Because returns on equities are stable enough for rent. /s Have you seen what happened since the year started? If you're thinking of dividends, just for 1k/mo

Because returns on equities are stable enough for rent. /s Have you seen what happened since the year started? If you're thinking of dividends, just for 1k/mo apt you need to have 400k worth of a 3% yielding stock. 400k in a normal us housing market gets you much better than the 1k rent.