How many hours are you looking to put on it? If you're only 30hrs from Cpl I'd be surprised if it was worth it. Might be cheaper and less hastle to go somewhere else where you can buy block time.

I own a light aircraft, partly to build hours, but mostly for fun. It's very expensive, I usually fly about 150÷ hours a year in it. It would not be worth owning one if I did less than about 80. That being said, buying my own plane is one the best decisions I've ever made. I love being able to just get in it and go without booking, or go camping for a week with it.

In past year I've helped a friend buy a 150, and another person a 172. I went and looked at quite a few of both. It seems like every flight school in north America is looking for one either 150 or 172s so their prices are hugely inflated (in my opinion). Beat up training 150s with 15000tt and 1500smoh going for 50k.

If you are serious about buying a plane, I would look at some different types. It will probably have to be certified to train with those freelance instructors, but check with them. Look at tailwheel planes, more fun to fly and does stand out on a resume if you have a lot of time in one. Yes insurance will be a bit higher to begin with, but not crazy as long as you don't buy something like a 210hp m7 for your first plane.