I feel I have definitely benefited from owning my own home. But I bought a reasonably sized house (1100 square feet), paid it off in less than six years, and have been living in it for over 30 years. I also am able and do most of my own maintenance and upkeep. If you are moving every five years and/or have to hire someone to do every little upkeep thing for you, the economics can quickly go against you.
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