->If you make $25/day and only pay $150/month for rent, then it seems equitable.

That's the point, here isn't very "equitable" becuase you're making $750.00 a month (if you're lucky)and have to pay $350.00 to buy a small, but decent house. and have to pay this for 20 years.

and the employers still want some "professional" with strong knowledge of .Net SQL Server, VFP, Networking, University degree, 7 years of experience. and of course you have to be only 23 years old!!!!!!!!!!
it's hilarious isn't it