India, Dec. 22 -- A Reddit post by a Bengaluru professional has sparked a major debate about the dilemmas faced by young homebuyers when choosing between convenience and long-term investment. Many Bengaluru residents are debating whether to purchase apartments near IT hubs like Bellandur or to stretch their budgets for villas on the outskirts, highlighting the trade-offs between affordability, commuting time, and financial planning.

Several Redditors shared their experiences of managing properties far from their new offices. One Reddit user wrote that after purchasing a flat in 2018, they had to relocate for work within 14 months.

"I rented it out during the two years of COVID, and only returned briefly before another job transfer requi...