My work required I relocate often...so renting was always the best way to go. After taking an early retirement it was a no brainer to continue to rent. No outside upkeep, no shoveling in winter, no inside repairs, .....for me this works well.
I sold my horse farm in the Nashville suburbs boom for thrice the price I paid in 09
I rent now so my son can finish his last two years at posh Franklin high school
From an associate at a third normal rate for a 2500 ft ranch on six acres tween brentwood and Franklin
It’s run down but very suitable
No brainer
Not sure where to go after this can’t afford to live here now
I didn’t own till aged 43
Had three homes since then and did well on all
Id like to move back to Mississippi where’s its 2/3 cheaper
But wifey not so keen and I haven’t lived there since 80
But huge family there I’ve known 65 years and seven generations of roots
Mississippi has its quirks though given demographics and crime
But I’m used to it
Stay heeled
Keep rotties on hand
Avoid Jackson proper