13. You are unable to buy
Not everyone has a steady job with a reliable paycheck and that’s especially true in today’s “gig economy,” where millions of people survive by working on freelance projects. Small business owners may also find that their income fluctuates quite a bit during the year. Renting could be a more sensible option for these people since it often is not as expensive as buying, and does not have all the associated additional expenses like property taxes and homeowner’s insurance.