Hello, there. Right now, I'm living in Toronto. I'd like move to
Edmonton.However, I don't know anybody there. I wanna find any general
work to start and place to live. I do have car '98 honda civic' and
minimum budget to move. My questions are; If I drive to Edmonton, what
route( non- toll hwy) should I take? How much gas price would be( in
can. dollars) and time?for gas, much Should  I carry with me? I don't
wanna spend much time and money taking break in motels. So, what sort
of car and other troubles will I face driving. Could you also help me
find a budget place(any kind)  to live , near emplyoment agencies? I'm
single in early 20's, non-smoker. My budget under $500/ month and day
from May 1st. And how would I convince landloard to rent a place me
from Toronto.
 
That's all I guess. Dear expert,I hope you understand my
wholesecnerio. I need best of your ansewrs, opinions and comments on
my
transitional move.

Dear Perr

There is nothing wrong with your overall plan. However i would like to
add my 2 cents by saying that your overall budget of $500 (per month )
may simply be unrealistic. TO make this type of move will probably
involve a minimum of $1000
investment.

If you do decide to drive especially with a 98' Honda you run a risk
of the car breaking down  and then you are into a whole lot of extra
expense (car toe, repair , staying at a motel etc.) which will most
likely be in excess of $1000.

My suggestion is that you fly to Edmunton, find a reasonably priced
guest house/bed and breakfast (all possible over the internet) and
then find a job.
At this point you will be in a better position to rent a place.
(sharing arrangements will probably be cheaper and involve you in less
hassle)

If you do decide to drive, I would suggest that you get a full service on the 
car before you leave (which will probably be $1000 or more if you do it at a
Honda dealership) 

It may not be a bad idea to get some sort of temporary loan (from the
bank or even from friends/family) to help you out in the short term.
The most important part of your plan is to get a job and you do not
want to "slum it" when you are attending job interviews.

Good Luck

Mongolia