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I just went from owning a house for 15 years (bought at 23) to renting, and I love it. Maintenance was a huge burden and having a lot of capitol tied into the h

by wyck 13y ago

I just went from owning a house for 15 years (bought at 23) to renting, and I love it. Maintenance was a huge burden and having a lot of capitol tied into the housing market was an anchor for several reasons. I also have the freedom to just get up and go at any time. I am fortunate to live in a renters market, you can get some really great deals for long-terms rentals if you put in the work. A house is not an investment for the average buyer, it's an emotional purchase.

nawitus 13y ago
Note that one can also buy an apartment and have the apartment company do basic maintenance. (Different countries do this differently). >A house is not an investment for the average buyer, it's an emotional purchase. I'd say the house is an investment for the average buyer, even if the average buyer doesn't buy it as an investment.