In the end, we have a car and an apt now. If we moved in 2 years (to a new apt, not a home) hopefully my g.f with good c. would off-set it and when we move in 3-4 years to buy a home, it's ok with fha. I don't need credit for anything else, it's just frustrating to me.
Then again, our parents might guarantee or send a large deposit anyway so who knows. We won't want anything over $180k anyway.
TY, once again to all of you!