That is truly another great benefit of renting. You can move any time any where you want w/out much hassle. If you have a house your options are selling or renting. In a down market, it could take months, if not years, to sell, now, e.g. at a loss potentially. Renting the house out has its problems, renters not paying, trashing your investment. But when you are a renter, you have greater freedom that allows you to move and live wherever, usually at a lower cost than owning. You are not stuck.