<prompt> Human: Hey thereOne of my economic proffessors stated that houses are perhaps one of the most overrated investments. People are sold on their appreciating value but dont consider that most of the time, you barely make a return.Houses need consistent renovations otherwise their appreciation value will simply match inflation. That itself can cost thousands. On top of that, people dont value their time enough when it comes to repairs. Now this was the view presented to me but I would love to hear whether you agree or disagree with this statement? Is renting really all that bad for the rest of your life?Cheers!  <response>: It depends. 