Attempting to repair my own roof was a mistake.
I waited until it was necessary to place buckets throughout the house to catch the rain pouring through the ceiling.
By that point, the roof was in bad shape. There were missing shingles, rotted boards, broken gutters and a coating of algae. I got a ladder and climbed onto the roof, hoping to avoid the cost of hiring a professional. There simply wasn’t room in the budget for repairs or a new roof. Unfortunately, I slipped on the algae and fell off the roof. I broke my leg, wrenched my back, sprained my wrist and sustained a concussion. I was badly bruised but lucky to be alive. I spent nearly a week in the hospital and then several more going through physical rehabilitation. Because of taking so much time off from work, I lost my job. This combined with my medical expenses created even bigger financial difficulties. My best solution was to sell the house. My sister offered me a place to stay with her. Although I hated to leave Phoenix, Arizona, I needed a fresh start. I considered contacting a real estate agent and selling my house by way of a traditional listing. However, the issues with the roof would show up during a home inspection. The bank would never agree to funding a potential buyer. When I got a free estimate on replacing the roof, the cost was even higher than expected. My sister suggested that I get in touch with a cash home buyer. There are quite a few cash home buyers available in the Phoenix area. I found a locally-based company that has built a solid reputation for honesty and fairness. I filled out an online form and got an estimate without delay. The process was surprisingly quick and simple.