Sometimes it's ambiguous, but even then, why should I bother with the company that has numerous unresolved lawsuits, versus another company that is virtually the same but has none.

That is, they just keep working and trading their hours to save up more capital, versus the mindset of having the actual investment quickly repaying the capital.These questions will lead you down the correct investment path for YOU.

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The difference in what you pay now versus now-rent = $500.2.

Investing that delta may have you break even after taxes versus mortgage.

The step-up cost basis resets the cap gains starting point to the value of the property when the heirs inherit it versus its original purchase price.

Simply put, we can buy more NOI and rent for our dollar invested here versus other regions.

I would encourage you to compare that rate of return with the income you may be making from the property and then factor in the safety of the savings account versus the unknowns of repairs and maintenance of your purchase.If your monthly return on investment was $400 on the property, and you can make $333 just letting your money sit, I’m not sure I would make the investment in a high interest rate environment, factoring in the fact that you will probably want to refi your property within the first two years of owning it at a high interest rate.I think I would ask myself what is the advantage of buying now, versus buying a year from now.  

When evaluating, consider the interest rate risk with the ARM versus the predictability of the fixed-rate loan and how it aligns with your investment or residence goals.

I'd wager most of this forum would be better off investing in equities then in real estate.