As a member of the Escapees “Class of 2012” I have been reading with great interest (and envy) the detailed reports of those who are preceding us in throwing it all away and hitting the open road. Their experience seems to match ours pretty closely so far – great anticipation, lots of planning and huge gobs of work in cleaning out the house. Some have clearly sacrificed a lot to get away sooner rather than later. One couple recently announced, with undisguised glee, that “our realtor will buy our house.” I find it hard to believe that a realtor would pay top dollar for any property – they are more interested in turning a quick profit. How many thousands (tens of thousands?) did they sacrifice so that they could depart sooner rather than later?
Which reminds me… I had better repost that rental ad.
Maybe I will knock off another $100 per month so that I can leave sooner rather than later.