Hamaara Safar from NC R2 Hyderabad

rmandy · Post by **rmandy** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:02 am

My R2i from NC to Hyderabad
First of all thanks to R2iclubforum that helped me through my r2i process.
I am starting 3-4 months ahead my dairy as now I am sure that few of the important stuff is being taken care.
Here are my latest developments:
Rented Home for 2yrs lease that covers my monthly mortage and HOA.
I have to move out this April 1st, so rented an apt beside my younger kid school so that we can stay for next 3-4 months. I leased for 4 months short term lease.
Renting house was the biggest hurdle I crossed.
Now I am working on my Job transition and will be busy for next couple of months.
Packed all the furniture in boxes. Bought moving blankets from Lowes but realised my mistake until a friend commented during packing. Moving pads are expensive and instead you can buy Quilted comforters just under $15 in Old pottery or any store or in clearance which are far better than Moving pads
and later can be used in India or donated to poor. I have returned few pads and bought comforters.
I had two freinds who helped in packing and we packed all the furniture very effectively using bubble wraps, papers and shrink wrap.. Saw clips in youtube and learned how to do it.
Moving boxes are much cheaper and of good quality in Home depot currently on sale. Large boxes for $1.27 each.
You can also browse through craigslist to get few boxes for free from some moved localites.
Currently very busy in packing rest of the items to move to temp location for next 3 months.
Moved all furniture to my basement as I requested tenants to let me use basement until July. Luckily they accepted. That saved my storage rent.
Will keep posting my movements for next three months and provide some inputs that may help others in saving money.
We are moving into temp home with suitcases that are necessary for flight. So we are Flight ready.
Next three months we will travel, dine and enjoy final days in America ....
I have dealt with kids emotions when their beds and rooms are dismantled. I put them busy on other entertainment so that emotions are not high. Occassionaly my funny dancing performances in the evenings made them feel light:) Kids go through emotional pain, so definitely need to keep them in light moods, so we need to be patient.
That's all for today and will post as we move forward to R2Hyderabad..

bhavan · Post by **bhavan** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:12 am

Sounds well planned!! All the best. :thup:

rimjhim · Post by **rimjhim** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 2:12 am

Good Luck rmandy! :)

ana · Post by **ana** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 3:08 am

Hi rmandy,
Good luck and enjoy the 3 month time period. Did you rent your home through a realtor? I also have to rent my house now.

bisi_bele_bath · Post by **bisi_bele_bath** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 5:46 pm

rmandy,

Good luck with your move.

For the benefit of wannabe R2I's, Could you please post the Youtube links of effective packing strategies ?

Thanks

rmandy · Post by **rmandy** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:37 pm

Yes. I have gone through property management services.
They did not charge any price intially and listed rent\rent to own also they had corporate clients.
Look for property mgmt companies that have corporate clients that made renting easier for me.

Regarding you tube links:
Just type packing furniture and you will see the clips to pack.
They were of great help.
Easy to do if you have a friend to help.

rmandy · Post by **rmandy** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 6:47 pm

Current Events --
Sold my washer dryer in craigs list.
Refrigerator on Sale.

r2i_real · Post by **r2i_real** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:45 pm

Hi Rmandy,

all the best with your move!!!

If it's not too much asking, could you please provide some usual background information to understand the context/reasons for your r2i..thx

soomdy · Post by **soomdy** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 9:55 pm

Hearty congrats!!!!!
If you don;t mind can you please answer my silly questions..... so does that mean the property taxes, management company fees, lawn maintenance, termites, pest etc will be paid from your own pocket?
Will the management company take care of these activites?
Do you need to pay them extra for that?
What % of rent goes into the management company's pockets?

TIA,

rmandy;271589Rented Home for 2yrs lease that covers my monthly mortage and HOA.
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rmandy · Post by **rmandy** » Tue Mar 23, 2010 11:59 pm

soomdy;271879Hearty congrats!!!!!
If you don;t mind can you please answer my silly questions..... so does that mean the property taxes, management company fees, lawn maintenance, termites, pest etc will be paid from your own pocket?
Will the management company take care of these activites?
Do you need to pay them extra for that?
What % of rent goes into the management company's pockets?

TIA,

Smoody,
I gave to corporate client as tenant, so able to throw in my mortagage and HOA into monthly rent.
Regarding Lawn, termites and pests I am not thinking too much into it as my home is just 3yrs old and in a very good condition.
As a precautionary, I have engaged professional cleaners and lawn movers next week before handing the house.
Rest is managed by property mgmt company to make sure things are in good condition which does not mean that they will pay for it. But I think there is nothing much to be done in our house.
Regarding % of commission, they are taking 10% and I told them that I am ready to give any % commission as long as my mortagage + HOA is taken care and I dont pay additional amount.
I also discussed with property mgmt company that they can add as much amount as they can on top of my rental amount so that it is a win win situation for both of us.
I am switching to Landlord property insurance from home insurance that covers applicances and many others during renting period.
Hope the above helps...