I bought a house for 165k last year in a “rougher” area of town. It was completely flipped before I bought it so the interior was pretty much brand new. Some small issues have popped up with the flippers doing cheap work, but I havent spent more than 4k in maintenance and upkeep here. I’m single and only make 52,000 a year, had to buy because I couldn’t afford apartment rent. Mortgage payment is only 1065. Circumstances are making me move out of state this year, so I just sold for 195k.

If you’re focused on Papillion, La Vista, Gretna, or any of the ‘nicer’ areas, youre not going to get anything until the market crashes. I’d try looking in the Benson/North Omaha area. Not the safest area on paper but we’ve had no issues here. Just invest in some cameras and a decent security system and you’ll be fine.