Anyone here prefer to rent vs owning a house?

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I've always thought it was better to be a homeowner, but I'm beginning to rethink things now. Let's see replace roof, heating unit, complete exterior paint, cutting of some major trees, the fun never ends.....

I've told my wife that now that our kids are almost there, that perhaps we will downsize in a few years or rent something and travel and enjoy life more, versus spending the weekends mowing, raking, painting etc....