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Should an 80-year-old move due to dangerous stairs?

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MarketWatch frames a reader’s question about whether an 80-year-old should move because of dangerous stairs.

In the scenario described by MarketWatch, the reader considers renting the property to generate $800 a month in positive cash flow.

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MarketWatch‘I have a low interest rate’: I’m 80 years old. Should I move out of my house because of dangerous stairs?
MarketWatch‘I have a low interest rate’: I’m 80 years old. Should I move out of my house because of dangerous stairs?

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