Moving out
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From: califaz
Originally Posted by e3NiNe
before you leave, don't burn any bridges ... it's always good to have a fall back, just incase.
It's always best to do your "homework" before making a decision like this.
- Plan a budget (rent, food, water, gas, electricity, phone, car insurance, car payment, disposable income, health insurance, dental insurance) When you're on your own, these things ... once taken for granted ... actually cost an ass load.
- Shop smart ... if you know you're moving out in X amount of months, keep your eye out constantly for furniture and appliances. It'll be cheaper to gather items over time, then to attempt to furnish an entire apartment at one time. Target offers heavily discounted furniture at times ... 75% off can get you $5 lamps, $10 coffee tables, $20 breakfast tables, $10 toasters, $5 blenders, $20 microwaves, etc ...
It's always best to do your "homework" before making a decision like this.
- Plan a budget (rent, food, water, gas, electricity, phone, car insurance, car payment, disposable income, health insurance, dental insurance) When you're on your own, these things ... once taken for granted ... actually cost an ass load.
- Shop smart ... if you know you're moving out in X amount of months, keep your eye out constantly for furniture and appliances. It'll be cheaper to gather items over time, then to attempt to furnish an entire apartment at one time. Target offers heavily discounted furniture at times ... 75% off can get you $5 lamps, $10 coffee tables, $20 breakfast tables, $10 toasters, $5 blenders, $20 microwaves, etc ...
This guy knows whats up... also, if you are a full time student, you may want to look into getting a roomate. B4 i moved out, I saved 5 grand for a fall back income just incase shit didnt work out. ive gotta decent job so living expencese werent that bad but, bills add up. So, make sure you have the money to cover what matters and remember top ramen is ALWAYS an option.
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From: Your Mom's House
just rented a house with some friends. Easy as pie. I moved out when I was 18. I used to pay $500/m at a condo close to campus, I now pay $325/m for a house a little further out with a garage and yard and all that jazz. That is rediculously cheap for Boulder. I'll be thinking about purchasing my frist home soon. :happysad:
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From: Diego
Originally Posted by tegbooster
im actually in the process of moving out... im 19... the first thing you need to do is get your budget in order
once u know how much u can live off of... safely and how much u would like to use to live safely....
once u got that figured out... start shopping for apartment/houses....
if u can't find anything for urself... find friends that are willing to move out with u and be prepared to be around them 24/7
how well you fair on ur own will have to do with how much u can afford... plan on school and work and u should be all set... just be careful with ur planning...
i know im not moved out so i have no right to post here... but i figured i'd help out a fellow HAN'er w/ the info i've learned
EDIT: make sure you take into account emergency expenses... and stuff that you wouldn't expect
I.E. DO NOT think that with 1300/mo you can afford a 1000/mo rent on ur own... 300 for food/utilities/cell fone/car/gas/school w/e u pay for is not enough lol
once u know how much u can live off of... safely and how much u would like to use to live safely....
once u got that figured out... start shopping for apartment/houses....
if u can't find anything for urself... find friends that are willing to move out with u and be prepared to be around them 24/7
how well you fair on ur own will have to do with how much u can afford... plan on school and work and u should be all set... just be careful with ur planning...
i know im not moved out so i have no right to post here... but i figured i'd help out a fellow HAN'er w/ the info i've learned
EDIT: make sure you take into account emergency expenses... and stuff that you wouldn't expect
I.E. DO NOT think that with 1300/mo you can afford a 1000/mo rent on ur own... 300 for food/utilities/cell fone/car/gas/school w/e u pay for is not enough lol
also find reliable roomates.. example: "Johnny that you use to smoke bowl is not a responsible roomate" trust me on this.. someone that you go to school with might be... start with your responsible friends and go from there...
