Thanks guys,

I use (zillow.com) in my search, the preliminary search. At the rate I'm saving I should be in the 10k mark by early next year. I have quite a bit of room to save more, but just keeping it within reason. I have my own home inspector (my friends father) who has been inspecting for 19+ yrs. There are just some unknowns since I've never done this before. I'm in no rush to buy just like I was in no rush to finally buy a newer car.

Does the idea of a "Starter Home" ring with you all? Some I know seem to disagree and just go all in, but in my eyes, I dont want to be "working to pay for the home" just like working to pay for the car. I'd like to get my feet wet in a starter home, not a condo. 1000 or 1150 sq ft, 2 level (full basement), in a mainly refreshed condition. I do not need a new home, but I'm a bit scared of an older home. As in this part of the country, we have lots of older homes that exist. To give u a contrast, I currently rent a 1bdrm, 509sq ft apt for $404 a month.