Getting in to the market

Thought I'd start a thread for first home buyers . Suppose you were 25 or 30 and you were wanting to get into the Sydney or Melbourne market . I imagine it would be pretty intimidating for them , particularly with the inexperience of youth .

It would be interesting for some of the more experienced on here to share their strategies . Remember , you need to try and look at it as an inexperienced buyer .

What price limit would you set for yourself ? Would you relocate to a more affordable area ? Would you choose to be a lifetime renter ? Would you share a house for a few years ? What if you have a family ? What if you're not a handyman ? Would you get a second job or upskill ? Etc .

Not supposed to be an advice thread per se but nothing like sharing a bit of experience and knowledge . I wish someone had done it for me back in the day : )