Is buying a home always the ultimate financial milestone—or does renting sometimes make more sense?

In this episode of Before the Returns, Jaden Zubal breaks down the numbers and the emotions behind one of the most common money debates: renting versus buying. Using a real Utah example, we compare a 10-year renting scenario with buying the same home—and then add a third option: renting while investing the difference.

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💡 You’ll learn:

• Why the “American Dream” of homeownership became so ingrained in our culture
• The real 10-year costs of renting vs. buying a $750,000 home
• How equity growth changes the math for buyers
• Why a disciplined renter who invests the difference can actually come out ahead
• The broader lesson: success isn’t about rent or buy—it’s about the structure around your money

🔑 Quick takeaway: The house itself won’t make you wealthy. The structure you build around your money will.

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