Objective: Find Stable Housing

Status: Active

Priority

P0
Category

Core
Target

2026-04-01

Why This Matters

Housing stability is foundational to everything else:

  • Mental bandwidth - Uncertainty drains cognitive resources needed for learning and work

  • Financial planning - Predictable costs enable savings and investment

  • Career focus - Can’t build a business or study for CISSP while housing-insecure

  • Remote work - Need stable internet and workspace for remote positions

Current situation: AirBnB booking secured short-term. Need longer-term solution.

Success Criteria

Criterion Description Met?

Lease signed

12-month lease or equivalent stability

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Affordable

Housing cost < 30% of gross income

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Workspace

Dedicated space for remote work

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Internet

Reliable high-speed connection

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Location

Reasonable commute if hybrid, or irrelevant if remote

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Current State

  • Short-term: AirBnB booked (Saturday → next Sunday)

  • Decision pending: San Diego vs affordable Pasadena alternative

  • Budget: Need to calculate based on income and other obligations

Options Under Consideration

Location Pros Cons Fit

San Diego

Lower cost of living, lifestyle, new start

Further from LA network, job market different

?

Pasadena area

Proximity to current work/network

Higher cost, need to find affordable option

?

Other LA affordable

Various options (Inland Empire, etc.)

Depends on specific location

?

Action Plan

Phase Actions Target Status

1

Financial assessment - what can you afford?

Week 1

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2

Research locations - cost, commute, amenities

Week 1

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3

View apartments/rooms

Week 2

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4

Sign lease

April 1

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Dependencies

  • Income clarity - Current job stable? Remote option?

  • Financial assessment - What’s the actual budget?

  • Remote work - If secured, location becomes more flexible

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