How To Move Out On Your Own (you can do it cheap and fast) 🗝️Tips on How to Get Your Own Place 

"i don't like the idea of other people breathing my air" same honestly

20yrs old and trying to move out by the end of the year bc of bad family circumstance. this helps a lot!

literally just got in an argument with my mom and this the first thing on the timeline 😂

ASAP: You need 3-4k in savings. General: 6-10k in savings Rent should be 1/3 of your income or less. Keep 3-4 months of rent in savings. Keep an emergency fund of 500 or more. Utilities usually isn't ncluded. Ask your landlord for information. Furniture will usually cost 0.5-1k. Remember you need to stock your kitchen and bathroom.

"the worst they can say is no and you already said no to yourself when you decided not to ask for help so you may as well just ask."

Im 19 almost 20 just feeling like my mental health is holding me back, having my own place immediately would be such a big help 😭

this is gonna help so much. I’m 18 and currently homeless due to having to flee an abusive household situation at home. I have little to no money right now. thank you so much for this 💜

25 year old male with a bachelor degree and no credit card, never had a full time job, never made more than 12k a year, never lived alone. I love third stage capitalist!

note about credit: you want your utilization of it to be under 33% or it can bring your credit down so if your limit is $4k then don’t have a balance of more than $1320 at any given time :) for renting, one thing that really helps me is finding an apartment that at least has *heat* included. depending on where you are in the country and the heat source, as well as the individual utility supplier, heating can add to your utilities in the hundreds and it can be a shock come fall/winter. even if it means renting a place for $100 more than another place i am eyeing, i would rather take a place with heat included for $1000/month than a place without it for $900/month

Hold the item in your hand for 10 minutes before buying, makes it easier to decide if you really actually need/want that item. Also, imagine where in the house you will put the new item, many things you don't actually need. Remember that every bit of clutter you accumulate before moving you have to move into a box and then move. I had too much stuff I didn't even really need, it was so bad, just stupid junk.

the amount of money you need really depends on where you are

im glad i found your account. i am 19, been out of my parents house since i was 15. thank you! *i have also been homeless. the struggle is real girl lol

Lot of good pointers in this video… Don’t mean to sound like a Debbie downer but wanted to add some more to the conversation here. avg median rent in the us is $1533/month. Many places you apply want to verify that you will be spending 1/3 of your income on rent for you to even be approved, meaning you should be pulling in at least $4500 a month after taxes which would mean you would need to be making at minimum 69k per year. Let’s say you’re an average restaurant worker making 17$/hr. That equates to roughly 35k per year. At that rate, the take home pay is $2500/month. That means you can’t even get approved for anything that costs more than $833/month before utilities. Now let’s scale back a little and allow for some wiggle room. Realistically you can maybe finesse an apartment for 1200/month, MAYBE even as low as $1100 BEFORE utilities. Let’s say you can negotiate with the apartment complex you’re staying at to allow you to stay at that rate even though you’re spending closer to half your monthly income on rent. Living very frugally, you spend 300-400/month on food. This leaves you with about $900 savings per month provided you have no bills to pay,.. but in all reality most people do have to pay other bills and gas, so let’s say you spend 200/month on gas and another 200/month on a car payment. That will net you $500 per month in savings. On paper that’s reasonable enough So there’s our baseline, that’s where we can set our expectations. Now let’s say you have a good support system, your parents allow you to stay at home and stack it up, you’re well adjusted, responsible, and able to handle the stresses of work without it taxing you, and you’re able to make a plan and stick to it. In that case then heck yea you’re fine, you’ll be able to stack that nest egg in no time at all! But many people have no such luck. Maybe they’re not well adjusted. Maybe they don’t have very supportive parents or are overloaded by stressors at work, are already in debt, have other people leeching off of them, medical expenses, are starting from scratch. Stress spending is a huge thing. Some people party too much. Some people like to vacation a lot. These things makes building a nest egg more difficult, maybe taking the better part of a year or more to do. In those cases, which I think are fairly commonplace, I would recommend people to start tracking. Track your finances, track your stressors, see what you can do to gauge exactly where you’re at and alleviate your circumstances. Maybe you have a taxing relationship. Consider either renegotiating spending with your partner or ending the relationship. Maybe you’re eating out all the time. Consider eating less or making more food at home. Maybe you’re traveling too far for work. Consider working closer to home so you don’t have to spend as much on gas. Maybe you’re spending unnecessary money on drugs because you’re stressed out. Consider addressing the things that are stressing you out so you’re not doing as much stress spending. Point here is I think saving enough to move out has a lot to do with lifestyle, circumstance and status of the local economy of the area you’re in, so it should be noted that all of these factors should be taken into consideration when making your plan to get out on your own. It’s all doable, I just want to note these things because I think it’s important to remind folks out here to try to set realistic goals for themselves and not overextend themselves or bash their heads into a wall/feel like a failure bc they can’t seem to save enough and don’t know why

You’re 20?!? OMG!! I’m almost 30! I am still at home. This is super helpful. Thank you for the great advice girl!! Please pray for me I get the place I applied for. ❤❤

Lotta people here want to leave home and that's cool and all but remember that its all about your state of mind. You don't want to be depressed and having to work a full time job to pay bills for an apartment with zero personality just because your old self wanted it or because "that's what you should do." Make your mind your home then change your environment.

15 years old here! this video is something I will def come back to later in life, my home life is shit and I know that as soon as I can I need to move out, So thank you!

I got kicked out of my moms house when I was 19. Pretty fucked situation. I didn't do it right and I ended up couch surfing for a minute with family. Made a deal with my mom where she would help me out if I got good grades. I don't talk to her now. She's a piece of shit. But by working smart and hard I got my own studio now in downtown with a beautiful city view. Its entirely possible. You just gotta be smart and play your cards right and you can create a beautiful life for yourself. No matter where you start. I recommend reading the 4 agreements, the 48 laws of power and 7 habits of highly effective teens for a mental tool kit to help u start. Moving out is entirely mental btw. Your biggest obstacle when your young is everything you don't know. Educate yourself, and you can make it.

hey just wanted to let you know this really is gonna help me later on, i’m 18 now but i’ve lived with my boyfriend and his family since i was 17 because me and my mom got evicted from our old appnt/is crazy. i feel bad for moving in and taking over his room + i’ve always loved my own space and there’s been some family issues so i plan on getting my own place as soon as i save up. I got a new job bartending yesterday and I’ve saved up my money for a little even after getting a new car, plan on the credit card soon (a little scared because my mom fucked up hers so bad)but i’ve done so much research. thank you

One of the first things you said were “I’m proud of you” you don’t even know me and you can say that to me? On the verge of tears right now. I just want to say I’m proud of you and this video is going to help so many people. I also want to say that I really appreciate you and your wisdom💕

thank you so much for this video. i have been in a horrible situation all my life and i have had opportunities to leave but my mental health/money problems always ended in me moving back home. i would do anything to get out of this place and i have absolutely no support system so ty for being so gracious to share tips from personal experience. it will take awhile to get somewhere but I hope to come back to this video in a year and see the progress i have made, hopefully living in a new place💝

Got my first apartment at 19, excited 🙏🏼

You're so comforting. Wanting to move out soon and it seems stressful. Waiting for a job offer. As soon as I get it, I'm out of my parents house *peace out hands*

22, kicked out at 17 a week before i graduated 🎉 wish i couldve predicted it and used this video. only made it bc i never spent money on myself other than needs. hard on your mental health, but even harder is starving yknow

Im almost 22 and ive been trying to move away for a long time but fingers crossed i can move at the end of this year. I have a very bad home situation and i dont get along with my family, hense why i need out fast. Im trying to move to london which is far from where i am currently, but im also the only person in my family who has ever wanted to move out of our town, so im very scared to be the 1st. Hopefully I'll be back here to let you guys know i made it out by Christmas ❤

I’m 17 and watching this for future preparation 😅

For those skeptical of a credit card. I love my credit card. You must be mindful of what you use it on and how much you total up. Try your best to pay it off without interest but if you do get interest pay an amount plus the interest when you pay it.

im looking for my first job and youre so comforting its the first time i felt it isnt as scary as im making it, but also im ready to mature it up 💰

I’m a 17 year old kid, although my money is at 0, I always dreamed about being on my own, although I’m not good with money, I’ve always felt better if I can just go out, and peruse my passions on my own, without the interference of family, I feel like I’m stuck when I’m with them, and who knows maybe it’s just teenage angst, I do love my family, but I feel that if I was in my own space it would be better, but of course I could be wrong.

I'm 17, and I'm tryna move out myself and get away from my terrible family circumstances. Literally got ran over by a vehicle, which has significantly fucked up my livelihood and further deteriorated my mental state to an extent of contemplating giving up, suicide, & murder to try to free myself from this nightmare. I've hit some low points in life, but holy shit, I've never felt such a stronger depressive state of mind up until this point. I've been in some rough spots in my previous adolescent years, but damn, this is like hell on Earth. I'm looking forward to getting a job, finding an apartment, and trying to never depend on people much outside of having somewhere to stay for now due to my current age of being a minor. Also, obtaining my ID and focusing on my goals in life. But it could be worse, I usually tell myself. I just wanna be independent and FINALLY be free & happy.

$900 rent XD girl WHERE I need to know its 1400 absolute minimum here and I'm not even talking about in the city *edit: city as in midtown/most expensive area. I was making the point that this video is missing some crucial factors that come into play (area/part of town being one, which city or state you are located in being another) when it comes to how much any one will be paying. Just in case that might have gone over some people's heads..

25 years old dude with a full time job with little schoolin but my parents let me live at home and pay rent but I do desire to move out. Thanks for the vid

I took consumer math which essentially helps you with day to day math things that would be used in your life. We learned how to calculate security deposits, utilities, down payments, etc. One of the key factors that stayed with me is having 28% of your money be for housing. The rule being that 28% of your earnings would be the maximum cost of a house you can buy with enough money left for any other necessary essentials. Hopefully this makes sense and helps anyone.

your advice is exactly what i needed this month!!! currently figuring out whether or not i need to move cos of religion differences between my parents and i... i will be taking this to heart :)

This was so helpful omg thank you. I feel like I manifested this video. I’m moving to San Francisco by myself this year and I’m 18.

in regards to finding things in dumpsters, I found a desk that I use in one. Granted I wore gloves getting it out and triple cleaned and disinfected it (stay safe yall) but it was a nice find. Keep your eyes out every once and awhile :)

I was literally just thinking about how much I need to escape this terrible situation, and this video showed up! It's a sign I hope. 😢

This video fr came at the right time. I fr just want a peaceful existence.

Not only are your vibes amazing but this video is SO helpful. I’m currently 17 and working towards moving out within the next 1-2 years due to shitty home life. I don’t have a job but have been applying like CRAZY… this video really gave me hope for the future!

Please make a video on budgeting! The way you explain things makes it so understandable

I really appreciated this video. I unfortunately live in a house where I feel so relied on and it hurts and have a really awful brother who I feel awful when I even look at him and really want to get out so I can move on. I still wanna stay in contact with my parents and other siblings but only brother for emergencies. I love the rest of my family. They have hurt me in the past and I do hold a slight grudge so I think moving out would save our relationship. It'd probably be in a year or so which is enough time for me to save the money, get a car, get through all my current health issues I've got going on, start building credit, etc. I am definitely saving this video though, thank you so much.

it genuinely feels so safe here. thank you so much for this video and the comments here are great too. i’m moving soon and im young too, it seems really scary right now but im taking this as a sign that everything is going to be okay.

your such a majestical and empathetic human being and i love your vids, your such a down to earth person, and your content really helps people

u look like a monster high doll!! so pretty and your advice is so nice

You look like a Tim Burton character! And I mean this as a compliment!

There wasn't really any information in here that I didn't already know, but I couldn't stop watching because your voice is very soothing. I mean that respectfully, too, not in a scary way. I'm supposed to be moving out soon and I have a hell of a lot of drama going on at home, and I've honestly been a little shaken up as of late. But just sitting and listening to this sort of reassured me that everything will be okay, so thanks.

As someone whos been on there own since 14 do not rush and try to move out doing things cheap its not smart things are very expensive these days trying to minimize your belonging for your home are not gonna help because when the time comes to need it you wont have it and you will have to go get these things also do not just move overseas ever without preparing that goes for any state also just be careful not all advice is good ,make sure u have a job depending on how much money u have saved up or how much u make choose where to live

For those who's moving not locally, you can rent airBNB(it's like a hotel but much cheaper) until you find an apartment to move into.

came to hear the tips but I just gotta say, I've never seen someone wear so many percings so well, they just work perfectly with your aesthetic

You’re only 20!!!!! Cool and you’re brave af

YOU'RE SO AMAZING i've lived in domestic abuse my entire life and recently my brother shot up our dads house (he's currently in a mental hospital that does nothing to help whatsoever) so my mom was planning to bring him here despite him beating her, my sister, and myself constantly due to mental disorders he just so happened to be born with i guess I've been insanely lucky and met a family that seem really sweet with a daughter my age and they're allowing me to move into their daughters house for a relatively low price and I'm so nervous and stressed and terrified but I'm hoping to leave my family and improve my situation (I'm currently in the process of packing up) I can tell that you've been through a lot, yourself, due to how kind and understanding you seem and I sincerely aspire to grow as strong as you are, I seriously thank you so much stay safe

thank you, you are an angel❤💝im thinking about moving out with my friends since my community college is sort of far and i hate the idea of a dorm... these types of videos always make me feel hopeful and almost tear up-- knowing other girls were once in my position and THEY DID IT!!! and now theyre trying to help girls like me, the ones that are just starting out and are feeling lost or misguided.. you inspire me, thank you :)

i’m no longer in a crazy bad situation but i’m still not comfortable not being alone and this just gave me so much more insight on how to take that first step thank you so much

I would love to see a video about budgeting!!! This video was extremely helpful and I even took notes while you were talking. Thank you so so so much!

If you're fortunate enough to be in a safe space or have the option to stay living free do it to save up as much money as you can, otherwise be prepared to grind to afford living on your own but just remember that it's temporary. Try to find a roommate if you can, don't make it hard on yourself if you can easily avoid it! Secure a job, save up initial expenses PLUS try to have an emergency fund/buffer between what you know you'll have to pay monthly to live with no financial stress. Unexpected expenses always show up when least expected and could easily put you into debt which is hard to dig out of. Get real about what's a need vs a want. You'll figure it out, don't beat yourself up over making mistakes. We're all learning. ♥

This video came to me at a point where I couldn’t even fathom the idea of not depending on family due to mental health/motivational issues. This didn’t just feel like a how-to but a pep talk I needed and I’ve never came across your channel ever. Thank you so much. You’re absolutely divine for this.

Thanks, this helps a lot. For those who's trying to move out from toxic environment, I'm with ya

Unrelated but your vibe is giving tim Burton and im here for it.

Thank you I’m 25 and moving from the 5th time but it’s so stressing now ! Your wise words really helps ! Thank u gurl ✨🧚🏽‍♀️

this helped a lot, I am currently 20 and planning to move out by 2026. thank you.

I'm trying to be ready to move out, have a feeling sooner or later I'm gonna get kicked out and I don't wanna have to start worrying about it while also trying to keep grades up in uni. Thanks for the advice, I've still gotta watch most of it but I will be back soon!

I love silence when I want to sit in silence, and not be uninterrupted by random BS. But I also like spending time with others from time to time.

holy fucking shit dude. i've told people so many times about living alone. i got the whole town bitching at me about the same thing you get kudos for. i even got forced out of my apartment ( illegal rent raise, landlord never authorized secretaries letter) for living alone and not socializing with anyone. and i really mean no friends, family, or anyone.

i'm so glad i found your video, this saved me so much worry because now i get my head in the game and make it happen by the end of this year

To move out and have your own space, the first thing is to have a job. If your current job does not pay well, prepare yourself in getting a better job by getting certificates, taking online courses or going to college. Second, invest part of you income in real state and stock market.

You're literally ANGELIC omg!!!

This is such a great video! Your voice is so soothing. I just got out of a pretty bad situation, so my heart goes out to anyone looking for a place. And don't forget to take some time for yourself as well. Good luck everyone!😄

Had a mental breakdown and u popped up on my timeline thank u for the advice gorgeous💚

This was so helpful, and your whole aesthetic is such a vibe

this has been one of the best advice videos on moving out I've seen thank you for this!

You know, seriously, your advice is amazing! You're great and smart! All the best! (-just subscribed!) Greetings from the EU!

this video was definitely not for me but I stayed to the end anyway. Cheers! Your doing some great work here :)

My jaw dropped when you said you lived in Idaho, because I do too!!!😂

This video really put things into perspective 💗 I love how you broke everything down, and that freebie alerts is a game changer thank you Sepherah!

i fell asleep to this because your voice is so relaxing

I’m moving out for the first time (relatively) soon, so I really really appreciate hearing all of this. Especially long before I want you to move

I'm moving out of state for school, and one thing that can help with accommodations during the trip is using airbnb for the night. They can be as cheap as $30 with tax and fees if you can find the right place! Motels and hotels for triple the price will often be much lower quality and it's just a waste of money. People's couches or rooms on airbnb are more bang for your buck.

this was so great thank you! you talking about how to check in with your body to know if a place is right for you i resonate with so much. i had question about food though, how do you manage food and what to eat on a budget while staying relatively healthy? thank you for this video

I will not say my age here but I had been thinking and worrying what to do first once I get there, thank you very much for this video

New subscriber here that saw this video in my recommended and just wanted to say thank you for this video! I'm turning 20 next month and I always wanted to move out but don't have the money to do it especially with how expensive things are these days. I will definietly be saving this video and come back to it in the future!

I love your energy so much. So calming and beautiful. Thank you for the tips

I’m from Southern California. I tried moving out at 18. Had a part time job at Trader Joe’s. Did Uber Eats delivery after work. I slept on a friend’s couch. This did not last long because I could not find a place of my own. You need a full time job that pays +$20/hr, +$10k in savings, good credit score, & an easy to repair car with insurance. Otherwise you will struggle & end up homeless. The older generation really don’t know how much harder it’s gotten for younger people in today’s economy.

thank you for this video! this is so helpful

loved this, thank you so much! a video on budgeting would be so helpful too

17, my mom is moving back to her home country after i graduate early from high school this december and my older brother will be moving out after i come back to the states so i’ll be alone with my dad who’s not even home at all. i really appreciate this video, thank you.

omg I never thought I'd find you here on YT (I didn't know abt this but got recommended even though I know you from tiktok)

Thank you so so so much for this video! Besides making enough money, finding a home, and furnishing it, could you talk about the items necessary to remember to bring with you like SS card, birth certificate, copy of hs transcript, etc.?

This probably is a bit of a dumb question, would it be more beneficial to prioritize getting your own car before your own space? That's kind of what has me stuck😅

This video is amazing! Thanks so much for sharing this info. I lost my mom and she would’ve given me advice on this kind of thing.

tip for if you ever need something like a mattress for free, get a plastic waterproof bed cover (they're pretty cheap as a medical supply) and put your comfy sheets on top of it, as well as putting a few dryer sheets under your mattress for a couple days. this will kill any bugs that could be in it and the plastic will protect your skin and sheets!! mattresses can hold a lot of crud that the owner may not even know about. also! Mattress Firm discounts old mattresses all the time! can find a brand new one that's just old for under 100!

Same day, next year, I’ll be in my own place. I’ll come back here and tell you all

you are so sweet and comforting ily

$10k saved up to move out? Holy moly

Your voice is so relaxing and lovely, like asmr

angel ♡ im so early today and i will watch it well 💕 i love youu 🎀🍀

You remind me of Emily from corpse bride … I mean that in the nicest way possible.

Thank you for sharing important info. God bless❤

This video hits home on every thing i am thinking about. I have experience on everything in life EXCEPT moving. And i was thinking this out before even 1:00

I use a credit card like a debit card. I pay it off everytime I make a purchase, Every single day. All I want is the couple extra pennies of cashback to buy stocks with. My personal take on Emergency funds is about 1.5k for starter funds. And 3 to 6 months for the fully funded one. I still live with ma cuz its easy. She charges me 800 a month including my insurance.

can you make a vid on how to buy a first car/finance or/save for one

It's because this place is filled with nothing but feeders and collar walkers and you truly have to be careful. Test them several times. Most of them can't keep it straight very long if you test them correctly if they don't mean good for you.