<prompt> Human: I make before taxes 43k a year. Ill be getting 7k raise next year as per my contract. I want to move out as soon as possible. I only started working about 3 months ago. I have 3.5k in savings I could be saving more aggressively, and I will be doing so from here on out. My parents are being insufferable about wanting me to buy a home or an apartment rather than rent. I cant say Im too crazy about the idea of splitting rent with strangers somewhere and I would rather have my own place, but I can definitely see how its cost effective. Am I crazy for considering saving for the next 4-5 months and trying to find an apartment to buy for around 100-110k with approximately a 10 down payment? Or should I hightail it out of my place sooner, deal with my discomfort, and split rent?Edit: You guys do know that nyc is bigger than just Manhattan, right? The five boroughs are kind of a thing. Im specifically trying to find a place in Queens, preferably near a subway line and preferably closer to Manhattan than where I already am. Im in Jamaica, so Im fairly far away from Manhattan as it stands. Some neighborhoods in that have places going for the prices I mentioned include Briarwood, Forest Hills, Rego Park, Kew Gardens, etc. Also, Im asking about feasibility, not whether or not I will find a place for that price.Edit 2: Before anyone asks, I care about going to Manhattan and being near the subway because I work in downtown Manhattan. But again, what Im mostly concerned about is being able to move out and buy a place on my current salary. So if anyone could give me some input there, Id be very, very grateful.  <response>: It is a very poor idea for many reasons: This price is likely to tether you to a crumbling box in a crime-ridden shithole, while STILL saddling you with a high payment due to building fees. You will be much more prepared to buy a house when you have a large emergency fund, a healthy start on other savings and creditcareer history. You will lose the freedom to move at an age where mobilityflexibility are crucial for increasing your earnings. This point is the biggest factor IMO. You need to have the following discussion with your parents: 