Buying
Renting
Buying Pros
Privacy
Tax Benefits
No payment hikes
You can build equity
You are your own landlord
You can make it your own
Your Homes Net Worth is 34 X greater when Buying!
96% of Home owners are happy they decided to buy
36% of people Rent and 64% of people BUY
Buying Cons
Money down
Selling/Closing costs
You are responsible for maintenance
Renting Pros
No maintenance
No property tax
It's easier to move or relocate
Renting Cons
No equity
Increased rent
Lease deadlines
No tax benefits
Rules & Restrictions
You are throwing your money out the window
Property may not allow pets
Your landlord can evict you at any time
Your landlord can put the property up for sale to make a profit if real estate values increase