<prompt> Human: Hi Everyone,I have been renting a town home for the last 1.5 years or so. Recently the owner has decided to sell the home. He has given us the opportunity to buy before its listed.Im trying to figure out if it would be a bad idea to purchase. Our rent right now is 1400, the mortgage with all taxes and other fees would be about the same amount. The costs are not what worries me. I know for a fact I dont plan on staying here for more than 3-4 years. My longtime girlfriend is working on a getting a degree while working full time. Within the next year she will have it and will likely be finding another higher paying job. So even if I plan on moving in the near future, does it make sense to buy the town home? I would most likely rent it out after we move out.  <response>: No, it doesnt make sense to buy. Tell the landlord thanks but no thanks. 