The year of the renter is upon us

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A for rent sign in front of a white home with a palm tree next to it.

Joe Raedle

I bought my dream house directly across the street from my best friend. We have a literal eye on each other.

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Jenna Jonaitis, right, and her best friend, Katelyn.

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My mother gave me my $100,000 inheritance early. I struggled to pay my bills before — now I'm set up for life.

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Jillian Pretzel and her mom.

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