• FlexibleToast@lemmy.world
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      14 hours ago

      At an auction. Meaning it was a house that was foreclosed on. Oftentimes, they go for very cheap, sight unseen, and you need cash in hand. Granted the laws for that differ per state.

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        7 hours ago

        Oftentimes, they go for very cheap, sight unseen

        What could possibly go wrong? That’s definitely worth a massive financial risk.

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          2 hours ago

          Right, that’s the point I was making. I did know a guy that would buy them and flip them. It’s a numbers game at that point. Some will be sinkers, but most will make money. If you’re buying one to live in, that’s a heck of a risk.

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            2 hours ago

            Then your point sure as hell wasn’t clear because I think many people thought you were saying buying a house isn’t a big deal or a risk if you get it at an auction. Hence all the downvotes.