Gee, my daughter is 18.
A house is a big deal but if you can handle it why not? best for your money as long as the area is holding up okay. Just don't try to do everything at once, it can be overwhelming. I did remodeling for nearly 30 years and my house isn't even finished, dog fence or new kitchen? dogs have a nice split rail and critter wire fenced 2 acres now.
I bet somebody would trade you for the Vista, try Craigslist. I would try to get something, you'll always have bills. My car is way down on the bottom of the totem pole in priority but at least it's on the pole, I'm just above and under the dogs.
The Vista Cruisers really don't have much room in the front behind the wheel and that door is small. I had to make some plates and move the seat back 2 inches more just to drive it, and height not belly is the problem, somehow it is getting closer every year though? need tilt.
Allan