Shortly after I graduated high school, I got hired at a fencing company.
Over the years, I learned the ins and outs of installing and repairing all different types of fences.
Because the company is based in Jacksonville, Florida, holding up to strong winds, moisture and UV light is especially important for residential and commercial fences. I eventually enrolled in a welding school and got certified. I advanced through the ranks and became a crew chief. A couple of years ago, the owner of the company decided to retire. He was looking for someone to buy his business. The purchase required a sizeable down payment. Even securing a bank loan, I couldn’t afford it. I decided to sell my house and invest the proceeds into the fencing business. My biggest hurdle was time. The owner of the fencing company had additional offers besides mine. Although he preferred to sell to me, he was only willing to delay for so long. I needed to sell my house quickly. I needed to get the full amount into my bank account as soon as possible. Going through a real estate agent and attempting a traditional listing would never have worked. The sale of a home in Jacksonville can take months. There are inspections, appraisals and bank mortgages to worry about. There is the very real potential of needing to make extensive repairs or the deal falling apart altogether. I couldn’t take that risk. Instead, I worked through a cash home buyer. The completion of the sale was especially smooth and quick. I was able to get a cash offer in a single day. There was no haggling or expectations of repairs. The bank was not involved. We scheduled the closing for ten days later. I received the entirety of the amount.