19 want to move out of home need tips?

Question

Im 19 and me and my mum are having some difficulty and Im thinking of movin out and renting a nousing in the next 6 months.Im currently working and earningg $764 weekly and doing modeling on the side.Would this be annogh money to live on and pay rent and food and electrical any suggestions and experiences would be good I want a one bedroom unit.

Answer 1

Start looking now so you can find out a price range you want. Remember that there are a lot more expenses than just rent. You will need to pay for electricity/gas, telephone, cable (not a must), food, etc.

Since you have time to make the decision, try to make a budget right now to see how much you are spending each day. Do it for a month and see if you could still afford all the other stuff.

Answer 2

I like the "go to college" response.... or do something else that is going to be mind-expanding and maturing and noble, vs. just getting locked into the j.o.b. thing until Mr. r.i.g.h.t falls out of the sky, etc.

If I were you I would do whatever is possible to get back on track with your Mum before you leave... your locking horns is a pretty common response to the leaving home thing.... but it's nice to take this event and turn it into something you can actually celebrate with your Mum, who is probably going through her own set of separation issues (been there).

I don't know where you live, but I would think that you have enough $$ to live in a fairly nice 1-bedroom apt., or if you live in Canada, you could probably save up for a down payment on a townhouse with some support from your m.u.m

All the best!

Answer 3

Well you wont have to worry about paying to much for electrical and water since youll be mostly working trying to keep the house. While your living under your moms roof save some of your money from your check for backup payments in case you get the house and lose your job or in case modeling jobs quit coming in. You should be fine cause you make fairly descent money.

Answer 4

well it sounds like plenty from were I'm from but every where is different. Shop around look at different prices, find out how long the leases are, and weather they are to your standards ( like if you want to paint or have pets). You could take in a roommate that always helps your try subsidized housing, that were the government pays part of your rent.

Answer 5

Why don't you consider a roommate situation? The rent will be less if you are sharing and it gives you a little bit of breathing space in case you find out that you aren't really making enough to live on yet.

Answer 6

It should be enough if you set up a budget and allow for unexpected expenses. You may talk one or two of your friends into giving you a house warming shower which would help you get set up in to your apartment. That would be a big help.

Answer 7

I would recommend against it. You will be paying a lot of money for rent and utilities. Would be better if you could work out your differences and save for a house to buy later.

Answer 8

You should be fine (unless you're in an expensive city). Just budget, and don't spend more than you make. Poorly managed consumer debt will ruin you. Put at least 10% in savings.

Answer 9

either your just acting stupid by misspelling those words or god help you!, because even though that is more than enough money to start a living on your own. I'm not quite sure you might be able to good luck to you though i sympathize simply because i plan on moving out myself, but i don't have a budget like yours.

Answer 10

hey you are young and seem to be making good money moving out might not be the best answer at this time sure u fill froggy but save your relation with your mom and save your money and buy you a nice house