When I first bought my home in Jacksonville, I had every intention of fixing it up.
Because of limited funds, I purchased a property that was in need of a great deal of work. At the time, I was struggling to pay off college loans, insurance and medical bills. It seemed like a smart decision to own rather than rent. The house was in a risky neighborhood and had been left empty for over a year. There was water damage from a leaking roof, including warped floors, buckling drywall and issues with mold. Some of the windows were broken and the doors didn’t close securely. The heat pump was old and struggled to keep up with demand. There weren’t enough power outlets and the electrical panel was outdated. Everything from the faucets and water heater to the septic system were in need of improvement. The exterior of the property had been neglected for a long time. The lawn was overgrown with weeds and even saplings. There were pricker vines growing through the floor of the garage. I could see the potential of the house. Unfortunately, my work schedule left no time to make repairs. My budget was too tight to afford replacements. The house continued to deteriorate. I realized that it was steadily losing value. When I contacted a real estate agent, she warned me about the pitfalls of a home inspection. Without a home inspection, there was no way a potential buyer would be able to secure a loan. I wanted to unload the house and get out from under the stress and responsibility. My best avenue was to contact a cash home buyer. I found a local company with positive reviews and a successful track record. I contacted them online, provided some information and received an offer that same day.
