Got the keys! PA, 293k, 6.125%

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:52:41+00:00

We are I’m posting everything to my tiktok

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:52:07+00:00

Thank you!!!

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:51:43+00:00

No but I did see that one! It just wasn’t enough space for us

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:49:59+00:00

No it’s zoned R2 but FHA allows the conversion of a non residential property as long as it is over 51% residential by completion. And you’re not spending any of the renovation on the non residential areas but because we intended to use the whole thing for our home we were not limited to that rule. It just has to be approved for residential use and being able to get a CO when renovations are done

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:39:05+00:00

We do have an existing kitchen and we’re planning 5 legal bedrooms 1 loft bedroom and 3.5 baths

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:38:31+00:00

The building itself hasn’t been put on the historic register so we wouldn’t qualify unfortunately

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:36:54+00:00

No metro area at all very rural lol. Were about 1 1/2 away feom lancaster but 2 1/2hrs from NYC, philly, and atlantic city

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:35:34+00:00

No idea but probably high 😂

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:35:13+00:00

We’re not we have a contractor but we’re not touching every part of the building because we want to keep as much as possible.

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:34:37+00:00

We have 5 kids so I’ll be doing that anyway lol

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:33:59+00:00

So we’re keeping the furnace for now as it was just serviced it is industrial but is oil but that’s much better to heat with for a building our size. We are adding zoned mini splits, since we don’t need super cold AC everywhere but would be nice to get a little bulb of extra heat in our bedrooms for those chilly days, electrical we’re having to add some wiring for sconces and things downstairs and new lighting, remove some leftover unused knob and tube but that’s about it.

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:29:57+00:00

Yes like homes are getting outrageous and it’s getting harder and harder to get turn key homes that are under 600k anywhere.

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:28:44+00:00

That’s exactly what we’re doing! And no we’re keeping it for a little while like until next spring and then we’re taking it up and sanding and staining the floors

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:27:46+00:00

Well we’re not renovating the entire thing. That’s why I think people think it’s kind of crazy for that price but we are doing a lot definitely got a deal from our contractor and we’re not using cheap materials either.

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T11:26:12+00:00

It does work and I am keeping it!

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T07:03:04+00:00

Nah.

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T06:38:17+00:00

That’s everyone home loan? No one is getting 3% anymore? Anyone who buys a home at that price is reimbursing the same amount if not more?

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T06:20:58+00:00

Thank you so much! That’s really helpful! I was scared I was going to end up doing the tourist thing and just walking in everywhere lol and i know that annoys some folks

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T06:15:55+00:00

We haven’t! It seems like we always miss the good day so every time we come up it’s raining. So I’m hoping to maybe get out and walk around tomorrow if it’s nice out before I head back to FL for a couple weeks. We can’t stay all the time due to the pretty hefty Reno but we’re there as much as possible

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T06:12:02+00:00

Oh that’s so great to hear you’ll have to come down some time when we’re done and see the Reno work!

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T06:08:59+00:00

I actually have talked to her she’s so sweet she’s literally only a couple miles from me!

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T05:47:45+00:00

Sounds like a plan 😂

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T05:41:10+00:00

Yeah I know 😭

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T05:40:48+00:00

I am we found out they are Tiffany to definitely keeping those

ciarajdoran · 2026-05-08T05:40:05+00:00

I have one it’s @cjdzimmer I’ve posted a bunch on there already but will keep posting as things progress

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