text: Depending on where you live and your price point I would rent it out and move to a much lower priced area....and rent there for awhile.  It depends on your age, lifestyle, etc.  Maybe try a month long trip and rent an RV, and just tour those states first.  Climate, lifestyle are major factors.  You have the best weather in Hawaii, and if you move to Montana or NDakota you will be in for a real shock.  Better to check them out first, subscribe to Where To Retire magazine, etc. where every issue has a page that compares the cost of living for 50 cities, and they factor in home prices.  A friend of mine moved to Texas from LA.  He bought a small house in LA, held it 4 years, sold it and moved to Austin, bought two houses, rented one out for income, and the house he lives in is free and clear.  The rental has a very small mortgage and he makes $1,500/mo on it. He retired at 43 and consults part time for fun.  Start there. Good luck!