Alibert87
2020-09-24 15:37:14
- #1
Sure, but a little one-sided. Because as a tenant I have to! of course invest my savings or find other potentials. If we only look at profit, then as a tenant who invests in an ETF with about 8% return over 30 years I "win" (of course I have no house - homeownership is pure luxury).... and even more than the interest, you pay rent to the landlord. Money is practically given away for free. Rental living space is not. And it is also a fact that in old age homeowners are better off than tenants (though they have - necessary? - bought flexibility at a high price). Even if there is no increase in value, it does not matter. Because as a retiree you live in the worst case in a property that is worth nothing anymore, whereas for example friends still pay high rent. As a homeowner you can only win.