[jimukr75]

(03-21-2019 04:00 PM)RatInTheWoods Wrote:  

I like property because rents will always return you a decent cash amount, based on the country and are immune to inflation (rent goes up) and have the bonus of giving you capital gains over time as well as an emergency safe haven you can actually go live in, if you have to.

I highly recommend buying and paying off a property as a first investment.

I have 3, and have enough to live off without working, but I am well north of 40, and it takes time to pay off properties.

That depends where you own. In NYC for example you buy property , the rent will NEVER cover your expenses because the cost is too much and buy the time rent increases to cover mortgage, appreciation will raise your property taxes and water bill so much that you are still not covering expenses.]
Secondly, being a landlord is A JOB. Even if you pay someone else to do the work. It is a job because you have responsibilities and in the end can only count on yourself.

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