Buying rentals before owning your home sounds smart—but for Californians, it’s a wealth trap. Rentals drain cash, hurt borrowing power, and miss out on California’s equity growth.

50% of something is infinitely better than 0% of nothing. In a market as fast-moving as California’s, waiting for the "perfect" solo home can mean getting priced out forever. Discover how co-buying with friends or family can help you stop renting, start building equity, and finally get your foot in the door.