Owning a home was once considered part of the American Dream, but as real estate prices continue to skyrocket, it’s become more of a pipe dream. Renting can be a better option for many reasons: it’s more affordable, comes with all of the comforts of ownership without many of the headaches and responsibilities, and is much less of a commitment if you may have to move. Before you complain that you have to take a rental “as is” because you can’t remodel, check out Alexandra’s pro tips for updating your semi-permanent space.