You are building a strawman to support your views, and I can as easily build one against the renting. Dealing with landlord is a pain. You have to adhere to co

You are building a strawman to support your views, and I can as easily build one against the renting. Dealing with landlord is a pain. You have to adhere to contracts often no pets, even putting up a painting is an ordeal. Not to mention rent increases. Owning a house is a bigger responsibility with way bigger rewards and freedoms. Also your rent money is not sucked out into the void.