<prompt> Human: I am 36 years old with about 350 in my bank account and roughly 3500 in 401k. I make 24hr as an apprentice carpenter. My rent is 1200month, and I also set aside 400month to pay storage, car insurance, and credit card bills. My total debt across all accounts is about 2000. Currently my fiancé, son, and I are renting a one bedroom cottage. While it was ok when my son was younger, he is growing too fast and the place is just way to small for the three of us. I thought about the idea of how possible it would be to buy a house at my age and current financial situation, and it really just seems impossible. I really want my son to have a place he can call home because life dealt him and us a card thats been hard to handle he is severely autistic. That said, its been quite expensive to meet the demands of caring for a child with a disability, so saving has been really hard for us. Are we destined to rent for the rest of our lives? Its heartbreaking to see my son struggle with life and the one place he finds comfort is at home, yet its not really our home and we surely cant afford one. Any thoughtsideasinsight would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Edit: just wanted to thank everyone for the responses. We will be looking at what else we can cut out and put towards saving, and have a talk about potentially moving. Much thanks and aloha to you all!  <response>: Who cares if you rent or own? Its hardly the end of the world if youre a renter forever. There are plenty of arguments for why renting is a better choice than buying. 