Right time, Right place

United States
October 11, 2012 10:05pm CST
My sister-in-law just found out that for as little as $300 she can have a 3 bedroom house, trailer house with other storage sheds on 2.98 acres. All she would have to do is upkeep on the properties and the land, they could make payment arrangements for it or all she would have to do is pay $300 every year for taxes. I've never had any thing like this offered to me ever! Before this her and her boyfriend lived in a 4 bedroom house out in the country and all they had to do was upkeep of the house and the land. Have you ever been given some thing that is too good to be true, but it really is?
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@bjc66bjc (6730)
• United States
12 Oct 12
NO I have never had such an offer..but I live in New York about 25 minutes from NYC and that sort of offers does not happen here.. But thats a extemely nice offer for you sister and her family... good luck to them...
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• United States
12 Oct 12
Some people have all the luck in the world! It's probably not luck but just happen to know the right people.
@winterose (39887)
• Canada
12 Oct 12
It does sound too good to be true, I hope she is thoroughly going to investigate and read all the fine print before jumping into it.
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
12 Oct 12
may be there is written agreement or not. sometimes rich people they entrust property as a care taker or custodian for the time being. let us wish sister in law of our friend good luck.
• United States
13 Oct 12
Thank-you ravisivan! I've heard about people that have been care takers of people's property,but never knew anyone personally. I wish something like that would fall into my lap,as my husband and I are in hardship now. But I wish my sister-in-law the best in whatever she decides!
@berting600 (3453)
• Philippines
12 Oct 12
Your sister-in-law was very lucky to have such an opportunity to avail such house arrangements.The amount is P12,300+ in the Philippines,and it is really very good opportunity to have such house plan.I wish we have also a plan like that here so that I can also make myself a house like that.
• United States
12 Oct 12
She can upon this through a friend and they need some one to stay out there and knew my sister-in-law is just starting out.
@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
12 Oct 12
That is amazing, what a break! Where does your sister in law live? I know sometimes people can get a great deal by living on property and caring for it, but that's a really low payment.... practically nothing. Does the owner own it outright? Speaking of too good to be true, yes I qualified for Boston (marathon) and I got into it. Since this happened, all I hear about is how people try for years to qualify and get in. I didn't think it was possible.
• United States
13 Oct 12
My sister-in-law lives in Nebraska (the same town as my husband and I). The owner has it all paid for except for the taxes every year. The owner and her husband have another place and couldn't keep doing the upkeep on this place. Congratulations on qualifying for the Boston marathon! I've heard that also, that it has taken a coouple of years for people to qualify for.
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
12 Oct 12
Upkeep for a house trailer isn't all so cheap really. I owned one at one time. The pipes froze one winter and having that repaired was an added expense I could hardly afford. Had to get insurance, of course, and follow those guidelines, tie downs, underpinning, etc. And, as you mentioned, taxes.
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
12 Oct 12
And, no, I've never received an offer that seemed too good to be true. Seems like there are always some kind of strings attached. I hope that surely the deal you mention turns out favorable for all concerned.
@koopharper (7477)
• Canada
12 Oct 12
I've heard of these types of things coming up on occasion. Never happen to me and my family though. We've tried searching for something like that but nothing we've found ever pans out. It is nice that some people can have this type of thing happen for them though.
• United States
13 Oct 12
I know, huh, it would be great if the opportunities came our way! I guess everything happens for a reason!
@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
12 Oct 12
Wow!! Most people would give anything to be offered something like this, as this would be a Dream come true. I know you see times on sites like Craigslist where people are wanting something like this just to have a place to sleep. They must be good handymen, and people to be trusted. This is a Great deal indeed.
@jillhill (37354)
• United States
14 Oct 12
I have never been offered something like this...but a friend of mine....well her son was offereda a trailer house too...he had to fix it up and then maintain it...well he didn't and he did lose it. He got it all fixed up then didn't pay the utilities etc...so he got the boot.
@Hatley (163781)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Oct 12
hi stoutjodee o h m y no bu t what a great deal for your sister in law. just 300 dollars a year for three bedroon house trailor house on almost three acres. hope there is no catch to this as it sounds really great but wondering when the other shoe will fall.well hope it all keeps going well for them.
• United States
12 Oct 12
I know, it sounded to good to be true, but apparently it's on the up and up. I've never had any offer like that, the only thing I ever got was one time I won a beach towel and another time won a contest to have my picture taken.
@dawnald (85135)
• Shingle Springs, California
15 Oct 12
Wow, that's a deal. My severance from my last company was pretty darn good. A year's pay plus they pay my insurance for a year, and they paid for me to see a job coach. Most companies don't put themselves out that much when they lay somebody off.
• United States
12 Oct 12
That sounds like a great arrangement for your sister-in-law. Given that this isn't the first time that she has had a good offer like this, it sounds like she and her boyfriend have managed to build up a wealth of connections there.
@marguicha (215492)
• Chile
13 Oct 12
Where is that wonder!!! I guess I`m not the person to get those kind of deals although I`ve been lucky in other aspects of life. Still, I live in a lovely house that I own, but we worked hard to place every nail and brick it has.
• United States
13 Oct 12
The upkeep on the house and land could be a bit pricy. My dad gave me hidden house. I also got the payments which were only $208 another. After divorcing I couldn't keep up. The well pump quit. The ceilings started falling down. Those were those drop ceilings. Dad didn't finish boxing on the eaves and rain came in and rotted the ceiling in our living room so that they started falling down. I couldn't keep up with repairs with no spouse helping me. It was a beautiful home, but everything wasn't finished cause dad was on his 70s when he built the house. I think he just hot tired and didn't feel like doing the finishing work. I said all that to day that I couldn't manage, though the payments were so low. Still with utilities and other living expenses I quickly got behind to the point that I lost it.
@HomeBase (1153)
• United States
12 Oct 12
Yes, I have but you and I would have to be veeeerrry close for me to discuss it with you!!!
@eagletrek2 (5499)
• Kingston, New York
12 Oct 12
Hi I have herd thing like this with the encomy is to day people who own land can not afford to mange it so they offer deal like this 1 thing to make sure is to have everything in writing if you can afford a laywer have them look over it and they tell you how to do it the right way the opturtny are rare but they do pop up onece in a while ok have good day
@ravisivan (14079)
• India
12 Oct 12
It happens due to the luck of the person concerned and also because of the need of the other party. they need some people to take care. Instead they permit your sister in law to enjoy the property. it is fine. But when they need it back they will request your sister in law to give and she must be prepared for it. these offers one gets due to luck and also due to contacts. not everybody can get such offers. Otherwise two bed room flat itself costs 41500 per month.
@beenice2 (2967)
• Sackville, New Brunswick
12 Oct 12
Wow, that is lucky. Wish to find a good deal like that here in Canada, we are taxed so much, when you own a house. Looking forward to find another home in the country and not paying as much in taxes and electricity .
@beenice2 (2967)
• Sackville, New Brunswick
12 Oct 12
Wow. wish I had a good deal like that. Here in Canada they are really good to tax you too much. We are searching for a good cheap deal, we want to go back in the country, but you should see the township taxes how high it is.
@mikyung (2232)
• Philippines
12 Oct 12
That was really a classic example of things that comes in proper timing. Though I havent experience receiving that kind, in material value. I have those free rides and free meals in a luxurious type of accomodation, that was a year ago when we are given a free trip to a neighboring country. I had so much fun back then. Hope I can receive that kindd in the future. I'll pray for it. Thanks
@Rasniki09 (183)
12 Oct 12
That is amazing! I have never had any good luck like that and good for her. She can save a lot of money and put the money towards her own home one day. Some people are just lucky that way:)