re: What's a good alternative to home ownership?

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It's hard to beat - free utilities, nice scenery, free lot rent. With some of the jobs they even pay you an hourly wage on top of the free stuff.

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I am not saying there is anything wrong with this, but there is no way that I will work until I'm 55-60 to do this.

Sure renting is a good way to cut down on some expenses but buying a good home in a good area is an investment, no matter how you shake it. Pay a little more to your mortgage every month, pay off early and you are in good shape.