Renting is sometimes the best choice. Investigate your options.
The New York Times offers food for thought. Rent versus Buy calculations: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/upshot/buy-rent-calculator.html
How much will you be paying with a loan? Enter your numbers to find out: http://www.1728.org/mortpmts.htm

Renting is less risky with less investment and time commitment. But opening up the door to rent in a wide variety of places can be daunting. Where is your job and how do you plan to get there? Atlanta traffic should always be a consideration. Do you have kids? Do you have pets? Do you have good references and a healthy deposit? From intown to the suburbs and beyond, let’s find a place that works for your situation.