Thanks everyone again for their kind advice. I think I'm going to try deathbrew's stove-top method. It actually goes well with my apartment setup and my stove can boil 6 gallons easy. I may do a partial brew or two to get used to dealing with grain as well. Hopefully (fingers crossed) I'll have a house soon with a garage and I can get a full set up.
One last question though. I've decided to leave my first batch in primary for the entire fermentation(Thanks Jay, your advice sounded much more sound sober), the question I have is, what do I do with the 5 gallon carboy I have? Can I still make 5 gallon batches in it? Using a blow off valve of course, or should I reserve it for half batches? I'm planning on getting a 6.8 gallon carboy soon enough, just hoping the 5 gallon isn't a total waste.
One last question though. I've decided to leave my first batch in primary for the entire fermentation(Thanks Jay, your advice sounded much more sound sober), the question I have is, what do I do with the 5 gallon carboy I have? Can I still make 5 gallon batches in it? Using a blow off valve of course, or should I reserve it for half batches? I'm planning on getting a 6.8 gallon carboy soon enough, just hoping the 5 gallon isn't a total waste.