I Bought The Cheapest House in France... Don't Repeat My Mistakes

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[joni]

Nick rescues horses, you rescued this house which was sorely neglected and in need of help. Both quality gentlemen.

[Helen-li]

Ryan, you sound that you are feeling overwhelmed, please take a deep breath! Discuss the renovations needed with your friends that are very knowledgeable and do renovations as you can aford them, keep in mind the little successes and not the end, and you can keep yourself motivated then. I believe in you!

[terrythomas]

Window flower boxes can give you the beautiful look that you need for curb appeal and you can grow herbs on the window sill.

[katebrooke]

This stage of a renovation always feels overwhelming and fills you with doubts. It’s going to be beautiful but it will take time. You are doing a brilliant job!

[msbjpenny]

Don't sweat in Ryan. It is like extreme spring cleaning. You have to tear everything out, clean it all, and put it all back. Take your time and have patience. Work on things you can do without a lot of cost until you save enough to accomplish at least one project. Just keep doing it in little amounts as you can afford. Before you know it, things will all fall in place, and you will have a beautiful home of your own. You have a diamond in the rough. You are going to make it sparkle!

[carladejonge]

Glad you purchased this house, Ryan! You needed a place of your own and a feeling of permanence! This house will provide many opportunities for DIY videos & new viewers to get to know you! It also will provide you with many opportunities to acquire building knowledge! Never fear! You have many friends with skills!❤

[IanBrodie-bglu]

Stop worrying, mate.Here in Australia, I bought a country property for $65, 000, it was a mess, white ants, renovations not done properly, junk, dodgy repairs.Took me 20 years, I enjoyed bringing an old house back to life.Spent around 50 grand.current value?400 grand plus.Keep positive, look to the future, you can do it.

[MYJ]

Ryan, I think your house has tons of potential! You also have the potential to make it what YOU want it to be. I’m still following your progress.

[pamabernathy]

Ryan, you have learned SO MUCH, in only 6 months! HANG IN THERE!!! YOU CAN DO THIS, YOUNG MAN! I have faith in you!! Don't feel rushed!! One step at a time. No mortgage!! So no monthly expenses & crushing interest debt.
CRACK ON!

[momtrips]

When I started watching this video I braced myself for you throwing in the towel and bailing on the project. I'm so glad you didn't! It's normal to be overwhelmed with that type of gargantuan project, but little by little you'll get there. My family bought a neglected property years ago, and the best advice we got is to break it down in to small projects that could be seen to completion each time. That gave us the confidence with each small victory to keep going.

[Jazz]

You will get there Ryan. Just think how beautiful it will look like when it’s done.

[PipPop]

Ryan, Concentrate on one project at a time. Once you start seeing your progress you will feel better and better. Then it wont feel so overwhelming. We're with you all the way.

[CatherineRintamaki]

Loving this. My husband is a contractor here in Canada. We are watching your videos right now. I've been to France, and if I was younger I would love to do what you sre doing. I hope, if you can, keep those gorgeous windows. I agree with the lady who said window boxes, yes that would be gorgeous. Looking forward to all your videos, just subbed. Take care, Catherine

[jaysmith]

You learn by your mistakes. Do the reno bit by bit when you have funds.Once finished you could airbnb it, use it as collateral and buy a place more suited to your needs.
Win win! 😉

[shilohwoods]

Ryan- we like to watch you because this IS your FIRST property. We want to watch you succeed at this project. Maybe throw in our opinions here and there and then watch what you decide to do. We all started off having to learn something. It is the YEARS of EXPERIENCE that makes us good at something. We are here to support you. See you next week😊

[earcher]

Hi Ryan. Could I suggest that in order to gain some outdoor space you construct a balcony over the ground level addition at the side of the building. If you move the living and kitchen to the first level you could easily have a door to the small terrace and a view. Swap the bedroom and bathroom to the ground floor near the laundry that is under the new balcony. I am sure this would add value and amenity to your home.

[Lynne_Marie]

Put in your floors like Dan in rural France, then start floor by floor. Once you start the rebuild you will feel better.

[ktbaggins]

If you need an outside space take the roof off the annex, and make a courtyard. Then you could put a clear cover on the tunnel trapdoor for extra light.
And remember, life's a journey, not a destination. So keep making mistakes and learning from them.
You're doing great.

[mmme]

That's a major demo you made. I would be overwhelmed but I would go one room at a time, the ones I would need the quickest then the others. I love your house, it has so much potentiel. I love the stones, the stairs, the fireplaces, and the size of the windows and doors, so unique to me from New Brunswick, Canada. Here there's not a lot of unique buildings like your home. You'll be ok, you're already learning so much and that's also part of the adventure. Good luck and have fun and remember to pace yourself, you need your mental and physical strength for this adventure.

[gingerschatshow]

Ryan- don't kick yourself any home that is purchased there is bound to have problems. Over in the States - when buying a home, A home inspection is done. But just trudge on if you will get it renovated and you know it is done right. It has a lot of potential.