compare that to the compound interest you earn in a passive fund over a few years So I did. Remember you've still got pay the $50/month out of that savings.

compare that to the compound interest you earn in a passive fund over a few years So I did. Remember you've still got pay the $50/month out of that savings. Even with 7% guaranteed annual interest on your initial investment you're still losing money after month 46 with renting at $50/month compared to paying $2000 up front.