<prompt> Human: I can expect to take home 2200 a month after taxes and retirement, and I work a part time gig that earns me another 1200 a month, setting aside taxes. The side job seems pretty vulnerable, not something I can bank on in the future.I currently rent with two others, and its around 750month for all housing and utilities. If one person were to leave, itd probably be 1000month.Im looking to buy a condo, priced at 166K. I can make a 20 down payment, but it will still be around 1500month for mortgage, big city property tax, util, and HOA fees.I have no college debt or credit card debt. Dont own a car, no wife or kids. Minimal monthly expenses. What would be the best choice financially, especially when considering the upcoming year? If it matters I live in Chicago, where prices are still reasonable in some areas, but rents and home prices are rising.  <response>: Nope. You dont have the financial stability necessary to support the monthly payment. Taxes go up. Hoa dues go up. You dont buy a house with a reliance on roommates or a side gig job. You buy a house based on your stable income and you dont have enough.Could it work out? Sure it could but it isnt a smart idea. People do stupid stuff all the time and things work out. It doesnt mean they made the right decision just because it worked out. 