Jonathan Knight was trying to fulfill all his dreams and those of his family, too, when he purchased the Georgian home at just 20 years old. It was reportedly a 12,000-square-foot residence that was perfect for his large family, who all moved in with him. However, not long after, the New Kids on the Block members went their separate ways, leaving Knight with a home he didn't love and no idea where his career was headed next. "Looking back, I'm like, what a dummy for buying a house like that at such a young age," He recalled to The New York Times. "It was ridiculous. Waste of money. Just stupid. Best day was when I sold that house."
However, the North Shore home may have just given Knight the motivation he needed to pursue one of his life-long passions: home renovations. He knew the potential of historic homes and what they could become with some thoughtful remodeling and skilled labor — even if the young pop star wasn't totally sure what flipping homes entailed. "I kind of had to reinvent myself," he admitted to HGTV. "I didn't really know what I was going to do next and I felt the pressure of having to be as successful and make as much money as I did with New Kids."
So he joined forces with a friend in the Boston, Massachusetts area and began flipping neighborhood homes. "Not only was it a passion, it was doing something for the community," he explained.
