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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I bought a home a couple months ago near Fort Totten, I am about  .5 - 1 mile from the Metro.

I really dislike the area, I find there's not much within walking distance to do, some of the areas I feel a bit unsafe walking around (single woman), amongst other things.

I prioritized price over what I actually enjoy in my day to day life. Yes I know this was a big big mistake. Any advice? Should I think about renting it out? [/quote]

Sorry you feel that way, OP. I think I know where you are as we bought our first DC home in that neighborhood, made major improvements, and sold it back in 2012 for a modest return. We sold because the house was a bit small for our growing family, and, though I walked and biked the 1.5 mile or so to Takoma DC daily to do things like hanging at coffee shops and eating at cafes, I wanted to be much closer to those activities and also enjoy stronger school zoning.

Really wish we hadn't sold and had rented it out instead because the people who bought our house made only a few upgrades were able to sell it last year for a whopping $250k return.

The point: If you do move, try to hold onto that house and rent it out. You may find that it appreciates significantly as the neighborhood continues to develop.

Maybe you can buy a condo close by like downtown Silver Spring and rent out the house?

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