Movin' to the Barrio..

Thank you so much for your input Small Block. :)

I've decided to take the place (after much thought and conversations with friends and family as well as this thread) and will be giving the landlord a call today if someone hasn't already snatched the place up.

I will need to brush up on my Spanish big time. I can understand it quicker than I can speak it, but I know that most will appeciate my efforts. I tan quick in summer and have been mistaken for being of Mexican or Itailian decent more than once so that may help too.

The kid (he's 21) who's doing all the work on this place lives only a few blocks away and will get a truck from the landlord for his time as he has no tools or transportation but from what I've seen, is really talented.

I think this is going to help a lot of people in the long run and I know the transition for me won't happen overnight. As you say, God works in mysterious ways and maybe he's trying to humble me (He does that alot, lol!) as well as teach me how to help my fellow man in on His terms. It was odd that this gentleman, the landlord, was in a wheelchair due to what appears to be cereble palsy. I have a very good friend of mine whose 8 year old son has very severe case of the same and I am very sympathetic to this condition. We must have talked for an hour and not just about the house.

Thanks again for your input and I'll be sure to use your suggestions. Have a great Sunday and be to have a beer for me if you decided to BBQ!