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: Write down every renovation needed in the first 12 months for both homes to compare their "true total cost".

💡 : "Marry the house, date the rate." Interest rates can be refinanced later, but a bad location or poor layout is permanent. 2. Home

: Check for monthly fees, the history of fee increases, and any regulations that might limit your ability to rent the property later. Decision-Making Strategies : Write down every renovation needed in the

: Use tools like Google Maps to preview traffic during rush hour rather than just looking at total distance. the history of fee increases