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  • jc43089J
    jc43089J
    jc43089
    wrote on last edited by
    #5201

    I went to look at an Amish house last night.  It does have running water but only cold to a toilet and the kitchen sink.  It's a regular well with an electric pump.  Built in 2016 and the upstairs isn't finished out yet which would make wiring easier.

    Considering how long we could live with minimal electricity...

    Levi lit the gas lamp in the kitchen and it is just as good as an electric light.

    I would have to install a water heater and shower.  The bathroom that is finished was designed for a regular tub/shower to fit so it isn't that big of a deal.

    The horse barn has a 50x50 area that has a high ceiling and could be finished out into a shop really nice while still having a 64x50 area for storage and our farm critters.

    https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/5573-Silver-Leaf-Rd_Athens_WI_54411_M86195-75726?ex=WI637787195#photo0

    Am I crazy?  Probably.

    2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
    3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
    '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

    '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

    '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
    '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
    '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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    • YoungCRY
      YoungCRY
      YoungCR
      wrote on last edited by
      #5202

      Reading that I was skeptical but that looks like a nice property. I'd think all the buildings would be over built. Wonder why they'd sell so soon.

      Chris Young
      BMWCCA #458972
      1986 528e/5  | 1994 530i/5 | 1995 540i/6 | 2013 X5 35d | 1998 C1500 Suburban | 1995 K2500 Suburban

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      • GB-335xiCoupeG
        GB-335xiCoupeG
        GB-335xiCoupe
        wrote on last edited by
        #5203

        I'm thinking that is a GREAT deal for the price.

        • 2011 335xi Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic (e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)
        • 2011 335xi Coupe Deep Sea Blue Metallic(e92/N55/ZPP/ZCW)

        Both on Drivewaymod.jpg

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        • jc43089J
          jc43089J
          jc43089
          wrote on last edited by
          #5204

          They were not planning on moving when they built it but are moving to south west Wisconsin, he didn't say why.  When he decided to move he quit finishing the upstairs because it would make installing electrical and plumbing easier which was smart.  I got a good offer on my house in Iowa that I accepted so just paperwork to do now.  We sold FSBO.  The house pretty much sold itself with all of the work I did on it.  https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/87125372_zpid/43.449398,-93.345917,43.429985,-93.382824_rect/14_zm/1_fr/?view=public

          2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
          3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
          '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

          '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

          '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
          '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
          '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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          • patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1P
            patsbimmer1
            wrote on last edited by
            #5205

            It looks like a pretty nice house and for 10 acres that is a great price.  What would it cost to outfit the house with electricity?

            2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

            07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

            97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
            95 325is *sold*
            93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

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            "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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            • R
              R
              REKIII
              wrote on last edited by
              #5206

              That looks great.  I would factor in hiring a plumber and electrician to do the whole thing right, otherwise it will never be what it should be.  Even go so far as to rip apart the first floor as necessary, then drywall the whole thing.

              Seems like a great deal and a great property.

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              • jc43089J
                jc43089J
                jc43089
                wrote on last edited by
                #5207

                patsbimmer1 said:

                It looks like a pretty nice house and for 10 acres that is a great price.  What would it cost to outfit the house with electricity? 

                REKIII said:

                That looks great.  I would factor in hiring a plumber and electrician to do the whole thing right, otherwise it will never be what it should be.  Even go so far as to rip apart the first floor as necessary, then drywall the whole thing.

                Seems like a great deal and a great property.

                He had gotten a quote to retrofit with electricity for 15k.  I am  Master Electrician in Wisconsin so I would do it myself and could probably get it done for 3k.  But yes a professional quote is what I would use to consider pricing.  Location is a big factor.  This is in a pretty rural area not near Madison or Milwaukee, even if it was within 15 miles of Wausau it would be priced 150% higher.

                I think the price is a little high, this house sold recently and I would have bought it but timing wasn't right.  Very similar size, built 10 years ago.  Already has plumbing and electrical (Mennonite built, not Amish) and it has a 50x100 shed with 50x50 of it insulated with a heated slab.  The house and shop were both insulated with spray foam and had in floor heat.  The location is only a couple miles away so location is similar.  https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6180-Iron-Bridge-Rd_Athens_WI_54411_M77373-34252?view=qv

                Compared to that I would be ok paying 160ish for the Amish house, I feel a little bad because I know he has way more than that into it but I can't do anything about that.

                Accepted an offer on our Iowa house yesterday.  Just waiting for paperwork...

                2/94 325i Sedan, Arctic Gray: UUC LTW FW, EVO 3 and DSSR, +.020 Maxsil pistons, ASC delete, Eibach shocks/springs, 16" contour reps 238k
                3/93 325i Coupe, Schwarz 2, Sketchy stance action, ebay turbo, 300k
                '89 325i Vert, Alpine White: 5spd swapped, sold.

                '04 Toyota Sienna: 24V to 24V swap in progress

                '05 Volvo V70R, 6spd.  200k
                '85 Toyota LandCruiser: Lifted, gas hog. 205k
                '99 Nissan Maxima: 5spd, Rusty but trusty winter beater. 252k RIP.

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                • D
                  D
                  Daggerty
                  wrote on last edited by
                  #5208

                  https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/vki.aspx

                  if you need to change your county of operation, you can now do it yourself for free.

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                  • JdesignJ
                    JdesignJ
                    Jdesign
                    wrote on last edited by
                    #5209

                    Daggerty said:

                    https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/vki.aspx

                    if you need to change your county of operation, you can now do it yourself for free. 

                    I actually just noticed this last week as I needed to renew some plates and was surfing the DOT's site. Thought it was kind of weird since they are so strict on making sure you register in the right county.

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                    • GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGreyG
                      GunMetalGrey
                      wrote on last edited by
                      #5210

                      Took what I'm assuming will be my last bike trip for the year, went up to Marquette, MI and rode with a couple non broken friends. 
                      Got this shot, which I find pretty neat. Trail gaps always look cool, and I had a friend ride the trail below for some context. 

                      DSC03939-3

                      ...

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                      • SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlueS
                        SteelBlue
                        wrote on last edited by
                        #5211

                        GunMetalGrey said:

                         rode with a couple non broken friends. 

                        Tim

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                        • straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwrS
                          straight6pwr
                          wrote on last edited by
                          #5212

                          Great shot Ben!

                          Dan
                          yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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                          • straight6pwrS
                            straight6pwrS
                            straight6pwr
                            wrote on last edited by
                            #5213

                            Daggerty said:

                            https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/vki.aspx

                            if you need to change your county of operation, you can now do it yourself for free. 

                            so if you register a car in a non-emissions testing county, then later switch it to an emissions county, like Milwaukee, are they going to make you go in for testing?

                            Dan
                            yajsYRL.jpg.e5f350b4dfe961d76ac8b32efce2e1a6.jpg

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                            • R
                              R
                              REKIII
                              wrote on last edited by
                              #5214

                              straight6pwr said:

                              so if you register a car in a non-emissions testing county, then later switch it to an emissions county, like Milwaukee, are they going to make you go in for testing?

                              Not if you say the car is still stored in the non emmissions county.  My in-laws live in dodge county, so I put there township and doge as where I store them.  If I'm asked, "my inlaws live there, cars are stored in their barn" is the answer.

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                              • JdesignJ
                                JdesignJ
                                Jdesign
                                wrote on last edited by
                                #5215

                                REKIII said:

                                Not if you say the car is still stored in the non emmissions county.  My in-laws live in dodge county, so I put there township and doge as where I store them.  If I'm asked, "my inlaws live there, cars are stored in their barn" is the answer.

                                This^ I made the mistake once, and never will again (but I live in a non-emmisions county now anyways) Always register where its not a testing county. Its a super pain in the ass, and they fail you even if you have a TPMS light on. 

                                GunMetalGrey said:

                                Took what I'm assuming will be my last bike trip for the year, went up to Marquette, MI and rode with a couple non broken friends. 
                                Got this shot, which I find pretty neat. Trail gaps always look cool, and I had a friend ride the trail below for some context. 

                                Thats Awesome! I rode Lil Switz on Sunday for the last open day of the season. It was a blast!

                                SumBunny.jpg

                                https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                                🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                                👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                                ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                                🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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                                • GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGreyG
                                  GunMetalGrey
                                  wrote on last edited by
                                  #5216

                                  Jdesign said:

                                  Thats Awesome! I rode Lil Switz on Sunday for the last open day of the season. It was a blast!

                                  Yeah I saw you showed up there, and thought it was amusing that once again we unintentionally avoided crossing paths!

                                  ...

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                                  • JdesignJ
                                    JdesignJ
                                    Jdesign
                                    wrote on last edited by
                                    #5217

                                    GunMetalGrey said:

                                    Yeah I saw you showed up there, and thought it was amusing that once again we unintentionally avoided crossing paths!

                                    I want to blame you but I cant. 😒 Soon we will cross pathz againz

                                    SumBunny.jpg

                                    https://www.instagram.com/_jdesigner_/                                          http://nevertoolow.tumblr.com/

                                    🥳SOLD BMW E24 633CSI - BMW M30B32                                          🧪SOLD HCH  ES9 - 1.3 LDA
                                    👽BMW E30 325IC - Toyota 1JZ-GTE                                                     ⏰ HONDA EF9 CIVIC SI - JDM B18C5
                                    ☠️BMW E36 318i - Ford 5.0 FE302                                                         🚴‍♂️ GT-Labomba - 26x2.75 Freeride
                                    🤹‍♀️SOLD BMW E36/7 Z3 - BMW M54B25                                                🧓SOLD BMW E10 2002 - BMW M10M05

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                                    • patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1P
                                      patsbimmer1
                                      wrote on last edited by
                                      #5218

                                      Saw this in Waukesha today!  A citroen SM!

                                      20181017115519.jpg

                                      2011 e90 M3 - DCT, Borla exhaust, BMW Performance Black Grille, ECS Painted Corners, Ziza Angel Eyes

                                      07 335i Stella - sport package, BMS DCI, zhp knob, TMS cf parking brake lever, VRSF downpipes, MHD tune, H&R race springs, other stuff *SOLD*

                                      97 328i Lola - sport package, m50 intake manifold, m50 manifold.com install kit, custom CAI, K&N filter, Borla exhaust, FK silverline coilovers, 25.5mm front sway bar, Powerflex front sway bushings, Turner Radiator, fan delete *sold*
                                      95 325is *sold*
                                      93 nissan 240sx KA-T *sold*

                                      BMWCCA #473306

                                      Instagram @patsbimmer1

                                      AKA- HALLWAY PAT

                                      "burnouts bring babes and babes dont have time for bushings" - Kaiser Rolls

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                                      • HipMFH
                                        HipMFH
                                        HipMF
                                        wrote on last edited by
                                        #5219

                                        morning gents

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                                        • R
                                          R
                                          REKIII
                                          wrote on last edited by
                                          #5220

                                          I know this is a BMW Page, but pretty excited.  Wife wanted a new Jeep, so we picked her up a Jeep Trackhawk.  Holy fast jeep.  It's pretty fun.

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