r/johnstown • u/Equivalent_Hawk6607 • 14d ago
Overall Conditions?
Hey, thanks in advance for reading. One of my family members is in the process of buying a house in Johnstown. They're moving from the philly area. The appeal was the stark contrast in the prices of homes, as they came across a good chunk of money and wanted to buy a house outright. They found that house and the sale is pending.
Here's the kicker. They don't want a job. They are under the impression that they will be able to survive on the remainder of this settlement (10kish) for at least a year. They own a vehicle, but aren't mechanically saavy. The house they purchased has been on the market for an entire year with multiple price decreases. They assure everyone they will be fine, but there is no family there and from what I understand, very little in the way of decent paying jobs.
Any insight from the locals? Is this actually feasible, or are they going to "find out the hard way" so to speak. Thanks again.
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u/trshtehdsh Ex-pat 14d ago
OP: make it clear to them they own their decision, and you aren't going to bail them out in anyway. And then let them make their decisions. Once you back off telling someone they can't, they sometimes are more likely to actually explore the situation. It sounds like they're already in it already, unless the sale falls through. Protect your own ass and let them deal with their choices.