Published March 10, 2026

I Paid $4,593 To Sell My Car And I Liked It

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Written by Jeremy Larkin

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Sounds crazy until you realize holding it was costing me more every month. Same logic applies if you bought a house or Airbnb in 2021-2022 and it's bleeding cash. Here's how to know when paying to exit beats paying to wait.

The Reality Check:

Value is what a buyer will pay TODAY, not what you paid at peak. If your short-term rental or condo is losing money monthly, you're already paying—through interest, repairs, HOA fees, and stress. Decision fatigue is a hidden cost that erodes returns faster than market drops.

What You'll Learn:

Why paying to exit can beat paying to wait

Market value today vs peak pricing reality

Short-term rental cash flow gaps and monthly stress

Decision fatigue as a wealth killer

10-year horizons beat timing risk (St. George data)

College housing: when to buy vs rent

Old condos vs new builds with rate buydowns

Trading draining assets for cash-flowing ones

 

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[00:00:00] The $5K Check To Sell A Car

[00:06:20] Airbnb Owners And Cash Flow Pain

[00:11:04] Decision Fatigue And Cutting Losses

[00:16:45] College Housing And Hold Periods

[00:22:08] Trading Old For New And Builder Incentives

[00:23:28] Final Takeaways And How To Reach Us

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