You’re going to sell and owe all that money back.

For example, you wouldn't be able to: (1) take out a mortgage on the property; or (2) sell the property at its market value. 

Could it be because stocks seem safer to some folks since you don't have to deal with them face-to-face or manage them directly?

Emotion side is that it was my wife's and late husband's house, so she wants to sell.  

I hope to be able to sell this house and retire where I wanted to.I need certain medical care for myself and my son.

You might get lucky and find someone willing to sell right away but using outbound marketing the sales cycle is much longer than inbound.It took me 90 days to get my first deal, but I also invested 5K into marketing.

At this time my wife is saying SELL!

hey guys, i'm new here, have a holiday rental villa but trying to sell that and thinking of investing in holland.

I have nothing to sell and am happy to help if you think I can. 

It can also be safer to diversify your investment properties across the country.A very good source of local analysis, rereport.com.