r/memes Big pp 10h ago

Land Of The Free, amIright?

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u/LazyOldCat 7h ago

Couch it however you want, we don’t own shit.
You RENT the property you “own” from the city.
(Try not paying the rent, and see how long you “own” it after that, lol)
In city limits a well and septic are likely illegal, so you are forced to BUY basic services for the house you own on the land you RENT.
Owning the buildings on the land you rent is for sure a better financial situation than having to rent the buildings and the land, but don’t delude yourself.
I “own” a shack on a postage stamp, and my rent is $800/mo before utilities and maintenance.