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Old 09-01-2018, 11:57 AM   #52
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Originally Posted by Seevee View Post
Simi,

You make a good point, but it's not about the cost savings of the land based alternative. It's about life style, and that's true for the boat or the dirt house. Neither are investments, they are both expenses.

We expect a return on an investment, and invest to make money so we can spent it on things that bring us more pleasure than the money. We shouldn't expect to profit from our houses and toys. Just decide on how many dollars can give xxxx pleasure and spend accordingly.

Spend baby, spend.

A house is not an investment? Have you spent any time looking at how unaffordable they have become for many? Now compare a home’s price to how affordable a 15-20 year old boat can be.
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