I think you’ll be much happier with a purchase if you rent for a while because you will learn about other areas you like, understand the market, and most likely increase your buying power.
The stress of buying when you are in temporary housing stinks, too. Less stressful looking for a rental, I think. Get a rental, let the lease turn over to a montly, then start looking so you are on month-to-month when you are house shopping.
