I'm a 21 woman and my dad and I live together. We are both definately able to live seperately, but splitting the bills is just A LOT easier on us finacially. I'm ready to make the move & he is supportive of that. We are in no way "attatched" and we hardly even see each other at home. He is alway out at a significant others place and I'm at my BF's place a lot. I'll be in the same city, just in my own apt somewhere else. I will not have a roommate, nor do I want one. I know this will happen in the next 6 months or so. I need all the advice possible to help make this a smooth transition. What should I beware of, what do I need to know, what difficulties might I face? Can you give ANY advice at all?
2006-12-18 06:58:22 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Renting & Real Estate
You will most likley enjoy the privacy of living by yourself and not having to worry about what you do and when and where you do it. Enjoy this time because it won't last forvever. Getting a pet is always fun, but only if you have enough time for one. Always save a little more money than what you think you need. Things always pop up. Beware of having to shell out extra money to turn the electric on if you don't have good credit. 1-2 weeks before you move have your mailing adressed changed by going to the post office. Once you find an apartment, make sure that you look it over carefully and let the management know about any damages in writting that way you won't be held responsible when you move out.
All in all I am sure it will be a great experience for you. Good luck with everything.
2006-12-18 07:13:00 · answer #1 · answered by *♥Tarita♥* 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why are you so anxious to move out? If you and your father spend a lot of the time out of the house, why move? Being a young female, you need to worry about the safety issues that could arise living by yourself. If you stay with your dad, you can save up to buy a home, rather than rent. If you absolutely want to rent, then set aside the difference in how much your rent would be if you lived by yourself along with an estimate of utilities into a high-yield savings account. If you can easily live w/o the money, then go ahead and move out. Just make sure you have additional money saved up for deposits, moving expenses, etc.
2006-12-18 07:14:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of people get evicted from their first apartment because they are not aware of how to manage their money. It's good that you split bills with your dad because you know how expensive things are. My advice is don't rack up credit card debt. Don't worry about decorations and pictures and stuff like that. Buy one peice at a time with CASH. That was my mistake. I financed a tv, sofa, and computer. Once you get behind on your bills it's hard to recover.
Good Luck!
2006-12-18 07:06:33 · answer #3 · answered by Mel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like living on my own. the worst part is coming home and the house is cold. everything is where you left it. No-one to say hi to you. no-one eating your food. You feel lonely. Get a cat or dog. They mess things up and say hi when you come home. i love it.
2006-12-18 07:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to coordinate the timing to neither of you has all the bills for awhile. Then good luck to each of you.
2006-12-18 07:37:56 · answer #5 · answered by Jim7368 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure that your financially able and ready to do it on your own. It can really be hard sometimes and overwhelming.
2006-12-18 07:07:12 · answer #6 · answered by pebbles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋