[scarface74]

I could never see myself buying anything that's not a detached house. It seems like you have too many of the downsides of renting. When I was living in an apartment, a never once said, "if only I could buy this place and have to deal with people on each side of me".

But as far as buying in a high priced area or even renting in a high priced area, price does provide a filter.