Many years ago, we purchased a home in Carlsbad, using a realtor that was recommended to us - Jim Klinge. Fast forward to 2025, we recently had the privilege of selling 2 homes in Carlsbad, CA and didn't hesitate to reach out to Jim and Donna Klinge of Klinge Realty Group to guide us through the sales. The transactions were very different, each with its own unique situation, opportunities and challenges. From start to finish, Donna and Jim helped navigate the pre-sale preparation, the listing, showing of the house, buyer negotiations, the final close and all of the paperwork and decisions in between. What stands out with both transactions is the professionalism of Jim and Donna (and their team), wonderful communication (timely, relevant, concise), their deep understanding of market dynamics (setting realistic expectations), their access to top-notch contractors, and last, their ability to guide us across the finish line successfully. We wouldn't hesitate to use Jim and Donna in the future and highly recommend them for anyone looking to buy or sell a property in North San Diego County.
I caught a glimpse of you in the mirror…surprised you’re not wearing a haz mat suit!
It looks like there was a fire in the toilet?
Maybe the landlord should spend a month (or more) living there?
There are a few reasons people live like that and you mentioned two: age and mental illness. Another, is drug use. Any place in that condition could be toxic if it were due to drug use/manufacture. I would be very cautious.
Thanks for an awesome blog which educates so many people. (Love that you are on Facebook now!)
I`ve seen much worse than this. There are lots of people who`ve bought cheap homes to rent out that are in for an education.
This kind of stuff is so sad. 🙁
Ewwwwwwwwwwww.
Jim, get yourself a protective mask. BTW, what was the selling price?
I have a bulldozer.
this is probably a mental case, as stated, but not everyone has an excuse.
most people have no idea how the other half lives, that has no excuse. you have to buy them trash service because they see nothing wrong with letting trash pile up their (your rental) yard. brand new appliances go bad because they don’t clean them (think lard drippings on electrical) and as a slumlord to the government (section 8) you gotta replace it. if they forget their keys…no problem! they will just break a window to get in. they hate you because they owe you money. hate you as in want to kill you.
people are great.
Anyone who ate anything out of that toaster would have a similar looking toilet seat.
wait… that was the entire thing in the video, for $600/month ?! What was it… 120sq/ft ?
Jim, are you a DIYer? There is some serious sweat equity to be made there, LOL. 🙂
Love the toaster oven comment…If it was not so sad it would be funny!I am also curious about the selling price on that one…. Jim you are the man. If you can sell that you can sell anything
Jim, I challenge you to live there for 30 days.
I assume this was a multi-unit property of some sort. The question is-what sort? Is that even a legal unit? I’ve seen bathrooms larger than that entire apartment.