In the real world it has been shown in many many cases that renters can get just as rich as homeowners. Details of your situation matters, so I cannot say what

In the real world it has been shown in many many cases that renters can get just as rich as homeowners. Details of your situation matters, so I cannot say what is right for you. However I can say with all confidence that renting is not why you are poor, nor is it why you won't build wealth long term.