Lets start at the beginning

First House

We graduated college
We moved in together
We bought a house
....and now we need to fix it up







Lessons to learn,

If you dont like your real estate agent I suggest you get a new one.
Find a local bank in the area, they usually give better deals.
Find a local contractor
(We got lucky and moved in next to one)

Get the home inspected yourself if you are buying a property from a relocation company
....dont buy a house from a relocation company

And be prepared to work...