A Missouri couple, Sarah, aged 32, and Josh Feldsche, aged 35, have revealed how they acquired their dream home for less than a thousand dollars by purchasing an abandoned property.
The couple realized they couldn't afford any homes available on the market, so Sarah and Josh decided to take a more creative approach to finding their new residence. They attended an auction and placed a few bids. Luckily, they were successful.
They had a great surprise and secured their dream home for a mere $700. Their new property included a three-bedroom mobile home situated on four acres of land, close to the areas where both Sarah and Josh, originally from Missouri, grew up.
They record and share their journey on TikTok with the handle @sarahxjosh.
Sarah told NeedToknow.co.uk: 'We were so excited when we purchased the property and realized what we had got for that $700.'
'We had bought this property blind and honestly just wanted the land. The home was a pleasant surprise.'
Settling down where they had both grown up, the pair were overjoyed with their mobile home, which also came with a lakeside plot of land.
the couple couldn't contain their delight over their new mobile home, which also included a lakeside plot of land. 'The purchase came with four acres, as well as a small shed and some items left behind from the previous owners.' they shared
'Luckily a lot of the items left were usable and needed. Other items we are focusing on cleaning up and removing.'
Sarah also pointed out some of the home's unique features, such as the built-in stereo and the original wood paneling.
Despite its incredibly low price, the home was in 'overall great shape', needing little more than a thorough cleaning and minor household repairs, including new faucet taps and wallpaper. Sarah added, "We dedicated three weekends to meticulously clean every surface in the home."
'We spent three weekends just cleaning every surface of the home,' she went on.
The land is in excellent condition, although there are some discarded items scattered around that we intend to gradually remove.
The couple has a big goal of using found and repurposed items. Additionally, they also purchase items at auctions, yard sales, or estate sales. So far, they have not only spent just $300 on renovating the home but also plan to spend an additional $1,000 on fresh paint, decorations, and furniture.
Purchasing the abandoned property did carry one significant risk, as it left the couple susceptible to the possibility of eviction.
The previous owner retained the right to reclaim the property. Fortunately, that window of opportunity came and went without any indication of the former occupants, so the home officially belonged to Sarah and Josh.
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