So You Want to Pawn Your Plush Pad? A Guide to Mortgaging Hotels in Monopoly
Ah, Monopoly hotels. Those glorious little skyscrapers that turn penny ante landings into rent rackets. But what happens when the real estate market takes a nosedive and your Boardwalk empire starts looking less like Atlantic City and more like Atlantic Woe-is-Me? Fear not, fellow bankrupt-in-waiting, for this guide will illuminate the murky world of mortgaging your majestic miniature Marriott.
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| How To Mortgage Hotels In Monopoly |
First Things First: Don't Be That Guy (or Gall)
Let's be honest, mortgaging a hotel is a desperate move. It's the financial equivalent of selling your grandma's dentures to buy that limited-edition Monopoly cat figurine (we've all been there). But hey, sometimes you gotta do what you gotta do. Just remember (and this is important), you're about to become the Monopoly version of a slumlord. So, try to avoid that smug grin when your opponent lands on your dusty, developmentally-challenged Park Place.
Tip: Take a sip of water, then continue fresh.
The Nitty Gritty: How to Ditch Your Deluxe digs
Alright, lecture over. Here's the down-low on downsizing your hotel empire:
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Breaking the Bank (Not Literally): You can't just shove your miniature Ritz-Carlton at the banker and expect a handout. You gotta sell it back piece by piece. Those four houses you lovingly placed on Baltic Avenue? They're going back to the bank at half price (sad trombone).
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The Big Kahuna: Once you've shed your houses like an unwanted holiday sweater, you can finally deal with the hotel itself. Head on over to the bank and collect half the hotel's listed price. Cha-ching! (Although, it'll probably sound more like a muffled whimper.)
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The Fine Print (Because There's Always Fine Print): Mortgaged properties don't collect rent. That means your once-lucrative Park Place is now about as exciting as a trip to the DMV. You'll also need to pay back the loan plus 10% interest before you can grace your property with another luxurious hotel (or even a rickety shack).
So, Should You Do It?
Look, mortgaging a hotel is a gamble. It injects a quick shot of cash into your Monopoly lifeblood, but it comes at a cost. You'll lose out on rent and potentially cripple your ability to develop other properties.
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Here's a handy dandy flowchart to help you decide:
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- Are you about to lose the game anyway? Just go for it! Embrace the chaos!
- Do you have a decent shot at getting back on your feet? Maybe sell some other properties first. Desperate times call for desperate measures, but there's a fine line between "strategic move" and "full-blown Monopoly meltdown."
Ultimately, the decision is yours. Just remember, there's a certain nobility in going down swinging, Monopoly hotels firmly in place. So roll the dice, take a chance, and who knows, you might just turn that financial frown upside down (or at least sideways).
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