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Building Wealth despite of being a renter for the life: A Lifetime Strategy
Owning a home has long been considered a cornerstone of financial stability and wealth building. However, with the rising costs of real estate and a more mobile lifestyle, many people are choosing to rent for life. Contrary to popular belief, building substantial wealth while renting is possible. Here’s how you can do it.
Traditionally, owning a home was considered a better choice because you can build equity in the home while you are paying EMI. However, it locks in significant capital and also limits your mobility. Also, one needs to pay property tax (1–3% of the property sell price), mortgage insurance, and home insurance and take care of maintenance around the house all the time.
But a lot of people do not have the upfront capital to pay for a down payment. Even if they do, they could invest in more attractive investments and improve their returns.
If you are one of the renters and would like to know how you can maximize your wealth building, continue to read further.