Renting vs. Buying: Homes Aren't Reliable Investments
Ben Felix · Explainer · 19 min · 2025 · YouTube title: Renting vs. Buying a Home: What People Get Wrong
Why it's here
Recommended as detailed math on rent versus buy, showing the choice is often roughly a wash.
What it covers
Ben Felix argues that common beliefs about renting versus buying are wrong: homes are not great investments, mortgages are not a wealth hack, and ownership does not reliably bring happiness.