Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article

To: All
Great discussion here. A home purchase is a long term investment. As such, let's do a TCD (Total cost of domicile):

50 YEARS, 1 HOME @ 5% APR:  
Purchase:  $    300,000.00
10% Down:  $      30,000.00
Closing:  $         6,000.00
Interest:  $    300,000.00
Repairs:  $      50,000.00
Upgrades:  $    100,000.00
Property Taxes:  $    120,000.00
Moving (1 time):  $         5,000.00
Property Tax Deduction:  $     (20,000.00)
Interest Deduction:  $     (80,000.00)
Storage Fees:  $                     -  
Total:  $    811,000.00
   
Avg. Monthly:  $         1,351.67
   
50 YEARS, 10 HOMES RENT @ $2100/month
Monthly Rent @ 3% Annual:  $ 2,842,481.06
Moving (5 times): $25,000
Storage Fees ($100/mo): $60,000
Total:  $ 2,927,481.06
   
Avg. Monthly:  $         4,879.14
   


Now, what was it the author was talking about again?
89 posted on 11/13/2015 2:31:28 PM PST by Up Yours Marxists
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 72 | View Replies ]


To: Up Yours Marxists

A friend of mine lived in a rental for 15 years. Had the house filled with all sorts of stuff that he moved in with, plus accumulated stuff (paperwork and professional magazines mostly).

Last month his landlord gave him thirty days to get out. It took him 40 days - so he had to pay for all of Nov. as well. With all the time spent packing and moving (to a storage place) he is just now figuring out where to live. (Staying with a friend).

Oh - he’s 71!


90 posted on 11/13/2015 2:36:20 PM PST by 21twelve (http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2185147/posts It is happening again.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 89 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
General/Chat
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson