I bought my first home at twenty-five, I hated renting a people telling me what to do...I bought one more place at thirty-seven and still live there. I hate moving..As far as an investment I don't look at it like that. I have to have a place to live and whether you prefer to rent or buy you must pay to live...Having a home and secure place to exist has a domiciling effect on the psyche and makes one more secure.
The grass isn't always greener on the other side of the hill. I'm trying to buy a little plot of land and put a trailer on it up by Flagstaff so I can do the two things I love; get on 40 and drive out to Cali; and go to the Grand Canyon.
I'd say something nasty but I cant find fault in your location or reason.
I just dream a little bigger.