Andrew5329 t1_j6kc4kc wrote on January 30, 2023 at 10:58 PM

I don't see how it really changes most of the inconveniences aside from moving twice rather than once. The same set of delays/problems surrounding a sale are just as likely to happen regardless, only now you're begging a landlord to extend your lease month to month when you can't find a property in time.

I think it only really makes sense if you're moving somewhere that isn't local so you can take your time shopping your new area.

nversace t1_j6kq4wk wrote on January 31, 2023 at 12:36 AM

I don’t think it would work for everyone, but it does eliminate some headaches. Biggest one is if you need to sell your house to buy. Sale contingencies can be a turn off if other things are equal. I moved into a 2 bedroom apartment in a complex, I didn’t need to ask - once my lease was up i automatically went month to month. I also ended up with flexibility, I didn’t need a particular settlement date since I didn’t need to leave my place. Also had already sold my house so there were no more surprises like something coming up in home inspection. I guess it’s just personal experience, I’ve bought and sold 3 homes, that was the least stressful process.