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Renting vs Buying A Home: Which Is ACTUALLY Cheaper?

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Renting is generally the more financially advantageous option if one plans to live in a property for less than 10 years.
"if you intend on living in your home for less than 10 years then renting is usually the cheaper option"
Homeownership vs. Renting
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Renting is typically a more cost-effective choice for individuals prioritizing cash flow management and avoiding large upfront expenses.
"if you want to manage your cash flow without coming out of pocket a significant amount of money then renting is also usually the cheaper option"
Homeownership vs. Renting
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Buying a home becomes the preferable option for those intending to stay in a location for over 10 years, contrasting with the flexibility of renting for short-term moves.
"if you want to pick up a move on a short notice however if you plan on living in the same place for more than 10 years then buying is usually better"
Homeownership vs. Renting
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Homeownership is suggested as a better financial choice for individuals who wish to undertake renovations or upgrades to their property.
"if you want to remodel or upgrade your home then buying is also better"
Homeownership vs. Renting
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Buying a home is recommended for those looking to stabilize their monthly housing costs and invest in a specific area.
"if you want to lock in your payments to invest in the area then buying is better"
Homeownership vs. Renting
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A strategy of purchasing a fixer-upper and utilizing the created equity as a financial cushion is proposed to mitigate risks associated with lower-than-expected property value appreciation.
"if you're going to buy something at least buy something that needs a little bit of work fix it up and use that Equity as a bit of a buffer in the event you need to sell and you don't want to come out of pocket in the event property values didn't go up as much as you expected"
Real Estate Investment Strategy
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There is a significant probability that certain real estate markets may not experience any price appreciation over the next ten years.
"there's a strong likelihood that your area may not see any appreciation at all over the next decade"
Real Estate Market
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