At what point does it make sense to buy a home? I have ~700k in the stock market and a lower than average salary currently (80k) and pay 1800 a month in rent.

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Very nice investments compared to your current earnings. Totally up to you and your financial goals, but really sounds like you’re doing well. Can you maintain investments and still do a down payment with similar mortgage payments?

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When u have kids

That’s ridiculous. I never had kids and never wanted them. Was I supposed to not buy a home ?

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