Moving On...

Well, we sold our rental house (our old house). Our renters were moving out and we had to decide whether to get new renters or put it up for sale. Our agent said it was a good time to sell since people wanted to get in before school started and we could close in 30 days. When we moved from our old home, we debated whether to sell or rent. We had a couple offers to buy, but they fell through and we decided it might be the perfect time to have a rental property. So, we took the leap. But, after two years of being a landlord, we are over it. We had good tenants. But, we were always worried when that phone rang and it was our tenant. Then, the worry about getting a bad tenant, the economic climate and the decreasing rental prices solidified our decision to sell. My life is too busy and stressful to be a landlord!

We listed our house and prayed hard. We got a call the next day that someone was coming to look at the house and they were a great prospect and were making a decision that day. I got down on my knees and pleaded with Heavenly Father to let this go our way. We were very blessed to receive a full price offer that evening. Thirty days later the house closed. It was a very smooth process.

We always wanted rental property. Now we can say we have done it and I will chalk it up to a "live and learn" experience. It was time to take the money and run for my own peace of mind and reduction of stress. Jason and I have both felt a weight lift off our shoulders and feel at peace with the decision.

I will always have fond memories of that house. It was our first home and I loved everything about it. We did most of the interior work ourselves and our décor theme was “fun”. I loved waking up to the bright colors every morning, it really rejuvenated me. I hope the new owners will enjoy that house as much as we did.