Torn and confused

I love to buy a house with my bestfriend but I think it's too far away. I don't know if this will affect our friendship if I change my mind. I mean a house is a big commitment. I can't back out of it but I don't want to hurt her feelings after all the things that I've said in what we will be doing in our houses if I also purchased the adjacent lot.

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IM5688 · 61-69, M

I would advise against it, but if you do go through with it, I would make sure that all possibilities for house repairs and unexpected costs are covered in a written agreement before your purchase. I would also put in a clause of some kind in case one of you wants to sell or buy the other one out.
Have you been friends a long time? Just how well do you know and trust this person? Are they reliable? Is there any possibility that either of you may become unemployed and can't meet your financial responsibilities?
Maybe you should speak with a lawyer. Most lawyers give free consultations. They can tell you if you should have a written agreement and what that agreement should cover.

Leafkiss · 26-30, F

@IM5688 I'm sorry I was not clear about the purchase. We are going to buy each other's house but adjacent so we'll be neighbors.