You are scared of the unknown. Get on the internets and download a mortgage/home ownership spreadsheet. Then you can see how much house/condo you can afford, and at when you are ahead from renting.

Thinking fast and slow - Daniel Kahneman

I have automated blinds, and they are expensive. Solar charger was $49 which isn’t horrible.

This is our third one. I would look for one that can be serviced, is self emptying and has mapping technology.

Not cheap, but a robotic vacuum. It’s a life saver with a shedding dog.