Cheapest/Most Affordable Primary Residence idea?

[Rick Al]

Hey you guys,

I live in a hot market, Houston, TX and I'm looking to live in my first house. I'm tired of paying apartments, and want to know if there are any creative ideas or ideas other than just buying a Single-Family home for near $100k in a hot-market off the MLS. I'm not interested in condo's. Buying land 45 min away and put a house on it? Like the mobile-type houses? Are there plentiful foreclosure listings that meet FHA requirements in various markets? I'd like to buy and live in a home that won't require too much to fix up as I don't have a whole lot of dough and don't have much handy-man experience. Thanks.