Yes of course there are actually a lot of differences, being a homeowner after renting for years I am very aware. My comment, partly in jest, was focusing on practical day-to-day differences. But also, getting equity in your house is actually not that big of a windfall if you sell, because you still have to live somewhere and the other houses/rentals have all gone up in cost to match. I suppose if I was to move in with someone... but I dont plan on doing that ever.
But anyways yea fuck capitalism
Last spring I converted 125 sqft of my property into a wildflower garden. It was a lot of work but seeing all the birds, bees, and butteflies hanging out in it all the time makes me so happy!
I plan on doing another 125 sqft this year again!