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Kinda a weird question, but thats where Im at. I got a pretty good job, but have only been there for about 3 months and its going well. Im not
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Kinda a weird question, but thats where Im at. I got a pretty good job, but have only been there for about 3 months and its going well. Im not in love with it, but pay is good, sooo.....
The house is a foreclosure with a few unknowns. But its dirt cheap at $126k. Pretty large, 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath that needs a little cosmetic work. Some new flooring and paint and things of that nature. So, I love cars and have always wanted that serious premier sports car, but realize that at my age, 27, perhaps I should be thinking of the future. But man the present is too fun to think far ahead. So, what would you do? |
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If you've only had your job for 3 months I wouldn't buy anything right now.
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That's the best advice by far! There are huge inventories on the market for distressed houses that won't go away this year or next for that matter at least till the job market improves; there would always be a GTR available when the time is right. I would build at least a year of emergency funds before thinking about buying anything, especially this early into your new job. You wouldn't want any bad surprise in the event of unforeseen job loss (not wishing this on you at all but good to plan for it)
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6 months is the minimum recommended safety net, but in this environment 12 months gives you more of a buffer. In your case, just focus on saving for a down payment since your parents have the other expenses covered.
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Don't rush to buy a house for the sake of buying one; my personal rule for the mortgage is that it should be less than 28% of your biweekly paycheck and always count your income not that your spouse/GF/parents. Don't listen to real estate sales people, they have the worst financial ethic, (trust me I know a few and the kind of interests they are paying on their own home) Living way under your means gives you piece of mind and ensures you to save for what's more important long term all the while giving you rooms for personal trips all over the world ![]()
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Buy the house. People keep calling it a down market for houses. I say houses are on the best sale in years. When the market rebounds you will sell it for a nice profit plus recoup money you would have thrown away to a landlord.
As nice as a GTR is you wont ever sell it for a profit.
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