Bad neighbors can also be part of a house hunting horror story. I heard of someone who moved into a new house and found out that their next - door neighbor was extremely noisy, having parties every night. They couldn't enjoy their new home at all.
The most common one is probably unexpected structural problems. For example, a cracked foundation that you don't notice until you start really looking. It can be very expensive to repair.
Getting lost is very common. Guides might not be as familiar with the area as they claim, leading the group astray. For example, bad map - reading or relying on faulty GPS can cause this.
One common element is unprofessional behavior from the employer. For example, not responding to candidates or being rude during interviews.
Hidden structural problems are quite common. For example, a cracked foundation that is not visible during a quick look. Another one is mold. People often move into a house and then find mold growing in the attic or basement which can be a health hazard.
One horror story is finding a seemingly perfect house. But when moving in, we realized there was a serious mold problem in the basement that the previous owner had hidden. It cost a fortune to fix.
In many rental house horror stories, the time of day plays a role. Nighttime is often when the scariest things happen. Darkness seems to intensify the fear. Also, malfunctioning appliances can be a part of it. A refrigerator that suddenly stops working and makes a strange humming sound, or a TV that turns on in the middle of the night showing static. These things add to the overall horror atmosphere of the rental house.
One common element is strange noises. These can range from creaking floors to unexplained banging on the walls. It often makes the house sitter feel like there's someone or something else in the house. Another is things moving on their own. For example, objects being displaced from where they were left. This gives an eerie feeling that an unseen force is at work.
In many house share horror stories, the big problems are related to cleanliness. Some people are just slobs and don't clean up after themselves in shared spaces like the kitchen or bathroom. It can lead to a really unhygienic living environment. Also, there can be issues with noise. Some roommates might be noisy at inappropriate times, like having parties in the middle of the week when others need to study or work.
Another well - known story could be about the old basement in Seaton House. There are rumors that there was some sort of dark ritual that took place there long ago. Ever since, there have been reports of a strange smell and a feeling of heaviness in the air when one enters the basement. Some say they can hear faint chanting as well.
Unforeseen market changes often play a role. Maybe the neighborhood starts to decline during the flip process. Also, issues with contractors can be a big problem. They might be unreliable, do shoddy work, or disappear in the middle of the project. For instance, a contractor might start a roofing job and then abandon it, leaving the flipper to find someone else to finish at a higher cost. This can delay the whole flip process and eat into the profit.
One of the scariest hog hunting horror stories I've heard was when a hunter got separated from his group in the thick forest. As night fell, he heard strange grunting noises all around him. He realized he was surrounded by a large group of wild hogs. He climbed a tree just in time as the hogs started to charge at him. He had to stay up there all night, fearing that the hogs would wait for him to come down.