Ok so I'm rather new to this forum, and for those who I haven't already met my name's Zack. Anyway like the title says I'm looking at buying a house and I think I've found the one. Just wondering if any homeowners out there have any pointers. I'm actually buying in the SE Kansas area around Wichita to be exact, but I'm originally from Western NC around Ashevillie and being from the mountains it's a bit of a struggle to make the decision to become a permanent resident. I'm currently stationed at McConnell AFB, KS and I've got a little over 2 years left on my 6 year enlistment but I've decided I would be ok with staying in the area for another 5-10 years after that and I most definitely will not be renting a house for that long. I have rented a ~900sqft apartment for $795/mo and now a ~900sqft 2bd 1ba house with one car garage for $725/mo and I'm ready for more room for the dogs, my toys, and of course the soon to be(hopefully she says yes) fiancé. My only requirements were 2 car garage and 3 bedrooms, we've found a 1821sqft 3br 3ba house with 2 car garage and a large yard compared to most in the area, its in an awesome location and the most appealing part to me is it's in my price range and a rough estimate on the total monthly cost to own is roughly $800. The house has been mostly renovated and the inside looks great, the siding and roof look to be in good shape as well, the only thing that will need replaced is the back porch but that's a weekend project for me and the guys. I've also noticed a couple of things like the downspout for the gutter and the basement sump both dump directly into the backyard and being that I've got experience in landscaping and lawn care I know what that means for growing nice luscious grass and keeping the ground firm, so I'll have to do a little redirecting on those two things which I'm also not worried about. What I am worried about is hidden expenses and the things us first time buyers usually miss when blinded by the fact we're finally big kids. So lets hear it! The good, the bad, and the ugly.
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