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Yeah, people have different situations. Sometimes renting is the best choice, sometimes buying is. Each comes with it's pros and cons. One person may value the
by function_seven 9y ago
Yeah, people have different situations. Sometimes renting is the best choice, sometimes buying is. Each comes with it's pros and cons. One person may value the freedom to do what they want with their home, another might value the other freedom of mobility more.
I own, and am in a situation where if I lost my job, I wouldn't have to sell the house. I love not having to ask permission for every change I make. I really love not stressing over the damage my dog does to the floors. The scratches add character as far as I'm concerned. A landlord would probably ding me for thousands to repair it all.
Also, the rent can never be raised on me. Nor can I be told I have to leave because the owner is going to sell the property.
- jimmywanger 9y agoThe point is that owning property constrains freedom rather than enhances it. If you take out debt you owe somebody something. You can't just do what you want.
- function_seven 9y agoIt constrains some freedom, delivers others. You gain other freedoms that you don’t have when you’re not the owner. You can build, paint, have messy pets, smoke weed, knock out a wall, be a landlord yourself, and rip out the carpet. You gain some freedoms in exchange for giving up others.