We decided we'd prefer kids over a house. If we bought a house we'd probably have to wait longer for kids (and maybe not have as many), and I wouldn't be able to be a SAHM comfortably. We prefer to rent so that I can stay home with the kids and we can live comfortably without scraping by for the sake of a house. It's a personal decision though, don't worry about what everyone else is doing, just worry about what will make you happy and you're set