7. You Feel Pressured to Buy a House
You shouldn't feel pressured into buying a house just because everyone says you should. You're not "pouring money down the drain" by renting if renting is the best option for you right now.
Yes, homeownership is considered a rite of passage. But whether you're 21 or 41, the only life decisions you should be making are the ones that make rational and financial sense for you. Don't feel like you have to buy a home just because "everyone else is doing it.