PhREI Network Roundup 3-13-25: 3+ Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy Property in a Bad Neighborhood

As you know, as part of the PhREI network, we decided to start a weekly roundup to share new activity from across the network. Enjoy!

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The Darwinian Doctor

Daniel Shin of the Darwinian Doctor talks about several reasons as to
why you should not buy property in a bad neighborhood, all based on a
true story! The reasons, you wonder?

  • Bad neighborsHigher crime rateLower price appreciationHigher maintenance costs

These reasons may seem “obvious”, but there’s a lot more behind it. And, don’t worry, Daniel covers the “why”!

3+ Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Buy Property in a Bad Neighborhood

The Prudent Plastic Surgeon

For a long time (too long if you ask me), my finances did not fall in line with my values. Now, they do because I put in the work to make sure of it. I wanted to share with you five ways I align my finances with my values:

  1. I prioritize saving;
  2. I pay off debt aggressively;
  3. I invest actively… but not like you think;
  4. I keep it simple;
  5. We spend a lot of money.

Now let me explain the details!

5 Ways I Align My Finances With My Values

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