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hmm... well in theory it sounds quite brilliant. but...a few things need to be analyzed.

First: 8hrs for 5 days a week is all good, but with full-time ur really only goin to get 40hrs a week(adding in school hours here). this would bring income down to 1024 per month. at $500 per month for each, that would leave 524 for other bills. bills such as food, whatever utilities are not covered, and gas for car(s). Bonus, insurance for car(this most likely only applies to me).
I think it would be wise to consider at least one other person to split the apartment with, and I would be willing to share a small space with someone else...aka share a room. I'm use to no space whatsoever.
Also, I have to consider the fact that my money would probably also be put towards paying for school, especially since my parents won't pay(mom cuz she has no money and my dad is just a jackass)

Second: What time period are we looking at again? Were we going to wait another year? Because truthfully, what with my failing three classes, I need to reach a certain amount of credits before being considered, otherwise I would just transfer to the community up there and then transfer a year later.

Just a few more things to consider. But I still LOVE the idea and really want to make it happen. OMG!! I finally have something to use my clipboard to plan with!!! this is exciting lol

Yes, food isn't that big a deal.

For utilities, if I'm remembering correctly, the apartments that we looked up online should cover gas and water. We would need to cover electricity and cable, etc.

My current insurance is about 116/month. but its probably going up because i got a ticket shh!! lol.

For college, I currently have I believe it was 4 credits from my one class, but this semester I'm tackling 14 credits. As long as I manage those, I should be fine to transfer to the JC. There's nothing to that one really. For JC, my dad should cover it, but I will have to talk to him. Normally it's $20/credit plus any fees and then books. I have to come up with scholarships though. Brilliant father isnt he?

So I will do some more research on those subjects, especially the daddy dearest one, and get back to you. For now I have to go to my bloody church haha your fave place.... evil

Ok so I just thought of one more BIG detail that we need to make sure that we will have. And it is a DEPOSIT. every single place will want one and it differs on the place how much it will be. So plan A is SAVE like a crazy mother. lol

Oh and I had myself some fun in hell...i shot these foamy darts at ppls heads...overall quite amusing. u would have even enjoyed urself. 3nodding

Oh, yes... Feel free to edit anything into the first post!

ok so i asked my mom about deposits and she informed me that it can be anywhere from $500-one month's rent.
So we need to have at least double in savings.

i took a look at the sites u posted for possibilities and personally i LOVE the house. but that one means more money technically.
otherwise im thinking that the 2bdrm 2bth crossbrook apartment looks like a great bet, because its a pretty good price for the square footage.
but once again, i think it would be wise to have at least one more person to split the cost with. numbers breakdown time!

Cost/month: 1295$
Avg. earnings/roomie: 1024$
Half of rent: 647.5$
Money leftover for other bills: 376.5$

With another roomie
Cost/month: 1295$
Avg. earnings/roomie: 1024$
Rent/roomie: 432$
Money leftover for other bills: 592$

Other bills to consider(rough estimates):
Car Insurance: 120$
Food: 200$
Other Utilities: 100$
Gas Money: 80$
Total: 500$
Minus roomie expenses: 100$
Grand Total: 400$

Money left to save/spend at will: 192$/month

MAJOR PLUS!!! its lookin like crossbrook is gonna be a really good choice. and i like the mostly students part because if i go to the JC and live off campus kind of thing i wont get the same opportunity to make friends as u had this year. but if there are other students around, i'll get to meet a few!