I think a desire/plan to stay in one place for an extended period of time is a good reason to purchase a home. The best reason really. But I think if you're p

I think a desire/plan to stay in one place for an extended period of time is a good reason to purchase a home. The best reason really. But I think if you're pretty uncertain about whether you'll want to spend 10+ years in 1 house it makes more sense to rent. And I really don't understand so many people have bought into this meme that renting is "throwing money away". The facts just don't seem to support that conclusion.