We Got An Accepted Offer On The Dodge House (But It Could Still Fall Apart)
In a Nutshell
A couple received an accepted offer on the historic Dodge house next to their Montello Theater but several contingencies still need to clear before closing. They are preemptively building a large sign and planning history tours, Airbnb rentals, and carnivore VIP events at the property if the deal succeeds. New theater doors were installed and they announced a paid partnership with Beast Mode Soap while promoting their healinghumity.life membership site.
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The sellers approached the couple directly before listing the property with a real estate agent. They stated they wanted to offer the Dodge house to the couple first because they want them to take it over. The couple owns the world famous Montello Theater.
The couple took over their small town movie theater 4 years ago. In recent videos they discussed considering the purchase of the Dodge house next door to the theater. They wrote an offer with a realtor in the previous video. A couple of minutes before this recording, they received a phone call confirming they have an accepted offer. Several contingencies still need to clear before the purchase is finalized.
The couple has begun work on projects for the Dodge house preemptively, acknowledging the deal could fall apart. One project is building a 2ft x 16ft long massive sign. The three main reasons for acquiring the historic property are:
- Conducting history tours
- Renting it out as an Airbnb
- Potentially hosting carnivore VIP meetups
The couple discusses their approach to painting the large sign. One partner wanted to use a sponge roller method while the other suggested spraying from directly above to minimize bleeding. They chose the spray method: spray lightly straight down to establish edges without excess paint that could bleed underneath. They note the sign is homemade so there is risk of error.
Beast Mode Soap sent 100% beef tallow soap for trial. The product is certified grass-fed tallow, made in the USA, and includes natural essential oils such as forest ash and paleo pine. The forest ash scent is the favorite. After using the soap the skin feels soft. The soap contains no chemicals or detergents. The user notes that what is applied to skin enters the bloodstream, making ingredient quality important. They agreed to a paid partnership after liking the product. More information is available at beastmo soap.com.
New doors have been installed at the Montello Theater. The previous doors dated back to the 1950s. The new doors represent an approximately 70-80 year update.
Jen has developed ideas for tours combining the Dodge house and Montello Theater, formerly the Dodge Opera House. Basic history tours would begin at the Dodge house, move outside, and conclude at the movie theater. The couple already conducts history tours at the theater.
Special themed tours are planned:
- Halloween tours featuring pumpkins and fall decorations at the Dodge house, conducted by candlelight with a ghost story element, ending with a 1920s Buster Keaton film titled The Haunted House projected in the darkened theater
- Christmas tours with Victorian-era decorations replicating 1890s styling
The couple expresses hope that all contingencies will clear. If the purchase does not go through, the completed sign will be donated to the current owner, with whom they are good friends. If the deal succeeds, future videos will include interior exploration of the fully furnished property, including the garage filled with tools and boxes, the attic, and the basement.
The couple promotes their membership site at healinghumity.life, which includes approximately 12 Zoom calls per week focused on healing support.
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