L.A.
go to www.ziprealty.com Enter your zipcode and your preferences. Click on a home you want to view (most have pictures of indoors too). Then scroll down that homes page to the mortgage calculator. Some 2-3 bedroom homes end up being only about $500.00 a month. That's cheaper than renting, plus you are creating a return on your money/equity instead of giving it away to an owner. Some homes are for purchase and some are for rent. I'm definately going to this site for purchasing a home!