You need to charge high enough rent to cover your expenses and take home a profit.

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If you need every penny of your current cash flow to cover these expenses, then home ownership is probably not feasible at this time.

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But before you rush to the source and flash your cares away, there are a few caveats we need to cover.

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In the event that you need to make the personal decision that you are unable to come to work, you will need to notify your supervisor and take a personal or vacation day to cover the time off.

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The more you cover your torso with folded arms, crossed legs, etc. the more it appears that you need to protect or defend yourself.

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By the time you retire, Medicare would turn into a voucher system that likely would not cover the doctors or the care that you need -- that would have to come out of your pocket.

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Regenerating health removes the need to avoid taking fire, and the AI rarely flanks you while you wait in cover for your health to automatically return.

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Your plan might cover the ER visit from a car accident, but if you become permanently disabled, and need to take several prescriptions and regularly see doctors, you are in trouble.

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