If I was you I would not rush to buy anything right away. I would rent a month at a time in different locations until I find a place that I really like and then start looking locally on my own at properties for sale, Until I find what I am looking for. You can find very reasonable furnished places between $300 and $600 a month. That way you don’t have to move your stuff until you have purchased your place.
Don’t let real estate agents push you around. Do your own due diligencee and look for reputable agents only. There’s a lot of fly-by-night agents which are less than desirable and very willing to take your money.
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