really just wanted to know...but ok...


>it's not just knowing how...
>
>it's about being prepared both financially and mentally to be
>a homeowner
>
this is what i meant...sorry if you took it another way...

>it's also a completely different cultural experience
>
is it? how so? seriously....maybe i'm the exception, but i come from a few generations of land/home owners, i'm not sure what you're inferring...

>so it's not about "taking care"
>
>it's about knowing just how much more expensive it is than
>renting...and having a cushion or investment mentality and
>having like-minded neighbors that are equally prepared

well, yeah...but i've always thought all of this was common knowlege...you're saying it's not?