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So I'm thinking about buying a church. It's about 5,000ft² of living space. About 2.5x more space than my current house. Has a brand new metal roof, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths. Even has a urinal in one of the bathrooms. New kitchen remodel with appliances. Plenty of room to build/add more bedrooms. Not to mention it's about $80,000 less than anything on the market that's even close in size, rooms, etc. The listing just popped up yesterday. After weeks of looking at overpriced homes with nothing really standing out. I won't lie, it kind of feels like a sign. Just curious as to how you guys would feel about living in a church.

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So I'm thinking about buying a church. It's about 5,000ft² of living space. About 2.5x more space than my current house. Has a brand new metal roof, 3 bedrooms, and 2 baths. Even has a urinal in one of the bathrooms. New kitchen remodel with appliances. Plenty of room to build/add more bedrooms. Not to mention it's about $80,000 less than anything on the market that's even close in size, rooms, etc. The listing just popped up yesterday. After weeks of looking at overpriced homes with nothing really standing out. I won't lie, it kind of feels like a sign. Just curious as to how you guys would feel about living in a church. https://pic8.co/a/a5b2dad7-397f-470b-9bcc-d38c301bfb48

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[–] • 3 pts

Be aware the change in zoning and what that will mean to your tax rate.

I'd leave it as a church and create some church related side business if you or your spouse have the time/interest. Rent the unused floor as a wedding chapel or reception hall? Bible Study?

There are videotaped Bible Studies (like Les Feldick) that could be played vs leading a bible study.

[–] [deleted] • 3 pts

Be aware the change in zoning and what that will mean to your tax rate.

I'd leave it as a church and create some church related side business if you or your spouse have the time/interest. Rent the unused floor as a >wedding chapel or reception hall? Bible Study?

There are videotaped Bible Studies (like Les Feldick) that could be played vs leading a bible study.

Now theres an idea, apply for your priesthood and set the place up for part time work for yourself as someone who marries people off. If you felt really crazy and feel God has lead you to become a pastor, definitely do that

[–] • 2 pts

I don't think one would have to become a pastor/preacher/priest (unless maybe Catholics) to run a wedding chapel, reception hall or Bible Study. Local pastors would be glad to step in to assist as needed (for a small contribution). Tax wise, I'm not sure about any certificate requirements to verify your position. People buy old churches and create all sorts of secular churches (including church of satan as a non-Christian example) and get tax exempt status. In my area there are a number of old barns that were renovated to become reception halls and they are making money hand over fist, reserved in advance for months. They sub out food and drink support to vendors (along with the liability).