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Originally posted by pav:
The part you are not considering is the 17 years itself. Something triggered Jeff's desire to lease 17 years ago. If he doesn't lease, where is Jeff going to hunt during that timeframe? What kind of experience is that going to provide? At the end of 17 years, he might have a down payment...but now he gets to spend alot more than $2,000/year until the property is paid for....and then keep paying taxes and insurance after it is paid for.

Don't get me wrong, I still haven't talked myself out of buying. But there is no question that I could lease for the rest of my life and come out money ahead versus buying. Yes, that money is gone and doesn't end up as part of my estate when I die....but I can't take it with me either way.
Yeah pav for $200 a year he is coming out way ahead and I would agree and say that he should keep doing it for as long as he can or wants to...