Ask Paula: Should You Buy Real Estate in Today’s Economy?

<p>#449: Jackie is a 42-year-old paralegal with two rental properties. She wants to buy three more. She asks for Paula’s thoughts about today’s economy. Should she buy under these economic conditions?</p><p>Jen’s husband will retire with a pension that pays twice their living expenses. Does she still need her own retirement account?</p><p>Rachael just bought a duplex, which she wants to househack. But she’s having second thoughts. Did she bite off more than she can chew?</p><p>“Minouche” is a return caller with new information: she believes that borrowing from Dad is her only...