So I know I'm still in college and I'm saving up for a car at the moment but I think my parents are tired of me living with them. So what's the first step to getting an apartment or should I look to own a condon
@Shadowstep: true but with an apt you could get roommates to split, or sometimes could get lucky and get a cheap one and also it goes back to the point that not every college lets you stay over the summer. if her college does then yes that would be a great option, but if it doesn't What's she going to do just switch her college. Plus she could only live there as long as she is in school. Maybe she is looking to something more long term.
@Cutiepie1092: the problem is, it's not JUST renting an apartment. You have to think about food, electricity, water, car bill, insurance bill, wifi, college payments, and other things so you NEED a roommate that is trustworthy enough to actually help pay
@Shadowstep: I completly agree I never said getting an apt was simple or easy. My only point was that staying at a dorm may not be an option because every collage has different rules for that kind of thing. Also she would probably still have to worry about food either way. And depending on were she lives she may be able to find an apt that includes utilities. Or some. Where I live I don't pay for water but I do pay for electricity. Either way she has to do her research and it is going to be a lot of hard work.
I would check around to find a female friend in a similar situation. The problem I see in this, would be, she'd be borrowing your car all the time. And she won't be insured on your car. How long till you graduate? Will these completed courses end here or were you planning to return back to your parents to pay your bills. Have a meeting with your folks. Place your options. Are they expecting you to pay them back? All I see right now is you need to wait till you have your education completed. From there you will search employment. My dear, You don't need to have the payments for a condo weighing heavily on your shoulders. But if you decide THIS an option, have it placed in a contract. And held by someone in authority. My feelings? Your parents will always love you. But don't PUSH to see just how far. Talk to your folks. Realize they too were young once and understand what you are going through. Just don't rush. It's more than the Condo, It's the rent and the food not to mention the electric. Most of all, if you get a boyfriend... YOU buy the condoms. Make him wear it!
Room mate situations sometimes work if the personalities don't clash. A cheap used car and a part time job helps keep things going. Some schools have co-op work to school deals with study related employers depending on the courses you are taking. They are usually signed up for in sophmore year but some checking into that could open a door if someone dropped out of the program somewhere. I doubt that old people are the only ones that know all your options in todays campus life. Speaking with others in your age range casually about wanting to take a try at moving out of your parents place and flying independently might inform you about the multiple ways and means to accomplish your objectives.
If you leave home it's going to seem impossible at times but keep paddling anyway even if you're sinking. In the long view it's the only choice anybody ever really has.
Is it they want you to move out or is it after the freedom of the dorm you feel caged by their rules? Personally I sucked it up to almost graduation then went job, car apartment in that order.
I agree this is something to think about. Is it that they really want you to move out or is that just how you are feeling because of whatever reason. I think maybe you should talk to your parents respectfylly to see what they are thinking. There is nothing wrong with living at home. While in school or even a,little after.
You need to check out the prices of rent and see if you can afford living on your own, also utilities and deposits are a consideration. And some apartments are owned by slum-lords who will show you the model apartment and then not maintain well what they rent. Gotta check everything and read the reviews. Consider getting roommates to split the rent but that can be a whole nother level of hell depending on the roommate.