It is liberating and empowering to be debt-free, 100% cashed out of the housing market, fully invested in income-producing accounts, and spending as little as possible on housing and living expenses.
Compare that to people who are spending 50%+ of their take-home pay on housing, living in a rapidly depreciating asset, stuck in a city they might not want to live in, who don't have enough money to enjoy their lives, and are racking up massive credit card debt just so they can look good to the neighbors.
Rejoice HP'ers! Rejoice bitter renters! Rejoice bubble sitters! You figured it out. You hit the jackpot. The decisions you have made to get you to the point you are at today will last a lifetime.
Rejoice!
Do what you want to do. Be who you want to be. Go where you want to go.
You are free.
