Rent, Sell, Rent, Sell (mortgage, mortgage, sale, condo)

[ellybelly83]

I own a larger home that has been a rental for the past 8 years, i had it built new 11 years ago and its only just recovered enough to sell, unfortunately the contract for purchase on the property fell through and now we are into a new school year and theres zero activity. I have just dropped a lot of money into the house to prepare for sale so im reluctant to let another family abuse it. I also own and live in a condo, the condo is a lot smaller and and pretty much maintenance free. I would consider renting out the condo and living in the house except my HOA does not allow for rentals. I cannot afford to keep one place empty.

I bought the condo after my divorce 8 months ago, I wanted a place that was zero maintenance and allowed me the freedom to travel more (mortgage payment is 1/3 what the house is). So im reluctant to sell it even though I know it will sell pretty fast. If i could figure out a way to work around my HOA and rent it out temporarily i would. What would you do in this situation?

[charlygal]

The original plan. Sell the house. Get a better realtor, get a professional cleaner and house stager. Have professional photos taken and do a mailing. Bottom line is do whatever it takes to sell the house.

[twingles]

Sell the house. People do move within the school year. Including people with no kids or kids that aren't school age.