Going Back to Cali | Aja Dang
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- čas přidán 12. 10. 2023
- We have officially moved out of our Houston house and back to Los Angeles.
It made me really sad watching this video because I still feel like this entire experience was a huge mistake but I'm glad we were able to fix a home that is now safe enough for another family to live in and appreciate.
Thanks for the life lessons.
If you're in Houston and interested in renting our house, DM or email me and I'll send you the link.
•FURNTIURE •
RUGS USA: Juted Rug: bit.ly/3rfSaZs (remember I used Rakuten for cashback on this)
Rakuten: www.rakuten.com/r/AJADAN5
REVIVAL Rugs: green Checkered Rug in the dining room: bit.ly/3JIZNOf
SUNDAY FURNITURE: White Movie Couch: bit.ly/3pDagnO
WEST ELM: living room coffee table: bit.ly/43eIifQ
CASPER: bed frame: bit.ly/3WyWFtz
AMAZON: black curtain rods: amzn.to/3XJNnvG
AMAZON: curtain clips: amzn.to/44Se0AX
AMAZON: curtains: amzn.to/3rigR7w
TARGET: faux plant: bit.ly/3O1O6oG
AMAZON: mattress protector: amzn.to/3q6kld1
East of Nowhere: Philippines map: bit.ly/3OiA9S3
•CONTRACTORS•
jack of all trades: Amen (contact me directly for his number)
plumbers: Htown Plumbing
Aja, today I paid off my student loan debt. I was shaking the entire time. I've just now recovered from a crazy crying jag. What a relief, I'm now debt free. AND YOU'RE THE ONE I NEED TO THANK!! ❤5 years ago I owed $121,400 (credit cards, student loan, personal loan). Your video about your $200K+ debt gave me the courage to pull the bandaid off and take a look at the mess I'd created for myself. You've been an inspiration to me all these years. I can't begin to thank you enough for your vulnerability and honesty. I guess I still owe one debt and that's to you. I hate that your Houston dream has been such a nightmare. You've weathered it with so much integrity, again being an amazing example. I'm out here in the world cheering you on. I hope that LA is good to you. You deserve the best.
CONGRATS! So proud of you for sticking with it and all your hard work has paid off! Hope you're able to treat yourself - you deserve it.
So inspiring-congratulations!
Congratulations! You've accomplished something amazing. Good job giving yourself that freedom. I cannot wait until my student loans are paid off. This inspires me so much.
@@shapemailife6878 it will happen for you, too! Just keep chipping away at it. You've got this!
❤@@AjaDang
Being a landlord is not a walk in the park where you can kick back and just collect rent every month. Not to discourage you even more but be prepared for all sorts of things that can go wrong and add to you stress and anxiety. I've learned that tenants will call you for anything and everything, and being in a different state can be challenging to deal with issues. Hope you luck will turn soon!
First, I'm sorry about your situation. But I just wanted to bring some attention and applause to Amen your contractor. Good honest contractors are so hard to find yet he stayed through from the beginning- props to him!
Yes! So grateful we were introduced to him. He did so much work on the house 💕
I still remember watching that video when you guys first moved in like it was yesterday. I hope for you for the best.
I understand what it is to be rejected by a place. Good for you for doing whats right for you. Forcing things never goes well. I wish you peace.
I truly believe part of your journey was to help heal that house from all the mistreatment it endured from the past owner. And it's definitely time to leave because your job is done.
Aja you are so strong and independent. You did this all basically by yourself. I don’t know how you did it but you’re an inspiration!
I hope more people watch your series before moving to Houston. I LOVE Houston, but it's a hard place to live and people out of state don't realize it. Good luck to you.
I have been traveling to Houston from my country for a couples of years now and I agree with you, I cannot settle down for good for some reason, I can’t explain the feeling. Maybe I’ll try other states.
Homeownership is very different than it was even 5 years ago. Thank you for sharing your story and am wishing you the peace you deserve through the rest of this process
Wishing you and Brian the best as you start a new chapter. It breaks my heart to see what you've gone through in Houston. Hang in there! ❤️
I’m so happy for you Aja, prioritizing your mental health 🩵 As someone in their early 20s, thank you for sharing your story and being vulnerable ❤️
Sucks that you had to go through that, but man you’ve learned so much and taught us so much! Very grateful that you shared all aspects of the home buying and fixing up process. Wishing you a smooth journey as you navigate your next chapter ❤
I appreciate you sharing all the ups and downs. I learned so much from watching your experience. Keep your head high and know that it simply wasn’t meant to be. You’ll find a better house, in a better location, a place that truly fills your heart and soul and that gives you peace of mind. Now get your ass back to LA!
Why is this moving out montage making me cry?!?!?! We could all see how much you both put into this home. I am sorry it didn't work the way you all pictured. There is something so much bigger and better waiting for you! Love!
Omg I cracked up at the ending but also in frustration for you! Ugh, wow!
Aja, I know it’s been a lot. But think of this house as a trophy you can come back to if you ever want to in the long run. You literally built such a beautiful home, it is gorgeous, picture perfect. Anyone who rents that home is lucky thanks to you and Brian. I’m sure the dogs will miss the yard too, but like I said even though it’s been a headache it’s also been a learning journey and a beautiful house you can always go back to if needed. Congratulations!
Another note, please do your due diligence as a new home owner who will be renting your home. I only say that because I’ve heard of stories like Jaspreet Singh who got sued over a “slippery bathtub.” He paid for a settlement because hiring lawyers and going through the entire court case hearing was more expensive than the actually settlement, smh. I know you’re a smart girl and you got this!
Just wanted to shine a little light during the dark. You’ve accomplished so much and like I’ve said, you’ve created such a beautiful, safe home. Maybe it’s not now, but in the future you may want to come back and try again. Who knows :)
Watched your entire home series and it felt like we were there with you through all the ups & downs. Lots of emotions here: sadness, frustration, etc. but I hope you also feel proud of how much you accomplished when fixing up this house (mostly on your own as well!). You did your best and I hope you feel better back in LA!
And on another note, I officially became debt free a couple days ago! I found your channel back in 2020 and you inspired me to make a budget sheet and then start paying off my student loans, and now I've paid everything off! Thank you Aja, for everything -- I appreciate how open and vulnerable you are on this channel and how you don't sugarcoat anything. Best of luck in your next chapter!! 💙
CONGRATS on becoming debt-free! I hope you feel proud about what you have accomplished and I also hope you take some time to treat yourself!
Yes girl, well done. On to your next venture and peaceful chapter 💅
Sending you peace, protection, and love. I’m sorry there have been so many obstacles you’ve solved in Texas and solving a lot of the hurdles by yourself. The signs of the house and the flight delay aren’t the best omens or energy for you to be in, and I’m glad you know what to do for your comfort and happiness. You’ve been handling everything so well you are so inspiring. Thank you for sharing with us
This was sad to watch but I believe its always best to do what's best for your family. I hope you're able to find your forever home to raise your growing family some day soon. God bless.
You are one strong woman. That's all I have to say. I can't imagine the stress you are going through. But you are doing it. It's inspiring.
Girl I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders now that you’re moving back, I can only imagine the HEAVY weight that was bearing on your shoulders these past few months!! I know that there’s still the stress of moving everything back, but so proud of you for listening to your heart and intuition, and finding happiness. I know it’s prob so tough not having Brian there as well physically going through it with you. Cheering you both on in life and happiness.
Watching all the ads on your video to help, glad you figured all this sooner than later. I left Houston too; crime, heat, and poor quality of life just wasn’t enough for a lower priced home.
You've handled this situation as best as you could've. I would've been a wreck! I've lived somewhere I didn't like and weren't comfortable and it takes a toll on you for sure. I also despise that people are selling homes with so many issues and "flipping" them so cheaply. You improved this house so much! It's comforting knowing that we're all just humans doing our best and sometimes things don't work out
LOL I had to laugh at the last part 😂 best wishes to you! Love seeing your vlogs cause it's been so real and raw
Good for you, have a nice trip back
Wow. Life doesn’t stop and things just keep happening. I really don’t know what to say sis but except damn. It’s hard doing house things alone. Thank you for sharing this journey with us and I’m glad you’re returning to your home base. I lol’d at the gravel shot with you. X
Your strength and will to push forward is inspiring! Glad to have you back in LA 💖🙏
You deserve the best Aja ❤
Good call. Congratulations!
I'm so glad you are going back! Very weird but that house just seems cursed :/ it's so old and it just feels like some spirits lingering! I hope the new tenants have better luck but if it continues, girl sell it! Leave that bad energy!! Good luckkk!!
That looks so much better with the brick wall gone!
Actually, this Houston content has been the best you made 😅
Aja…I’m so heartbroken for you my dear but I know that bigger and better this await you and your hubby. Here in SoCal we welcome you back with open arms and we will continue to hang on your every word 🧿
Watching this as a German really hurts. Everything you had trouble with would be illegal in Germany. So none of this would have happened to you. Hole in the wall? Pipes that end in nowhere or on the side of the house so the water can drop on the ground? Wtf?! I'm so sorry for you. And glad that you decide to get over this and start new. ✨️
I was born and raised in L.A., and we gave Texas two opportunities, and we came back home running to our true home, Cali.
Things will be figured out, and you and your family will appreciate L.A to a whole new level...
Welcome back home.
Imagine my shock
We have it so great in California and I think we all take it for granted until we leave. Its expensive but it is for a reason.
@@TA-np4mc Then please keep all your fellow Californians there. Thank you.
@VegasLoungeAct You do realize how much tourism revenue Vegas gets out of Californians right? 😂
@@TA-np4mc I'm talking about people relocating, not vacationing.
Wow, what a finale! I’m so glad you’re able to leave for a good long while. The mover issue resonates with me - when I return to LA I’m basically bringing my exercise bike, mattress and clothes, etc. selling the furniture and rebuying. It makes no sense to pay so much for moving and movers are shadyyyy.
i would've done that but we realllllllly love our Sundays furniture couch lol
Eclipse season man.... hoping what's next is easy, breezy and cool Aja. That house can freaking suck it!
Thank you for this video
Just caught up on the last 2 vlogs. Your Houston adventure was not aligned at this time I feel.
I just had an overwhelming urge to give you a hug hug. Wierd as I do not know you!!
Good luck and happy travels in Cali. Selfishly we get maybe more moving vlogs!
Aja 🫶🏼 watching your emotions even through a video make me want to hug you and tell you that you are not alone. You are brave and strong. Don’t regret anything, you did it amazing. You will find all your heart wants, sending blessings and peace to your heart✨
Isaiah 41, 10 ❤️
It’s hard buying your first house.
It’s hard buying a house in a city you don’t know well and don’t live in.
It’s hard buying an old house.
You guys did all three.
I’m sad that it didn’t work out as a residence for y’all. BUT now you have your first rental property!!! That’s exciting!
p.s. stop blaming Houston 😂 come on now
“New day, same clothes”
FELT. Also doing repairs 😅
Omg the hole in the wall last minute would have sent me lol
I've been watching your moving to Houston videos and I'm sorry that you had to go through all the hassle to make it comfortable for you to live in. I personally don't like to buy old homes because there's likely a lot of history within in the home (good or bad). But when you bought the home, I had told my husband that I had a heavy feeling viewing the home even through the phone. The energy is off in the house and now it really shows. However, if you decide to sell the house, but still want to proceed with the family's business/coffee shop then I would recommend going to Pearland/Webster area--just a more safer and newer area. You'll get a larger space with the same amount you paid for in the Heights. I wish you the best in recovering from this and move into your dream home in the future. 💕
wow! god bless that house and god bless you for all the strain you have endured trying to make it a beautiful home. omg, i could not believe the end... that house is unbelievable lol but all of your efforts have and will continue to payoff Aja! xo
I really hate moving companies! Unless you have some corporate connection I'd day 80% of movers are pretty shoddy. We got screwed over 2 different companies. At the end what worked best and what we would do over again is: Rent a truck (had great experience with penske trucks), hire movers from task rabbit or other reputable source.
We booked task rabbit in our home state to help us load onto the truck, and then used task rabbit again to help us unload. A friend offered to drive the truck for us. We paid him a reasonable amount & flew him back home. Worked out great because he was able to pay for an up coming trip with that $, saved us $. Most importantly we knew our things were safe the entire time and saved a good amount of $.
I hope you find a reputable company that isn't a broker. Be sure to ask them if they would be at any point a broker with your specific move and using their own company movers for your out of state move. These companies are so tricky and often use word play to make you think it's their company from start to finish. However they often use 3rd party companies and don't tell you until the day of your move. They also end up charging you way more because random things come up.
Good luck with your move and welcome back to Ca!
That ending! 😭😭😭
Hi Aja,
Instead of packing everything in storage, pack your belongings in a Pod or multiple UBoxes. Then you can have everything shipped without😅 re-packing. It will be cheaper too. Good luck
i was thinking same thing. a friend of mine used pods when she moved.
I know this sucks for you, and I'm really sorry. But on the flip side I sure do appreciate the honesty and vulnerability. I grew up in Texas, and it's so ingrained in the culture to buy a house when you become a grown-up. Honestly, I have never given it a second thought, and felt kind of pressured about that. But with social media, I've seen buying a house isn't for everybody, and that made it okay for me to continue on my own trajectory. So thank you.
omg. the hole at the end. UNREAL
youre still home owners at the end of the day. one day that house might double in price and itll be ur greatest buy. gl
Your wonderful contractor will be able to fix that hole like it was never there! 🙃
he did a great job!
Wishing you the best! I watched the whole series and I was stressed for you! If you’re into astrology look and see where Houston falls on your astrocartography chart
Hi so sorry to hear that the new house did not worked out as planned. Would you still be sharing the master plan homeowners template from Notion you mentioned in your Surviving a Heat Wave with NO AC video update. I will be moving into a new build and I would love to use what you have pout together, as this is a new experience for me and have been following your journey.
If you ever plan on owning another home, i would recommend on looking for a home that has fung shui and things that shouldn’t be facing a certain way, or get a professional fung shui person to come with you to search for a home. Also, have a pastor to bless the home as well once you move in too! Maybe thatll helps!
I kinda saw this coming, but I'm glad you guys tried your best to make it work. Its good you guys got the experience, but you guys just seem like Cali people tbh. Hopefully you will find your dream home in Cali and things go better that time around.
just a thought - what if you were to move your things into a New Mexico storage and then call the group you really love to move the rest of the way. You could probably obtain a storage space for a month - which sounds like it would be less than the 14K you were quoted. Good luck to you!
Ajá let me tell you what a wonderful community you have. I been reading comments on other videos and I love love your community.
Second, I think sometimes those bad things happen no necessary because “bad spirits” sometimes is to push you to where you must be and that house is not.
Here’s an advice as a 🧙♀️ and also as a landlord. Anytime I go to a new property or a new tenant is about to move in I do several rituals. It’s a long list of things I do, but one of the most powerful thing is to go around the property inside and outside with Iron Powder. It’s kinda messy, but I works. Sending you lots of good vibes.
i'll look into Iron Powder!
Maybe a life lesson, we don’t need to be doing everything by ourselves, there is so much to do when even just moving in to a new apartment, let alone buying a house 🥺 I feel his whole situation would have been less stressful and easier if Brian was there full time 🙋🏻♀️ c
I thought you were going to say “Houston, we have a problem” 😅
Omg Aja, I’ve followed you on IG for years but this is the first CZcams video I’ve watched. As you were going through it I was like… she must be born in the year of the rabbit 🥲 EXCITED for your next chapter and wishing you all the good juju!!!
Buying a house seems like a huge money suck! Hopefully it will be a great investment property
I've been here my whole life, and life is great. Good luck and Go 'Stros!
What is the flooring you chose for the house? Its beautiful.
Perhaps scale down and get a small spot in LA? Everything should fix in a box truck.
Aja add the money moves swatch to ur vision board stash!
Damn girl!!!!
Hi Aja, try to see your astro cartography to see what kind of energy/planets you have on Huston.. this is unbelievable at this point 😂
Why not get a pod and hire just to pack and unpack?
When I tell you I audibly GASPED at 13:16 like....girl! Get out of Houston! The energy is not good.
I DID TOO! I was like, is this an old clip or new??? 😅
Hi Aja, I am curious. Are you using a property manager to rent out your place? I am curious about how that process works.
im so glad you left girl! are you selling the house or renting it? Honestly glad they made a mistake and removed the brick wall, place looks so much brighter!
We’re renting it
Wow, the hole. What's up with all the luck?!
girl the house is like a horror movie,even as you try to leave its like "you think you can run from me" .. sorry this is going so badly. get away as quick as you can cause its almost scary at this point.
This is definitely the right move! Get out of there! I'm curious why you didn't convert it into an airbnb? Then you can leave the furniture in there!
there’s a few reasons but ultimately I didn’t want to manage it and I didn’t want people, who wouldn’t care about our place, to destroy it. Renting it out to someone who would appreciate it (even tho we’ll be losing money) is what we believe to be best
Airbnb is a lot of work especially when managing it from a different state.
@@AjaDang Agree with your decision! It's really A LOT of work and you might eventually even get a property manager and cut into profits anyway AND have guests who won't treat it like home.
@@AjaDangI love you so much for this! I'm sure your neighbors and someone who just wants a place to live is going to appreciate it.
Take me with you 😩
are you going to fix the whole?
I lived in California for a few years when I got my job and had to work in office. Covid hit, we decided to move to Texas because we had tons of friends in Austin. It's been almost two years and I constantly think about when I'll move back to the West Coast because Texas fucking SUCKS. I feel you and I'm glad you're able to move on and get back to where you were. Sometimes we make mistakes but hey, you got through it!
Can i ask which white paint you used to paint the rooms?
Sherwin Williams Extra White
Do you still need recommendations for long distance movers? I have a great company I used in Texas
yes please!
@@AjaDang AB Moving Co!
How does soil and gravel help prevent damage to the foundation?
it's like a DIY drainage system I guess
Wow, Houston doesn’t like you one bit. And that HOLE at the end. Time to go girl .... 🤦♂️ just too much n never ending
My nosey ass wants to know what happened with the movers to keep them out of Texas because I'm in CA and I've heard good things about Roadway movers.
me too 🧐🧐🧐 I'll keep asking
I hope this can start a way for you can have some passive income and can recover from this experience
us too 💕
I move from califronia to neveda state 4 months ago i never regret. in neveda everything is so cheap specially new construction home i purchase in neveda for $450k brand new home.
How much to repip e? We paid 10k😢
that hole at the end????????????????????? What gives 😭😭
🧿🧿🧿
Just rent a U-Haul and move your stuff to LA. I’ve owned three houses and never used movers.
I have moved house multiple times and have never had time to not use movers. If you have the money ALWAYS use movers
@@Jellybellyirish I only use movers to move to a new office building.
"I don't think so"
Why not selling it?
we're seeing this as an investment property now. Hopefully all the stress will eventually turn into a source of passive income.
Wow just WOW. You better not rent this place, cut the ties!
You need a "limpia" babe
Omg… the ending. That’s just a sign. Leave the home.
Im sorry you had to experience all that in texas but am honestly glad you are leaving. Better to support states who support womens healthcare
I am so so surprised that you are going to give yourselves the continued stress of being long-distance landlords on a property that's been so problematic for you from day one. I know everyone talks about having rental properties like it's the best wealth scheme on earth, but all the stress of homeownership plus tenants who could be totally unreasonable and complain about everything, be unreliable and not pay rent, or neglect or damage your property? And you're 1500 miles away? I couldn't do it. Hoping you both find some peace in this process!
Yep
house is cursed.
@aja i just want to quickly say your jade seems to be broken (because of the golden rim). In my culture, you never wear broken gems. It's a big no-no. Once a gem broken while you are wearing it, you throw it away in a body of water like lake or something. It is said that the gem breaks when it wards of the evil whike you wear them.
this was my baby jade bracelet. We intentionally expanded it.
I see your Hamsa bracelet. Do you stand with Israel?
Guuurl, RUN from that house! SELL it…and be done with it! It has such bad juju…