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Tiffany Ma and her boyfriend Matt Fine at their Engagement PartyPhoto byTiffany Ma/Facebook
Have you ever dreamed of flipping a house and finding treasures that would make you rich beyond your wildest dreams? Well, that’s exactly what happened to one American couple who purchased an abandoned “hoarder home” in California. Tiffany Ma and her boyfriend Matthew Fine had plans to create a dream home for potential buyers, but they were in for a shocking surprise when they discovered the true condition of the property.
The couple purchased the home unseen and were shocked to discover their future “million-dollar listing” was an abandoned home filled with mountains of junk, “cool stuff,” as well as some hidden treasures. Inside the fixer-upper, the couple found two safes, one of which had been broken into and another that remained locked. The 1815kg safe appeared to have been tampered with due to an attempted robbery only a few days prior.
After hours of grinding and hacking away at the locked safe, the couple were finally able to see what was concealed in the container. The couple found animal carcasses, weapons, and what Ms. Ma believes to be “blackmail” photos of women in lingerie, alongside rare coins from the 1960s believed to be of high value, gun ammo, and a scrapbook containing pictures and what appeared to be human hair, leading the couple to speculate that the previous owner had been involved in illegal activity.
The pair also pulled out a bag containing pieces of jewelry, family heirlooms, a diamond engagement ring, a WWII dagger, old money, and scrapbooks, with the renovator saying she could not show the remaining contents in the safe before contacting the police. Many of the couple’s 1.78M subscribers YouTube subscribers were quick to analyze the items found in the safe, with some subscribers clarifying the value of some of the items found.
The previous homeowner was reported to have died without leaving a will, so the house was sent to auction. The couple decided to completely knockdown and rebuild the home, after struggling to renovate to keep existing parts of the home. The 28-year-old described being overwhelmed with a rotten smell as she entered the home, which was covered in dust, dirt, and dead animals.
The couple’s story is an excellent example of the saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” The journey of Tiffany Ma and Matt Fine has become an inspiration for those who are looking to flip houses, with their story showing that there can be hidden gems within a seemingly abandoned property.
However, their experience also highlights the importance of doing thorough research before making such a purchase. It’s essential to know what you’re getting yourself into, as not every hoarder home holds treasures worth keeping. Flipping houses can be a...
