'Do what I had to do'
Undeterred, she agreed to replace the heater and rip up the basement's damp old Berber carpet and got a credit back on her purchase."So, I got a new roof," said Zolomij, who works in forensic psychology to help get mentally ill violent offenders competent to stand trial."This house met my expectations, but I knew I would have to pay a little something to get it into shape."
But, due to supply chain issues, there was still a two-month backlog to do that, even after Zolomij paid extra to rush orders. Then the pipes broke on a new kitchen sink a contractor installed and began"leaking everywhere." "Twice in two months," she said, with a wry laugh." unbelievable!" Zolomij still wants to touch up the kitchen, and redo her outdoor deck as well as one of the bathrooms, in case her mother wants to move in someday.
It really irritates me when I click a link on Twitter and then asked to sign up in order to read the article. If you're putting it out there, make it free. That way people can judge whether your articles (and publication) are worth signing up for.
Too bad most fixer uppers are snatched immediately off market with all cash offers by real estate investors or contractors
If you choose a ‘fixer upper’ know it’s not a sprint but a marathon