I’m bullish on real estate. Yet I recently sold another rental property. This type of incongruence between thought and action can feel unsettling and even counterproductive to wealth creation. But it doesn’t have to be.

Because while maximizing returns is a big goal on your road to financial independence, it’s not the only goal. Sometimes, selling a property, despite being optimistic about the market, is the right move for your life overall.

In my case, letting go of a rental simplified things. I’ve always felt managing three rental properties in one city was my limit. But when I bought a new home in 2023 and decided to rent out the old one, I crossed that threshold. It was like buying a large stock position on margin.

When the tenants gave notice a year later, I saw it as a window to reset.

Why Selling Is OK Even If You

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