Yeah, housing down south is incredible. My house in south MS was 800/month for three bedrooms, in a highly desirable historic neighborhood. I don't know where I’m going yet, but wherever it is, I get the feeling rent is going to really suck!
Paying $700 per month for a 1 bedroom apartment in Dallas. Safe neighborhood, no bugs (albeit older building), but still. Will split rent with my gf 50-50 while in school to boot. Can't beat the cost of living down south.
Oh stressful! Have a good move! I've got to help move my brother next month. Why do people in the Deep South always move in the middle of summer!? Winter guys!
Take the LSAT when you are ready. Since you are not afraid of taking it again you could go ahead with the September LSAT and cancel the score if you know it went south. But in general I would say don't rush things.