I first saw this house go For Sale three years ago. It was pretty high-priced. I then saw it come back up a couple years later...and not sell. Then I saw the price drop...and drop...to the point where I suggested my family check it out.
Then I checked it out for the first time on July 26. I put an offer in.
Then on August 5 I received a text, "You bought a house!"
What had I just done?! ha! And that's when the wheels started spinning...fast. My mind was always thinking about the house. I needed a contractor. I needed siding. Windows. Doors. I needed to get rid of the landscaping. The wheelchair ramp. The overgrown trees. I had my work cut out for me.
On August 12, I started working on the house. I wouldn't officially sign papers until September 5, but I had so much work to do. And work I did. I had help throughout, and I couldn't have done it without the help from others, so I am thankful.
Then, October 2, I wrapped up my work. It was now time to give keys to the property manager and wait for a tenant. It was a short 9 1/2 weeks from first seeing the house to being tenant-ready. That's pretty impressive. I put in just around 3 full weeks of work at the house myself. And she is ready.
I understand that it's a house, and anything can happen. But I am pleased to say that I came in under budget. And even on schedule. That's pretty fulfilling in both regards. This was my first major "flip" in such a short timespan, but it's gone mostly well. I'm thrilled.
And now for my favorite part: The Before and After.
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| The ready-to-go kitchen! |
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| The clean master bedroom! |
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| Main bathroom. |
Three weeks of persistent work, sometimes labor-intensive. Around $13,500 in repair and update expenses. And a "brand-new" house appraised at $26,500 more than what I paid. It was certainly work at times, but the results have paid off. I'm thrilled with the results. A HUGE thanks to all who helped along the way! :)
Now, c'mon, tenant!
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