I've played on both sides of the home ownership fence. In fact, you could say I've played on three different sides of the fence. I've been a homeowner, a renter and a landlord. None of those were more satisfying than playing the role of landlord.
I know I've said it many times before, but there is nothing quite like the privilege of having someone else paying down your mortgage on your behalf. But today, we're simply going to be focused on home ownership overall.
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Owning is usually better than renting. Became a landlord is much better than a renter. There are many situations which will make you choose between renting or buying a home. Since both have their pro’s and con’s, you’ll have many things to consider before deciding on either one.
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