I'm not feeling it, but I really hope you did a lot of research before you pulled the trigger on this. Keep in mind that for a $2k place (if you find one), you'll have to put down at least $6k, which you will only see a small fraction of again, in the far future. Plus, Boston is still a majority Sept-Sept market, so you're moving at a limited choice time of year. Finally, I hope your girlfriend has a well-established job bringing in serious bank, and I hope you have a degree in a very marketable field. I wish you both luck, and I hope you're not bringing a car or pets.