I've run the numbers and run the numbers, and I still come up with the same answer. For the same reason I will never be able to retire in the US, I now must sell my house in order to save for retirement.
I do love my house, but I do not mind selling it with the end game in my sights. The plan I must work is to sell my house, either move in with my parents or an efficiency apartment, put my furniture in storage and save every thing I have left after the smallest of living expenses. With any profit from the sale of my home and savings, I should be able to move to Costa Rica by the time I retire.
I am actively working towards listing my house. Two weekends ago I cleaned out all my closets and cabinets and put every thing in the garage (for a garage sale) that I have not touched in the last year. I have listed several things on Ebay that I will never use again but are too nice to sell in a garage sale.
This past weekend I washed all 20 windows in my house inside and out and the 4 doors and storm doors. Now I have items at my house that will need to be repaired and painted. There are 2 painters coming out this week to give me quotes. I will have to do some of the repairs a little slower as money permits. My goal is to have it on the market in 2-3 months tops.
I put this quote at the top of my blog last week. It inspired me to move steadily towards my future. "Create a definite plan for carrying out your desire and begin at once, whether you are ready or not, to put this plan into action." Napoleon Hill
Pura Vida...
