I’d go back and kick myself in the _________ and say, “dude, by something small that you can afford, every year on a minimum down payment, and move out and rent it out.

It's much more affordable with great future potential. 

If I read correctly, I don't think you can go wrong getting a house that affordable! 

Our mission is to create an inventory of real affordable housing in the DMV.

Now I am new and can not afford that, so I’m hoping because this guy has had it vacant for so long and put nothing into it so far that he’s be willing to seller finance me.

its a little more affordable than PDX 

usually its better to be in the game as long as you are not over leveraged and can afford the mortgage for 6 months with no income (ie have reserves)....  

A little frustrating, but given the diverse employment base in the DFW area, I guess it's not all that surpising. 

You must to afford your mortgage payments.

I know paying rent for another year in frustrating, but buying a house with a hope to capitalize on appreciation in one year is pretty risky.Also, as a previous poster mentioned, you should definitely speak with a lender.