> Renting transfers many costs, risks, and hassles to the landlord, which is a desirable arrangement for a significant percentage of people. Agreed that it tra

> Renting transfers many costs, risks, and hassles to the landlord, which is a desirable arrangement for a significant percentage of people. Agreed that it transfers risks and hassles to the landlord. It doesn't transfer any costs though, as they'll be bundled in the rent price. Renting is like using AWS. You pay for the convenience of someone else taking care of the hardware, but they're making a profit from providing that service.