• doingthestuff@lemy.lol
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    13 hours ago

    We spent $45k on repairs in two years. Wiped us out. But my only debt is still my one mortgage. The house is only worth about $250k. But I’m good on my roof, foundation, water heater and HVAC for quite a few more years.

    • TubularTittyFrog@lemmy.world
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      16 minutes ago

      the devil is in the details nobody talks about.

      owning a home can bankrupt you, given all the legal, tax, and liabilities issues involved.

      renting doesn’t come with those issues, generally.