re: Excluding home equity, the median 40-44 year old has a net worth of just $58,000

I was intentionally house poor for a long time. Bought a double lot to subdivide and had tenants in in-law suites until we had kids. Subdivided, sold, bought rental properties. So never had much cash on hand.

I assume that is atypical but seemed like the thing to do, to me. Tax advantages, income, long-term equity.