I inherited a house that feels like a ghost. Am I crazy for wanting to sell it ASAP?

It’s probably more of an emotional thing than a smart financial move, but I’m curious if anyone else has been here

Since my parents died at an early age, I had to live with my family members. You know what? They provided me with a home, food, and clothes. I am thankful for that. However, I never felt as though I belonged there. There were no instances of abuse or conflict. It is just that certain things happened in small ways. There were different rules for their children and me. Different expectations, too

When it came to high school, I only longed for the day when I could finally escape from them. I was waiting to go to college, and after that, I did not want to see them anymore. Apart from holidays or important occasions in our lives, that was pretty much it

But last year, the family member who took care of me died

Honestly, I never thought I'd receive anything at all. Everything went according to plan, and I didn’t mind one bit. But then came the news that I inherited some old property owned by my family. Just a small, rundown building. It seems like it used to be rented out from time to time, but it had not gotten much investment

When I finally went to see it, I realized how bad the shape was. Floors need work. Half the inside hasn’t been updated since the '80s. Stuff just doesn’t work anymore. Every room has its own little project waiting for you

But honestly? The condition isn’t what bothers me

It is how the house makes me feel

Going around the house made me feel a lot of things that I thought I had long forgotten about. It did not involve a movie-like drama but rather an overwhelming, lingering melancholy. I do not see it as an asset anymore. It brings back memories from a chapter of my life that I am not keen to relive.

When my wife tells me that I must think objectively and see this house as nothing different from any other property, financially speaking, she is most likely correct. However, emotionally speaking, I cannot help but detach myself from it, or worse, the complete opposite

Some people told me that the best thing to do was to remodel it, rent it out and hold it for future investment. Maybe they were right, but as soon as I imagine myself having to deal with contractors and tenants, I lose all interest in them

Part of me wonders if I’m being too emotional. Another part says not every inherited house needs to become a long-term project

Has anyone else inherited a place with bad memories? Did you keep it, fix it up, or sell it and walk away? Looking back, do you regret your choice?