<prompt> Human: I am financially ready to buy a 1BR 200k condo. I have 50k I can put down, still leaving an emergency fund and enough per month to cover my mortgage, retirement contributions, etc. No other debt. The only thng I can think that might not be a good idea is im young, single, and dont know what my future holds. As far as career, there is no reason I would not be able to find work in my field in this city if I were to lose my job. I live in one of the best states for my field so that is not a worry. But im 23 and dont know what ill be doing when im 30. Will I be married? Have a child? I dont want to have that happen, then have to sell this condo only 5 years into owning it or whatever. Ideally id like to live in the condo for 10 years, then sell and use the profits towards my forever home. Like I said I dont know the future. I could meet the person of my dreams and move accross the country with him in 6 mos who knows. TLDR, im financially ready but scared life will get in the way and buying wont be the smartest choice. What do??  <response>: Check the rent or buy calculator to the side. As for whether its generally a good thing or not, its hard to say outright for you without knowing more. Your uncertainty about the future and possible plans certainly adds a heavy mark in the dont buy yet category, particularly a one bedroom condo. If you start a family, youve pretty much grown out of that space right away. Give more thought to your longer term plans and goals, first. 