I moved to Phoenix, Arizona, because my school boyfriend had family there; While I undoubtedly love the area, I made the mistake of buying a house with the guy, and my associate and I put our very meager funds together and obtained a house in need of renovations, the only reason my good friend and I could afford the condo was because of its extremely awful condition.
The house couldn’t pass a condo inspection; Any repairs or improvements that had been handled by the previous owner hadn’t been permitted and were a mess.
The floor was spongy, the walls crumbling and the ceilings showed signs of major water detriment. The roof leaked causing complications with the frame of the house and a moldy smell. There were signs of pest infestation, broken windows and doors that wouldn’t close. All of the appliances needed to be updated and the electrical system wasn’t up to code. My associate and I had concerns with the plumbing, including the water heater, drains and septic, and our plan was to repair the house up by ourselves. My boyfriend led me to believe that he was very handy and experienced in condo remodeling projects. It didn’t take long to realize that he had significantly overstated his skills and knowledge, then not only did he have no idea how to make repairs or updatements, but he properly failed to finish a task after starting it, however he gutted the bathroom and then did nothing beyond installing the toilet and shower. My associate and I had no sink, vanity or finished walls and floor. The faucets leaked and the shower wouldn’t drain. It was a mess. When my good friend and I broke up, I had no idea how we’d manage to ever sell the house, but fortunately, my boyfriend came up with one good idea. He advised my good friend and I contact a cash condo buyer. My associate and I chose a corporation local to Phoenix with a well-documented reputation for even-handed deals.
