Jack Russell, for me or no? Whats your experiance?

I am moving in with a roommate. We are allowed to have dogs, and I am thinking about getting a Jack Russell as I have always wanted one. I work all day and usually get home round 6AM. The apt is actually a town house so it is a decent size, and there is a back yard. I have owned a dog before when I was younger, but am by no means a dog expert. I have done alot of research on the breed and see that they can be a handful. I have never seen one that is bad aside from on TV. I was wondering what you experiance with one is, and if I take him for regular walks, as well as socializing with my friends dogs while he is young, do you think he would be a good match for me. I do plan on taking him with me on most car rides and he would only be left alone really from 9AM-6PM which I was considering leaving him in a large dog crate for that time period atleast until he is trained and knows what is right and wrong? I am not a fan of cages I think it is somewhat cruel but since it is not all my furniture in the apt I’d hate to see him pee or chew on something that is not mine when I am at work. My roommate will be home all day, but the dog would mostly be my responsibility.