Trying to decide between renting or buying a home? One key factor that could help you choose is just how much homeownership can grow your net worth.

If you’re unsure of what “tiny living” really is, you must be living under a rock (and we say that in the kindest way possible!). Tiny living is all the rage these days, from popular HGTV shows where Realtors® help homeowners downsize to tiny homes to shows about building a tiny home yourself to articles about “Granny Pods”, the old saying, “bigger isn’t always better” is really ringing true for many.

When it comes to investing your money, finding the right long-term investment is often at the top of your mind. There are a myriad of investment options out there, from stocks and bonds to mutual funds to real estate and so on. While each one of these have their own benefits, there is one that outshines the rest. Real estate is one of the best long-term investments you can make, and here’s why: