Travis Makes Money SOLO | Make Money Buying a Home (Even When Everyone Says Not To)
On this solo episode, Travis breaks down why he still believes buying a home is worth it, even in a high-price, high-interest-rate environment. Drawing from his own journey of buying, selling, and renting in different markets, he walks through the numbers, the mindset, and the long-term strategy that make homeownership a powerful wealth-building tool—not just a “nice to have.”
On this episode we talk about:
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Why some finance voices say “don’t buy a house” and where Travis lands after years of going back and forth
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How owning a home creates a deeper sense of community, belonging, and personal responsibility
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Why your primary residence acts as a forced savings plan for people who struggle to keep excess cash in the bank
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The math behind rent vs. mortgage over 30 years, including appreciation, inflation, and total cash outlay
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When it actually makes sense to prioritize flexibility and renting—and how to still get into real estate if you love the renter lifestyle
Top 3 Takeaways
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Even if your primary home isn’t a classic “cash-flowing asset,” it still forces you to save, build equity, and hedge against inflation in a way rent never will.
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Over a 30-year period, locking in a fixed mortgage can save you hundreds of thousands to over a million dollars versus renting a similar home as rents rise with inflation.
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If you value flexibility, you can still rent where you live—but you should be looking for ways to own real estate somewhere so you’re not stuck paying ever-increasing rent forever.
Notable Quotes
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“If you buy a house, just freaking keep that thing, man. If it’s at all possible for your finances, keep the damn home.”
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“Your rental expense will never go away. It will never be zero. One of these options helps hedge against inflation; the other makes you lose money for the rest of your life.”
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“Over 30 years, I basically get paid to live in this house, while the renter in the same place is out two million dollars with nothing to show for it.”
Connect with Travis Chappell:
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell
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Other: https://travischappell.com
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