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	Name:	boataholic -
	Subject:	Here is One For You Feb
	Date:	7/25/2006 7:18:53 AM

Problem #1 common to all such theoretical investments: Nobody is going to invest the difference for the next 30 years. Life happens.
#2: Some people expect a greatly reduced income in 20-30 years and thus prefer the sure thing of the paid for lake property vs. the unknown monthly lease payments in 30 years. Renew that lease in 30 years at 1000 a month and keep paying on it and I bet at some point in 50-60 years you and your heirs end up in the hole. I reckon that is why the power company takes a long term view and doesn't sell. Of course, if you keep your theoretical investment going for 60 years, you won't be in the hole, but that just proves these buy vs. invest arguments are always a comparison between reality and fantasy.

Leasing is probably the best way to get more for your money if you are only going to be on the lake for 10-15 years.