It sounds like you're getting what you need, even though it's not really what you want. Money is good...for some reason people actually expect us to pay our bills. Seems so unreasonable. And I'm glad that what you have going for you right now does that and allows you to save some money.
Moving to the city and having a job there isn't completely out of the question. Application #49 may be "the one." Or #50, or one you put in forever ago that you thought would never pan out.
I am impressed and amazed that you can talk about mortgages and buying condos...it makes me feel somewhat ignorant. It is good that you know you have options, and a positive upbeat attitude like yours is amazing too.
You will make your life exactly what you want it to be, of that I am certain. It may take you longer than you would like, but you'll make it. Have a great day!
undefeated 24 H 24 S's 4, 2, 1 M 5 yrs
"Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all." ~Dale Carnegie
And I'm glad that what you have going for you right now does that 
It is good that you know you have options, and a positive upbeat attitude like yours is amazing too.