As physicians, we’ve all felt the crushing weight of the almighty student loan. Some have felt it more than others, perhaps, but a vast majority of medical school graduates wonder if they’ll ever pay their loans off.
After a few years out in the real world, and after buying my house, I found myself in a pretty comfortable situation. I had saved enough money to actually pay my student loans off completely. But did I do that? Nope.
My $85,000 loan will be paid entirely by a $35,000 investment in a home. Eventually, that $35,000 will be worth at the very least $105,000, plus any appreciation that will have taken place and minus any large repair expenses.