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Originally Posted by adwriter73  Wow. So much great advice. I appreciate you all taking the time to respond. It tells me how passionate people are to doing this.
I will be working with my office in Dallas remotely from the trailer, so having all the right amount of technology on board is a must. I've heard some people do find with a laptop and wireless card. Not sure if that is going to be enough for me.
Right now, the plan is to rent out my house while I am gone. Ideally, it would be perfect to find a close friend or relative to live in my place with my stuff still in it. Otherwise, I may half to move out, then move back in when I return (sacrifices are to be expected).
Living in the trailer at a local RV park BEFORE I head out on the road sounds like an excellent idea. One of my fears is that I will embark on this and find out it is not for me within a week or so. So getting a taste of it before I go, sounds smart. |
Don't rent to family. It's easier to sue strangers for ruined stuff and 2 inches of dog crap on the floor! It's better to have tenants professionally vetted by a rental management company also.
Oh, RENT an RV for two weeks before you buy. It's expensive - or not so much if you wait for the off season - but if you might hate it after a week or two, don't commit to more at the start. Paying $1200 to rent an RV is better than getting stuck with the RV that turns into yard art.
BTW, I jumped 4 years ago. Will be back in brick and mortar when (A) hell freezes over or (B) I get too old and too stiff to climb up the steps.
Paula