Lol this is kind of amazing. People trying to give finance advice who can’t read and follow simple instructions such as please provide only relevant, helpful answers regarding THIS situation. This situation given here. That’s it. Just this. Stop acting like $200k is “scrape by” money. That’s not taxed, $200k for two years, that’s $100k a year. That’s it. That’s all we are talking about here. What to do with that money for two years and the few things I mentioned. I’m not going into my life story, my family’s income, other money or even why I want a newer vehicle. Other than because it snows there and I want AWD. Ok? $200k for 2 years. Rent or buy. What’s the best potential way to do that and maximize the money in the current housing market? Would it be smarter to buy and tie up over half the cash?? Make some improvements and possible flip a home in approximately 2 years? Considering I buy it right and have no structural issues, roof replacement, none of that. Of course. OR would it be smarter to not tie up most of the cash, rent, relax, take my time home shopping and use $50k or so in an investment that will grow money?