My idea of 'investing in real estate' is now just buying a really nice tent.

I tried cutting out avocado toast to save money for a down payment.

Turns out the problem wasn't the avocado toast, it was the entire housing market.

I've been trying to afford a house in my area

but the only thing I can afford is a timeshare in my parents' basement

I asked my boomer dad for housing advice

He said 'just save up and put 20% down', which is like telling me to 'just buy a unicorn and ride it to work'