06/28/2026
Renter: My rent is $3,500/mo.
Buyer: My mortgage is $4,200/mo.
Renter: See! Renting is cheaper!
5 years later
Renter: I paid $210,000 in rent.
Buyer: I paid $252,000 toward my mortgage...
And now I have $325,000 in equity!
You’re focusing on the wrong thing.
Stop comparing the payment, compare the intention. 🏠