We got married in Tahoe in July of 2000 at the Edgewood. W says it is her favorite place in the world. Thus, it will be bitter-sweet for me to be there this summer.
As for the money, I'm not sure I can stay in the house w/out W's income for too long. However, I may look to rent it rather than sell it if I can get enough to cover the mortgage and equity line costs. I just had a painter over who can paint the place and fixt the rotted board in front for less than $2K and be done in two days. That would be worth the time and energy not spent by me, so I'm strongly considering it. However, I have to run it all by W 1st, so who knows w/ that one.
As for the roof, it could cost up to $8K to replace which is a bit steep. All in all, I may need close to $10K to get this place market-ready and I know there is ZERO chance of W liking that option. Thus, my best bet may be to buy her out and do it myself. I'm still not sure, but I meet w/ another realtor this afternoon to get some more figures worked up.
I also think W has a very good chance of owing more money than she is counting on w/ our situation as we're in a no-fault state where all acquired debts are joint responsibilities. W will have to prove that I spent money on things that were wastful which I can't really think of off hand. In any event, she'll have the numbers and all the paperwork, so she and her L can sift through everything.
I wonder if her attitude will be better or worse toward me if and when she finds out that I didn't do anything underhanded or malicious?
