I’ve purchased a condo in Chiangmai, spanning 115 square meters and featuring two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, an office area (which requires the construction of a wall), a kitchen, and two balconies. I won’t say what floor it’s on, but the views are awesome. Interestingly, the condo was originally three separate units that the previous owner combined into one. However, the downside is that I now have three separate title deeds, and unfortunately, they can’t be merged into one. It's a minor annoyance.

This morning was spent at the land office, where I transferred the title deed to my name and paid the seller. What surprised me was how easy it was to transfer a significant amount of money through a Thai bank app. It only took two seconds to transfer over $100,000. Say what you want about the country, but moving money is way easier here than in the States.

After completing the transaction, I spent the afternoon clearing out all the old furniture and belongings left by the previous owner. I then did a walkthrough with an architect and designer to discuss my renovation plans.

The walkthrough was an enlightening experience. We discussed my vision for the space and what needs to be done to achieve it (the list is long). They’ll get back to me by the end of the weekend — so hopefully my budget allows for what I’m hoping to be done.

I'm looking forward to the renovation process and seeing my condo transform into a space to call my own. It's an exciting new chapter in my life, and I can't wait to see what the future holds, especially knowing that rent will no longer be something I need to think about.