I looked on craigslist day after Thanksgiving, went to see the house the next day, moved in on Dec 22nd and closed on Jan 29th.

so i definitely didn't have a typical experience. i happened to connect with some house flippers who bought a piece of shit house, remodeled/renovated it beautifully, and sold it to me...and were even generous enough to pay for my downpayment and closing costs (although looking back, all that was done in a bit shady way LOL)

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