Profit yes, asset no.
We established yesterday, very clearly, that the property you own and live in is listed as an “asset” on your financial statement. Even if it has a mortgage!
You may have an opinion about that, which you have expressed, but I can have an opinion that I don’t have to pay taxes to the feds. Doesn’t change the facts.
Today my point is different. And it is subject to opinion, unlike yesterday’s point.
You should buy a house, if you can afford it. Best personal financial move you can ever make, if you buy the right location. My suggestion would be San Pedro right now. Camarillo is a bit out of reach now but that would be good too. I think East LA/Boyle Heights will grow nicely over the next 5 years as well. These are just guesses, though.
Or you can keep paying rent and help your landlord pay his mortgage while you own nothing.
But maybe you move with your parents...in which case that might work for you!