So it can be used for a couple different things... one is if you are moving to a new city and trying to decide if you should buy a house there to live in or rent, in theory this comparison can aid in helping you decide that by telling you which route would cost you more.

We share both of these with our renters as a way to aid some of them in moving their lives forward.  

Even though he is in the health care sector, a lot of principles apply across industries. http://www.4sighthealth.com/the-cubs-way-lessons-i...Guy from the train reminded me that the last time Cubs won, his grandmother was 2 years old. 

Should reduce self employment taxes and will eventually be beneficial for other reasons like healthcare (not an issue for me yet). 

BP has some great podcast, forums, and information that will help aid you in your journey.

The middle class is also riddled with huge student loans-- they were too "rich" to qualify for financial aid, but too "poor" to afford college in cash.

It makes a difference.Hire an attorney who specializes in landlord-tenant law for your jurisdiction or seek the services of legal aid.

A low and still declining Unemployment Rate of 2.7%, right on par with the state averageJob Growth projected at 38% Annually over the next 10 yearsaverage rent price increase of 10-12% over 2017A diverse economy with college, tech, military and healthcare services.

You will get tax benefits, you will collect equity over time, and you will learn the basics of a real estate transaction during the purchase.Don't drown in the BP kool aid and think that you HAVE to househack, or HAVE to have a duplex or fourplex with no money down, and 50% of the market rate for it to be an investment.

Believe me.My vote is for ripping off the proverbial band-aid.