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Rainer
16,880
Tyra Hatcher Mitchell
Alliance Realty - Portland, ME
Southern Maine Realtor

We were in DC for two years for my husband's job. Rent was crazy expensive so we took a very modest apartment and made the best of it, We did have an awesome view though......First thing I saw each morning when I woke up..

 

Dec 12, 2017 06:15 AM
Rainmaker
921,504
Annette Lawrence , Palm Harbor, FL 727-420-4041
ReMax Realtec Group - Palm Harbor, FL
Making FLORIDA Real Estate EZ

Personal calamity. Health, death, bankruptcy.....the whole ugly picture.

You claw your way back.

It seems like ancient history, until I see another in the vortex of their personal calamity.

Dec 12, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
846,575
Marco Giancola
Beachfront Realty - Miami Beach, FL
Realtor (305)608-1922, Miami Beach Florida

Yes and then back again. I was testing out a new city.

Dec 12, 2017 05:44 AM
Rainmaker
3,416,372
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Not me, I like it being mine to fix, keep and care for. But had a great talk with someone who moved to Florid for the winter and is renting as they quite do not know where they want to settle, makes sense

Dec 12, 2017 05:29 AM
Ambassador
2,184,389
Silvia Dukes PA, Broker Associate, CRS, CIPS, SRES
Tropic Shores Realty - Ich spreche Deutsch! - Spring Hill, FL
Florida Waterfront and Country Club Living

Yes, we moved out of country for a while and didn't want to lease our house out while we were gone plus we weren't sure whether we would return to the same area (we did not).

Dec 12, 2017 06:13 AM
Rainmaker
5,482,888
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Yes, currently doing so. Wanted to downsize and be closer to my son. So far so good! 

Dec 12, 2017 05:34 AM
Rainmaker
5,311,875
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

When we lived overseas we rented homes; rent was paid by my husband's company.

Dec 12, 2017 05:51 AM
Rainmaker
1,100,939
Candice A. Donofrio
Next Wave RE Investments LLC Bullhead City AZ Commercial RE Broker - Fort Mohave, AZ
928-201-4BHC (4242) call/text

That's an interesting question. In my case, no.

Dec 12, 2017 05:33 AM
Rainmaker
1,713,581
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

It's complicated.

Dec 12, 2017 03:19 PM
Ambassador
6,687,212
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Not sure that I could be a renter.

Dec 12, 2017 01:52 PM
Rainmaker
922,304
Olga Simoncelli
Veritas Prime, LLC dba Veritas Prime Real Estate - New Fairfield, CT
CONSULTANT, Real Estate Services & Risk Management

Not yet, but in many cases it makes a lot of sense to do so.

Dec 12, 2017 09:37 AM
Rainmaker
809,308
Kasey & John Boles
Jon Gosche Real Estate, LLC - BoiseMeridianRealEstate.com - Boise, ID
Boise & Meridian, ID Ada/Canyon/Gem/Boise Counties

We have not gone back to renting. Though we have thought about it in the last bubble and if we weren't living exactly where we wanted to now we would consider cashing out at these peak prices and renting for a while. -Kasey

Dec 12, 2017 08:29 AM
Ambassador
2,708,028
Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
Licensed Florida Real Estate Broker

      Yes.  Sold our house during the boom in 2006 for 3X what it was worth.   No capital gains on the sale; so I pocketed the excess.  We leased for a few years until the market completely crashed, then bought again.  

Dec 12, 2017 07:55 AM
Rainmaker
1,870,453
Lyn Sims
Schaumburg, IL
Real Estate Broker Retired

Switch from old to new home was not ready. Have done it a few times.

Dec 12, 2017 07:27 AM
Rainmaker
2,848,479
Richie Alan Naggar
people first...then business Ran Right Realty - Riverside, CA
agent & author

I have done this and it is both humbling and quite acceptable as needed. 

Dec 12, 2017 06:48 AM
Rainmaker
1,153,799
Kevin J. May
Florida Supreme Realty - Hobe Sound, FL
Serving the Treasure & Paradise Coasts of Florida

Started buying at 17 and other than vacation rentals I have always owned at least 1 home at any given time.

Dec 12, 2017 06:26 AM
Rainmaker
1,231,853
Mary Yonkers
Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA
Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

After divorce for three years until I married Dave Yonkers.

Dec 12, 2017 06:21 AM
Rainer
225,576
Bob Betel
Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc. - Sweetwater, TN
President, Allstar Home Mortgage, Inc

No, once I bought, I never went back to renting. We thought we might have to rent when moving to Tennessee, but fate found us a home just in time

Dec 13, 2017 06:05 AM
Rainmaker
3,074,389
Tony and Suzanne Marriott, Associate Brokers
Serving the Greater Phoenix and Scottsdale Metropolitan Area - Scottsdale, AZ
Coldwell Banker Realty

When we relocated to AZ for about 2 months

Dec 13, 2017 03:44 AM
Rainmaker
1,429,168
Joyce M. Marsh
Luxury Home Couture - Daytona Beach, FL
Joyce Marsh Homes & Design

I prefer home ownership but might consider renting on a seasonal basis. 

Dec 13, 2017 02:13 AM
Rainmaker
1,525,616
Sybil Campbell
Fernandina Beach, FL
Referral Agent Amelia Island Florida

Yes while having a house built.

Dec 12, 2017 10:26 PM
Rainmaker
1,650,342
Inna Ivchenko
Barcode Properties - Encino, CA
Realtor® • GRI • HAFA • PSC • Short Sale • Probate

Not yet, but when my kids are older, I rent out my place and get something small( buy or rent).

Dec 12, 2017 10:12 PM
Rainmaker
983,314
Pete Xavier
Investments to Luxury - Pacific Palisades, CA
Outstanding Agent Referrals-Nationwide

I pay a heavy coin for my L.A. home that I'm leasing, it makes perfect sense with the numbers (time value of money theory) and I'm very happy with that and the location. I do own other real estate.

Dec 12, 2017 07:24 PM
Rainmaker
3,988,138
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Many, many years ago we lived in an apartment while we were building our house. Since then, we build first and sell next.

Dec 12, 2017 06:12 PM
Rainmaker
206,730
Chuck Mixon
The Keyes Company - Cutler Bay, FL
Cutler Bay Specialist, GRI, CDPE, BPOR

No rental, I have been lucky one house one wife and one life.

Dec 12, 2017 06:07 PM
Rainmaker
4,273,331
Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS
Fathom Realty Washington LLC - Tacoma, WA
South Puget Sound Washington Agent/Broker!

When we remodeled our last house we had to move out for what we thought was going to be 6 months but turned into 14 months...

Dec 12, 2017 05:06 PM
Rainmaker
759,702
Lynnea Miller
Bend Premier Real Estate - Bend, OR
Premier Real Estate Service in Central Oregon

We rented when we first moved to Bend in 1985; we had sold our first home we owned in Irvine and needed the proceeds from it to start a business. After a few years, we were able to buy again and haven't rented since.

Dec 12, 2017 03:46 PM
Rainmaker
3,986,473
William Feela
WHISPERING PINES REALTY - North Branch, MN
Realtor, Whispering Pines Realty 651-674-5999 No.

Yes, divorce

Dec 12, 2017 02:54 PM
Ambassador
2,324,089
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Retired Agent / Broker / Prop. Mgr, Wenatchee, WA

Not since I bought my first home in 1973.

Dec 12, 2017 02:15 PM
Rainmaker
4,434,227
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Sno.

Dec 12, 2017 01:23 PM
Rainer
509,499
Susie Kay
Ultra Real Estate Dallas Fort Worth - Plano, TX
North Dallas Specialist

Yes, relocation.  We needed a place to live in the new city and apartment was the fastest we could get into after an extended stay.

Dec 12, 2017 12:16 PM
Rainmaker
5,584,639
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hell NO.... the only time we rented was right after college for 2 years.... once I was pregnant, we owned before I delivered....

Dec 12, 2017 12:16 PM
Rainmaker
1,538,464
Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
https://HugginsHomes.com - Thousand Oaks, CA
Residential Real Estate and Investment Properties

Never was a renter, it would take a natural disaster of epic proportions for me to go to one.

Dec 12, 2017 09:32 AM
Rainer
131,413
Steve Penner
Royal LePage Dynamic RE / Pro Ledger Bookkeeping Software - Winnipeg, MB
REALTOR® / Pro Ledger Online (owner)

have not rented since I was a student.... hope to avoid renting if possible, but can understand there are times it may make good sense.

Dec 12, 2017 08:23 AM
Rainmaker
1,466,257
Michael Setunsky
Woodbridge, VA
Your Commercial Real Estate Link to Northern VA

Nathan Gesner We rented home when we lived on Okinawa and mainland Japan, and rented when we first came back to the States until we learned the area. We owned since our last rental.

Dec 12, 2017 08:17 AM
Rainmaker
778,025
Peter Testa
Kiwi Homes - Danbury, CT
PETER TESTA

Most all of my Short Sale clients have to transition from Owner to Renter, post-sale. After a few years they usually call me  & we get them transitioned back to Owner.

Dec 12, 2017 08:14 AM
Rainmaker
5,774,100
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

NO

Dec 12, 2017 07:39 AM
Rainmaker
8,150,772
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Yes. For a short time when we moved to another state.

Dec 12, 2017 07:35 AM
Rainer
117,135
Christine Kankowski North SD and Temecula
House Match Inc - Poway, CA
Excellent Sales and Property Management

Me personally no.   But sevearl clients yes- moving temporarily for a school district.  one person didn't want the upkeep of a house and wanted to rent. 

Dec 12, 2017 07:08 AM
Rainmaker
2,473,997
Anita Clark
Coldwell Banker Access Realty ~ 478.960.8055 - Warner Robins, GA
Realtor - Homes for Sale in Warner Robins GA

Yes. We moved overseas with my husband's job (military).

Dec 12, 2017 06:56 AM
Rainmaker
5,115,057
Richard Weeks
Dallas, TX
REALTOR®, Broker

Not since 1974.

Dec 12, 2017 06:23 AM
Rainer
27,808
Jim McCord
Keller Williams Pinnacle Group - Cincinnati, OH
#1 Best Selling Author & Real Estate Coach

Yes, numerous times, financial reasons, 10-15 years ago.  Have to say I enjoyed it!  Can move easier, owner responsible for maintenance, not a bad way to live... :)  Own again now, but would have no problem renting again!

Dec 14, 2017 05:45 PM
Rainmaker
6,003,885
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

I did years ago only for 5 months while my new home was being built.  Don't want to do that agian!  

Dec 14, 2017 09:02 AM