“Renting is throwing money away but somehow we've convinced ourselves it's smart”
Agree
- Building zero equity over years of payments
- Landlords profit from your housing need
- Rent increases give you no control
- Missing out on property value appreciation
Disagree
- Flexibility and mobility have real value
- Maintenance and repairs aren't your problem
- Housing markets crash and trap owners
- Lower upfront costs enable other investments
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