I live 15mins away from Disneyland, CA. Before the economy bust, I could only rent. It used to cost at least $600k for a 1300 sqft house in my neighborhood. Now, only reason I can get a small house, afford the monthly mortgage is because the loan is under someone who makes $200k/yr and also renting out the small side house.
Luckily I only buy stuffs which I need, not want. I try to save as much as I can. Think the only thing I spend on is the much-awaited long vacation home every 1.5-2 years.
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