Rent vs Buy: Own nothing, pay for everything

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These days, many finfluencers suggest avoiding buying and sticking to renting. 

But is that really to promote a flexible lifestyle, or to keep the middle class from owning property? 

With the market as it is in mid-2026, is it truly wise to pour all our money into SIPs? 

Doesn’t owning a home bring peace of mind, a small piece of land, and the discipline of investing in a fixed, stable asset? 

Sometimes it feels like the push for renting is designed to benefit real estate moguls while keeping the working class from gaining ownership.