"The stress and the mental overhead were drastically outweighing any of the short-term financial benefits," said Nader, who decided to sell rather than find a new tenant. Plus, he and his wife, who had started working as a designer at Uber, were enjoying the Bay Area and found themselves pushing out their timeline. "I was never convinced we would stay in San Francisco for the long term, but I became more and more confident that we wouldn't be immediately back to Austin."
Nader emphasizes that renting has proven to be more cost-effective for his family than owning, particularly as they navigate their living situation in San Francisco. With all the responsibilities and stress associated with being a landlord, Nader concluded that his financial independence goals 'do not necessitate owning real estate.' Instead, he has shifted focus toward index fund investing, which align more closely with their financial aspirations.
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