Renovating an Abandoned Mansion Part 5
Summary
TLDRMatt from 'Renovation Ranch' explores his vast, hilly property, which is three times larger than his current land, featuring ravines, cliffs, and hills. He documents the challenging terrain, discovers remnants of a deer blind, and envisions potential for future projects like a barn or a shooting range. Amidst the property's natural beauty, Matt grapples with the decision to renovate and sell or keep the property, reflecting on its transformational potential and the excitement it brings.
Takeaways
- 🏡 Matt is exploring his property for a renovation-themed video, which he has only done once before due to its challenging terrain.
- 🔍 The land is three times larger than Matt's current land and is characterized by hills, ravines, and a flat area where the house is located.
- 🌡️ Matt mentions the difficulty of exploring the land in the summer heat of Texas, which makes the task physically exhausting.
- 🎥 The video is sponsored by Turo, a car-sharing service that Matt discusses in the beginning of the script.
- 🦌 Matt discovers remnants of a deer blind and deer bones, suggesting past hunting activity on the property.
- 🚶♂️ He uses his watch to record the distance of his exploration, starting at 0.09 miles.
- 🗺️ Matt discusses the property lines and his attempts to follow them while navigating the challenging terrain.
- 🏞️ The property has a variety of landscapes including cliffs, ravines, and flat areas, which Matt finds appealing.
- 🛠️ Matt considers the potential for future projects on the land, such as building a barn or setting up a demolition range.
- 🌳 He notes the need to clear trees and brush to make the land more accessible and to develop the various areas he envisions for future use.
- 🔄 Matt and his wife, Meredith, are undecided about whether to renovate the property to live in or to flip it for profit.
Q & A
What is the main purpose of Matt's exploration in the video?
-Matt's main purpose is to explore the land he owns, which is about three times bigger than his current land, and to see what he can find on it.
Why has Matt only explored the land once before?
-Matt has only explored the land once before because it's not easy to navigate due to its hilly and ravine-filled terrain.
What is the condition of the new land compared to Matt's current land?
-The new land is described as having a flat spot where the house is, but otherwise, it's all hills and ravines, unlike the mostly flat current land.
What is the role of Toro in the video?
-Toro is the channel sponsor, an online peer-to-peer marketplace for car rentals, which Matt mentions in the video.
What is the significance of the deer blind and bones found by Matt?
-The deer blind and bones suggest that there was a hunting spot there, and Matt speculates on the possible hunting scenario based on the bones found.
What does Matt plan to do with the land if he decides to move in?
-Matt considers building a barn and possibly creating a 'man barn' as a personal space, but he also mentions the potential for making demonstration episodes for his channel.
What is Matt's current dilemma regarding the property?
-Matt is unsure whether to flip the property for profit or to fix it up and move in, as he and Meredith have fallen in love with the house and the land.
What challenges does Matt face while exploring the land?
-Matt faces challenges such as steep terrain, dense brush, and the need to navigate without getting lost, which makes the exploration physically demanding.
What does Matt find particularly appealing about the land?
-Matt finds the land's diverse features, such as hills, ravines, and cliffs, appealing, and he is excited about the potential to develop these areas.
How does Matt's exploration affect his perspective on the property's future?
-The exploration gives Matt a better understanding of the land's potential, making him more excited about the possibilities but also increasing the dilemma of whether to flip or move into the property.
What is Matt's final decision on the property?
-Matt does not make a final decision in the script; he is still considering the options of flipping the property or moving in.
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