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Originally Posted by Blondie93
No matter what type of house you decide on, get a professional home inspection before you buy. It amazes me that people will pay $250,000 for a house and skimp on the $400 home inspection. Even newer houses can have unseen problems with mold, foundation, etc.
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DITTO DITTO DITTO. I spent $350 for a home inspection on one house and it saved me $70,000 worth of repairs that the house needed.
Think about what you "must have", what is easy to remodel on your own and what is not. For instance, paint and carpet color? no big deal to re-do. Ceramic tile in a shower? Whole big project that is a pain in the neck. Try to get a house with the "permanent" stuff pretty neutral.