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SomeConstructionGuy t1_it2r3jr wrote

Reply to comment by Sensitive_Leather762 in Question about Rutland & a house by Sensitive_Leather762

I bought my first house at auction at 25 also. I didn’t ask strangers to research the history of the house for me, that’s what the town offices and an attorney are for.

We’re only jerks to people who want expertise for free….

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Sensitive_Leather762 OP t1_it2tt35 wrote

Honestly would have appreciated it if you told me those resources. So maybe don’t just attack someone first.

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jo7468 t1_it2vwwi wrote

Since you’re a 20th-gen Vermonter I don’t need to tell you this, but Vermonters are a helpful bunch provided you put in some work first — research the process of making this kind of purchase, research the areas you’re considering buying in, then come back with specific, informed questions. Something as basic as getting info from town offices is like, step one. Have you considered why no one else has put in bids in this house you can’t see the inside of? Are you going to fix it up yourself, or will you need a contractor? If so, do you know how to find an available contractor right now? (Cuz it ain’t easy.) Do you know how much building supplies and labor are? This is all stuff you need to know before you sink all your savings into a property.

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