[quote=spdrun]No one here is wrong. The deal didn’t make sense versus renting in 2011 and makes even less sense now. The figure of $5k+/mo is off-base, sorry to say.
You can rent a dog-friendly 3-bedroom in Encinitas for $3150.
In my area, 4/2 SFRs rent for $2200 – $2400, 3/2 SFRs rent for $1800 – $2200 and 2/1 SFRs rent for $1600 – $1800. Most with big backyards, nearly ALL dog/cat friendly, walkable and close to bus lines and trolley 🙂