> there is a lot more freedom in renting than buying There are varying definitions of "freedom" to consider. Sure, there is the freedom of being able to walk

> there is a lot more freedom in renting than buying There are varying definitions of "freedom" to consider. Sure, there is the freedom of being able to walk away after 12 months to someplace else. But there is also the freedom of being able to plant a garden, or paint your room, or install shelving, or excavate a root cellar, or install a new doorknob, etc, without having to get express written permission from your landlord (which will almost always be no).