<prompt> Human: Hi guys,Next year is going to be tough for me and I need help deciding the best course of action. Rent is getting out of control and I need to get out. I figure that for the 1,100 Ill spend in rent next year I could just buy a house or condo in the Atlanta area. However, theres a couple issues with that.The first problem is I dont have much of a down payment. Family issues have eaten up most of my savings. I currently only have 2,000 for a down payment. The second issue is that I plan on helping my girlfriend immigrate from Thailand to the US so that we can get married. This is my top priority next year. The visa expenses and flight will cost close to 4 grand. In addition to that, she will be unable to get a job until she has a work permit which can take up to a year so Ill be our only source of income.So now Im left trying to decide what I should do. Buy a house or condo? Just stay at my apartment? Give up and move to Bangkok? Im currently making 52,000 a year and have a decent credit score. My lease is up in January, I need to file the visa documents in March, and she will move her around October. What should i do? Tl;drMaking 52,000 a year. Not much in savings and gotta spend 4,000 for love next year. Should I buy a house in 5 months?  <response>: You cannot afford a house. It doesnt sound like you can afford your lifestyle already including the rent, supporting two people on a single income, and the 4K for getting your fiance over here.You should focus on finding somewhere cheaper to rent than buying a new place. 