The journey to financial freedom has been a financial crisis.

What are the economic impacts and weigh you options.

Our grandchildren who are not yet born would have to pay for it :-(There are generally, and largely, three ways governments obtain currency: (1) taxation, (2) debt issuance, (3) inflation (printing money).In the wake of the 2008/2009 financial crisis, the latter has become the most popular for both political parties and even the Treasury. 

Also, wasn't there a HELOC freeze in the last housing crisis in 08'?

Beyond all of the great economic tailwinds propelling St.

(I dont support folks using the Covid laws unless they have lost income, just pointing out the similarity)ETA: rental tenants usually are younger families so it makes sense they are wanting to buy and move up the economic/adult ladder... 

I want to cheer with it because I do love OKC and I'm confident in our economic future, but I want to make sure we aren't the Gold Rush crowd of 1854, who have seen the good gains and though 'surely it's a great time to mine!!!".

Also, I went with a gas dryer believing that it's the more economical choice given that gas is cheaper than electricity.  

If there’s an economic downturn people will appreciate your cheaper rent, just so it doesn’t look rundown or beat up. 

You should understand the deal economics and analysis and be able to convey what you want to your realtor who will bring you properties that fit so you don't have to hunt as much on your own.