[jmvoodoo]

So don't sell. Rent the house, take the income and move on. I'm building house #8 right now and the rent from the other homes (some of which are now paid off) provides an income to my family that would keep them housed and fed should something happen to me.

Of course, you have to consider this when you buy because many homes are terrible investments. If you come in with the view that you're buying what will eventually be an investment property you'll make better buying decisions.