Steve my last place was nice. My bro and I were able to rent out a full house in elma with 3 acres, 2 car garage for $550+all utilites/internet/phone etc… That was nice, the down side was plowing in the winter and mowing the lawn in the summer. I would look into somthing like that or try to buy your own house. $800 a month for an apartment is just plain stupid.