My scenario does not involve a house purchase until you are 60 and can move somewhere where houses are essentially free, like Phoenix or Omaha, or Buffalo or wh

My scenario does not involve a house purchase until you are 60 and can move somewhere where houses are essentially free, like Phoenix or Omaha, or Buffalo or wherever. I guess, tldr; don't give up hope, consider what you are gunning for and remember everywhere but the coasts is dirt cheap.