Because even if you get everything checked out, there is still always a chance a pipe will go, or an appliance will crap out, or some other endless list of unforeseeable problem will arise.

I figured that having tangible asset will help decrease my anxiety over the market.

This can include all our life activities to decrease both inside & outside liability.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

You can find higher ROI (on paper) here and probably in other cities…but the probability of actually collecting rent significantly decreases.

If it is their responsibility, they take more ownership of the house, which will decrease the amount of involvement you may have, increasing their responsibility to care for them.

Our house is the same but with a finished basement valued at $450k and decreasing in $1k-$3k per month for the past year or more.

If you get $50/mo you’ll be way ahead before the reduced wear and tear and decreased vacancy even if they ALL die after 6 years and 1 day.)

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