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Personal Finance (Not Investing) • High-Income Medical Professional Seeking Advice on Housing Purchase vs. Investment

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I don't know your intended marital future, but if you plan to have a partner, your idea of a good house may take a radical turn. Suddenly your spouse's opinion is important,...
I would not bother getting a house now.
+1 In your situation the biggest threat to the ongoing utility of purchasing a home is an involvement with a partner. However, at your income and asset level you could well tolerate any financial consequences of a required move. I think the most important argument against the purchase of a home is the potential inconvenience caused by the need to involve service people for repairs, like water leaks, HVAC problems, and appliance repairs, they happen in all homes, doesn't matter if you buy new construction or not. Your own time is precious.

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