As young people enter the full-time workforce and begin to think about living on their own, it may not seem practical or wise to consider buying a home.  However, it may be a pivotal decision for your financial security and future retirement. Rents are going to increase based on the shortage of rental units needed for the demand of the market.  Buying a home is a way to control those costs and even provide income by converting it to a rental as you decide to move up into another home. There is an advantage to buying a home before a person gets married, starts a family, and has their standard of living at a higher pace.  Their expenses are lower, and it is easier to not only qualify for a …