beginners bank roll and game selection

[wyattjames4]

i am a beginning player of about 3-4 months. i play at hawaian gardens casino in orange county and have been playing 2-4 limit holdem. i am looking at starting a bankroll soon. my problem is that i am a recent college graduate and have more than my fair share of debt, so a bankroll is somewhat of a luxury. how much should a bankroll be to absorb wins and losses and how should you determine when to add to or take from your bankroll if youve been winning or losing? also, its apparent that the rake is a major consideration, as it decreases proportionally as you move up to 3-6, 4-8 etc. i have had a decent amount of success in the 2-4 game, but find I am a little intimidated of the higher games. what factors should i use in choosing the level that I play at? thanks ahead of time for any replies to this question.

wyatt