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Old 01-25-2016, 10:10 AM   #4587
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Originally Posted by sdubfid View Post
1985 average Vancouver house $112000??
Current avg 1.2million??

1985 s&p500 starting with 112000
Dividends reinvested over 30 years =8.2% per year
Current value 1.2million??

Both are good
Yes but in 1985 would you take out a mortgage just to buy into s&p500?
Dont forget about paying for rent.

On the flip side your house has already been paid off. Live rent free or rent it out and collect monthly.
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