<prompt> Human: I want something with 3 bedrooms min 2...but looking to do it on the cheap. I looked at houseboats but those rent for same as a duplex.Im about to go through a separation and need a place to stay for the next year or two. Alimony child support is going to leave me with about 40kyear to live on and Id rather not have it all go to rent sf bay area. I dont really want roommates seeing as how Im 40Assistant: The cheapest step is to get out the bay area unless you make 170k a year.40kyear is enough to buy a 2-3 bedroom house in some areas.Human: Cant leave I have kids here.  <response>: Youll need to increase your income or decrease your expectations then. 