Actually, doing a gap year in another country would be cool if you could do it. You sell your house, park the money somewhere, and go rent a place in the target country for a year to learn about it. If you get tired of it, you come back and if you like it you buy. Hmm (rubbing chin thoughtfully).
I think the only obstacle might be taxes. Don't you have to re-invest home sale money into another home relatively quickly to avoid capital gains taxes? I haven't sold a home in age so I don't remember the rule.
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