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1st House Blues

Just 25 when I decided to take the dive Home ownership was the landing strip Built in 1924; lots of old charm to adore Americas dream or so it seemed The house was old and had spots of mold With the price tag, all I saw was gold 4 bedrooms were large and it had a garage Basement gets water; I thought just seal around the border Bathroom was offensive; clean up - inexpensive Kitchen was the worst; I’d tackle that first Let’s just say the list went from bad to worst My 1st house was cursed… Owning a house was not so simple Fixing it up took a toll on my mental Having an open mind and vision were essential Now it’s a rental with great income potential Lay

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Date: 3/13/2011 11:53:00 PM
Good to see you have a versitile mind...and house lay.
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Date: 3/13/2011 4:56:00 AM
amusing tale of your first house ..or not so funny maybe to you! love,Deb
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