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Old 10-18-2012, 07:39 AM   #295
diesel_test
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Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp View Post
The mortage was paid off ages ago. I guess they feel is always nice be able to rent out the basement to help pay off the bills.
and if their mortgages are paid off their biggest asset is probably the home they live in. am i right?

had they kept their mortgage longer lets say at 6%, they could invest the difference in a whole lot of more things at a higher return and retire with multiple income streams instead of just relying on 1 house that just may have increased in value

Last edited by diesel_test; 10-18-2012 at 07:50 AM.
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