Guest Haveaniceday Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 It came to my attention that it would be possible to house everyone who needs a home in America. All the homeless, all the low income, everyone could live in decent, crime free housing in the form of condominiums. In the 60s, they had the same idea and built the projects. However, we could change the rules. Recreate these condos and make them modern and then give away free housing for everyone who wants it in exchange for a commitment. We would require the owner guard the condo where we live against property crime. We would require they check up on the elderly and disabled and go shopping for them. We would require they learn to fix and then fix simple plumbing and electrical problems.. We would require they do bi-annual painting of all interiors and exteriors. In exchange, all housing would be free. We give prisoners free housing don't we? The cost to build these condos is minimal, maybe $7,000 per unit if done en-mass. Drywall is dirt CHEAP and that is 90 percent of the material in a house or condo!!! How do I know? I am a licensed property adjuster and deal with this stuff every day. The owner would be responsible for insurance, condo fee and local property taxes. Since the condo is worth $7,000 these fees should be minimal and could be paid for by a part time job working just a few hours a week. Those who couldn't work could pay due to disability could pay with their government subsidies. This would also pay for regular security guards (bouncers) of each condo to take care of anyone who didn't belong. What happens if they do not abide by the rules? There would be a condo board and they would get kicked out. It would definitely be in their best interest to cooperate. We can do this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fight Game Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 meh, I prefer the privacy of my own home over these apartments that people call condos. It's nice not hearing my neighbors talk or have ., and I think they feel the same. And the last line about kicking them out...kinda goes against the whole "housing the homeless" theory don't it? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xchrissypoox Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 It came to my attention that it would be possible to house everyone who needs a home in America. All the homeless, all the low income, everyone could live in decent, crime free housing in the form of condominiums. Not enough jobs = not enough money = crime Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
road-runner Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Since it came to your attention build the first one and let us know how well it works... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overclocker16 Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 Ok, so 7 grand for an empty 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 1 kitchen, 1 living/dining area "condo." Now, they are low-income / homeless, now you have to furnish it. That's going to up the price. No electricity / gas, price goes up once again. Say they can't afford to paint 2 - 3 times per year and are barely making it on their 2 jobs. You're going to kick them out on your condo board? You may have that job and say 7 grand, but you forget that you have to PAY people to build it, you have to FURNISH it for the people because they won't be able to. You'll have to pay for electricity or gas to heat and cool the place because otherwise people will just die. So, go ahead and start your investment on it. I don't see this one panning out too well for you. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
road-runner Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I think its a spammer anyway... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overclocker16 Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I think its a spammer anyway... More than likely. Anyways, what's up RR, long time no talk. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savan Posted October 23, 2009 Posted October 23, 2009 I think its a spammer anyway... I dont think so. He/She has posted some other things on here. They haven't contributed anything productive, but I wouldn't call him/her a spammer... yet Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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