For the first time in nearly 15 years, we don't own an RV. It’s a strange feeling, and it’s led many of you to ask: What now?
Well, the next chapter is already unfolding, and it involves something we swore we’d never do again: buying property. After over a decade on the road, we were convinced that renting was the only way to go. But life (and the economy) had other plans.
When we first set out, we only intended to RV for two to five years. Fast forward 15 years, and the rental market is unrecognizable. When we finally decided to hang up the keys and settle in the Mesa, Arizona area, the math was impossible to ignore. Between the astronomical rent prices and our desire for the same resort-style amenities we enjoyed while traveling, buying a "park model" simply made the most financial sense. It’s actually cheaper to own a home that depreciates than it is to pay current rental rates.
It wasn’t a perfectly smooth transition, though. We were originally set to buy a place in Mesa Regal RV Resort, but the seller backed out at the eleventh hour. Fortunately, things happen for a reason.We are now the proud owners of a park model in Towerpoint RV Resort! The best part? The purchase price was almost exactly what we made from selling the RV. We even walked away with a few thousand dollars to spare, which we’re already putting toward renovations.
Our new home is a 1996 model with an upper Arizona room; it’s had some updates, but we have plenty more planned to truly make it ours.We’ve been here about a month now and have already tackled some big projects. I can’t wait to show you the progress as we navigate this new version of on the road of retirement...
