<prompt> Human: Looking to move out of my parents house very soon and Im wondering if it would be a better idea to look into buying a house now or, investing some of my money and looking to move into an apartment.  <response>: Its almost impossible to give advice without knowing what you are earning and spending each month. Also, whether it makes sense to rent or buy depends heavily on the area you are in and what your priorities are.I would say having 16000 in savings is a nice emergency fund. You could probably move into a housemate situation or apartment and see how expenses change when youre away from home. 