<prompt> Human: Without putting a life long pity me story up Ill simplify the situation and be brutally honest. Im a 33 yr old guy and Im at the lowest point in my life. Ive been homeless for 2 years and I cant get out. I do not do drugs or drink. My parents were drug addicts and didnt teach me anything about life management as an adult. I have a zero person support system, no family or anyone at all to help anything so Im by myself as far as looking for advice or help from anyone.I am a Marine Corps veteran and I have no access to VA funded services because of my discharge. Its not a dishonorable. Its a lesser grade Ive been to 2 years of college. I have no mental illness or physical ailments that would effect or cause this situation.Im currently married and have 2 kids 4 year old daughter and 6 month old son. My wife lives in a residential program for homeless women and children. Ive been unable to get my shit together and I cant figure out why.Ive owned and lost 2 businesses. Ive been a union carpenter, a restaurant manager, catering manager, also a moving company foreman. Ive got plenty of experience in many fields. I adapt and excel rapidly at jobs.Counter to most beliefs it is possible, I know because I live this life to have a FULL-TIME job and still be homeless. I am very active and present in my wife and kids life. I generally work between 40 and 55 hours a week and my normal bring home pay is between 500-750 a week. This is where and what I feel my biggest problems are. I know that I have no financial planning or management ability in my personal life. I have a small but significant thing going for me in that I do not have any debts. No credit cards or loans etc. I do not have good credit either though, so acquiring credit cards and financing things is out of the question. I live in the Boston area. Rent is ridiculously high here, and most places require first last and deposit and I do no have it. I have no vehicle as well.My bills are - Cell phone for wife and I. 102 monthStorage locker. 210 monthTransportation. 200 monthLaundry. 100 monthMy largest expenses are 1, food which costs me about 200 a week. I am staying in a storage locker and I cant store food at the place because I dont want to attract pests. And 2, showers, because I dont know anyone at all here, I have to rent hotels once or twice a week to clean myself. I am currently employed at a moving company and I get dirty fast so I stay on top of hygiene.I have about 500 to my name. Ive asked local shelters and churches for help. Ive found that if you arent a dopehead or alcoholic, or have some sever mental disability there is not much help available for you. Ive often encountered people who are in these positions to help the homeless and or addicted, often have no clue on how to help me. They dont have any resources or places to help someone who is already doing the right thing. So Im asking for help here. Im worth it. Im intelligent hard working and exceptionally capable  <response>: I have a small but significant thing going for me in that I do not have any debts.x200B;This is not a small thing. This is a actually a very big thing.x200B;Focus should be on increasing income. Carpentry experience is valuable. I think if I was in your position, I would try to start a handyman business, start small. Demographics are such that society is aging; older people need help of all kinds. Try to buybeglocate a used bicycle, and make or acquire a trailer for it, and start a tool collection. Start out doing things like: hanging doors, replacing busted locks, fixing toilets, painting, or lawn mowing and focus on a few things that you can do well that are suitable for a guy on a bike. Advertise on kijiji and use your library to access free internet. Once you increase your income, talk to your bank about ways to build credit. I think for example you can get a credit card that you charge with cash, that only has a limit of how much cash you put on it, and it serves to build credit record. Save your money once you have some regular lawn customers, buy a used van; then start advertising handyman services harder and focus on bringing in new business. Use the van to transport mowers and guys and build up that business. Focus on positive cashflow and avoid credit as much as possible, if you cant see a way to make it cash flow positive, dont accept it.x200B;Its not easy but starting out from a position of no debt, means you are starting out as a free man, and in all honesty 33 is still young. You sound like you are smart and self aware. When you work with customers, ask them for feedback, and be honest: I am a vet and Im struggling a bit, I could use your feedback: how can I improve, do you have any suggestions for me, do you know anyone else who needs a handyman or lawn mower?x200B;How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time,x200B;Onwards, be well 