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For most of my adult life I have been reluctant to “invest” in real estate. Just to set the stage for this post, when I refer to a real estate investment, I’m not referring to purchasing property as your primary residence (unless you’re also renting out rooms or sections of your place).
I’m JC. I’m a mid-30 male living in NJ, where I was born and raised. I'm married (7yrs in December 2019) and have two young kids under 4 years old. I'm a government employee making six figures and started my career right after graduating college back in June 2005.
While this move may result in some financial benefits in the longer term, financial component was not the driver for this decision. Rather, the decision was more driven by quality of life components.