The trials & tribulations of a 1st time landlord & investor

Tahlullah

I agree with bugslet. Best of luck on this one!!

Tx

TallGirl

Thanks guys means a lot yes I will go for it friend feedback I needed to add more of my other experiences which I have done but need to re read it then borrow her computer later to format it. I forgot to bring my laptop down and an iPad is no good really for word.

Hairdressers today golf was good yesterday saw loads of friends at old club loved it felt right at home. DG played much better I was actually really proud of her.

Sat eating breakfast DG asleep snoring a bit hungover but not too bad. Housesitting is fun and all 5 cats are lovely and friendly. There's also two sets of fish, a turtle and a rabbit who had been stuck in its hutch so we let it out in its run. Poor thing.

Tahlullah

That must feel like a holiday. Enjoy!

Tx

TallGirl

It does feel like a holiday so nice to have a whole house to just chill in. Cats are lovely too the one who lives here is still a bit aloof. Deadline for job application extended by a week which is great however this happened two years ago so in the end I didn't apply let's hope it's just a week but gives me time to do more research. Seeing my friend who works there also helped she gave me lots of insight. Haircut fab happy with my new low lights looks so much better had it straightened looks nice not sure I'll go back to straight sold my GHDs last summer.

Today golf and lovely chill evening hopefully.

TallGirl

Back again did Lidl essential shop on the way back £72, stopped at Tesco got two pairs of cropped trousers brilliant ones for £14 each in Long Tall Sally they would have been £45 an in a specialist golf shop more. Done online Sainsbury's order £60 with £9 off and Musclefood.com order for £50 of chicken breasts. Going to make huge curry and marinade a lot to cook on skewers as as love that. DG also takes two to work for lunch each week.

Feels like like a huge storm brewing very close. Unpacked everything and put away two loads done too.

Tomorrow is job hunting, Wednesday golf and Thursday cooking hopefully if chicken turns up Wedsnesday not ideal as I'm out most of the day but we shall see.

TallGirl

Musclefood chicken arrived no hassle the chicken is lovely and some are chopped ready to marinade the rest I'm making into a curry and freezing for DGs lunches.

Should get about 50 portions out of it that's £1 a go not bad much cheaper then normal supermarket.

Horrible house mate has moved out finally but he's locked the room so we cannot get in. He was suppose to leave it open with the key so he's either coming back for more stuff or he's being awkward. Emailed Agency asking what to do don't really fancy going into the big smoke on a hot day to collect it plus knowing he's still got a key is a bit unsettling. Not paying my rent which is due until we now.

Golf was good yesterday it was hot and it was on the harder of the two courses so struggled a bit and didn't do as well as on the other two cards. Don't mind if I get a hcp of 20 or so happy with that. Won't play with the ladies Sunday as it's medal so will play Wednesday instead. Gas works has closed one direction so traffic is awful just south of here took ages to get there and back and then DG got stuck in it when she went for her lesson. Not going anywhere in the car if I can help it.

Asked DG to ask a manager at her place if I can volunteer there. Need to get back into my sector properly and even if this is at a very low level it will help me do the professional qualification conversion and if I did get interview for dream job I would be better prepared so a win win. Fingers crossed also got a few free courses I'm doing which is great so all help. Right going to get out of bed and get on with the day.

Today needs to be productive so here is my list

• Buy more marinade Sainsbury's didn't deliver all - can't find any here and can't face big shop as roads stuffed still.
• Marinade chicken and chop up more - almost done but need above
• Make curry in big slow cooker (the joys on a hot day) - done made small and big pot
• Final check on application and send off for dream job - done fingers crossed
• Check second dream job in totally the wrong location which closes tomorrow - doing tomorrow
• Wash bedding done
• Wash whites done
• Look into hire of carpet machine much needed for rug, our room and new room - £20 plus cleaning stuff £14 might get it tomorrow.
• Professional studies to get cracking on - hmm don't fancy doing that.

Won't get it all done but washing, chicken and dream job should get done.

Tahlullah

Your wish list for the day!

Hope you get the chicken and the dream job done at minimum.

Tx

TallGirl

Thanks going well just updated list for now. On to dream job next and then lunch. Also got off contact for volunteering opportunity will do that next. Need lunch too so hot here.

TallGirl

Very excited I got call from Agency 45min after submitting dream job application. Did telephone interview with them think it went ok hiring manager on leave until Monday hence why deadline moved. There is no real deadline they will interview as they find people so that's good too. I hope he puts me forward but I answered everything he wanted so let's hope otherwise there might be other roles coming up I know that from my friend who works there. He did ask if I know anyone and I know two one is quite high up but she's off sick.

Got into new room lovely and cool and it has storage and a safe with a key to it which is well cool. Guy next door says you can hear telly on and if people speak loudly so let's hope we don't annoy hi, too much. He's away a lot and he's pleased we're moving in not some strangers.

Need to go and do marinade next just chilling with a cup of tea first.

TallGirl

Spent all day cleaning such hard work in this heat but cleaned three carpets (wanted to do the big lounge we moved out of plus our old room) looks fine now it was really really dirty. Furniture all in looks lovely and we were really lucky our flat mates let us have a round four seater table someone left behind as my six seater one wouldn't have fitted in there. Looks great not a lot else to do now just sort what goes where which will take the pressure of other areas but also need to get rid of stuff.

Carpet cleaner was £38 so worth it, also bought a new ball scoop for golf last night and a gadget that helps you put its £20 but really good fun and you can practise at home.

Need to complete a load of online study before I can start volunteering Monday all arranged Friday afternoon so needs to be done over the weekend. I hope I can pass before I start but we shall see. Volunteering every Monday will be great gets me back on the ground in my area somewhere I haven't been for ten years. Will help job hunting immensely and I'm glad they've taken me on without interviews etc. I just have to do this online training.

Tired tonight but pleased how far we got just need to fix the light bulb in the loo that means we have two toilet blocks one with three loos and the new ones with just one but no light and very hot as the radiator doesn't turn off but hopefully be fixed. New loo perfect place to store golf clubs.

Right that's it I'm ready for an early night might get up and study in new room tomorrow morning.