Lots of people are opting to rent a home rather than buy one outright. The most obvious reason for that is some people don't enjoy the prospect of being in debt to a bank for the next 20 or so years of their life. Plus, maintaining a house that you've purchased isn't cheap either. Many people have purchased a house to find that after 3 years the whole roof needs replacing at a cost of $5000 or $10,000.
Renting a home has often been compared to throwing your money away to a landlord, but in truth, this is not really the best way to look at it. First, with home rentals, you're not paying any interest on money borrowed, as you would from a bank. Second, insurance costs, home and lawn maintenance/repairs and real estate agent commissions are things that are gleefully avoided with home rentals.
If you were to put away all the money you saved by not having to pay high interest rates and upkeep costs of owning a house into a savings account with even a modest rate of return, chances are, you'll have made more money than you would by selling a house that you own.
Another great thing about home rentals is the fact that relocating is much easier when compared to owning a house. Many people like to travel and experience living in different areas. This is made much easier if you don't have to worry about selling your house.
Depending on where you live, you may be eligible to receive assistance when trying to rent a home. This is especially true if you are just moving out of your parents' house for the first time or moving to a different area in order to go to post-secondary school. Banks will sometimes finance your first and last month's rent, plus your security deposit at a fairly low interest rate. This will allow people who need to move quickly or find it difficult saving up for first and last months rent to move into a new home quickly.
Home rentals typically relate to where one would be living, but there are other kinds of home rentals, too. Vacation home rentals are a popular option, especially if the rent is shared with other people. You could easily rent a vacation home with a few, or even a dozen, other people that you could share with throughout the year. This is an inexpensive alternative to buying a vacation property or staying at an expensive hotel with hundreds of other guests.
There are several home rental resources available on the internet. Topics will range from what to look for in a rental home to the proper budgeting and other financial tools that relate to home rentals. Renting instead of owning a home is a smart way to save money and give yourself the freedom to move around the world if ever you wish to do so.
Summary:
Renting a home has often been compared to throwing your money away to a landlord, but in truth, this is not really the best way to look at it.
