<prompt> Human: I just graduated college and got a job making 35k a year. The job has a lot of room for growth so I expect to be moving in to a new role making around 45k starting in august or september. My plan has been to live at home and save up 13k to put down on a house. That way, I could buy a double and rent out the other side, avoiding paying rent. Well, as of yesterday I can no longer live at home. I am forced to move out and pay rent. This completely ruins my plans and its been hard to deal with. Either way, I dont have someone to live with, which means I will be forced to pay at least 550 a month with utilities included for rent, and that is not in a nice apartment by any means in Indianapolis. To get back on track this seems to be the only plan I can come up with. This plan doesnt include buying any clothes, or doing any extras, which leaves me on a really tight budget for the next two years.Food: 135Car: 200 Insurance: 100Phone: 90Rent: 450Utilities: 100Savings: 400School Loans: 300Gas:100Total Expenses: 1875 Total Monthly Income: 2,100 This is just truly unfortunate. My real question is, does anyone see any potential flaws in this budget or any recommendations. Thanks guys, some encouragement might also be nice as its been rough thinking about how to do this whilst also still trying to pave a path for future prosperity.  <response>: I think your goals of getting people to rent half a house and pay for a whole house might be a little too high.Just live in the apartment and pay rent like every other person does who isnt sipping off the silver spoon until you get in a better position. 