Re:The Rise of the Professional Airbnb Investor
by paulpauper on Sunday February 19, 2017 @09:43AM
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assuming you buy the home outright, the returns can be boosted by renting it-or-on the money you saved by not renting. If you put all your $ in stocks, you still need somewhere to live.
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Re:The Rise of the Professional Airbnb Investor
by pg314 on Sunday February 19, 2017 @10:12AM
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Sure. And taxes complicate the situation further (lots of countries have tax incentives for home owners). But as a homeowner you're on the hook for maintenance and repairs. You're also a lot less flexible: when you rent, it is easier to move for a job or if your family expands/contracts.
Both have advantages and drawbacks. I just don't think it is the no-brainer you make it out to be.