DO MORE WITH YOUR MONEY
DO MORE WITH YOUR MONEY
TJ van Gerven
Escaping the Real Estate Rat Race: Why Renting Might Be the Smarter Choice
10 minutes Posted Aug 30, 2023 at 2:00 pm.
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In this episode of the podcast "Do More With Your Money," host TJ van Gerven discusses the societal pressure to purchase real estate as a primary residence. He highlights the changing cost of ownership and interest rate environment, urging listeners to consider their goals and run the numbers before making a decision. TJ breaks down the financial implications of owning a primary residence, emphasizing the time it takes to build equity and advising staying in a property for at least ten years. They question the wisdom of tying a large portion of net worth to a non-cash flow producing asset and encourage investing in the stock market and personal growth instead.