Owning any equity (stocks, real-estate) during deflationary panics is costly. Renters get the best of a bad deal during such hard times.
Like you, I too own land...but I wouldn’t advise anyone to go purchase land right now. Better to rent because prices are still falling.
Same for stocks. The current stock run up will tempt lots of money in before the next major stock crash later this year.
Better to be in cash on the sidelines for a while. At least until inflation returns widespread to housing and salaries.
Thanks for your reply. I understand what you’re talking about now and agree.
Lower “cost of living” is one of the reasons we’re moving.
As for stocks, I’ve always considered that a form of gambling and I have no money to throw away, especially at the present time. :)
Gold will be king in the coming years. Inflation will drive it over $2,000 and ounce. Stocks will drop after interest rates and CD incomes go back to double digits, making them and the bond market the hot investments. (That is if you can figure out a way to sidestep the increased taxes.)