Many people rent instead of buying homes because of individual circumstances and generational trends. Others may want the flexibility renting offers and the freedom to move on from a job or city without the burden of having to sell a home. …

Why do people choose rent?

Renting allows you to spread your funds out over different types of investments instead of tieing all of your money up in one single purchase. Plus, as a renter, you won’t have to worry about your home or apartment depreciating due to factors like crime, unemployment rates, and new housing developments.

Why do people rent forever?

For SF, it is because of all the growing tech companies and new high paying jobs created in the city boosts how much people can afford to and want to pay to have a place they own in the city they work. It’s been this way for at least 30 years. Historically, in practice, the answer is yes.