I'm hoping to get advice on what to plan for when moving out. I'm currently 18 and finishing up my second year of college, and my mom has said that I'm either to get a job or get out by the end of June. I completely understand her reasoning and I'd prefer to do both getting a job and moving out as I can't really handle this environment much longer.
I'm hoping to get an apartment that's local, rent runs about $350-$500 for a one bedroom apartment in my area. I've already know of one that's guaranteed $400 monthly as my cousin's landlord has been asking him if he knows anyone interested in renting out the apartment adjacent to my cousin's for the price mentioned above. I know it's not guaranteed for someone in my position by any means, but my cousin is also 18 and was able to get it. Have around $2000 saved right now that I can put towards it.
If all were to go well and I somehow get that place, for bills, I think I'm looking at $400 for the rent, $400 for deposit, $125 for car insurance, $75 for utilities, and around $125 $225 for gas/groceries each month. I'm not really concerned about anything like cable, internet, or phone (free through Sprint until April 19') at all.
I can work full time and I am already submitting applications for jobs, but have not had much luck so far and my college experience doesn't help as I do not have a degree yet (Comp. Sci.). No work experience yet either. Applying to some more places tomorrow morning and then going to be looking online for more.
I'm mostly looking to see what I'm missing here, if it's feasible for me to do this at the moment, and just advice in general for people moving out for the first time.
Thanks!
Submitted May 30, 2018 at 10:32PM by throwaway2878328783 https://ift.tt/2L8kZwt
