Agree that there are many “horror stories” out there concerning being a LL, but, we’ve just never had any really bad experiences over the years. Our kids want to take over when they “retire” from their current professions and move back to San Diego, and tell us they’re looking forward to it.
Also, many in our family pass our homes down, rather than renting them out, because we know our heirs may not be able to replace them in their lifetimes, and we want to keep them in the family for future generations to enjoy.
As in all things in life, what works for one person, does not necessarily work for another, so everyone simply has to decide what path is best for them.