Many say renting is "throwing money away." But is it really true when home repairs and maintenance come into the picture?
According to Business Insider, home repairs and maintenance tasks, not to mention improvements, can quickly escalate to tens of thousands of dollars.
While money can be saved through DIY, other tasks should only be done by licensed professionals, such as electrical work.
Roofing is a prime money-sucker. A leaky roof wastes energy. It can also rot beams and damage ceilings.
