<prompt> Human: So I make 45k, with a 2k bonus. I put 4 to my 401k because of matching so at the end of the day I get 1,405 every two weeks into my bank account...How bad of an idea is it for me to get onto a lease for 1450? Its a tiny, tiny studio, and the cheapest one Ive found in the areas Im looking at in Oakland. Most within walking distance of public transitnot in the most dangerous areas are 1,600. I have parental support, so I could ask them to help me out and chip in some, but its not ideal, of course Im in my mid-20s.... But Im a bit worried, otherwise. Is it reasonable to live off of 1360 a month? How much parental support would I needhow much money off of a side-gig should I aim for?My rent until now was under 900, and for a while before that even less because I lived with waaay too many people, so I never really had to think as much about my budget. This would be a huge jump...Thoughts? Tips? Is this a recipe for disaster?  <response>: You are going to be whats called rent burdened. In fact, extremely so. Consider that most landlords who have a brain will ask for proof of income, and most landlords will not lease you the place unless your incomerent ratio is at a certain level, such as less than 40. That is, unless you can get your parents to co-sign. 