Life Would you buy a haunted house? - Page 5

**Rain Man** · 05-31-2009, 11:24 AM

There's a screaming deal on a haunted house not far from where I live. It's enormous, and I think I could convert it to an office given its zoning and a previous use as an office. However, there's the little matter of being haunted.

http://www.fullerproperties.com/sear...2a4e&propNo=11

It looks like it needs some work on the inside:

http://www.rockymountainparanormal.com/galleries/croke/

Some ghostly stuff:

http://www.ghostpi.com/Photos-Croke-...n-Campbell.htm

http://www.spiritpi.com/investigatio...ansion2005.htm

Mr. Krab · 06-01-2009, 09:58 AM

Is the ghost hot?

CoMoChief · 06-01-2009, 10:36 AM

No such thing as ghosts, go ahead and buy it.

kepp · 06-01-2009, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by stlchiefs

Spirit Orbs? Sounds like baloney to me.

I always find that so hokie when people talk about these "orbs". It's called DUST people.

**cdcox** · 06-01-2009, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Okay, I walked by it today and asked any ghosts to appear in the window if they didn't want me there. None appeared, so I think I'm clear.

However, I have another theory on the cheap price. The building is constructed of sandstone blocks, and I've never understood using sandstone as a construction material. It's got a lot of areas that are cracking badly, and I bet it would cost more than the house price to get all of that restored. That, more than the ghosts, might explain the price.

Nonetheless, it's still an unbelievably cool house. If it's still on the market in another six months, I might ask for a showing.

You will find this to be interesting reading...

http://www.edisoncoatings.com/html/P...restoratio.htm

JD10367 · 06-01-2009, 11:16 AM

I'd buy the house, but I wouldn't buy the Atari cartridge again. Lame-ass follow-up to "Adventure"... and when you make ducks-for-dinosaurs, an arrow-for-a-sword, and a block-for-an-avatar look good, you REALLY suck.

**Dave Lane** · 06-01-2009, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

I'm more interested in it as an office than a house (even though it'd be a way cool house), and I've still got another year on my current lease. I actually am seriously interested in it, though.

One caveat is parking, which I think is tough in that area, but parking can be overcome.

It could be a live in office too. I was figuring it as a office and rent out part to make your payment. 12,000 sqft is big!

**Dave Lane** · 06-01-2009, 11:43 AM

And monthly parking for employees paid by them is usually part of the deal downtown

tomahawk kid · 06-01-2009, 01:36 PM

Buy it.

Call Paranormal State, but agree to let them film only if they bring Chip Coffey.

Watch the hilarity ensue.

**Rain Man** · 06-01-2009, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave Lane

It could be a live in office too. I was figuring it as a office and rent out part to make your payment. 12,000 sqft is big!

Yeah, it's far more space than we need, but I wouldn't turn it down.

Soooo...you want to be an investor?

**Rain Man** · 06-01-2009, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by cdcox

You will find this to be interesting reading...

http://www.edisoncoatings.com/html/P...restoratio.htm

Interesting indeed. I wonder what it would cost? When I walked by today, the portico between the house and the carriage house had a tarp on it where it was being restored, but that's about 1% of the house.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 06-01-2009, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Yeah, it's far more space than we need, but I wouldn't turn it down.

Soooo...you want to be an investor?

You could make part of it a company workout area and put in a nice steam room/lockerroom, some raquetball courts, a weightlifting area, and some good cardio equipment...maybe even a heavybag. Just a way to say thank you to your employees and to keep them healthy and happy.

**Kyle DeLexus** · 06-01-2009, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

You could make part of it a company workout area and put in a nice steam room/lockerroom, some raquetball courts, a weightlifting area, and some good cardio equipment...maybe even a heavybag. Just a way to say thank you to your employees and to keep them healthy and happy.

On second thought that might piss off the ghosts. They might get jealous that you are trying to keep everyone healthy and living longer.

tomahawk kid · 06-01-2009, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle DeLexus

On second thought that might piss off the ghosts. They might get jealous that you are trying to keep everyone healthy and living longer.

What if the ghost was a boxer?

kcbubb · 06-01-2009, 02:25 PM

If you are serious, you need to get an inspection done by a company with some deep pockets that has a good reputation.

That building is old and could have all kinds of problems. If that property has asbestos it could be worth nothing. Make sure you know what you are doing on this. It is probably cheap for a reason.

Good looking building though.

38yrsfan · 06-01-2009, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Cool. You can have the office where the Dobermans fled to their death in terror.

That one could be called the Elway Room .....

View Poll Results: Recognizing that the price is low, would you buy this place as ... ?
Part 1: An office for your company?	11	9.24%
Definitely. Nice building, good price.	56	47.06%
Probably. Just put interns in the haunted parts.	19	15.97%
Maybe, but I'd pay more for a non-haunted building.	6	5.04%
Probably not. Ghosts aren't great for business.	13	10.92%
Definitely not. The spirits will destroy your accounts receivable.	6	5.04%
Part 2: A private home?	11	9.24%
Definitely. Looks cool.	55	46.22%
Probably. Just avoid the most haunted parts.	8	6.72%
Maybe, but I'd pay more for a non-haunted home.	11	9.24%
Probably not. Constant fear is bad for one's health.	16	13.45%
Definitely not. I don't want to die.	14	11.76%
I'd need to send in my medium before I could knowledgeably vote.	7	5.88%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 119. You may not vote on this poll

05-31-2009, 11:24 AM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-422449 VARSITY	Would you buy a haunted house? There's a screaming deal on a haunted house not far from where I live. It's enormous, and I think I could convert it to an office given its zoning and a previous use as an office. However, there's the little matter of being haunted. http://www.fullerproperties.com/sear...2a4e&propNo=11 It looks like it needs some work on the inside: http://www.rockymountainparanormal.com/galleries/croke/ Some ghostly stuff: http://www.ghostpi.com/Photos-Croke-...n-Campbell.htm http://www.spiritpi.com/investigatio...ansion2005.htm
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06-01-2009, 02:25 PM	#74
kcbubb Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Casino cash: $5186719	If you are serious, you need to get an inspection done by a company with some deep pockets that has a good reputation. That building is old and could have all kinds of problems. If that property has asbestos it could be worth nothing. Make sure you know what you are doing on this. It is probably cheap for a reason. Good looking building though.
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