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So here is the catch to [tag]moving[/tag] back to [tag]California[/tag]. I need to find a [tag]roommate[/tag] in order to be fiscally OK with paying the rent related expenses. Consider this, a 1 bedroom in the same community would have costed me roughly $1300-1500/month versus the $1665/month for a two bedroom and splitting rent with someone else. I need to figure out a good amount to split including utilities/cable, and even decide if I want to take the master bedroom. Nice dilemma right? I also need more information which I do not yet have, but I should be able to guesstimate.

These are a few things I need to work on over the next 12 days. A plan of attack if you will. I am going to update this list as needed even though I should be using my [tag]wiki[/tag] for this task. Maybe I’ll just use it to write up the gist on the blog and then move it over to the wiki tomorrow. The items on my list are somewhat in order and include my general thoughts about each.

1. Decide if I want the master bedroom in my unit.
2. Go read similar roommate requests from craigslist and other sites to get a good idea of what information to convey.
3. Write up a general [tag]roommate request[/tag] posting; Basically a press release including some of the benefits of the apartment and other information which I need to determine.
   1. Email jay.brim at jpi.com about which unit style did I rent. So I can get the sqft.
   2. First Floor unit.
   3. top/bottom style clothes washer/dryer in unit
   4. Kitchen appliances; Refrigerator, toaster, microwave, electric stove, and oven.
   5. Pets OK! Dogs and Cats. Pet Deposit/Rent info. (Definitely will need to check on the compatibility with [tag]Negative[/tag].)
   6. Proximity to shops and stores; Trader Joe’s, Laguna Hills Mall, Marshall’s
   7. Google Map link to location. Along with search links to grocery, shopping, gas, services.
   8. 65″ HDTV,cable tv, High-speed cable internet, WiFi
   9. No Phone; I’ll need a fax line, maybe Vonage?
   10. Figure out Security Deposits, $600, extra Gate remote $50.
   11. $35 Application fee
   12. Scan in the floor plan of my unit. This will be a nice touch.
4. Copy the above roommate request and repost ahem, spam to;
   1. craigslist (which seems only fitting as the place I found was via craigslist)
   2. myspace, facebook, livejournal. To get the word out amongst my friends.
5. Call the local U-haul place, and possibly moving company.
6. Change of Address via USPS for my mail and periodicals.
7. Change my address with all my accounts, banking, credit cards, mobile phone, online accounts, etc.
8. Call Utilities etc, and have them switch on stuff.
9. Cashiers Check or Money Order for Total Move in cost of $1832.00.