Look at rent near where you work. What area of town do you work in? Living near work will dramatically increase the free time you have available and your quality of life.
Look for properties less than 5 years old if you can find them. A/C and other appliances run better and the insulation is better as well.
You should have plenty of choices in RB. Since you have plenty of time, look on Craigslist and the newspaper and, at your leisure, visit properties and become knowlegeable about what you can get for the money. I believe you’ll get a better deal renting from an individual homeowner rather than in rental complex or through a property manager. However, those good deals are harder to come by.
