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[quote=Anonymous]First of all, it’s not wise to have half of your net worth tied up in such an illiquid investment. In the best of times, it takes months to liquidate a house, and if the market slows down, it could take years.

Also, make sure you look at all the tax implications of renting, including how depreciation recapture works. Also the impact of losing the capital gains tax exemption, if the house has appreciated since you purchased it.

FWIW, I inherited several rental properties in a hot real estate market and, after doing the math on all the expenses (maintenance, taxes, insurance, management fees, business license, etc), and then add in the loss of tax basis through depreciation, it didn’t pencil out as investment vs. the stock market. You can buy a CD now that has over 5% interest, and you don’t have to hassle with renters.

It looked to me like rental real estate is a good investment IF you are highly leveraged AND in a market that is appreciating, and could cover all of your expenses, including mortgage, with the rent. That worked much better when you could get a sub 3% interest rate. [/quote]

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