re: Wise friends of the MB: Am I anywhere close to buying a home? UPDATED pg. 3

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How old are you? Any chance of moving out of state? If I was in your shoes, single with no kids, I wouldn't want to tie myself down with a house. $100 a month in rent is basically free. Is the situation hurting you in the woman department? If not, I would ride it out as long as possible. Save your money up as long as possible. If you plan to stay here long term, put together a plan so that you can put a nice down payment down as well as have plenty money for furnishing the new house and then look at houses

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Mortgages are for us married folk with kids. If single with no kids you should be able to pack a bag and grab your dog to leave at a moments notice. If you are one of those that just have to have a home then get debt free and save up 20% for down payment. You don't want to be house poor.