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I write about the questions that tend to come up when real estate, borrowing, taxes, markets, and long-term planning start to overlap.
The goal is not to tell you what to do. It is to make the tradeoffs easier to understand.
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Property & Finance
Understand the Buy, Borrow, Die concept, including appreciated assets, borrowing, inherited basis, estate-tax considerations, and the risks that can make the strategy unsuitable.

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Why I Write
Mortgage lending overlaps with a lot of other financial decisions.
Taxes can affect a sale. Liquidity can affect a purchase. Borrowing can preserve cash or add unnecessary cost. An investment property can look very different depending on how the lender evaluates it.
I write about the parts that are worth understanding before you make the decision.
When the question belongs with a CPA, attorney, financial adviser, or another specialist, I believe that should be clear too.
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Articles on this page are for general educational purposes and are not individualized tax, legal, investment, or financial advice. Rules and circumstances vary. Consult the appropriate qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.