When I switched from renting an apartment to buying a house, I was sure it was a wise investment.
Rather than throw money away on rent, I looked forward to building equity.
I expected to save money and enjoy personalizing my living space. However, I was not prepared for the demands of home ownership. Up until that point, I’d always relied on a landlord or property manager to handle upkeep and repairs. I had no clue how to take care of a heat pump, water heater, gutters, septic, dryer and the many systems and appliances necessary to run a household. Repeated calls to an electrician, plumber, HVAC contractor and general contractor added up very quickly. My lack of knowledge also led to some problems that could have been avoided. My attempts at DIY projects were disastrous. I gradually began to resent the time, expense and stress of owning my own home. Instead of relaxing on the weekend, I was stuck mowing lawns, trimming shrubs and pulling weeds. Rather than buy myself new clothes or go on vacation, I was paying a mortgage, property taxes and repair bills. There were issues with storm damage, mold growth, termites and sinkholes. I learned that owning a home in Jacksonville, Florida, is a lot of work and a drain on the budget. By the time I decided to sell the house, I wanted to get out from under the responsibility as quickly as possible. I was unwilling to go through the hassle and risk of a traditional listing. I chose to contact a cash home buyer. I received a cash offer in under twenty-four hours.
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