Comments on: Rent Not to own: Why Renting Sometimes Makes More Sense

By: Lynnae

Lynnae — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:55:47 +0000

We’re heading out to our rented vacation home tomorrow. I’m so looking forward to it. Everything will be ready for us when we get there, and we won’t have to do any deep cleaning when we leave! We can cook and entertain ourselves at the cabin, and we even have a private hot tub. Can’t beat that!

By: Aaron Stroud

Aaron Stroud — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 04:21:04 +0000

Great post Frugal Dad, but Vanessa’s vacation is more my style. My wife and I are planning to hit the road for some long rv trips in the future, but not until the house is paid for.

However, rvs don’t have to be expensive. They can be quite affordable if you buy them used. They depreciate like a rock in a lake, so even a slightly used one is much cheaper than buying new. Some of the smaller compact trailers like a Casita cost less than a new car, they are lightweight, and they seem to hold their value much better than the typical rv.

By: Curious Cat Investment Blog

Curious Cat Investment Blog — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:15:53 +0000

You are right: there are times when renting is the wise move and times when buying is – and maybe more times when neither is

By: castocreations

castocreations — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 15:50:39 +0000

Did you factor in the cost of gas?

I REALLY REALLY want to have an RV…a really nice one with pop outs and everything. If we could rent one I’d be happy with that but I still hesitate with the cost of gas. Is it cheaper to find a hotel that will accept dogs than renting an RV? I don’t know. I just have very fond memories of traveling in my grandparent’s RV.

By: PT

PT — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 14:55:11 +0000

One of my favorite things to rent is a boat for the local lakes here. I do this two or three times a year for around $200 for half a day. The boat is in the water ready to roll when we get there. We have our fun with it then we’re done with it. Beats owning one, storing it, maintaining it, eventually selling it.

By: "Mo" Money

"Mo" Money — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:54:37 +0000

When you factor in the cost of gas, I think renting a condo for a week would be the cheapest route to go.

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Tue, 08 Jul 2008 13:17:01 +0000

I vote for renting. I do not think a lot of people realize what comes along with ownership. A family member of ours is about to realize that with owning a home there are taxes, maintenance repairs, utility bills, etc. We don’t believe their taking any of this into consideration.

My family is having an at home vacation. We have relatives coming to visit and when they do, that is when we will both take time from work and school, to take our vacation right here at home. It’s a heck of a lot cheaper then hotels, rvs, etc.