Well DH and I can and have but that was with 5 kids which adds 2xFTBA and LFS to your sitch. My sister has 3xFTBA, FTBB, PPP and DH on NS and things are much tighter for her. A big factor is how much the rent is. We can afford the $350pw but I wouldn't want to try with 3 less kids. A big help will be to goto RE.com.au and check out the rental prices via Map View around the area you are looking at with the bedroom setting. That way you can be sure you can afford it before you put the house on the market! LOL