> the best thing I could have done with my money would have been to buy the most expensive house in the best neighborhood I could possibly manage
Usually the best thing to do is to buy the worst house in the best neighbourhood. That way you are in for less cash, but are anchored to the higher prices around you.
Usually the best thing to do is to buy the worst house in the best neighbourhood. That way you are in for less cash, but are anchored to the higher prices around you.