She didn't splurge on designer bags.She didn't max out her cards.She thought she was doing the responsible thing.Natalie was 30.Her credit was solid.Her savings-just enough for a down payment.Everyone told her: "Renting is throwing money away."So she bought the condo.Two years later, she sold it.And lost $40,000.This isn't a story about getting scammed.It's about realizing how fast "the American Dream" can turn into financial pressure.One mortgage payment at a time.One leaking roof at a time.One sleepless night wondering if she'd made the biggest mistake of her life.Natalie didn't have a windfall.She had a spreadsheet.And a rule: "No decision without the math."This is not a real estate success story.It's a reset story.A raw, cinematic look at what it takes to climb back after a six-figure mistake-and why sometimes renting is the smartest choice you can make.Inside, you'll learn: