow up video? I would love to live in this house! Why, it's got a history and style. 😁 Congrats on One Million views!
right next to the shop too ! thats sick
I know it is 6 months after the fact from this video being on here but a lot of those things were not old and no way left for 3 years. I think someone had been squatting in there undetected. Cool finds regardless. That skeleton of an animal was a dog that was probably abandoned by whoever was squatting in the house. Poo thing died of starvation.
It’s unusual for a house to decay so much in that short amount of time. It had to have been decaying for years up to the time the gentleman got ill and passed. Sadly that’s what happens to the elderly who can no longer do maintenance and has no one to help.
I have a old family member that since his wife passed he has lost his purpose In life, I help where I can, cleaning his home doing his shopping he appreciates the help. hey you are family I say to him.
He mentioned the house is almost 200 yrs. Old. That condition is the accumulation of age and neglect. Water leaks will do alot of damage very quickly. Add vandalism and the place was trashed.
No it's not.
soemtimes it has to do you fukin demons, you grap stuff from that house and you turn your life in hell.
Wow, lots of sellable antiques, oval picture, china, wooden ducks, light fixtures, radiators... You might want to collect those and sell them. Lots of windows and doors, and used wood can be sold as salvage parts. Some of the wood looks almost new. I love that shelf made of rods or bars on the living room wall.
Lol 😂 you made us go first in the attic!! My heart was thumping waiting for something to pop in!!
If I were you, I'd have worn a mask. There are serious concerns when possibly breathing in all the mold and critter feces. There are a lot of items in that house worth reselling such as the wooden ducks, tea cups and saucers, jars and artwork, just to name a few.
The wooden ducks are not the valuable ones by renown duck carvers/painters. Just cheap knock-offs.
After watching this video, I feel I need to take a shower.
EDIT: While watching the video laying on my bed, the tip of one of my braids tickled my neck and I jumped! 😄
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wow dude it awesome! will love to see the bike runnning again and the house become modern 👍🏻
The house will probably be taken down
There's some interesting old niknaks in that house im so pleased you have purchased the property so it can't become any worse whatever you do with the place will be a fantastic improvement hopefully you will be able to save some of the old owners things great video first I've ever watched certainly will not be the last 👍🏻
Just tear the old house down. You got it cheap enough.
That's the plan right now
This was dope bro I liked the old house just from a history perspective. 👍
You've got some great items for resale in that house . It will take a bit, but check out those items . Check out the ducks for example . Just don't scrap everything . Those mason jars will go for money as well . Some may be antique , or vintage .
That's a Kool little vintage Honda and no doubt runs ( or will)
Woahhhh this is so crazy, I stumbled on your channel randomly and you guys are literally minutes away from where I grew up! I remember when your building was still an active service station into the late 80's or very early 90's, and last I knew it had been vacant since that time. It appears that you fixed it up nicely!
What he paid for the house I just paid for a handicapped shower!
@@debrahherron1827 honestly, he paid for the land... the house is long gone!
I'm looking forward to seeing if you can get the old Honda running. I'm totally amazed that you could buy a house and 2 acres of land for $12500. I live in Seattle, that property would sell for millions here. Interesting video, lots of fun to watch, thank you.
I love them old mason jars very cool
This place is move in ready!!
Started making them in early 60’s. Boy that’s a nice bike. They can be a lot of fun.
Cool video. Thank you guys. Interesting. Detective; Noble profession.
Love the bike!
so happy for yall!!
Definitely those jars are antique. Worth money. Some of the other things would sell and make money.. be surprised how much.
Finding a house or garage to modify into a shop/hangout spot is quite the dream for me as of lately.
Also love seeing all the bike videos, rebuilds from wrecks etc. Gonna enjoy this channel and learn a thing or 2 I assume! 💯
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What a find. Good stuff.
That old Honda was a tickle me pink find. Congratulations! Just found you today but will be a long for the ride.
If the house has a hardwood frame it is probably still good and solid. If parts of floor are rotten they can be replaced. Sheeting can be bought ,cut drilled and screwed onto house to cover exterior holes. If roofing iron leaks silicone can cover the holes or a couple of sheets of second hand roofing iron would not likely break the bank. Gyprock rock wall sheeting or plywood can mend walls and ceiling or large bag of plaster to fix plasterwork. Gutters could be replaced and house painted. None of the repairs look complicated to do yourself it is allready built. Needs a clean out some paint and basic maintenance. Is cheaper to do maintenance than demolish a possibly usefull building. Would likely cost next to nothing to do the work yourself (which is most likely what will happen). A highest 12 foot wide verandah along the front might make the house more usefull and improve its appearance. 2nd hand steel posts can be bought from demolitions. To have 2 holes at top of steel post to attach to timber beam above. After hole is dug steel post is attached to timber beam above. Post goes 3 feet or more into hole then filled with concrete. Normally need to only put 2 or 3 steel posts into the most dicey areas. Have done it myself and is extremely simple to do.
What a project,. I liked the low window
I'd love those jars. I could clean them up and make beautiful candles that I do. We also can food. Alot of good stuff in there. You could salvage some of the wood to use for something else. Still good condition.
Ultra reliable CB125! Very cool.
Love the old jars
Wow what a house. And the very end you find the Honda? Sweet!
Good explore guys! On par with some of the pro explorers I like to watch! Thank you!
Thanks! Not bad for our first explore lol
Not sure if they are peppers in the jar but you've got some antiques!!😍💜
Tons of antiques!
First time watching your stuff. subscribed - - great find - - do NOT destroy the old house - - (live with that) Fix it up for use or rental. Too old to just trash. THANKS for interesting adventure.
Those jars have value. I hope you gave some thought to taking the undamaged household goods, toys, furniture, etc., out for recycling and reuse. I'm always hopeful when these old places are opened up. I expect you'll be knocking it down. Have fun with your project. Be safe!
I’m glad to see someone nice got that bike
hope you give that house a chance. Those jars in the basement are worth some money. you could sell them to pay for getting the roof and windows fixed.
that was a great re-enactment GJ!
This is really exciting ❤❤❤❤😮😮😮😮😮
Hope you read the comments...those jars can be worth alot!!! Clean them gently and look them up!!!
Have thosey evaluated. I own Antiques Too and there are a lot of collectibles. Old news papers sell good on eBay. I sold some for $900 to an archive.
I am jealous on that Honda motorcycle 😮sweet score
The bike is a major bonus!
That front portion is typical style and shape (doors and windows) for a log cabin. Tear down to logs and wonder if Barnwood Builders type of Co would buy it.
I’d love to find old jars like that. They’re cool I use them in my pantry.
That is a steal - beautiful bike
Good video for a change... congrats on your new property... Regards
That Porsche was awesome reminds me of the one I had as a kid and the reason I fell in love with Porsche 😋
Cool old items in there !!!
Daaang!🔥🔥🔥
This mason jar are extremely valuable, also the jar you could not figure what was in it, if he had a garden you take cucumbers and put them in it, with the mixture you like, and in time it turns into pickles. be very careful of the outside siding, if the house is as old as you say, it probably asbestos. It probably best to tear it down and start over.
OMG, just found this video, and I absolutely love you!!! I'm dying to go "Urban Exploring" in abandoned house's!!! I've been wanting to do it for a while . I love it when the house is full of potential treasure's. What did you do with all the old jar's and bottle's??? I collect some of that stuff, so I would of hit the jack pot !!! Well just wanted to give a shout out. God Bless.
Well the attic was nice and tidy lol xxx
That is so cool