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'We had no choice': 2 best friends bought and renovated a crumbling Victorian house together because it's nearly impossible to buy one alone

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"A lot of work has been done since that evaluation," Farleigh said.

"The markets have also changed," Soyemi added. 

Two years away from the five years they agreed on to not make any life changes, Farleigh and Soyemi have started dreaming about what's next. 

Olamide Soyemi and Cullen Farleigh relaxing mid renovation.
Soyemi and Farleigh both worked in advertising and always wanted to create content around their renovation project. Olamide Soyemi and Cullen Farleigh

"This house has become more than just a possible asset — more than just a house," Soyemi said. "Now it's our headquarters for us, our page, and the content we create. It's become our jobs."

Even though they haven't made any decisions yet, they are toying with the idea of using the house as a base of operations and investing in other renovation projects. 

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