This article is classic example of misusing math to make an exact counter point. It ignores the fact that, - rents always keeps increasing for renter staying a

This article is classic example of misusing math to make an exact counter point. It ignores the fact that, - rents always keeps increasing for renter staying at same location - there are significant tax advantages for high income earners - people are not usually qualified to make investment decisions that would consistently outperforme real estate - you build significant credit worthiness - you get almost 2X or more living space for same or lower expenses - in hard times, you can sublet extra room typically generating more income than investment dividends - you get great free public schools, saving tons of money in private schools - you have a say in how your neighborhood develops and evolves