Quote from Drock409:
I live and trade on Miami Beach... I have been here for over
years... i was single here and now am married with a daughter (1.5 years old) and I can honeslty say i LOVE IT here....both as a single guy and married family guy (although. single on miami beach is UNBELIEVABLE)
Yes I agree the people are morons...no question about that, but the variety of people, the beach/weather, the convenience of everything close and the tax benefits are definately appreciated.
plus you save a lot of coin not having to buy winter clothes ..haha
I moved from NYC and would NEVER move back..esp now that im married with a kid (but i do visit every year) as its very convenient to walk around with the kid with good weather
if you are attempting to LIVE LARGE in miami and are a good enough trader to do so....i would say spend at least a winter and trade in miami and see if you like it...esp if u single
if your married and enjoy the NYC llifestlye of walking around , cafes, and yes some culture ( the new Carnival center just opened and now we have Theater, Ballet, art basel , etc) give it a try..its not NYC....but the weather sure beats NYC (ever heard of SEASONAL DEPRESSION) and there is enough cultural events that will keep you busy.
I Have family in Cali and can honestly say Miami is WAY more diverse and has that East Coast/ NY Hustler Mentality that i just didnt feel out in LA LA land ...not to say Cali is not great.....if my place gets blown out by a hurricane though...i'd probably move to Phoenix (got some family there also and MUCH MUCH cheaper than LA in terms of bang for your housing buck...but family is impt reason)
OH..if moving to Miami...real estate is a RIP OFF...but renting is very affordable...and when u factor in insurnace, taxes, and maintance....renting is VERY VERY CHEAP
for those Knocking Miami Beach...if you never lived here...please
South florida in General....its hit or miss.....its very cookie cutter...or as some say... Heaven's Waiting room....
and some of the previous post are right about everything not Miami
but if you gonna move to S. Fla...its Miami Beach or Nothing in my opinion
(i'll take that back...coral gable, grove, aventura are nice also if you have a family ..but the Beach is the best!!!)
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