<prompt> Human: rpersonalfinance, I could use some advice. Some stats: 25 years old, single, no kids Zero student loan debt very lucky on that score! Current job pays 120K per year, but will drop to zero in a year or so when I go back to school About 175K in savings, mostly in a taxed investment account, though some of that is in a savings account, a 401K, etc. Im currently renting in the DFW area for 1200 month. And, although Im fairly unstable at the moment job-wise and life-wise i.e., I might move around some in the next 3-4 years, would like to get married at some point, etc., Im thinking about buying in the area and just renting out the property after I leave. The NYT buy vs. rent calculator gives me 5 years before buying is better than renting on a 220K condo but part of me wonders if by renting out the property I can cover my mortgage and build some equity. Thoughts? Thanks in advance!EDIT: Formatting.  <response>: That doesnt sound like a very good idea the very best youll probably end up as a long distance landlord and if its your first experience with being a landlord it probably wont turn out well wait until youre more stable rent until then 