Hello everyone,
Let's get right to it, I'm on the verge of buying a home with my wife and unfortunately where we currently rent, the market is overpriced and expensive. That being said, we live approximately 12km away from work and the commute is quick and easy as we travel together in a 2001 Toyota Echo that puurs like a kitten. :)
We'd love to stay or even get closer to work so that we could perhaps use the bikes in the spring/summer seasons but the homes are like I said pricey.
Our other option is to move approximately 40-50 miles north where homes are VERY affordable, say 200k less but we have the commute to deal with. An easy 45 minutes one way on a daily basis!!!
What do you guys think... P.S. My plan would be to buy a duplex and live in one half and rent the other and live even more modestly.
Let me know, I'm curious.
Jamie