It also saves you money......
The average property taxes in Cincinnati for a home is about $3,000+. The average closing cost just to get into the average home (with your perfect credit) is about $6,000+. And buying a Condo is even worse! You have to pay a mortgage plus monthly maintenance fees, which are usually as much as one month's rent! Renting an apartment or home on the other hand avoids all of these pitfalls. Renting an apartment usually involves about $700 in upfront fees and deposits.

More Recreation for the dollar......
You can use your "spare time" (if you have any spare time, you're lucky these days!) with your family, or traveling, playing sports and hanging out with your friends. Spend those hours doing what you enjoy instead of working up a sweat!

Renting can really make sense sometimes, especially when you are not sure if you will want to live in this area for more than a few years, or your job keeps you so busy, you couldn't keep your property maintained. Many people say it just fits their lifestyle. Others say that the cost and hassle of buying a home makes them want to run the other direction! But take heart, if you really want to own someday, consider Lease Options. This is where you rent for 1-2 years, while part of your rent applies to the down payment. You purchase the "Option" to buy the property within that time, for an additional fee. What does the "Option" do for you? It allows you to lock in the home at today's purchase price, and it ensures that the owner cannot sell the property to anyone but you during that timeframe. Typical Option fees are between $1500 - $5000 depending on the selling price of the property. With this option, you can see if your really like the property, and get aquainted with the house, neighbors and location without a big commitment.