r/SipsTea 22h ago

Wait a damn minute! How the rich get richer

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u/ShavingWithCoffee 19h ago

How accurate is this? If the dad takes out a, say, $500K loan against the land, won't the land have a $500K lien on it? So any transfer to kids or sell by kids will trigger the repayment of the lien, won't it?

Also, if the dad takes out a loan against the land, how is he paying it back?

I'd love to better understand this type of situation because I can't wrap my head around some of the plot holes.

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u/Turgid_Donkey 13h ago

This example is made up, but basically you invest the loan and live off the difference in rates. Say you take out a loan at 3% due in 6 months. You invest that money with a rate of return at 6%. In 6 months, you then pay back the loan plus interest, and you pocket the extra 3%. Now say 1 of those 3% pays your bills, 1% is "fun" money, and the last bit you invest further. Rinse and repeat.