During college, I lived in the dorms. After I graduated, I lived in an apartment complex where all of the maintenance was taken care of. When I bought my first house, I had no idea of the work involved. I also was restricted to a very limited budget. I couldn’t afford to hire an electrician, plumber, roofer or HVAC contractor to handle upkeep. I faced constant problems. Googling provided information that helped a lot. I learned that when there was very little water pressure from the faucet, I needed to rinse out the aerator. I figured out how to change the filter in the air conditioner, drain the water heater and clean the gutters. I was not overly conscientious about cleaning the dryer vent. I never scheduled service with a professional. The dryer was extremely old and not vented property. Lint gradually built up within the unit. Although I noticed that my clothes were taking longer to dry and coming out of the machine quite hot, it never occurred to me that there was a dangerous problem developing. Lint is especially flammable. The dryer caught on fire when I was at work. The fire spread rapidly and caused extensive damage before it was noticed. The fire department also caused a great deal of damage in their effort to put out the flames. I was left with a house that was not safe to live in. The cost of repairs was far more than I could afford. The house could not be sold via conventional methods. It would not pass safety, health or local building codes. Even the roof needed to be replaced. With no other options, I decided to try selling the property to a cash home buyer. In Jacksonville, Florida, there are many companies willing to buy houses “as-is.” I chose a family-owned company that is local and has earned a stellar reputation. I provided some information by way of an online contact form and received an offer that same day.
