Rich_by_the_Bay
Moderator Emeritus
DW and I are thinking there will be a housing change in our lives in the next year or two -- if not a relocation at least a down-size. For the first time since our 20s we are thinking about renting an apartment rather than buying. We've met several retirees in the same boat.
We were wondering about the non-obvious aspects of that choice (that is, excluding the well-known issues of rising rents, noisy neighbors, sluggish landlords, freedom from exterior maintenance, etc.). We were thinking of apartment developments rather a private house rental.
We are both biased toward owning our own home, but maybe it's time to reconsider. Has this worked for any of you? Any heads-ups or tips?
We were wondering about the non-obvious aspects of that choice (that is, excluding the well-known issues of rising rents, noisy neighbors, sluggish landlords, freedom from exterior maintenance, etc.). We were thinking of apartment developments rather a private house rental.
We are both biased toward owning our own home, but maybe it's time to reconsider. Has this worked for any of you? Any heads-ups or tips?