What's it like being a home owner?

We all know that the cost of living is rising, pay is not, for the most part.

I worry about the increasing price of rent, especially while being single.

I'm wondering if I should start planning on buying a "fixer -upper" in the next few years since a monthly mortgage payment is cheaper than apartment rent.

I understand I'd have to get everything that breaks down, fixed in a house.

I'd have to pay property tax, and higher bills.

Any thoughts or advice?

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MntoNc · 36-40, M

Im personally not a homeowner, but honestly i think being a homeowner is overrated. You got property taxes to worry about, repairs you have to make that come out of your pocket, you cant move as easily with having to deal with selling the house. Ill buy a house when i decide to but it doesnt seem all what its cracked up to be

iamnikki · 31-35, F

@MntoNc i understand. I was asking because I can foresee me getting priced out of apartments in the next few years. I don't make 3x rent around here anymore. Barely made it when I moved into this apartment a few years ago.
Currently about to start a certification course, and may just go ahead and get my master's to help with the above issues. Even though I do not wanna go back to school