I would definitely first get new floor joists built under the sagging floor. You can combine that job with getting at least one water and sewer (waste) pipe put in so there’s a working toilet/sink. That will get you a safe first floor and enable you to store materials. If that failing brick wall is a bearing wall, you should definitely get that propped up along with any other structural walls internal to the building. Good luck Ryan ! Crack On !
Wow Ryan congratulations that's a great price you paid for such a splendid home for yourself. We wish you luck in the renovations 🎉❤ you really do disease it ❤
Where to start? Think about what some Chateau owners do. They fix up a couple of rooms in the beginning where they can live during the renovation and build a plan from there. This allows you to be on the property while you are working on it. You also have more security because people see you coming and going, so they know its being renovated and someone lives on-site. You also learn the property and have a better idea of what needs to happen when, so you can build your renovation priorities. Hope this was helpful and not annoying.
That is excellent advice. Billy takes security at the convent very seriously so hopefully Ryan has plans to protect his investment too. The one thing my old dad taught me to include in a personal budget is entertainment such as restaurants, bars and vacations.
I know folks will say one room at a time but you’ve first got to make the floors and walls safe keeping in mind running electrical and water. But very first thing would be making sure you can keep your tools and equipment safe inside.
Bravo, Ryan. I'm so excited to watch your journey renovating your new house! It's going to be a herculean challenge, but you're persistent and resilient and you will succeed. Just don't forget, you're new to renovating on this scale, and you must ask for help and advice from the Pethericks, Simon, etc. You don't have to walk through this alone. But it's your journey, and you deserve all the credit for making it happen. Go, Ryan!!
First tasks. 1. Get electricity turned on 2. Get water turned on. 3. Get toilet and shower working 4. Get a workshop area set up. 5. Get a temporary kitchen area. 6. Use plastic sheets to seal these areas off and prevent dust blowing in. 7. Then start on renovation by stripping ceiling and walls to expose all structural elements. You will be replacing most of the floor boards in all three levels.
Ryan you did the first step, buying that house is a good start and the renovation will take a lot of time, because you are doing it alone, and maybe with some help of our friends…with the large projects. And living in French is much better then my country, the Netherlands,everything now is so expansive, gas, electricity. gas for the car, even food…too much taxes., and in French is the health care free, not in my country, we are paying is the highest price in the EU…even our own risk is high…I hope your dreams come true…..just like Billy, he had a goal and he went for it, just like Michael and you will do the same, going for it…now you have a house and will make it your home.
The best place to start Mr Ryan, is to do some sweeping, just start pushing a broom around and look at stuff, it will lead you to the task you need doing first. . . BTW . . I too have an old building in need of reno-ing, so I feel your excitement and potential terrors of what might be behind the wall . . . . . Best of luck in all you do there.
Well done Ryan for putting your money purchasing your own home, prioritise everything, maybe start from the top and work down ( if you’re able to). Can’t wait to see future vlogs 🙏🏻
@@SSHHABBA But a farm is out in the country ... and I def. would not call three acres a "farm". And to think you called the other person a moppet.....
@SSHHABBA....there is a definite price difference between rural living and urban living. You can't compare apples to oranges. Tone of voice ( even in text) matters. Nasty, negative comments and name calling is not appreciated. It's easy to be mean when you're hiding behind a computer screen. Several words come to mind for people like you. Karma is watching you...j/s
At last Ryan, you've taken the plunge. It looks like it could be a really nice place. So, there's some work to do, well at least it will end up looking like you want it to. Looking forward to seeing the doing. All grease to your elbow.
Thank you! This is exactly the type of information I’m interested in seeing. It makes it real to watch how a majority of people could think about a project like this.
Well done Ryan. I'd say you got a steal on that place. What you paid translates to about 20,600 US Dollars. Your roof alone would cost that much here. Can't wait to see your thoughts and renovation plans. Definitely got a lot of potential............
I’m praying that your renovations go well, without drama and expensive, unforeseen problems Ryan. How could they go wrong with all of us around the world rooting for you? But it will be interesting to see what bringing this house back to livability will cost, both in financial means and blood, sweat and tears. Hopefully not too much of any of these! Best wishes for great success!
Proud for you Ryan. First get a working toilet and sink doesn’t need to be fancy just functional. Then ensure safe working areas brace the floors and walls. Take advantage of Billy’ s knowledge and experience let him advise you. You have got this
Ha!..... fantastic!!! I just LOVE the way people are ALREADY telling Ryan what he's doing wrong - and what he SHOULD be doing ......... .......and he hasn't even STARTED.....!!!!!!!!! SOOO RU-vid.....!!!!
Fabulous, Ryan, that seems like excellent value for any house with an actual roof on! Yes, I am one of those people who once upon a time bought a house with no roof. The estate agent tried, bless him, to dissuade me. We were young, foolish and lucky, and it ended up being excellent. A roof is just luxury :) Might be easier to just bring down the whole floor of that dodgy first floor room, and the ceiling under it. Then start again with fresh joists. Luck and mojo, my friend!
It was actually a very good price. For a house in this dilapidated state, of this size, in a village (not in the open countryside), in northern Italy you can't pay less than 40k. In southern Italy, maybe you get it for 25k.
I'm curious. Did you buy the building only? Is there any ground, yard, garden or bare land at all? like even a few feet? What's in the back of the building? If there's no ground, yard, garden at all, are you technically on someone else's property if you're working on the back of the building? How does that sort of thing work there? Is there some sort of easement which allows you to access all parts of the building? Where does that tunnel in the basement go? Does it go into someone else's property? Do you have to get permits to do work or construction on the building? Or can you mostly do whatever you wish? How far is your new house from the convent? Hopefully, not too far away. The whole situation is quite a lot different from where I live in America so I'm genuinely interested. I see lots of potential. I'm very excited to watch your journey.
Will you be sharing your renovation design plans soon? Of course, it will take some time, but what satisfaction you will have! Your followers will enjoy the journey!
Congratulations Ryan. In the US my monthly overhead is $1000 a month. That does not include food, gas, phone. Remember start with the biffy. Don't want to run to the neighbors when remodeling.
I did guess that as you thought it a super bargain, it could be under 30,000 €! A wonderful asset for you Ryan and you are right to be so excited. Well done and we know that good things take time so don’t stress over this renovation only enjoy it.👏🏠🥰
Hey Ryan, I don’t usually comment on videos, but I know it helps your channel and your income, so let me say, wow, well done and I’ll be sticking around for the journey. Good luck! Looking forward to seeing where you decide to begin. Best wishes from me in Tasmania, Aust.
Basic Plan of Action: 1.) Clean out and assess any/all issues that will need to be addressed; 2.) Roof is good, how about foundation? (Did you get a professional building inspection?); 3.) Secure the envelope: repair/replace doors and windows, make sure exterior walls are intact/functional (get security cameras). Check with local building code office to see what permits are necessary for any/all work being done; 4.) Stabilize/repair/rebuild interior walls/floors/ceilings; 5.) Repair/replace/install mechanicals: electric, plumbing, heating; 6.) Repair/replace/install bathroom/s and kitchen; 7.) Finish work/decoration: paint/wallpaper, flooring/carpeting, lighting/light fixtures, furnishings. Give yourself about a 20% cushion for unexpected expenses (who knows what you'll discover when you get into renovations). I'm very proud of you, Ryan! You have what it takes (and the people who know how around you) to successfully complete this renovation. Take it slow. Take your time. Do it right!
That was a deal Ryan, even though it needs a lot of work! You could hardly buy a used caravan, for that! Only thing is, where is it located? Most of the rural French villages are losing population! But still, great reasonable, place to live your life! Cheers! Thomas!
Even if losing population, by the time he gets this done, he’s probably going to enjoy living there, rather than selling.😊 Well, just think how many Family and Friends are nearby. There is always the Air B&B, or hostel route if he wasn’t a sabbatical later in life. A relative converted a property in his area to hostel catering to bike riders (was in scenic area). Nothing will be lost on this place. It’s going to be charming.
Ryan I think you will definitely succeed. With the help of some great mates like Billy I am sure you will be living in your own home sooner rather than later. We will be willing you on and enjoying all your renovation videos. Just wanted to say I’ve never seen you look so happy!
Hi Ryan, it's great that you are starting without debt and a solid roof, remember that all buildings are only as good as their foundation. Start there. Work your way up. Pace yourself and we'll be here for you. 🤗❤️🌈🙏🕊️
Interesting !, maybe you can change the extension into a garage ?, and make the same door in the back so you can drive in the backyard, that will be handy for the renovation. (if there is a backyard ?)
Proud of your new acquisition. Obviously you have a lot of work ahead of you in order to make your new house a liveable abode. Where to start? Some reliable professional help will be needed in order to accomplish your goal. As a rule house renovations follow a simple path from start to finish. The order of focus starts with the structure. Make the structure sound. This includes the foundation, the flooring, the roof. - All of these things need to be solid. The next thing is the mechanics of the house. All the utilities are up to code - plumbing, electrical, and air systems of cooling and heating. Next comes the cosmetics, the how you want it to look. (painting, trim, etc). Anyway best of luck.
Morning Ryan it,s 6.o6 am Thursday morning, so happy for you getting your new home that you can do up allthe best with the renovations. Big hugs from Australia. 😊🙏
Your going to visit the Moons and helping them with RU-vid is so special. Thank you for being such a kind loving friend to them. Kudos to the Pethericks as well. You are all amazing.
Ryan ! I AM SOOOOO PROUD OF YOU!!!!! SOOOOOO GLAD THAT YOU ARE DEBT FREE! SO VERY, VERY, WISE ! How are you going to schedule the renovation of TWO (read that TWO ) PROJECTS?????
Hey Ryan! I agree with some of the other comments here about getting the floors and wall & all that sorted out ... but, if i was you I'd also take a close look at the condition of the basement walls, etc. Just to make sure they're not unstable (they didn't look too great to me in that one video where you showed it ... they looked like, at the very least, the stonework needed some pointing). The reason i mentioned that is because if there's anything wrong with them & the house is sitting on them, you will have a problem. Also, probably double check the foundations ... look for cracks in the basement floor / see if the floor is tilted. There may not be anything wrong with them, but, it won't hurt to check on those things before doing any renovations.
Congratulations Ryan. Just a couple of questions that may have been answered already. 1 - Will you be living at the Convent or Chateau while renovating your new home? 2 - Are you doing this all on your own? 3 - How far is it from the convent? 4 - How long do you think it will take to finish this? 5 - Did you finish the "Renovation project"? Good luck Ryan, you've got this. Excited to see the progress along the way.
I am really looking forward to watching the renovation work you will be doing on your new home. By the way, congratulations on buying a property in France, Ryan! This is a well-deserved accomplishment. You will have your work cut out for you, but with your persistence and positivity, anything is possible.
Hi Ryan, Interesting to hear the financial end of your little venture. Chalkboard sound is cringe 😬, however, and even with colored markers couldn’t get a good read. You still got a great deal, Ryan. You are going to make it worth many times what you paid for it. I’d never regret this one. 🌟 After talking about expenses 💰 and how good the roof is, I did notice something on your external shots. You might want to consider using proposed utility room for an off-Street car garage. You could raise the roof and do 1st floor laundry. You’ll still need to figure ground floor powder room. It could be a project for way later, too. The floor that’s sinking - will you need to support it from beneath when you put in new one? You should feel nothing but excited. France is one place where you can use hard work and get yourself a lovely residence, without paying an astronomical price (unless you’re Billy Pethrick. But let’s face it, he’s the man for the big, historic projects!). In USA, feel sorry for young people. They would need so much more to put a down payment on a home, in most areas. Glad you’re saving for renovations, but don’t forget a “rainy day fund” as well. It will save stress in an emergency. 🍀👍
Hiya Ryan, first get a skip, I think you will need one very soon, or a lorry like Billy's. Looking forward to seeing you make a start, can you get advice first as to where to start !! 😊
Good for you Ryan! Buying the place out right 🎉 You're already ahead of the game. You have a good roof to start with so working in all seasons is possible 👍 I would suggest starting with the wall thats unstable, bracing up around it to remove safety. And I would remove the sagging floor in that room. Last thing you want is someone else getting hurt in there. ❤ 🍻
Ryan, your renovation journey that you intend to share with us is going to be a blast, your sense of humor, your enthusiasm and your I can do attitude are going to set your project off from other RU-vid channels. It’s going to be quite the ride. Please know that you will succeed, I have no doubt in that statement. Crack on!
I've been off for a bit & am a couple weeks behind _however_ I'm very excited to see what you do with this unique house! Thank you for the budgeting, you know it's one of my favorite things from the Convent apartment project. Thank you for carrying it over. Let's carry on😉👍
Hi Ryan 😊 I'm new to your great channel and looking forward to the renovation! The monthly/yearly cost estimate was helpful. Maybe health care insurance and auto cost like tax etc could be included. 😊 great adventure well done!
Oh that sure would be really interesting. Nobody works as cheaply for you as you do. So, I can tell you’re going to be very watchful of outlay. Bet you’ll have a great i for the appearance of it, too.✅
