<prompt> Human: Additional question: Assuming a combined income of 200k, what is the highest priced home one should purchase? Most of the houses we would be interested in are between 600,000 and 800,000 but I dont think we can afford any more than about 400,000 to allow for maximum contributions to retirement accounts, a healthy savings, and comfortable expenses.edit: one person has 250k net worth, the other has 10-15k after subtracting student loan debt. incomes are about the same, one went straight to work after college, the other went on to get a PhD.Assistant: What is the best way to buy a house with someone when you are not married and not family?All else equal its not a good idea in the first place. Why are you looking to buy a house in this manner? Answers may vary substantially if its to live in or if its for some kind of rental business venture.Human: Wed be living in the house together. Its a long term relationship with no present intention of getting married from either side. Not seeking common law marriage either-- no ring, not pretending, not presenting as married, not calling each other husband or wife, which as I understand it are required for CL marriage.Should we form a company with 50 ownership and have the company buy the house? Should ownership be divided by how much is contributed in the down payment and monthly payment agreement?  <response>: Should we form a company with 50 ownership and have the company buy the house? Should ownership be divided by how much is contributed in the down payment and monthly payment agreement?These are both ways you can do it - which one would be better I couldnt say. Whatever you do make sure its in writing and legally binding. 