<prompt> Human: I rent a room for 500 a month, phone 40, bike insurance 130, gas 240, Food 400, Fun 200I make about 1700 per check bi weekly. Edit: After TaxesI want to buy a house but dont know how to ensure I buy something that will increase in value instead of decrease and screw me. I want to trade my motorcycle in for 6000 and buy a motorcycle that is 17000 stupid I knowTechnically I should buy a car of some sort as I only have the motorcycle. Ive been saving the 10k up so I can make a move but now I cant decide what to really do.I have no intention of spending the rest of my life in this next house I buy. I want to resell it at some point for a profit in the next 3-5 years. What are my real options here? Can I even afford to do the things im trying to do? I have NO Debt. 0. Worked my ass off for that, and im really not looking forward to diving back in.  <response>: How old are you? Do you have any significant other or any major life events in your near future?10K is not a lot of money assuming you are in the US. While having no debt and some savings places you in a better place than most Americans, your savings can go away pretty fast.Here are a few questions that might help you make your decision?1. Do you have a retirement account? Does your employer match your contributions? Consider investing in that.2. I want to resell it at some point for a profit in the next 3-5 years.. How much do you expect to make in 3-5 years? Is that a realistic expectation? How much do you want to pay for the house?3. If you sell your current motorcycle for 6000, I assume it is a pretty nice one. Whats wrong with it? Is the other almost 3 times as good?4. How safe is your current monthly income? Is it guaranteed that youll make at least that much for next few years?5. 500month for a room could be a bargain depending on where you live. Whats wrong with your current place? Why do you want a house? Do you realize that you will pay much more per month for the house and probably be responsible for maintenance? 