The new American Dream: owning just part of a home

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A house split in half with a large hand taking the larger chunk

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Swimply's CEO says the app is bringing the gig economy to pools — and helping cash-strapped homeowners make money

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Swimply CEO Bunim Laskin wears a white t-shirt under a navy blue jacket while a pool and outdoor furniture stands in the background.
Swimply CEO Bunim Laskin is expanding the company beyond pools.

Swimply

I was sick of having the oldest car at school drop-off, so I spent $16,000 on a newer vehicle. Now I have buyer's remorse.

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Krisann Valdez in front of her new car
The author bought her first new car and is experiencing buyer's remorse.

Courtesy of Krisann Valdez

The best city for renters isn't cheap — but its quality of life is top-tier. See what metros made the top 10.

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Downtown Portland, Maine.
Portland, Maine.

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I make an extra $925 a month by renting out parking spaces. It's the easiest source of passive income I've found.

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a couple poses for a photo by their window
Nick Copland and his wife, Shannan.

Nick Copland; MTR Authority

The old 'buy vs. rent' rule is officially dead. We break it down.

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Katie Notopoulos and others speak on Business Insider's new vodcast
Katie Notopoulos is joined by correspondent Emily Stewart and Zillow's Amanda Pendleton for the new "Well Spent" vodcast from Business Insider.

Business Insider

A millennial couple is selling their home after endless repairs to become renters again: 'The whole housing market is a scam'

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Roxanne and Kristina Werner
Roxanne and Kristina Werner are selling their Houston home to go back to renting after three years of endless house repairs.

Courtesy of Roxanne Werner

I have 6 short-term rental properties. People think real estate is passive income, but I disagree.

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Left: Kerri Gibson smiling. Right: Gibson placing a lamp on an outdoor table.
Gibson spends roughly 50 hours a week running her hospitality business.

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A family moved to the Bay Area from Georgia for a better quality of life. They pay more than double for housing but they're happier.

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Photo shows Xyndi Lomboy, her husband, and her son on the beach.
Xyndi Lomboy and her family moved to Millbrae, California, from Roswell, Atlanta. She said it's more expensive but has a better quality of life.

Courtesy of Xyndi Lomboy

The 7 most renter-friendly big cities in the US

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Buildings in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, North Carolina, was the most renter-friendly location among almost 100 cities in a ranking from ApartmentAdvisor.

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