FWIW: I'm not in the breeding biz (yet), but bought and are raising the hets to do so in a few more years.

I currently own. My mortgage is just 2 yo. Unfortunately, I got laid off in Sept, so I dont know if I'll be in this house for longer than the first of the year. That's how long b4 my UIB runs out, and the fact I paid 3 months extra months in advance to buffer keeping a roof over our heads.

For us, it won't be just the breeding plans either. Now that I'm working the HNS rescue, and our personal collection, we have 32 (as of last night) snakes.....two of which are yellow anacondas.

Despite the market and jobs, if you could swing it, I feel owning would be best for stability and safety for your collection if you want to breed, but buying has its downsides, too.....

Best of luck, no matter WHAT U decide!!!