Bobbo wrote:
Financing something instead of paying cash is no different that borrowing money to invest it. In a good economy, you can get away with it. If a recession hits, you can lose, big time. If you can't afford to pay cash, that is one thing. If you CAN afford to pay cash, you are betting your financial security on the economy staying strong.
I don't see anyone recommending taking out a loan and just investing that money.
Those two scenarios are not the same. Run the numbers again and you will realize your error.