Yes, I would be buying for more than financial gain. Like most people on this board, I think we know that there’s a group who buys with living in mind and there’s a group who buys with money in mind. I’m more of the former (but the money is still on my mind).

And besides, Harveston is literally down the street from where I will be working which is the biggest reason why I was primarily looking at the Harveston area. I also have other factors that lead to me buying so soon, but that’s another story.

And hipmatt, you’re right about the property tax. Definitely on the high side. But hey, I have to look on the bright side (*tax break*). Thanks for the congradulations and good luck. From looking at this site, it looks like I’m going to need a lot of luck to ride this out.

Deadzone: I would laugh at the neighbors who would sell their home 2-3 years from now at half of what I paid for. Cause they paid higher than me. And I would probably buy their properties as investment if I can buy a 3668sf house for 216K. Probably get one of those 100% financing, neg amortization loans with some jumbo 50 year loan. (kidding aside, I would definitely buy homes for 216K at 3668sf)