3107: Why I Am Never Going to Own a Home Again by James Altucher on Renting versus Buying Real Estate

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🗓️ 13 April 2025

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3107: James Altucher breaks down the emotional, financial, and psychological reasons he’s sworn off homeownership for good, arguing that buying a house is less of an investment and more of a trap. With sharp wit and hard-earned experience, he shows why renting offers freedom, flexibility, and far fewer hidden costs, making it a smarter lifestyle choice for those who value cash, time, and peace of mind. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://jamesaltucher.com/blog/why-i-am-never-going-to-own-a-home-again/ Quotes to ponder: "I want to fill a bathtub with all the dollar bills I would’ve used as a down payment on a house. I want to bathe in that bathtub." "Saying 'my house is an investment' forgets the fact that a house has all the qualities of the ugliest type of investment." "Do you feel like you can’t accomplish something in life until you own a house? Examine the real reasons you want to own and make sure they are coming from a good spot in your heart." Episode references: S&P 500 Index (for comparison): https://www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/indices/equity/sp-500/#overview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:58.6	Why I'm never going to own a home again by James Altiture of James Altiture.com. Many people have said to me in the past month, I'm going to buy a home, or what do you
1:07.0	think of the idea of me buying a home? I like the second batch of people.
1:12.5	They're my friends, and it seems like they're sincerely asking for my advice, and I'm going
1:17.5	to give it to them, whether they meant it or not.
1:20.7	I have some stories about owning a home.
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