Should I Install a Pool?

In Episode 66 of the Real Life Planning Podcast, host Vekevia Tillman-Jones, MBA, CFP® helps you decide: Should you install a pool - or buy a house that already has one? This episode walks through the costs, potential returns, and the lifestyle factors to consider before making a splashy investment in an in-ground pool.This week on Real Life Planning Podcast:💡 How much value can a pool actually add to your home? [00:00:24]💡 Is it better to install a pool or buy a house that already has one? [00:01:12]💡 What hidden costs and maintenance expenses should you expect? [00:03:12]💡 How do pool features, design, and utility bills affect your long-term ROI? [00:04:11]💡What extra considerations come with renting out a home that has a pool? [00:06:36]Takeaway Quotes:“  If you're thinking about a pool, it's likely not just all in the numbers." – Vekevia Tillman-Jones“You might not recoup the full cost, but you’ll likely gain in enjoyment - and that counts for something.” –Vekevia Tillman-JonesConnect with Real Life Planning:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reallifeplanningLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/real-life-planningX: https://x.com/cynthiameyer_ff​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rentalpropertyclub/Real Life Planning on Bigger PocketsPinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/reallifeplanningEmail: [email protected]  About the Real Life Planning PodcastHosts Cynthia Meyer and Vekevia Tillman-Jones explore practical steps for real estate investors to build financial freedom and make working for someone else optional.The ReaL Life Planning Podcast  is for educational purposes only. None of the information discussed is intended as investment, tax, accounting, or legal advice, nor as an offer or solicitation of an offer to buy or sell, or as an endorsement of any company, security, fund, real property, or other securities or non-securities offering. Real Life Planning, LLC is an Investment Advisor registered with the States of New Jersey, New York, Texas, Virginia, and California. All views, expressions, and opinions included in this communication are subject to change. This communication is not intended as an offer or solicitation to buy, hold or sell any financial instrument or investment advisory services. Any information provided has been obtained from sources considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the accuracy, or completeness of, any description of securities, markets or developments mentioned. Our current disclosure brochure, Form ADV Part 2, is available for your review upon request, and on our website, REALLIFEPLANNING.COM.