Look, whichever way you slice it or dice it, homeownership is vastly beneficial for the average American. Income producing properties can also be viable assets if leveraged correctly, and you have a head on your shoulders. If you are able to navigate tax loopholes like a 1031, and secure quality tenants, substantial wealth can be created. I mean, there's a reason 90% of the worlds millionaires have been created via real estate.
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