Got my muthaf*#!@in' moneycheck..., Now what to do? Options

[Brando]

Car...
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(IMG:http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploads5/rfqtr1112664784.jpg)

So what do you guys think?
It's a nice shade of red. Has a salvage title, 2.0 S motor, has a dead spot between 3-4k, oil leaks between the heads and cylinders (head studs???). I'm going to see if I can take a look at it this weekend with Aaron.

That car, or the options above?

[Brando]

Housing in Riverside is cheaper than Orange County and San Bernardino.

Homes here (2-3k sqare feet) sell in my area between $300k and $425k. My boss just bought a 4bed, 3 bath with a separate 2 car garage for $425k.

I've talked to lenders and the only option i have is FHA loans (if i qualify)... Then I'm still stuck with an interest-only loan for like 15-20 years, need 5% down (silent second?). But the main problem is... I can't qualify for jack shit (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif)

These lenders are getting (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/screwy.gif) in their requirements for buyers. Someone else told me they base it primarily on their ability to re-sale your mortgage, but there's so much involved I'm going insane just trying to qualify.

Girlfriend makes a few thousand less a year than I do, plus, I don't want to be stuck in a house with her if things ever go sour in the future.

What other options are there in buying a home?

BTW, thanks for the votes guys. I think I've decided what I will do. that 912 isn't going to be added to the collection (guy wants $5000 or an offer).