Timeline on Moving for Out-of-State Local
I am looking for some guidance on moving from out-of-state closer to the Local I applied for based on the timeline following the interview. I currently live in Washington state and am getting ready to interview for Local 18 in LA/SD, California at the beginning of September. I would greatly appreciate any insight on where to consider looking for housing relative to Local 18--to minimize future commute time--as well as when should I start packing/ moving given the timeline from my interview.
One of the representatives at the Local 18 testing center informed me those details can be discussed at the time of the interview but I am wondering if any applicants might be able to share some wisdom that they may have learned going through what I am about to go through.
EDIT: What kind of impact would applying to another Local have on the situation? I would like to apply for Local 19 in Seattle in September as moving within my state seems like less of a hassle. The application window is open to the public instead of through H2HH; I'm not sure if my status as a veteran will have the same weight entering this pool of applicants.