Jack Knight's House Flip

[Isys]

OK so this is nowhere close to being a legacy story, or anything like that. It actually is a challenge I thought of that I am trying out, but I wanted to share the experience since I still have to play the Sim to get the job done. So I did a story to go with it.


Hi, my name is Jack Knight and I will be flipping this house, currently I have no experience in house flipping so this is all new to me. I am hoping to turn over a profit to fund my next flip once this is completed.



This is the front of the house, the foundation seems sound, so I will not be demolishing it instead I will be adding extensions later this week.




The back isn't that big but there is enough room to extend the house just a little.



Let's take a look inside. Right off the bat we see it has some major flooding issues, I am going to have to call the team.



This is Lisa, she is an expert at pipes.



We manage to fix the problem and now we hope that the inspector passes it so we can get to work.


Tune next time as I add the extensions that will make up the living/work area and also the dining and kitchen areas.

[Isys]

Week 2. Last week we had to deal with some flooding issues which set us back a few days. With that under control, I was able to lay down some foundation for the extensions on both sides of the house and also the back.

This is the first extension on the shorter side of the lot, there wasn't a lot of room to really extend the walls so I gave it some shape.



Around the back I didn't extend it too far as I wanted to leave some room for a possible garden later on.



Let's go around to the other side, now here, there is a lot more room to play with so we are going to put the kitchen and dining here.



Here is an overview of what it looks like so far, I don't believe I will be putting on any more extensions, however that may change.




Next week we will be going inside the house and adding another level as well as taking out some walls but first I have to make money to fund my project.



Thanks for watching and for your support.

[ladylaw1978]

Good job, looks interesting. Can't wait to see where you're going with Jack's story.

[Joria]

Ahhh, doing my favorite thing!  A remodel with a good story.  Nice start!

[Isys]

Thanks again guys, I am having fun with this one,  it takes time since I am not using any cheats and he has to make the money to do the renovations but I have big plans for this house so keep an eye out.

[Metropolis Man]

This is quite interesting and put a lightbulb in my head for an official challenge next year. Keep up the good work, isys77.

[Isys]

This is quite interesting and put a lightbulb in my head for an official challenge next year. Keep up the good work, isys77.

Thanks I will be sure to take part in that challenge.

[Joria]

This is quite interesting and put a lightbulb in my head for an official challenge next year. Keep up the good work, isys77.

I would definitely be up for a remodeling type challenge, Metro.  isys77, what's next?  Got the cash?  Want a loan?

[Metropolis Man]

I would definitely be up for a remodeling type challenge, Metro.  isys77, what's next?  Got the cash?  Want a loan?

It's not a remodeling challenge. More of a fix-it/clean up the place kind of challenge. I don't want to hijack this thread, so I hinted at something in my Workbench thread.

[Isys]

That's funny, the point of this particular challenge that i started was to buy the cheapest bungalow on the lot either already on it or in the bin but it had to be a bungalow and fix it. You had to keep the original structure but you could add levels and or extensions to it if possible. I thought it would be fun and different from just designing one from scratch.

[Joria]

isys77 that is exactly what I love to do.  I've started doing that a LOT in Twinbrook, no pun intended.  It is such a gloomy place and all the houses look so dilapidated, that I decided to give it a face lift.  Sometimes it's just a matter of cleaning up the yard or brightening the paint rather than large renovation.  I never thought of tying it to a story the way you are doing though, and I am really enjoying what you are doing.

[Isys]

isys77 that is exactly what I love to do.  I've started doing that a LOT in Twinbrook, no pun intended.  It is such a gloomy place and all the houses look so dilapidated, that I decided to give it a face lift.  Sometimes it's just a matter of cleaning up the yard or brightening the paint rather than large renovation.  I never thought of tying it to a story the way you are doing though, and I am really enjoying what you are doing.

Thanks, it is too bad you can't sell the houses to the towns people when you are done, maybe i can find a way to do it. I am going to try to flip as many houses i can by a certain date. I totally agree with the houses in the towns, and i find there is not enough to do, nothing fun.

[Isys]

Welcome back, I must say that this week has been very difficult. Funds haven't been flowing as quickly and supplies are getting more expensive ahem HST. This week I decided to knock out some walls and get an idea where I was going to place some of the key living spaces. In order to do this I had to call in my team.



The first one to arrive is Dan the man, well he may not look like much now but he sure knows how to knock down walls.



Listen Dan, we are going to go inside and I am going to show you what's been done so far. "sure let's have a look". Ok so over here you can see I added stairs, I wasn't sure what I was going to do with the space so I opened it up to what I plan on making the living area.



I made the entrance just a little more private and I plan to make this area a solarium.



The kitchen I totally re did and moved to the area of the house that I extended.



The new counters and cabinets were not expensive and givethe kitchen a warmer feel.



I also left space for a possible dining area with new windows as well.



"Great so I took pictures of what you have done Jack so now I am just going to figure out the wall placement and how we can make the living area flow a bit better" Thanks Dan.



With the kitchen semi complete my focus next time will be on how to reduce the open space between the living area and the breakfast area without adding too many walls. Then I will call in Jen to come in for the wall treatments paint and flooring for the remainder of the house once Dan has finished with the walls.

[Joria]

Wow!  Totally cool kitchen!  And the dining area is wonderful with all those windows.  I'm thinking this little cottage is going to be very upscale now.  Talk about improving the neighborhood.

[Isys]

So Dan the man finally finished the walls on the inside of the house and I was able to call in a favor to have some furniture delivered from SimDepot so I could stage the space. Next I called in Jen to do floors and walls.



Jen took a quick look around and then began her work. While she worked on the walls and the floors I finished staging and adding the rest of the new windows. It was a long hard day but the end results were worth it.



I made the bathroom smaller with new fixtures.



New windows for the living/workarea





New front door and windows.



Overview of the layout thus far.



"Listen Jack I have to run to SimDepot to pick up some supplies and more paint I spilled the primer so, would you mind cleaning that up while I am out thanks."




While Jen is out getting more paint and supplies, I'll be cleaning up this mess and calling in Becky to talk about some landscaping. I will also be adding the upstairs which is going to take a lot of money so I have to get to work. See you next week.

[Isys]

Wow!  Totally cool kitchen!  And the dining area is wonderful with all those windows.  I'm thinking this little cottage is going to be very upscale now.  Talk about improving the neighborhood.

Lol, you know you try to start out small and then all of a sudden what was suppose to be a small job becomes a big one.

[Joria]

Lol, you know you try to start out small and then all of a sudden what was suppose to be a small job becomes a big one.

Just like real life!  Mine has been in "remodel" mode for years!  I love the new layout.  Couldn't see what you had done with the walls, color? , wallpaper?, wise.

[Isys]

Just like real life!  Mine has been in "remodel" mode for years!  I love the new layout.  Couldn't see what you had done with the walls, color? , wallpaper?, wise.

I thought I took pictures of that, but I couldn't find them but I will take pictures of each room and what it finally looks like before I post anything else.

[samoht04]

Wow, this sounds like a fun challenge! Can we have a whole house photo or do we have to wait till the end? 

[Isys]

Wow, this sounds like a fun challenge! Can we have a whole house photo or do we have to wait till the end? 

Lol, once I complete the walls for the upper level I will take a full house picture both before and after shot. There won't be any paint on it, that will be the final Photo once everything is completed including the yard.

[SimmerAtHeart96]

Wow, what you've already done on this house is amazing.
I love the work area/living room, very modern yet homey. You've got fantastic designing skills!

I can't wait for your next update.

[Anushka]

I admire your patience with building project. When I see that unfinished room moodlet I just have to finished it and almost never leave building mode before completely finishing decoration, so making a story out of it is something I would never do. But reading about it is actually interesting and you manage to add unique charm in it. Congratulation on that and looking forward to see final results of your challenge!

[samoht04]

How is Jack making money? Is he doing something like painting or a career?

[Isys]

How is Jack making money? Is he doing something like painting or a career?

He is doing the sculpting, and occasionally I have him collect stones but i save them to do the interior decor since that costs the most. The sculptures I take some to the shop to be sold so he is always bringing in cash. Not easy but his skills have grown and so now it is faster and pays off more to do the Reno.

[Isys]

Breakfast/Common room



Kitchen: I made the floors darker which is not shown in this picture.



General view of the area



Dining



Bathroom



Sitting room: I will get a better picture of this room



Sitting room



Living area: Not sure if I am loving the walls, we will see.



Work area




While Jack was home spending the day with is wife, yes his wife, Becky came to the lot and did some magic of her own. That's her in the car and the sculpture is one of Jacks creations.




Another view as Becky leaves the lot.



See you next time as Jack races to finish the upper level before his 4 week deadline.