<prompt> Human: I have been looking at purchasing a home that is outside or right on the cusp of my budget. We have a really solid company with a lot of new hires coming in, in the midwest. I feel like I could find plenty of people looking for a cheaper rent that would like to live with me in a large 3-4 bd house. I even have a few people in mind that have already shown interest in the idea. This would allow me to pay a significantly lower mortgage. And all I would need is 1 other person to live with me until I get enough of a salary increase to pay off the payments on my own.I am assuming the person will make payments. I am assuming they are pleasant to live with. Of course we will have a legal leasing agreement.Having just 1 other roommate would make purchasing a home of the size I want very affordable. Not only that but the roommate would be paying a significantly lower rent than they would at an apartment. Seems like a win-win. Was wondering if anyone has already had this idea? And how did it go? And would you do it again?EDIT: I am changing the narrative to a house that I can afford just fine on my own. EDIT2: Why cant I just have a SO with a duel income :  <response>: I personally bought a 4-unit multifamily property. I found that its a lot better because you dont really have to share any of your own space. As another redditor said though, make sure you can afford it on your own in case the worst happens. Also start building up a good emergency fund for JUST the property, separate from your personal one. 