<prompt> Human: I am considering putting a home on mortgage, and Im wondering what the downfalls of buying a house short term are?We plan on moving within the next two to three years, but weve been paying rent which is a cash sink-hole. Im basically fed up with spending money on an apartment that brings zero investment opportunity.Would it make sense to put a home on mortgage, and then sell it when were ready to move?  <response>: your home will be a cash sinkhole also if youre only gonna be there 2-3 years. between closing costs, upkeep, and repairs youll need to do before selling it again you wont come out ahead. buying a home is not an investment in anything. 