<prompt> Human: Hello PF, Im moving for a job and looking to finally become a homeowner and build some equity. I make 87kyr but I max out my 401k, Roth IRA, And HSA etc. and thats non negotiable for me so:that brings my effective pre-tax income down to 60k, post tax 48k, so about 4Kmonth in take-Home pay.Theres a critical component to this equation though and thats that I dont plan on living here for more than 6 years. Therefore, paying the minimum payment on any loan is pointless because Ill barely he building equity when I do move in 5-6 years at which point I might as well have rented. Ive allotted 1500mo to go to housing costs but Im building into that 300-400mo over the minimum payment that I can put directly to principle I see it as a guaranteed 4 return in interest avoidance. Id plan to rent it out after I move. All of this puts the monthly payment at about 1200mo which is in the neighborhood of 200k for sticker price. The main issue is houses in that range in this area are generally seedy or in shit condition, but condos are often in nice condition. Is it a bad idea to go with a condo or should I just be more patient and buy a house when I have more money and time to put down, and rent in the interim?Assistant: If youre moving somewhere new, Id rent for at least a year before buying. Human: Whats the reasoning  <response>: You decide if the area and job are for you, get to know the best places to live, etc. The place you buy the day you move somewhere is usually very different than the one youd choose after living there a year or 2. 