The Killer in My Backyard

- Ready? - Let's check it out.

You don't see many properties like this one, I'm telling you.

Especially in this price range.

You literally can't do better in this area right now.

And the schools are in the top five percent in the county.

Are you guys thinking about kids?

- We'll see. - Yeah, we--

- - oh, sorry.

I'll take this.

Seriously, what are we doing here?

Can you really afford this?

I'm gonna sell the condo,

And I have enough money left over from the trust fund.

It'll be fine.

Yeah, I just-- I wish I could contribute.

Well, maybe if we were married,

You could have some say in all this.

And I would say we could wait until after the wedding,

But since we don't have a date yet...

And you heard her say

You don't get many opportunities like this.

Yeah, but did you ask yourself why?

So why is the house still furnished?

It's like the owners never left.

Well, you're half right.

The owner passed away rather suddenly.

Oh, but not here. She died in a hospital,

Leaving all this behind.

Her name was marion mitchell.

The lawyers looked for her next of kin,

But there were some issues there.

And since the banknote was overdue,

And no one could pay it, they forced a sale,

Which is perhaps where you come in.

Well, I mean, I don't mind the furnishings.

I can always just keep whatever I like and donate the rest.

It's what we like to call "move-in ready."

Yeah, but...

It's still a little creepy, don't you think?

Will you stop doubting? It's fine.

Now if you come with me...

- What's down here? - Oh, you'll like it, I promise.

Honey, you gotta see this.

What are you looking at?

Ah, nothing.

Hey, what's up there?

Oh, just a crawlspace, I think.

It's where the heating ducts cross.

All right.

Okay, come on, I gotta show you.

It's awesome.

Well, what do you think?

It's pretty great, huh?

Yeah, it's amazing.

There's not another house on the market with something like this.

Imagine yourself relaxing in here

After a long day's work, huh?

We could have some quiet alone time.

You don't think it's a bit much, do you?

Oh, I absolutely think it's a bit much,

But that's what I like about it.

Let me show you the guesthouse.

- Guesthouse? - Yes. It's a little secluded,

But you guys will love it, I promise.

Great, yeah, of course.

- Honey, you coming? - Yeah, yeah.

Right this way.

- Like it? - Yeah.

One bedroom, one bath.

The previous owners built this for their grandson,

But you could always use it for an office.

Some people do use their guesthouses

For a little extra income.

Oh, that's a good idea.

Could be a good chunk of the mortgage

I'd never have to worry about.

Are you serious?

As serious as a marriage proposal.

Oh, I love the kitchen in there.

Oh, this is great.

So what do you guys think?

I think I'd like to make an offer.

I think maybe we should talk about this first, don't you?

Eric, you know how these things go.

I probably won't even get it.

But it's worth trying, don't you agree?

Allyson, I like the way you think.

Why don't we meet back at my office,

And we can talk about putting in an offer?

- I'm not so sure about this. - We'll see you there.

- I'm gonna go lock up. - Okay.

It'll be fine.

Wow. Beautiful house.

Oh!

Yes, yes, it is.

Unfortunately, I think it just went off the market.

That's too bad.

I guess if you snooze, you lose.

Especially in this area.

Well, did they offer full price?

Uh, I'm sorry. I can't really discuss their business.

For a foreclosure, that's a chunk of change.

Not really for this property,

Especially if you take the guesthouse into consideration.

A guesthouse can always provide

A certain amount of secondary income.

You think they'd be willing to rent it out?

I really don't know, but that's probably what I would do.

Yeah, me too.

Thank you for your time.

Sure. If you're interested in any of my other listings,

The website's right here.

Sure thing. Thank you.

Yeah.

She's very pretty, isn't she?

Pretty? Who?

The house, of course.

Yeah.

She's a beauty.

A real beauty.

Eric: Hey, a couple more days,

This place will start to look like an actual home.

- Yeah. - Guess all you'll need

Is a tenant lined up for the guesthouse.

Amen. And I'm gonna need somebody in there soon.

That rent money is really gonna come in handy

'cause, honey, the sink's corroded.

Ah...

I think you're right.

Add it to the list.

Starting to become one expensive list.

Joys of home ownership.

Hopefully, the warranty company will cover it.

And we did save a lot of money

By keeping some of the old furniture.

I just wish you had a more thorough inspection done.

Will you stop worrying so much?

You sound like a broken record.

Listen, when you buy your first home,

You can inspect it all you want, okay?

You know what I mean.

And you know what I mean.

- Do I? - Yes, you do.

Ah.

Can I help you?

Sorry to show up unannounced.

I'm here for the guesthouse.

The realtor lady, shelly,

Recommended I stop by to check it out.

Said you might be interested in renting it.

Shelly must have forgotten to tell us about that.

Oh. Is it still available?

- Yeah, it is. - Okay, cool.

Must be my lucky day.

Maybe.

Maybe.

Sorry, man. You caught me a little off-guard.

I was just getting ready for work.

Sorry. I promise not to be long.

So what do you do?

I work for a music label, r&r music.

- Are you a musician? - No, no.

I look at new talent,

And if I think they're right for the label,

I recommend they sign them.

Oh, so kind of like a talent scout.

Yeah, yeah, sort of.

Sounds very exciting.

Yeah. I just wish it paid better.

Don't we all.

Hey, it doesn't look like you're doing too bad.

Oh, the house?

Well, technically, it's my fiancée's house.

She had a little trust fund set up.

She was dead set on having it.

Yeah. Fiancées, they can be pretty headstrong

Once they have their minds set to something, huh?

What are you gonna do, right?

So did you guys set a date yet?

No. No, not, not yet.

Why not? You're in love, right?

Yeah.

I'm not ready yet.

You know, I'm not where I want to be in my career.

I get it. Just waiting for that one big promotion

That changes everything.

Yeah, yeah. How did you know?

Most things in life come down to money or lack thereof.

Yeah.

Did you just move in?

Yeah, yeah, about a week ago.

Haven't even really unpacked yet.

Here, let me show you the guesthouse.

Thanks.

Yeah, so the previous owner had the whole place redone.

New hardwood floors, new carpet in the bedroom,

Even some new appliances in the kitchen.

- Looks good. - Yeah.

Madeinart.

Someone really knew their stuff.