[erickonphoenix]

I've got a home out in the country that I used to live in and I commuted into Houston. But around 2011 the commute had escalated to about 90 minutes each way so I tried to turn in my resignation and look for work closer to home. My boss hit me back with a counter offer too good to pass up so I just used the raise to fund an apartment closer to work.

So now it's ten years later and maintaining a property AND an apartment is just not adding up anymore. So I'm considering leasing the country property but then I'll still be renting.

OR selling the country house and buying something in the city but then taxes and HOA fees will probably add up close to what my rental rates are.

I've considered splitting the difference and buying a place closer in but those properties are as expensive as metro properties.

A buddy of mine just bought a property near the office and he said straight up the taxes are about triple what I currently play out in the country.

Any ideas?