Did I make a mistake renting out my house?
About 6 months ago I got a really solid job opportunity in another state, so I ended up moving pretty fast. At the time I didn’t want to sell my house because I thought there was a decent chance I’d move back eventually, so I rented it out through a mutual connection. In hindsight, that was probably not the smartest decision.
The job ended up going way better than expected, and my company recently extended my contract for another 5 years, so I’m probably staying here long term now
This weekend I flew back to check on the house for the first time in a while, and I genuinely barely recognized it. For a second I thought I had the wrong address…
There are holes punched in the walls, the floors are completely trashed, cabinets hanging off the hinges, garbage everywhere… the whole place smells like cigarettes, beer, and mildew spots are also everywhere. I rented it to what seemed like a totally normal family, but it honestly looks like people were partying there nonstop
What really gets me is how fast it happened. Six months. I still can’t wrap my head around how anyone can destroy a place that badly in such a short amount of time
Now I’m stuck trying to figure out what makes the most sense. I live out of state, my job has me traveling constantly, and the idea of coordinating repairs and dealing with contractors from across the country sounds miserable. Part of me feels like I should just cut my losses and sell it as-is so I can move on with my life
I looked into various options, including cash buyers, because I wanna be done with this stress. Saw ready door homes while researching, but I’m still trying to figure out what makes more sense
Did you regret selling quickly, or was the peace of mind worth it in the end?