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• What do you all think (or know) about renting out property (house) while cruising? Or the psychological tie of being
  • I think this sense of cruising as "walkabout" was what got me to thinking about this, along with an imminent house
  • My take on it.
  • We rented our house out for almost two years when we went 97-99 (pic)
  • We rented our house when we took off for a year.
  • Actual experience... (link)
  • We sold our house
  • We rented while away...
  • Another thought (link)
  • Renting your home while cruising
    • Good point about the nest.
      • A 'nest' is probably part of the equation in my situation, i.e., for my wife, esp. being parents. But I don't think it's (link)
        • The simple thing to do is look at it as an investment
        • Jud ... Roz is an exception to the rule ...
          • LMAO! Yeah, Roz Savage is most definitely an exception --but I just meant that
        • Boats can be Nests
          • we get a laugh (pic)
            • You mean wrestling an anchor like this? (pic)
    • Agree on keeping a 'home base' and on using a proprerty mgmt company (link)
      • Good point. Some of this "nesting" instinct could just be wise financing.
  • we sold (pic)
    • we rented our house for our 2 year cruise.
      • Hey Guys, When are you planning on gong again.
        • Ironically, we are renovating a house... (link)
  • unknowns from your side...
    • You're mistaken child, older makes one wiser.
      • wow. (nm)
      • z...
        • Your anger and aggressiveness should trouble you child
          • wrong again.
  • A house is not an investment (link)
    • Wow! That is so wrong in my experience Gsry. (nm)
    • Thanks...different experience from an ex-colleague
      • Certainly not a common experience, but just shows that it can be done...and these
      • Home and Cruising
      • "Not bloody bad return... "
        • Hey Greg...not quite as you describe it.
          • You shouldn't take my observation personally, Jud
            • No worries, Greg...I don't take it personally at all
        • Even better when you consider that Canadians pay no tax on the increase $$$ made on their home (nm)
          • Neither do Americans
            • California still has 'Capital Gains Tax' on your personal home.
              • That's a national capital gains tax Dan.
                • California follows federal for gain exclusion (nm)
                • And lets not forget theft in the name of National Death Tax.
                  • tax is for social change (pic)
                    • My take on social change
                      • Are you suggesting that American bankers
                        • What I'm saying is if you're not responsible for yourself.
                          • You Need DBM's Big Brother Program
                            • Stick with reality. (nm)
                          • OK sorry, I get it now. You object
                            • Who said it's a government decision?
                              • So its "balls for books" now? I stand corrected.
                      • You are falling the in the same trap again.
                        • When it comes to children, yes. (nm)
                      • can't work
                  • Funny, Can you steal from the Dead?
                    • You would think that your hard work would give your children a better life
              • You're just selfish Dan....I think anyone who
                • I think I'm beginning to see the light! (nm)
      • Wait, Wait.... Isn't a home an Anchor
        • Still a good thought. Thanks for reporting it. (nm)
    • The weather is never bad from Newport Beach to San Diego, Ca (nm)
      • Best Climate in the World...
      • I beg to Differ.
        • The Admiral Stated it Best ...
          • LA is NOT between Newport Beach and San Diego.
            • oh Gene, you sould experience the good life here in San Pedro
            • No Shit!
              • There's got to be something else going on to make you feel that way
                • The Original Comment Was Weather Related ...
                  • Won't give you any argument there. The water is too cold in CoCal
                    • Yep ... Coulda Put the North Carolina Rivers and Sounds On the List
                  • "We was" ... MUST Proofread :-) (nm)
      • That's pretty funny (nm)
    • a house can be an investment
    • Of course your statement means that 60% of homeowners...
      • You can only make money if you sell
        • And most of the time, that's an illusion, too
          • "My home may be my best investment, but I don't have to paint my stocks and bonds every five years."
        • Gary, Reminds me of an old Kenny Rogers song.
        • Refinancing is not neccesarily bad...
  • Have you found a place that you would want to own and that would be cash flow positive?
  • If you do, forget it's 'your' house (link)