Renter unsure if he should buy, advice appreciated

[Tim Franklin]

Background, About a year ago, I was laid off from a better paying job. Now I'm at a lower paying job and now living in a mobile home. The owner has asked me if I would like to buy the place. It's an older, single wide mobile home (but well maintained) on a acre lot, with a well. It was appraised at $55k. But I'm not sure if I can stay here long term due to limited job prospects. I've never bought a property so I'm very unsure what to do. Anyone with experience, I would appreciate your input.