{"id":577706,"date":"2023-12-18T18:15:46","date_gmt":"2023-12-18T23:15:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/?p=577706"},"modified":"2023-12-18T22:54:46","modified_gmt":"2023-12-19T03:54:46","slug":"why-rent-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/12\/18\/why-rent-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Rent?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t\t<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-videopress jetpack-videopress-player\" style=\"\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"jetpack-videopress-player__wrapper\"> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"VideoPress Video Player\" aria-label=\"VideoPress Video Player\" src=\"https:\/\/videopress.com\/embed\/7houpZ26?resizeToParent=1&#038;cover=1&#038;autoPlay=1&#038;controls=1&#038;loop=1&#038;muted=1&#038;persistVolume=0&#038;playsinline=0&#038;preloadContent=metadata&#038;sbc&#038;sbpc&#038;sblc&#038;useAverageColor=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" allowfullscreen data-resize-to-parent=\"true\" allow=\"clipboard-write; presentation\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The logic:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renting is often waaaaay cheaper than buying a home and paying some mortgage!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also \u00e2\u20ac\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With renting, you can more or less leave whenever. With home ownership, you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ERIC KIM ON RENTING<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I explored several articles by Eric Kim related to renting, and here&#8217;s a synthesis of his views:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Preference for Renting<\/strong>: Kim expresses a preference for renting over home ownership, citing the convenience and fewer headaches associated with renting <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/10\/26\/i-prefer-renting\/#:~:text=It%20ain%E2%80%99t%20even%20a%20money,of%20renting%20vs%20home%20ownership\">oai_citation:1,I <em>PREFER<\/em> RENTING? &#8211; ERIC KIM<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexibility and Freedom<\/strong>: In one of his posts, Kim mentions that he doesn&#8217;t want to live anywhere forever, suggesting that renting offers him the flexibility and freedom he desires <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/05\/13\/why-rent\/#:~:text=,want%20to%20live%20anywhere%20forever\">oai_citation:2,Why Rent? \u00e2\u20ac\u201c ERIC KIM<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Renting as a Privilege<\/strong>: He also views renting as a privilege, emphasizing the reduced responsibilities in terms of maintenance and repairs compared to owning a home <a href=\"https:\/\/erickimphotography.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/28\/renting-is-a-privilege\/#:~:text=,to%20worry%20about%20or%20fix\">oai_citation:3,Renting is a Privilege &#8211; ERIC KIM<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kim&#8217;s perspective on renting seems to resonate with his broader philosophical themes of simplicity, embracing uncertainty, and seeking personal meaning. Renting aligns with a minimalist lifestyle, providing flexibility and reducing the complexities associated with property ownership. This approach could be particularly appealing to someone passionate about philosophy, thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship, as it allows for mobility and less encumbrance by material possessions, potentially fostering a more dynamic and creative mindset.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The logic: Renting is often waaaaay cheaper than buying a home and paying some mortgage! Also \u00e2\u20ac\u201d With renting, you can more or less leave whenever. With home ownership, you can\u00e2\u20ac\u2122t. 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