It's the first part that I don't agree with. There's zero reason to not hire a contractor in the first weeks of owning a new place. Assuming due diligence, you should know prior to closing what areas might need attention.
Moral.
Ignorance is expensive.
A lot of times you won't know what needs attention until you've lived in the house long enough. Not everything is immediately obvious.
It's the first part that I don't agree with. There's zero reason to not hire a contractor in the first weeks of owning a new place. Assuming due diligence, you should know prior to closing what areas might need attention.
Moral.
Ignorance is expensive.
A lot of times you won't know what needs attention until you've lived in the house long enough. Not everything is immediately obvious.