<prompt> Human: I dont want to give too much detail but I can say this. I make around 1500 profit each month after rent, car, taxes, food etc. I have just made enough to pay off my student loans.I am currently living in an apt in Los Angeles. And looking to save up for a downpayment. I think a house in Redondo beach I would be trying to get is somewhere in the 400-600k. with 20 down thats 60-80k. I am a complete noob at personal finance and new to this subreddit. Generally, what are good practices to save money for a downpayment?EDIT: I was basing 300-400 by what my uncle said but I just looked it up the lower end would be 400 at the very least. Im mainly trying to get a cheap 1 Bed place so I am not just pouring money into rent.  <response>: Well, with your budget youve put out you basically have 3 options.A Save 1500 trim budget and save that each month, for a few years and you have the downpayment.B Improve your income promotion, new job and save moreC Move somewhere cheaperNote: Check out the rent vs buy tool to see if its even worth it 