Benefits of Owning vs. Renting

• Choice of neighborhood in my price range vs. Only where apartment/rental house is affordable
• Peace & quiet vs. Noisy neighbors - upstairs, downstairs, & next door
• Privacy vs. Semi-private to none
• Known monthly costs vs. Unknown costs (landlord can raise rent anytime he wants more money
• Condition of home is dependent on me vs. Condition is dependent on others, and when the landlord gets around to fixing things