[Mr. Jeeves]

I don't understand why people don't rent somewhere really inexpensive or live in a trailerpark or with relatives or whereever until their college debt is paid.

Because neighborhoods like that tend to look like Ferguson, after dark.

Personal safety now comes with a pretty steep price tag, in much of the country.

[grania]

personal liberty now comes with a pretty steep price tag

There are safe places. The problem I had when searching is that I also want public transportation nearby. I'm happy with my area, and it's held up so far.

[dfwgator]

I don’t want my kids to pay rent, I would rather help them get their first home.

The way I see it, the money they pay to some outsider in the form of rent is money that escapes the family.