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Originally Posted by MrRational
Who else will you be living with and how much can they afford to pay?
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This.
OP, go get yourself certified as a CNA, and place an ad for a "live in overnight CNA/companion".
Or hunt Craigslist for such a position.
Or maybe college board jobs.
I once dated a girl in college whom I met in the one course that was an elective..she in nursing, me in business management.
She lived in a spare bedroom for an elderly gentleman, which alleviated his family being there overnight.
She was ",on duty" from 9 pm to 6 am. He had a buzzer he would ring for her to come help with toileting.
Her first order was to get him ready for and into bed at 9-9:30. And get him up at 5 am and ready for the day.
He was mostly ok for the day and his family would rotate visits.
This arrangement allowed her to continue studying, gave her a place to live, and she was given a $200/m stipend as well as a $300/m packet (not hers) in case she had expenses for the gentleman (i.e. a quick run to the store, pharmacy copays, etc)
But, you'll either need a certificate or be a nursing student.
There's another option..become an LPN or go on after that 2 yr degree to be an RN. You are still young enough.
Just watch what you take out in student loans..
I know taking care of someone is a "herculean task"..I grew up caring for an invalid mother who needed care starting when I was age 9, and I was the eldest (male- no sisters)
Another option is to look for an older model that rents by the week or month. They are decent, just old and don't fit today's "toney hotel standards". Most likely no "room service"(maid service, etc) or it's minimal.
You have to provide your bed linens and etc, but they are fairly cheap (around here, where you live want to live might be expensive or not exist.
It can be relative to the area.
Another option is to try applying for section 8 housing vouchers.
The trouble here is that landlord s may not take section 8.
There might be other options in your area.
Call these 3 digits: 2-1-1, nothing more. Thus should put you in contact with the "help line" in your area.
ANY questions or seeking help for just about ANYTHING you can be connected with or they'll tell you how and where to apply.
You can go to food pantry or church "soup kitchen" to help reduce your food costs so you can save more.
Some landlords require first, last and security deposit to move in.
Meaning if an apartment is $500/m, you'll need $1500 just to get the key.
Check out cheaper more rural areas for less expensive housing.
The fact that you were previously a caretaker..may make the landlord look favorable on you.. hoping you'll "caretake" the unit.
And maybe not.
One final thought..how much debt do you have along with that 700+ credit score? The less debt you have, and especially if none, you might mention to a perspective LL that since you have $zero in debt/monthly obligations, that you are more able to pay the rent because it's the only monthly bill you have, besides the utilities..if not included in the rent.
Best as you work out details...