Exactly this. If the property goes up $100k, you earn a 10x return on your $10k....

runako on Sept 22, 2021 | parent | context | favorite | on: Home ownership is still mostly renting

Exactly this. If the property goes up $100k, you earn a 10x return on your $10k. If it goes down $100k, you only lose your $10k (in non-recourse states). It's asymmetric leverage.