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[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago (2 children)

3rd paragraph is me. I rented the vast majority of my life. I didn't want to mow the lawn, shovel snow, clean gutters, fix/replace major items, eg: hot water heater.

Nope. Not interested.

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 13 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I rented a place that had a small yard. I was excited to have a yard to tend. After cutting the grass once, I was done.

The landlord had the grass removed and a bunch of local plants put into a garden with a minimal watering system. Never needed to be tended. Was a well-loved upgrade.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago

Yeah, that would've been a good idea at my last place.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 4 points 7 months ago (1 children)

You can hire people to do those things and if home ownership were affordable, you would likely be able to afford to pay people to do those things and have it all even out to being around the same as renting.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

No thanks. No interest in worrying about upkeep or saving $$ to replace my roof in "x" amount of years. And, as others have mentioned. I've moved a few times without any hassle about trying to sell/buy. People that insist on home ownership are annoying as shit.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

I'm not insisting anyone buy a home. I'm just saying the reason you gave would not be a reason to not buy one if prices were equitable.

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Sure it is. Why would I want to deal with finding a good landscaper or other service providers, eg: plumber?

I don't care about price equality. I straight up don't want to think about it.

[–] FlyingSquid@lemmy.world -1 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Okay, but why shouldn't that be an affordable option for others? Shouldn't you be able to afford a home and such services just like you could afford to rent if things were more equitable?

[–] MedicPigBabySaver@lemmy.world 2 points 7 months ago

I'm not talking about others. Just explaining my position. I'm not here to debate the issue.