Peg, good luck to you. A lot of the posts above talk about a negative outcome in such a move. Back in the early 1980's one of my co-workers joined another co-worker to buy a house. It was a single family house My point is that they made it work. They were very happy there and things worked out well.

The only advice I would add to the above is to make sure the housing inspector gives you a WRITTEN report. I expected one when I bought my current house but didn't get one and later on I needed it.

If you haven't owned a home before you are in for an adventure. It is a great experience and, if you plan for problems by putting money aside, it is a happy experience.

Enjoy,

Brett