I feel they are arguing for home ownership instead of against. If a home is not an investment in the sense that you will get more money out than you put in, why

I feel they are arguing for home ownership instead of against. If a home is not an investment in the sense that you will get more money out than you put in, why would anyone rent you a building? The only reason people rent out property is because it is an investment. If you think homes should not be an investment in that way you should argue for home ownership. Everyone owns their home and they do not expect to get more money out then they put in. Just about the same and a place to live