Born and raised in the city, at 19 married my high school sweet heart. At age 21 bought 20 acres for $21,500.00. Had $1,500.00 down-payment. Mortgage payment was$256.52 per month on a 20 year mortgage (didn't have 30 yr in 1974) 15.5% interest. Could have bought a full 100 acre farm down the...