Relocation can feel overwhelming—new job, new city, new routines. But what should you do with the home you're leaving behind? In this episode, Savannah Dunn and Glynn Crutsinger unpack how to choose between selling or holding onto your home as a rental.

They break down real-world scenarios: when leasing gives you financial breathing room, when selling is the right play, how lenders treat rental income, and why good prep work is the difference between stress and success.

Whether you're moving temporarily, permanently, or boomeranging back in a few years, this episode shows how to make an educated decision instead of a rushed one.

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• Relocation reasons are changing — job transfers still lead the pack, but grandparents moving closer to grandkids is one of the fastest-growing motivators in DFW.

• Ask smart questions early — how long will you be gone? Is this temporary or permanent? Will you eventually "boomerang" back? Your answers shape whether leasing or selling makes sense.

• Leasing can unlock buying power — lenders often offset your mortgage with rental income, allowing you to buy in your new city without forcing a sale.

• Returning homeowners love turnkey rentals — many who rent out their homes end up coming back to a place that's updated, maintained, and often more valuable than when they left.

• Avoid becoming an accidental landlord — rushed relocations without prep lead to stress, low rent, and headaches. Good prep = faster leasing, higher rent, and better tenants.

• Prep matters — clean carpets, empty rooms, no stored belongings, updated paint, and good photos dramatically increase rental demand (and price).

• Selling vs. renting comes down to math + mindset — some people need the home-sale cash; others benefit more from cash flow, appreciation, and flexibility to return. Professional spreadsheets beat "napkin math" every time.

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