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Re:Making housing more affordable means your home's value wi... by fragmede on Saturday June 01, 2024 @02:51PM (#40548140)
an investment property with a renter in it produces rental income for the landlord, and cash is currently giving me 5% returns for just sitting in the bank.
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Re:Making housing more affordable means your home's value wi... by s1artibartfast on Saturday June 01, 2024 @03:43PM (#40548508)
I guess I wasnt very clear. I meant that generating income isnt the definition of an asset.

A house is an asset if you have a renter in it or not. It can also be utilized to generate income.

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Re:Making housing more affordable means your home's value wi... by fragmede on Saturday June 01, 2024 @04:06PM (#40548670)
oh that makes sense
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