How I bought an apartment in Paris at age 24 (the price + my income – Ep. 03)

Summary by Krater

The creator details how he bought his apartment in Paris for €925,000, explaining his income progression on YouTube, financial mistakes made along the way, and why buying property was a personal lifestyle decision rather than a strictly financial one.

From the video

Answers: How did I buy my apartment in Paris and how much did it cost?

• buying an apartment in Paris
• YouTube income growth
• financial mistakes in real estate
• lifestyle creep and savings
• FIRE movement and financial independence

What it concludes

• Buying an apartment in Paris for €925,000 required significant down payments and extra costs like notary and bank fees totaling around 45% upfront.
• YouTube income grew from $5,753 in 2016 to over $119,000 after three and a half years of full-time video creation.
• Over-leveraging and lifestyle creep are significant risks when buying property, and real estate purchases can severely strain personal finances if not properly prepared for.
• Buying property in Paris was a lifestyle and community investment rather than a purely financial decision.