<prompt> Human: I am going to be living with 2 other room mates, but I have no experience with having a house of my own to take care of. I am trying to figure out what kinds of bills to expect, how much they will be, or any other general advice. I should probably also mention that this is for Goose Creek, SC.Edit: What are some good options to furnish the place? I will probably only be in the area for 8-10 months and have no furniture right now. Im in the military, so theres a good chance I will get stationed overseas afterwards.  <response>: Not sure about SC, but as a Texan who has rented a house with roomates I can tell you this...First there are the basics: Electricity, WaterSewage, Gas not all homesThen there are the extras: Cable, InternetThen theres each individual expense: Car payment, car insurance, cell phone, credit card payments, student loans, etc.Then there are the Oh I forgot about that expenses:Lawn Care: Will you all pitch in to buy a mowerweed eater and take turns doing the yard? Or will yall pitch in to have someone cut it every two weeks sometimes weekly during summer months. Washerdryer: Most homes come with the connections but not the machines themselves. Will yall rent, buy, or hit the laundry mat? StoveRefrigeratorMicrowave: some houses come with the stove and refrigerator, but not all... and very few come with a microwave... Again the question will arise, rent or buy... and who gets to keep it.Halloween: while you are not obligated to participate in Halloween, it is something that should be discussed. Halloween is a tradition for many children, but this tradition can not exist unless there is someone buys candy for the neighborhood kids. As a home renter, this task is now a decision you all will have to make. Did you celebrate Halloween as a child? Did you enjoy trick or treating? Candy the good stuff isnt cheap, but split three ways isnt too bad. Dont forget to leave the porch light on.For any items yall pitch in to buy you got to figure out who gets to keep the equipment when it is time to move out. I have heard the rule that if a room mate breaks the lease they forfeit their claim. The remaining room mates can then buy each other out or sale the item and split the profit. Make a house rule before yall buy.Good luck and have fun! 