And once these sales are made, the customer becomes low maintenance and recurring.

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Conversely, we think software companies with significant maintenance revenues and services companies with notable recurring revenues are relatively well situated.

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The former requires you to take on a large mortgage with fixed obligations spanning 15 years or more, pay property taxes and other recurring cash outlays (such as homeowners insurance) for the life of the home, and deal with any maintenance expenses that arise.

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