I guess I struggle with this one a bit.

Here's my situation in a nutshell:

-Single (no ltr, no marriage)

-No kids

-No debt

-Middle class ish income

-Content with where I am living currently but thinking long term

-1 year's expenses in savings

So basically, I just don't know where to throw my money next. Save it and rent? Or start looking into a house. I am not even looking for anything crazy. I'd get a one bedroom if I could, so I don't intend on being mortgage poor. I just don't really know if a house would free me more (monetarily) or enslave me more (time and money maintaining). I tend to agree with a lot of you guys' way of thinking so I was wondering what you thought.

Here are the advantages and disadvantages at least in my mind.

Advantages of renting:

-No maintenance (time and money saved and no "overhead") -No sidewalk slip and lawsuit

-As a single guy the rent I pay for a one bedroom is not THAT much more than I would be paying for a mortgage/insurance/taxes and utilities are included in my apt.

-Can invest what I am not sinking into a house (Vention would probably be displeased)

-Less tax hassle (just standard deduction every year)

Disadvantages of renting:

-"Throwing money away"

-Never a reduction in money paid for housing. That is; never have my mortgage paid off.

-Rent increases over time

-Sinking feeling that it contributes to my wage slavery (although, I probably have to work forever because health insurance).

-Not a lot of peace and quiet in an apartment overall

-Not working towards tangible "ownership" (still renting from the government and insurance co. instead of the bank once the mortgage is paid)

I guess I don't know if I'm just being "lazy". I also don't know if I am legitimately fearful of being enslaved by a house.

tl;dr- rent vs buy from a mgtow perspective