I'm (30M) planning to move on my own for the 1st time, from Denver to Chicago by next year but I don't know anyone and all the roommate finder websites and apps are extremely scammy and full of spam and have had no luck on any. I've also been looking on here in apartment finder subreddits but there's also a bunch of spam/flaky people after many attempts of reaching out to a lot of people in said subs.

What things/steps are needed in order to smoothly transition from 1 place to another in terms of getting settled and looking for a place? I don't plan on getting a car, just living in the city walking everywhere/taking public transportation. I've been very sheltered my whole life and have struggled with mental health issues since childhood and don't know really anything about adult life. Attaining any kind of insurance for health, housing, etc or how to basically live on my own but I need to start living my own life for once. Any advice?

so as the title says i'm 18(i just turned 18 last month) but i don't have a job, car, license, anything. i only live with my mom and i have distant family in other states but it's really just us and it's such a toxic environment. i've always said that i would move out at 18 but the economy suddenly got so bad and i didn't have a job/ am struggling very hard to get one because of my current situation and even if i were to apply for a job, i have no proof of identification besides a copy of my birth certificate supplied by my school counselor because my mother lost the original. i have a 4.0 GPA and definitely qualify for scholarships and financial aid so getting away by means of schooling could definitely work, but i need money and i have no idea where to start. i've been applying to and looking for jobs but even if i get a job it is a real fear that my mother would
"sabotage" me and my work in a way, esp bc she's my transportation and my lack of ID would require her to be over my finances. is there a way i can earn money behind the scenes online or something at least so i can try to have some assets to get away from her? or somewhere i can look for some resources?

For a little context, I have a job and a little less than a year to save up since I just turned 17. But I can be a little irresponsible with my money because I keep borrowing my money to my mom and sister who both aren't responsible with money. I had to get rid of my debit card for reasons so I have been spending less recently. My mom is also the one that pays for my phone using my money each month.

I have pretty good grades (A's and B's mostly) but I have a bit of a hard time getting going in the morning so I have been late a few times. I also don't have a car so all my commuting is by walking or biking (before my bike got stolen).

The reason I want to move out is mostly my mom. She just yells so much. She barely communicates and then gets mad we don't do the thing she never said we need to do. She just stressful even though I love her.

Lastly, this thought was really brought about because the place my family lives will change our rent to factor in my income after I turn 18 and while my mom says we should be moved by then she has been saying that for 3 years.

Anyway, all opinions are welcome!

I want to make a short list of questions to ask before I book. So far I have: are you licensed and insured, is the quote binding, and what happens if something gets damaged?

i finished college this year and have been working at my first full-time job for two months now. i make $56/hr in southern california (SD county area). most 1 bed 1 bath apartments ive seen are 2000 to 2500 w/o utilities which would be a little fine to me if i didnt have a 1100 student loan payment .. im just wondering if its realistic / possible for me to move out and how much i should save if i do plan to go through with this.

monthly expenses (loan, dental, health, car insurance): $1389.75 .. im not sure how much groceries would be monthly but im a single person that doesnt eat much. im also unsure average utilities cost would be; i researched and it said around $250 (+ $70 for internet) but im not sure how accurate that is?

i know the smartest thing to do would be to stay at my parents and pay off my loan, but its not the best environment.

So I moved into a place with my exes (boyfriend at the start) parents

He lives in a separate state not here with his parents

And I'm trying to make a better life for me and my daughter so I've been working on getting into transitional housing because this was supposed to be temporary

Well right now his step mom is very sick and the dad is emotionally struggling and I'm very attached to the dad

I love his parents but this place hasn't been the best on my mental health it's been an amazing stepping stone compared to where I was before but it's also taking a toll on me

I'm in a room with everyone's storage so I don't really have space to call mine

The dad keeps telling me I can stay if I change my mind

But I know this transitional unit is the best option for me and my daughter in a lot of ways

I just feel so guilty especially with the timing where the step mom just went to the hospital a week or two ago

How do I feel less guilty about this

I know rationally this is a good choice and I need to focus on my daughter but I just feel like I'm letting everyone down

Also if the step mom passed at the hospital the dad isn't even sure how to keep up with all the bills and I don't want to feel uneasy when I have a child to look out for

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I moved out of my rented apartment two months ago. My parents were meant to come home to our hometown but they stayed. When I moved out the first time I was so excited about starting my new life a 1000km away that I did not feel any sad feelings. I did not look back and even filmed my room for a couple of seconds just so I had something to remember. But I did not think I would ever need it. I was leaving my apartment and had no idea that I was also leaving behind part of my life which I would not get again.

When I moved back everything was exactly the same. The dogs barked, the kids played and studied, people were chatting outside and the trees got darker. The only thing that had changed was me. I realised that the world had still been going around me and all these normal things were happening. However, I am leaving again tomorrow and this time I know I will never come back. In 5/6 months I will be going to my hometown and someone else will be living in my room. They will be looking out of my window, hearing the dogs and most likely moaning about the noise.

I never thought I would write a funeral for my apartment! The first time I moved out I did not even look back. Now I am struggling to find the right words. It's weird how I filmed my room for a couple of seconds to remember it and now I feel like I don't have anything left. The first time I did not feel any fear because I was just leaving somewhere. This time I knew I could come back. But now I realise what I'm losing and there's no way I can change it. Tomorrow evening will be the same as always. The dogs will bark, the kids will play. The world will keep going on but this time I won't be here.

King size bed with four drawers 180x200

Single bed 120x190

Frames are new the mattress are clean but used for 2 years.

I ordered the mattress for the king bed with a smaller size.

Location Ajman

Price 500 AED for both

Note i have to move out tomorrow

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Has anyone that has moved away from a Hispanic family and moved to a different state? Did you feel guilty moving out or was your family supportive?

I am planning on moving to a different state in the spring of 2027. My whole plan is to get a job in a new state and then get an apartment and move. I want the feeling of security before moving somewhere new.

I just moved back home 1.5 year ago from college. I lived about a 6 Hour Dr. from my hometown in college. So while I was in college being so far away from home, I had the opportunity to get a taste of independence and what that was like. After graduating I knew that I didn’t wanna go back home and live there but considering my financial situation and my circumstances, my best bet was to go home. Now, ever since being back home. I have talked to my family about moving to a different city/state.

Usually, the response is like no you can’t leave. “You have to be there for your brothers” “your brothers need you” I start to get guilt tripped and the reason why is because my mom passed away the summer before I started college, I was just 18 and my youngest brother was 13. We lost our mom really young and literally two months later I moved out to college because I certainly didn’t want to let this moment in my life affect me going to college (plus I know my mom wanted me to go to college and she would be upset if I didn’t) As an older sister having to watch over my brothers being six hours away from home was not easy, but I’ve been living at home for the past year and a half since graduating college and I’ve been enjoying being with my family and enjoy my current job.

Recently, I’ve been working my way into making my move happen so I haven’t spoke to my family about me being serious of moving out. Recently I’ve stayed silence with my family so I don’t get any negative energy. I just don’t think I want them telling me “your brothers need you” because they’re capable of taking care of themselves. I need to live the life I want to live. But, because of that mindset I feel selfish. Then I think Maybe I do need stay to be with my family, especially after a loss like losing a mom but at the same time I don’t view it that way and is why I am capable and strong enough to move out,

I just really wanna know if others have ever felt this way or related this way. What are your guys‘s thoughts? Sorry for making this long. I had to make sure my point was coming across.