this one again. what. is. your. alternative? i "own" (in quotes due to your sensibilities) 7 acres. i pay a grand total of 2.4k a year in property taxes. of which most of that goes towards schools, or is otherwise spent locally. meanwhile you rent, and not only pay your landlords property taxes, but his mortgage. 100% of your rent goes towards the landlord, all you're doing is temporarily putting a roof over your head. no equity, no nest egg for retirement, or to pass on to your kids or do you live in a van down by the river? sure you aren't participating in their 'tricks', but you're also living like a homeless animal. you sure showed us homeowners what's what.
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