<prompt> Human: My small software business is bringing in an extra 350,000 or so this year which I would rather invest into the growth of the company rather than getting an expensive house. But Im also sick of paying 1050 month my share, have a roommate for my current nice apartment which isnt building equity.The HouseThe community isnt too unsafe but the area has seen better economic days. It isnt the safest but I think it would be safe enough if I secure the house against break-ins. There isnt really much violent crime at all in the area.It is outside of the main city, a bit in the middle of nowhere, but close enough to everything that I need, including nearby to the offices for my small business and shopping. I dont have any children yet. I am looking for something for maybe a year, then to move out and rent out the house since Ill have paid it off within months or might even pay cash.Concerns Did you hate it, living in an area below your usual standard of living? Did you love having the extra money every month? If so, what did you do with the money? What motivated you to be conservative with your home purchase? Did you sell it or rent it out after you moved out, or did you decide to just stay there? Is it a waste of money, should I get something more along the lines of still frugal but not cheap like 150-170k? My number one fear is that Ill spend 25k on a house and then would have trouble renting it out or selling it later. Rentals in the area are strong but still a fear of mine. Is investing in low-tier property a waste of time? Rentals in the area are only between 400-650.  <response>: I run a beverage distribution company. Completely understand where you are. My wife and I bought a 145k house 2 years ago.I tried talking my wife into a 35-70k fixer upper and told her how much fun it would be roughing it and making it in to a nice home. She took one look at the area and was told hell no.Im glad I didnt move there. Im busy as hell. I forget things all the time. I forget to lock my vehicle, I forget to shut my garage doors and I forget to lock my front door occasionally.I live in the midwest and this is considered a starter home. about 1400 sq ft but it is in a safe neighborhood. Ive never seen crime in our area. Weird person walking around and cops are there in 5 min.What would have happened if we lived in a rough area and I wasnt so lucky? I am promising you will regret moving into a cheap dump.You need to get the bare minimum out of your head. You have made it! Turn the survival mode down a notch and get a decent house in a safe area.If your car gets broken into our someone steals your wheels and you miss that big meeting that costs you the price of a better house... You are going to wish you had just spent the money right in the first place. 