Although I grew up in the northeastern part of the country, I attended college in Jacksonville, Florida.
I immediately fell in love with the area.
I appreciated the mild winters, gorgeous spring and fall and even the hot, humid summers. When I graduated college, I remained in Jacksonville. I found a super modern apartment complex that featured a gym, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, game room and picnic area. If there was an issue with my washer, dryer, refrigerator or any appliance, I simply called maintenance. They immediately sent someone to handle the repairs. I didn’t need to worry about any upkeep. When the dishwasher quit, a new one was installed the following day. I didn’t own a lawn mower, garden hose, ladder, rake or wheelbarrow. After a couple of years, I made the mistake of buying a home. It seemed like the responsible decision. I regretted that purchase by the end of the first year. I hated all of the endless maintenance, constant repairs and stress. It cost me a fortune to buy all of the necessary equipment. I had no clue how to take care of a water heater, change filters or clean gutters. It seemed as if something was always going wrong. It was such a hassle to schedule repairs, and the expense added up very quickly. I eventually decided to sell the house. I looked into different avenues. I discovered that with a conventional real estate listing, I’d need to deal with showings, open houses, home inspections and appraisals. I’d be expected to pay realtor fees and closing costs. There was the very real possibility that the house wouldn’t sell right away. Instead, I sold it to a cash home buyer. The process was quick and easy. I filled out an online contact form. The cash home buyer provided an offer in under twenty-four hours. I accepted and signed the papers ten days later.