After inheriting a beach house in California from their grandpa’s estate, a person’s decision to put it on Airbnb and charge their sister to use it causes a family feud that leads to feelings of guilt and shame.
A Nice Inheritance
The woman inherited a beach house in California from their grandpa’s estate, while their sister and cousin received $500k each. For the last six months, the woman allowed their sister to stay in the house whenever she liked.
A Pricey Bill
However, after receiving their first tax bill, they realized they either had to sell the house or start making some income off it.
AirBnB Living!
They decided to put it on Airbnb so that they could still use it if they liked, but their sister could pay them to use it if she still wanted to go there.
Her Sister Was Furious
Their sister was furious with them for many reasons. She was upset that she could no longer use the house for free, and she accused the woman of becoming a rent-seeking capitalist who was going to ruin the neighborhood, which had been a classic surf neighborhood since the 1950s.
Angry Emails
She sent the woman angry email after angry email, calling them all sorts of names. She also said that it was not fair because her inheritance was gone for her debts, but the woman was still making money from theirs. She argued that if she had chosen the house, the woman could stay there anytime they wanted.
It Hurt Her Deeply
The woman’s sister’s words had a profound effect on them. They had always been impressionable to the things their sister said to them, and they were feeling a lot of guilt and shame for what she told them. They wondered if they were the jerk in this situation.
Stand Up!
The woman realized that they had to stand up for themselves and their decision. They had inherited the beach house fair and square, and they were entitled to do what they wanted with it.
Her Own Issues
They also realized that their sister’s anger was not really about the house or the money, but rather about her own insecurities and financial struggles.
She Explained
The woman decided to respond to their sister’s emails and explain their decision. They said, “I understand that you’re upset, but this is my inheritance, and I have the right to do what I want with it. I’m not trying to ruin the neighborhood or become a rent-seeking capitalist. I’m just trying to make the best of what I have. I hope you can understand that.”
She Apologized
Their sister eventually came around and apologized for her behavior. She said, “I’m sorry for the way I acted. I was just upset about my own financial situation, and I took it out on you. I understand that this is your inheritance, and you have the right to do what you want with it. I hope we can move past this.”
The Internet Responded
This commenter wrote, “You didn’t sell the house and she has the opportunity to see when it’s available. Maybe you could give her a break on the rent but considering she’s a jerk, maybe not.”
More Internet Comments
This person said, “I’d be tempted to tell her she still owes me <total amount extorted>, plus interest, and tell everyone about it.”
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