Getting Started - Purchase and Back Story


Original Listing
 After 2019 Remodel by Previous Owner (state of house when purchased in August 2019)
https://www.zillow.com/homes/1434-Fulton-Ave-San-Antonio,-TX,-78201_rb/26127688


Listing and photos prior to 2019 Remodel by Previous Owner
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1434-Fulton-Ave_San-Antonio_TX_78201_M76245-99488#photo0


Earlier 2017 Listing photos:

https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1434-Fulton-Ave_San-Antonio_TX_78201_M76245-99488#photo13

From an email sent to friends:

"I'm excited to have my new Mexico/Tejas, Latin America-facing base formulate in San Antonio in a Spanish Mission bungalow in Los Angeles Hts, San Antonio TX (looking quite plucked out of LA, Santa Barbara, or Long Beach)."

"1434 is a Spanish gem but needs the attention of historical restoration (though no ext updates beyond paint and the replacement of a few chipped tiles, and rebuild of period Alamo-style garage). I'm still up to my same ol' tricks, it seems (Old dog, not one new trick.)"

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