48Fire,
We are in the same situation. I retired this year and DH will retire mid2016. I'm spending most of my time at our future retirement home a 25 mile drive and short ferry ride from our primary residence where he is staying. The primary residence is an older home in a desirable location (close to schools, transportation and waterfront - near a major employer for the state). I believe we could easily rent the home for close to double the mortgage payment, so it is tempting. But, I don't want our retirement impacted by maintenance issues for renters. We are leaning towards selling, but will decide based on the economy in 2016.
I will read the comments to this string with great interest
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