re: Buying a house, and I need advice...

I felt just like you in 2011 when I bought my first house. If you find a trustworthy realtor and mortgage broker in your community they will hold your hand and guide you through the process. Other than coming up the money, it is quite simple when you have trusted professionals guiding you. You should absolutely have an inspection done (it is well worth the money, as I have canceled a purchase agreement after an inspection) along with considering an HVAC and termite inspection in addition to the traditional inspection of the structure prior to closing.