I moved to Phoenix, Arizona, because my college boyfriend had family there.
While I really love the area, I made the mistake of buying a house with the guy.
We put our very meager funds together and bought a house in need of renovations. The only reason we could afford the property was because of its extremely poor condition. The house couldn’t pass a home 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 damage. The roof leaked causing issues 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 replaced and the electrical system wasn’t up to code. We had concerns with the plumbing, including the water heater, drains and septic. Our plan was to fix the house up by ourselves. My boyfriend led me to believe that he was very handy and experienced in home remodeling projects. It didn’t take long to realize that he had significantly overstated his skills and knowledge. Not only did he have no idea how to make repairs or replacements, but he typically failed to finish a job after starting it. He gutted the bathroom and then did nothing beyond installing the toilet and shower. We had no sink, vanity or finished walls and floor. The faucets leaked and the shower wouldn’t drain. It was a mess. When we broke up, I had no idea how we’d manage to ever sell the house. Fortunately, my boyfriend came up with one good idea. He suggested we contact a cash home buyer. We chose a company local to Phoenix with a well-documented reputation for fair deals.
