Absolutely. You're going to be paying someone's mortgage if you don't. You may as well be paying your own vs. your landlords! With interest rates increasing, we saw multiple offers decrease, and the ability to negotiate Seller paid closing costs come into play. In some instances, you could have the Seller pay for a rate buy down for you. Buying real estate is investing in your wealth! You can start today or wait years when home prices are even higher.