What I've learned is that when people have to make a decision on whether to take on a 6-figure loan to own a whole home and maybe even land with it, they'll get very emotional about their decision. Some people are fervently anti-owning, some people fervently anti-rent. Both options have their ups and downs and depend on many factors.
I've chosen not to buy a house yet and I'm glad. I've been able to move at the drop of a hat, have any issue inspected and fixed with a ticket submission, and have had access to excellent amenities. I would never go back and change these years renting. At the same time, I'm getting to a point where I want land, quiet, privacy, and control, so I'm planning to buy a house in the next year or two (if all goes well). This plan works great for me, probably not for everyone.
I've chosen not to buy a house yet and I'm glad. I've been able to move at the drop of a hat, have any issue inspected and fixed with a ticket submission, and have had access to excellent amenities. I would never go back and change these years renting. At the same time, I'm getting to a point where I want land, quiet, privacy, and control, so I'm planning to buy a house in the next year or two (if all goes well). This plan works great for me, probably not for everyone.