Renting brings a level of flexibility homeownership can't For those who have never wanted to stay in one place, renting instead of owning a home has the most appeal. Pre-pandemic, Kristy Shen and Bryce Leung divided their time between the US, Canada, Portugal, Bali, and Thailand, and are currently staying in Toronto, Canada. They'd like to go back to their nomadic lifestyle when restrictions lift, and it's a big reason they have no desire to own a home. Moving around has become their lifestyle, and renting fits it best. "Once the pandemic is over, we'll continue living our nomadic life renting Airbnbs around the world," Shen told Insider via email.