@@arvind8112 the weather, I love the weather and also got a better job here better paid that the jobs I used to have in MD, rent is cheaper I have a 3 bedrooms house for the price of an apartment in MD
@@arvind8112 im from md and I just took a vacation in Tampa. Yes Tampa is astronomically better than md in soo many ways. As I spent time there I kept telling myself I'm moving to Tampa
Me and my wife just purchased a home there and can't wait to move in 6 months. It's in the Riverview area which is about 35-40 mins. But that's the closest we could get to the main city area. I have always wanted to live there.
@@Cmiro22544 Have you heard of Australia? All New York prepares you for is living in a city full of self-righteous, go getting assholes that occansionally want to shank you. Australia on the other hand is mostly a giant desert with things that can kill you during the day if you put your shoe without checking to see if a scorpion is in there. Totally different. Florida is the same thing, get alittle to close to the water and you may lose a leg to the gator or your house just gets destroyed in a Category 3 hurricane. I just read story today, that a mom in Florida watched her child get eatten by a gator in front of her in Florida. Unless, man eating rats run the street of New York, there is nothing that in there that can prepare you for that
That is a great idea. Maybe I will try to make that video during the worst part of the summer haha. Just about the time that a new resident is starting to re-think their move.
Florida heat is overblown...humidity, yes. Heat, I saw 108 in Charlotte...never seen 100 once in South Florida, and I've been here 22 years. In fact, Miami has only recorded one day where the temperature reached 100-plus degrees. That was on July 21, 1942 when Miami recorded 100 degrees. West Palm Beach reached 101 that same day. The National Weather Service in Miami said West Palm Beach hit 100 degrees on three previous days: June 20, 1921 July 2, 1927 July 3, 1927. If you want to talk hot. Phoenix, AZ at 122...that's hot. We don't get close to that.
Yeah, it might get hotter in some places. But their summer is only a SEASON. It ends after 3 months. OURS is 8 or 9 months of 90s (80s when lucky) with high humidity. It's MISERABLE. I didn't even know I enjoyed the outdoors until I moved to a place with 4 seasons.
I can handle Tampa heat any day it’s just muggy I’m from Charlotte NC and it get hot muggy.. with Tampa it’s a breeze in the air from the water in Charlotte it’s no breeze just hot muggy and no wind.. It’s so bad people have died and passes out all the time here we even have weather warnings to stay at home.. you’ll better stop complaining 😂😂😜 and be grateful…!! 🥰
I agree. I think it depends on where you move to Tampa from. Someone moving from the northern most parts of the Northeast may not adjust as easily to the heat as someone moving from Central Georgia or South Georgia. The heat and humidity feel nearly the same by comparison except for the tropical breeze.
I've been here in Tampa for 2 weeks now and the only thing I hate is the drivers I've been to 35 states and this is by far some of the worst drivers I have ever seen they will not give a f about signals and will cut you off and speed limit does not exist but other than that I love it so far.
@@LivinginTampa thanks for taking the time making these videos it definitely helps a ton for some one thinking about moving here or who already did some honest opinions about what to expect
Born and raised in Florida, 5th generation. This made me laugh. Most non-natives/Caribbean/ Hispanic/Latinos are savage drivers. Nothing racist, I think it's in their culture. They drive like they're dying and are on their way to the hospital 🤣
Your power was out for 22 hours? Try having it out for 2 weeks in sub-zero weather with snow and ice. It still sounds better than the Northeast :-) Thank you for this video!
HOT doesn't describe it. Turn your oven on 450 degrees, open the door and stand in front of it on the hottest Summer day. That gives you a good idea of what Florida is like most months of the year.
For mosquitoes you can use a natural spray that I got at Target that has essential oils in it. It works well for mosquitoes and biting flies, isn't oily really, kindof disappears into your skin, and smells good.
I'm from Dallas, TX and have realized Dallas and Tampa sound very similar, especially when it comes to outsiders... I'm a Texas native so I get the whole migration thing lol
I’m from NYC. I’m a cop and retiring soon. Tampa here I come! Hell with the Cold. Most of my retired cop friends are in Florida, loving life. 🌞🥂🍹💃🕺🍆🍑🍆🥝
He's not lying. I went to West Palm Beach and it literally rained rained rained and stormed and hurricane aftermath. I was at the library and a snake looked up at me. And people were not to friendly. And I was walking to the store one morning and literally the ground lifted up and we had to wait 15 minutes or so to get across the street. I wasn't use to that. Even though Florida has some nice homes and spots, it also has some factors people do not take into consideration. And the truth be told, this is anywhere in the US. You need to have a stable job or good income, not necessarily rich to live at least descent in some places in America.
If you’re gonna move here get ready. Mid June temperatures are at 95 degrees (plus the humidity) makes it feel like 115 degrees. And I live by the beach with a beach breeze at least. Central FL is on a whole other heat scale. With temperatures at 100-110 and feels like 120 degrees. That’s just the beginning, our hottest months are July and August. Don’t come to Florida in December and say “wow this is the life. I’m moving everything to FL”
LOL. That's because most of your life you've been shorter than everyone else around you. Why do you think people get hunched backs when they get older??? It's from trying to be the lowest lightening rod while walking. ;)
You seem like you can find anything wrong with any place you live...you're pointing out things that are literally everyday life. Honestly, #12 is the reason I WANT to move down to FL...
Thanks for watching! Most of these things are everyday life kind of things and we all get past them. But I want people to know all these things instead of being surprised by them :)
@@LivinginTampa Honestly, I feel that if people don't understand let alone aren't aware of these everyday things in life, they shouldn't be moving. Just my opinion, so it's nothing personal. Honestly, I'm planning on moving to the Tampa area by the end of 2022. I lived in Phoenix for 4 years and absolutely loved the heat, so the weather isn't a deal for me. Thanks for the video though!
My only concern would be the hurricanes. Is Tampa something like how New Orleans was. They didn't have the proper levee's in place all those years then Katrina came & devastated the city.
@@oldschoolhiphop2275 Overall, Tampa is not so low. There are some areas to the west of Tampa that are way lower for sure. I actually live in one of the lowest areas. But there hasn't been a devastating storm in a long long time. Usually, the storms come around the state and hit Lousiana and Alabama, instead of curving up to hit Tampa.
Ohhh for the $400 electric bill, I’ll try to go hanging on the park with my daughter as soon as we wake up so we can turn the AC on late in the day to avoid large bills. I AM MOVING TO TAMPA FROM MASSACHUSETTS NEXT YEAR NO MATTER WHAT!!!!😂
Your electric bill will be large if you have a pool especially if you have a pool with some type of fountain. We have a 2200 square foot heated across home with no pool and we rarely pay more than $170 per month. Our home faces east/west and you can save more money by keeping the shades/blinds closed during the day while your working so the strong sun rays don't heat up your house/apartment.
I’m from Detroit and I’m tired of the cold weather my family is from South Carolina I realized move to Florida I will just get adjusted your comments was funny and true I will be moving to Delray Beach soon
Ppl like you are the reason I'm afraid to move florida. How tf do u not understand the concept of a video looking at downsides of an area... did u even look at the channel title? God the education system in Florida is fucking atrocious
Forget the lizards, it's the snakes that bother me. I lived in Florida for 3 years and I could easily see 3 snakes in 3 months. Since then, I have lived in Northern California for nearly 13 years and I have only seen 2 snakes the entire 13 years.
I was considering on moving to Florida or North Carolina. But after this video, I am not so sure about Florida anymore. I will be terrified if I see snakes that frequently. Would you mine sharing where in NC you live?
I've been here for over 43 years, I've gotten used to the wheather and work outside take extra breaks during the summer and drink lots of water, don't miss the six months of winter, don't like being cold, you have good and bad no matter what state you live.
Very few jobs in Sarasota because of all the people coming here. Eight dollars an hour everywhere. High rents Dont be fooled by these people that say its so great...Its good 34 yrs for me. Over the last several years thing are not the same just ask the people livin in the Walmart parking lot
Tampa Bay area is awesome!! I'm a realtor in New Port Richey, Fl. we have the Cotee river and the Gulf of Mexico. Alot to do if you love being outdoors.
The last few months I've been really really wanting and thinking about moving to Florida.. Probably the Gulf Coast Sarasota, Venice area.. my entire 44 yrs on Earth I've lived in Indiana and I'm so over the winter months!! But as bad as I truly hate saying this, my dreams of living in FL are probably nothing more than "My Dream" I don't think my wife of 17 yrs shares my same dream of living in SWFL.. I really enjoy watching your videos and I've watched several in the last few days.
I thought your list might be a joke until you said you're here from Colorado. Pretty much everything you described is a nuisance for everywhere east the Mississippi river and as far north as New York. Even the lizards and gators go all the way up to VA. But FL has the beaches, keys, resorts, and warm winters. No comparison.
1. Weather.. Yes it gets hot, BUT!!! in time you very much will get use to it. trust me! If your from the north (NY) like i was. Your simply not use to 'humidity' New Yorkers are very much familiar with heat, asphalt jungle, brick concrete buildings. we know heat, but humidity is what makes you sweat. and florida initially is like being in a sauna. But in time, especially if you bathe in the waters of the gulf.. the salt both in the tap water and inthe ocean clears out your poures which are naturally full of oils preventing your flesh from breathing. SO in the beggining yes you will sweat thru you clothes like a dog, bug over time it will stop, youl just tan up very dark. And the weather itself changes 2. lightning and thunder Yes, powerful storms amazing. power outages, not really a major concern, it happens every blue moon, not often. This guy really REALLY is a spoiled baby. 3. Erosion.. completely depends on where your at. 4. People.. well put it like this.. most people in florida are fine, its the people thats moving in thats the problem like this guy a baby complainer. Your moving into a new region dont expect it to conform to you!. 5.weeds..!!?? are you serious. Your in FLORIDA america's own little africa what more would you expect, and again depends on where you live. most place are well managed and maintained, why? because its a tourist state, which means most of it is kept up far better than most places 6. termite water.. again all depends on where you live. apparently this guy moved into a dump. and it takes ALOT for a place in florida to become a real dump. Florida's elements naturally protect itself against the elements. not the other way around 7. Florida a tourist state DUH!!! but theirs TONS of benefits inthis fact. Good eats cheap cost of living, venues galore. well kept cities, etc etc etc. its a state that caters to the well being of its visitors, that said, it can get really crowded. But its to be expected ever time to you look about you, your always on vacation because your living in a state built on vacation and retirees. 8. mosquitos. Now here a weird one. and Yes once again its all about where you are. some location in florida have bad mostiquoes, and no-see'ums. But truthfully Florida at least the places youd most travers is mostly devoid of mosquitos. YES!!! ironic, why? again because the state caters itself to tourism and has long taken car of the mosquito issue, but it also depends on where you are. if you not near such touristy areas You very well 'could' see and increase in mosquitos but i have to say. having lived in florida or over 20 years, its not something i ever even thought about because it rarely ever happened. And again. over time your flesh adapts to its environment and your scent changes thus you no longer give off the scent that attracts them. 9. Creatur comforts. Its florida again what did you expect. no place in the us has as many wild and exotic animals insects and creaturs. its freaking jurrasic park, on the land and in the sea. if you complaining they go back you whatever rock you crawlled of from, allergies yes, their is a heavy pollen season, but not that light stuff. im talking forest pollen, big yellow clunks to cover your car. neve effected me. just wipe it off. Masks, i get it, the place is nice, people want to naturally kick up their feet, but the mask issue is a problem. such nices places give the illusion that nothing bad can happen and it does. this is a problem with ALL nice places not just florida.
@@celestet9941 Yes. but that's the city, less than 20 minutes out and your in the country, rolling hills mountains farmland and amazing scenery. that part of NY, the rest of the state is often forgotten, and most people including city dwelling native New Yorker's don't even know how truly amazing it is.
Weeds in the yard is not the biggest deal, imho. Maybe if you have a severe problem, but a little home maintenance come with living in a home. There's always the condo environment.
This is the worst, most contradictive video I've ever seen. "Don't move to Tampa" "Ya I bought a house in Tampa" "Florida Sucks" "Im a Florida real estate agent" "I bought in a flood zone" "My yard floods" lol wth. This guy doesnt belong in Florida.
Thanks for watching! I hope that this information is helpful to people that are trying to make life changing decisions like moving across the country or buying a home.
About your father in law, mine do the same, the difference may be the age, not the place, I'm in Brazil. Older fellows, guys tend to be stubborn. Nice video.
I live in Colorado now and want to move to Tampa with my two young daughters so much. I just haven't because I don't know where to start. I am definitely going to reach out to you via text soon. Thank you for the amazing video!
Greatest video of the downside ever! I hate roaches, after working in restaurants where they are ubiquitous, it’s enough of a reason to stay up north here. The other factors aren’t a bother.
Very honest said. Subscribed. Recently I watched a few other realtors videos, and yours are the best. Thanks for point out all the facts which most are my very concerned, such as heat and humidity, snakes, lizards, hurricanes, bugs.... i do think about moving there next year, I will contact you if I decide the move. Thank you.
I'm wondering if there might be scientific solutions to the weather and storm problems. For instance, improved drainage systems. In the future, we also might find ways to share the habitat with wildlife in a positive way.
I'm sure there are some good solutions that we haven't considered yet! And don't you think we are kind of asking for the problems by living at such low elevation?
$400 to cool in the summer?! That’s cute, try $400 a month in the winter to warm your house in Boston, not to mention $100 a month to cool in the summer.
I'm glad you are enjoying! I am working on videos for those other areas for sure! Most people don't care about the expensive downtown and Hyde Park areas! Those are the areas that people fantasize about living in.
@@LivinginTampa yes we do, but as much as I fantasize about living in Downtown St Pete or the Historic Northeast or historic Kenwood, I’d rather have realistic expectations on what it would be like living in Euclid St Paul or Disston Heights or any other neighborhood that Is more representative of the average real state offer Available in the area
My boyfriend is from Dominica 🇩🇲! He moved here March of 2019 and (like me) doesn't like it. He's used to the "everyone knows everyone" vibes he experienced back home, but they don't exist here. Its also dirty, the people are rude and will take advantage of you, there's no real natural areas.... I hope you like it, though! There ARE a lot of Caribbean stores/ restaurants. Check out Jerk Hut on Fowler. Its got food, a bar, and dancing. Pretty awesome scene.
Don't move to Tampa or the Tampa Bay area. It's densely populated and no where to go to be truly alone unless you live alone in your own house. Everywhere you go there is always someone around. Terrible bugs and critters, terrible weather year round except three months out of the year, terrible low paying jobs, terrible drivers, terrible food, terrible people, and terrible lakes and beaches with foul smelling red tides.
All the stuff you mention is in most places. I live in Ohio. It is very humid in the summer, but very cold in winter so we get the worst of both. We get so much rain in the spring you can't mow your grass or you just have to in the rain and you get a muddy mess. We get misquitos. The other stuff you mention is sort of just the price of living where people like.
I love Florida. I was trying to get a giant palmetto bug with a broom as it was crawling up the wall to the ceiling. It flew into my hair. My family ran around screaming while I was too. It got stuck in my long thick hair. We laugh today. I still love Florida. 😄
FYI about mosquitos! Some counties spray and some do not. The redder areas spray and blue do not. This is not a political comment just what it is lol. Anyway we live in Pasco and cheer when the mosquito truck guy drives by - it makes a huge difference and we can outside without getting bitten even in dead of summer. My parents in Pinellas tho have them nonstop 8 months of the year
Wages are pretty confusing in Florida! They like to talk about all the growth of high paying jobs but the low paying jobs just stay so low.. new video about that coming soon!
I love Florida, but I don't like snakes!! 🐍 (Or mosquito's, hurricanes, alligators, rip tides, sharks, power outages, expensive utilities! Etc) But I was in St Pete Beach last week for vacation during the Texas ice storm and it was amazing!! 🌴🤩
Lol watch my other videos and you will see I clearly love living in Florida and think others will too. Just trying to give honest perspective and some cons. Thanks for watching!
I have been corrected on the "Lightning Capital of the World". It is Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. Tampa is just the "Lightning Capital of the US."
The word Tampa translated means sticks of fire( lightning)
Trimming the trees is a smarter choice. Erosion of soil, I'd imagine there's a lot of assiduous soil due to being below sea level.
Dude,
The lizards are there to eat the palm meadow roaches.
The lizards are harmless.
Are the lightning storms just as bad in the suburbs (Brandon for example)?
Omg I used to live in Maryland my husband and I moved a year ago here and it was the best decision I’ve ever made! I love living here.
That’s awesome! It is a great place to live!
I lived in MD too, Why did you like Florida? What was the difference?
@@arvind8112 the weather, I love the weather and also got a better job here better paid that the jobs I used to have in MD, rent is cheaper I have a 3 bedrooms house for the price of an apartment in MD
Thanks for watching!
@@arvind8112 im from md and I just took a vacation in Tampa. Yes Tampa is astronomically better than md in soo many ways. As I spent time there I kept telling myself I'm moving to Tampa
Yeah, I've lived all over the country from Cali to New Hampshire, and living in Tampa, FL is BY FAR the best place I've ever lived. Incredible city.
Totally agree with you Tyler!
@E-ticket no way this is a serious question lol
Me and my wife just purchased a home there and can't wait to move in 6 months. It's in the Riverview area which is about 35-40 mins. But that's the closest we could get to the main city area. I have always wanted to live there.
Tyler you are right!
This dude is just trying to discourage New Yorkers from moving here lol
Good xD we don't want them 🤣🤣
I don't think new yorkers know what wildlife is beyond rats, pigeons, and cockroaches. So, I think this is just a culture shock warning lol
Naaa sorry we still coming to Florida..if u can ny u can live anywhere..and we make Florida live and fun
As someone from Philly and NJ now in Tampa keep the NYers out.
@@Cmiro22544 Have you heard of Australia? All New York prepares you for is living in a city full of self-righteous, go getting assholes that occansionally want to shank you. Australia on the other hand is mostly a giant desert with things that can kill you during the day if you put your shoe without checking to see if a scorpion is in there. Totally different. Florida is the same thing, get alittle to close to the water and you may lose a leg to the gator or your house just gets destroyed in a Category 3 hurricane. I just read story today, that a mom in Florida watched her child get eatten by a gator in front of her in Florida. Unless, man eating rats run the street of New York, there is nothing that in there that can prepare you for that
I'm a Tampa native and can appreciate these points. A reaction video from a new resident would be equally entertaining.
That is a great idea. Maybe I will try to make that video during the worst part of the summer haha. Just about the time that a new resident is starting to re-think their move.
Florida heat is overblown...humidity, yes. Heat, I saw 108 in Charlotte...never seen 100 once in South Florida, and I've been here 22 years. In fact, Miami has only recorded one day where the temperature reached 100-plus degrees.
That was on July 21, 1942 when Miami recorded 100 degrees. West Palm Beach reached 101 that same day. The National Weather Service in Miami said West Palm Beach hit 100 degrees on three previous days: June 20, 1921 July 2, 1927 July 3, 1927. If you want to talk hot. Phoenix, AZ at 122...that's hot. We don't get close to that.
Humidity really is the biggest factor that makes it seem so much hotter!
Yeah, it might get hotter in some places. But their summer is only a SEASON. It ends after 3 months. OURS is 8 or 9 months of 90s (80s when lucky) with high humidity. It's MISERABLE. I didn't even know I enjoyed the outdoors until I moved to a place with 4 seasons.
@@bartlebyscrivener674
100%
I can handle Tampa heat any day it’s just muggy I’m from Charlotte NC and it get hot muggy.. with Tampa it’s a breeze in the air from the water in Charlotte it’s no breeze just hot muggy and no wind.. It’s so bad people have died and passes out all the time here we even have weather warnings to stay at home.. you’ll better stop complaining 😂😂😜 and be grateful…!! 🥰
I agree. I think it depends on where you move to Tampa from. Someone moving from the northern most parts of the Northeast may not adjust as easily to the heat as someone moving from Central Georgia or South Georgia. The heat and humidity feel nearly the same by comparison except for the tropical breeze.
At least he's honest about it
I've been here in Tampa for 2 weeks now and the only thing I hate is the drivers I've been to 35 states and this is by far some of the worst drivers I have ever seen they will not give a f about signals and will cut you off and speed limit does not exist but other than that I love it so far.
The drivers here do get crazy! Definitely one of the unfortunate quirks haha
@@LivinginTampa thanks for taking the time making these videos it definitely helps a ton for some one thinking about moving here or who already did some honest opinions about what to expect
Born and raised in Florida, 5th generation. This made me laugh. Most non-natives/Caribbean/ Hispanic/Latinos are savage drivers. Nothing racist, I think it's in their culture. They drive like they're dying and are on their way to the hospital 🤣
If you see dings in their car, steer/Park away from them. They drive like it's Mario Cart. They're reckless AF. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Your power was out for 22 hours? Try having it out for 2 weeks in sub-zero weather with snow and ice. It still sounds better than the Northeast :-) Thank you for this video!
Thank you for your honest and objective video!
~ This guy is being honest. 👌
Man, I laughed my face off watching your video. All you mentioned exists in Cuba where I come from. The fire ants are very real 😂
Those fire ants are brutal!
Why did you leave?
Tampa native here. This video is 100% accurate.
HOT doesn't describe it. Turn your oven on 450 degrees, open the door and stand in front of it on the hottest Summer day. That gives you a good idea of what Florida is like most months of the year.
For mosquitoes you can use a natural spray that I got at Target that has essential oils in it. It works well for mosquitoes and biting flies, isn't oily really, kindof disappears into your skin, and smells good.
I'm from Dallas, TX and have realized Dallas and Tampa sound very similar, especially when it comes to outsiders... I'm a Texas native so I get the whole migration thing lol
I’m from NYC. I’m a cop and retiring soon. Tampa here I come! Hell with the Cold. Most of my retired cop friends are in Florida, loving life. 🌞🥂🍹💃🕺🍆🍑🍆🥝
Yessir I’d take the heat over cold any day
Once you are down here, you will understand why they are all here!
Congrats on your upcoming retirement!
@@bobbysmith5642 vote how?
@@JRock-vf4fw keep the liberal crap in NY is what Bobby is trying to tell you
@@shaunmartinez8127 Bro I agree! That's why I'm out! TRUMP 2024🇺🇸🇺🇸
Moved to Tampa a month ago and I just got this video
How are you feeling about your move?
@ Dan: How's it going?
He's not lying. I went to West Palm Beach and it literally rained rained rained and stormed and hurricane aftermath. I was at the library and a snake looked up at me. And people were not to friendly. And I was walking to the store one morning and literally the ground lifted up and we had to wait 15 minutes or so to get across the street. I wasn't use to that. Even though Florida has some nice homes and spots, it also has some factors people do not take into consideration. And the truth be told, this is anywhere in the US. You need to have a stable job or good income, not necessarily rich to live at least descent in some places in America.
If you’re gonna move here get ready. Mid June temperatures are at 95 degrees (plus the humidity) makes it feel like 115 degrees. And I live by the beach with a beach breeze at least. Central FL is on a whole other heat scale. With temperatures at 100-110 and feels like 120 degrees. That’s just the beginning, our hottest months are July and August. Don’t come to Florida in December and say “wow this is the life. I’m moving everything to FL”
I’ve been living in tampa all my life (16 years) and never got struck by lightning lol ur good
Haha thanks for adding to the discussion
Yea in 27 years and many times walking like a dummy in a rain storm I've never been struck either 🤣
LOL. That's because most of your life you've been shorter than everyone else around you. Why do you think people get hunched backs when they get older??? It's from trying to be the lowest lightening rod while walking. ;)
I love Florida. Moving back ASAP.
Thanks for watching! We will be happy to have you back
I love it too!
You seem like you can find anything wrong with any place you live...you're pointing out things that are literally everyday life. Honestly, #12 is the reason I WANT to move down to FL...
Thanks for watching! Most of these things are everyday life kind of things and we all get past them. But I want people to know all these things instead of being surprised by them :)
@@LivinginTampa Honestly, I feel that if people don't understand let alone aren't aware of these everyday things in life, they shouldn't be moving. Just my opinion, so it's nothing personal. Honestly, I'm planning on moving to the Tampa area by the end of 2022. I lived in Phoenix for 4 years and absolutely loved the heat, so the weather isn't a deal for me. Thanks for the video though!
😷 masks need to be worn. Gross 🥴
My only concern would be the hurricanes. Is Tampa something like how New Orleans was. They didn't have the proper levee's in place all those years then Katrina came & devastated the city.
@@oldschoolhiphop2275 Overall, Tampa is not so low. There are some areas to the west of Tampa that are way lower for sure. I actually live in one of the lowest areas. But there hasn't been a devastating storm in a long long time. Usually, the storms come around the state and hit Lousiana and Alabama, instead of curving up to hit Tampa.
Great message, I hope this discourages more people to move down here. It's getting out of control!
Im cominng broooo!!...let me live in your basement as i get settled! ill address you as dad
How is your shed doing?
Going well! Finished not that long ago.
I love the raining it help me fall asleep faster at night
- One of the most peaceful sounds ☔
LMAO you had me @ the fireants (been there)! Love this content is so on point!!! Welcome to Florida...lol
Ohhh for the $400 electric bill, I’ll try to go hanging on the park with my daughter as soon as we wake up so we can turn the AC on late in the day to avoid large bills. I AM MOVING TO TAMPA FROM MASSACHUSETTS NEXT YEAR NO MATTER WHAT!!!!😂
That's super exciting!! Feel free to email or call me If you'd like any help.
Your electric bill will be large if you have a pool especially if you have a pool with some type of fountain. We have a 2200 square foot heated across home with no pool and we rarely pay more than $170 per month. Our home faces east/west and you can save more money by keeping the shades/blinds closed during the day while your working so the strong sun rays don't heat up your house/apartment.
I’m from Detroit and I’m tired of the cold weather my family is from South Carolina I realized move to Florida I will just get adjusted your comments was funny and true I will be moving to Delray Beach soon
My opinion is flipped only four months of the year is it not miserably hot
haha!
I would like to stay there but only during winter time and then come back to Toronto
Snowbird?!
I’m not sure why you live in Florida , seems like you complain about it , I would move buddy .
Thanks for watching! Every place has their ups and downs, don't you agree? I want to make sure people know some of the potential downs :).
Ppl like you are the reason I'm afraid to move florida. How tf do u not understand the concept of a video looking at downsides of an area... did u even look at the channel title? God the education system in Florida is fucking atrocious
@@johnappleseed8146 you definitely shouldn’t move here then! 👍🏽
Been coming to Tampa for about 5 years and we’re moving there in about a month.
Thats awesome! Feel free to reach out if you need any help!
Love it in Tampa.
I live in tampa. Not because i wanted to. He lists none of the reasons why it actually sucks. Its the PEOPLE.
Forget the lizards, it's the snakes that bother me. I lived in Florida for 3 years and I could easily see 3 snakes in 3 months. Since then, I have lived in Northern California for nearly 13 years and I have only seen 2 snakes the entire 13 years.
Grass snakes
I was considering on moving to Florida or North Carolina. But after this video, I am not so sure about Florida anymore. I will be terrified if I see snakes that frequently. Would you mine sharing where in NC you live?
Thanks for the info 👍👍
No problem 👍! Thanks for watching!
Very good information...I live in new Jersey and I want to move to Tampa Florida. I was considering to buy a house in wesley chapel...
Wesley Chapel must do a real good job marketing to New Jersey, many of clients have had your exact same situation!
I've been here for over 43
years, I've gotten used to
the wheather and work
outside take extra breaks
during the summer and
drink lots of water, don't
miss the six months of
winter, don't like being cold,
you have good and bad no
matter what state you live.
Y’all can keep Florida to yourselves enjoy and be well
Good don't come, we don't want any more people here in Florida
Very few jobs in Sarasota because of all the people coming here. Eight dollars an hour everywhere. High rents Dont be fooled by these people that say its so great...Its good 34 yrs for me. Over the last several years thing are not the same just ask the people livin in the Walmart parking lot
Thanks for sharing your local view!
I just moved to Colorado from Tampa on the first of January from Tampa Brandon to Garfield county Glenn wood springs area
How are you liking Colorado so far? I love the Glenwood area!
Tampa native but moved back here from Fort Collins in 2016! Colorado is wonderful and will always hold a special place in my heart! That snow tho gaaa
~ Colorado is a beautiful state. Mostly mild climate but some chilly winters in the mountain areas .
Tampa Bay area is awesome!! I'm a realtor in New Port Richey, Fl. we have the Cotee river and the Gulf of Mexico. Alot to do if you love being outdoors.
To me it feels humid about 7 months out of the year.
Thanks for watching! I notice that people really have different levels of humidity and heat that are their breaking point. Thanks for sharing
Which 7? April-Oct?
The last few months I've been really really wanting and thinking about moving to Florida.. Probably the Gulf Coast Sarasota, Venice area.. my entire 44 yrs on Earth I've lived in Indiana and I'm so over the winter months!! But as bad as I truly hate saying this, my dreams of living in FL are probably nothing more than "My Dream"
I don't think my wife of 17 yrs shares my same dream of living in SWFL.. I really enjoy watching your videos and I've watched several in the last few days.
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions!
I thought your list might be a joke until you said you're here from Colorado. Pretty much everything you described is a nuisance for everywhere east the Mississippi river and as far north as New York. Even the lizards and gators go all the way up to VA. But FL has the beaches, keys, resorts, and warm winters. No comparison.
1. Weather.. Yes it gets hot, BUT!!! in time you very much will get use to it. trust me! If your from the north (NY) like i was. Your simply not use to 'humidity' New Yorkers are very much familiar with heat, asphalt jungle, brick concrete buildings. we know heat, but humidity is what makes you sweat. and florida initially is like being in a sauna. But in time, especially if you bathe in the waters of the gulf.. the salt both in the tap water and inthe ocean clears out your poures which are naturally full of oils preventing your flesh from breathing. SO in the beggining yes you will sweat thru you clothes like a dog, bug over time it will stop, youl just tan up very dark. And the weather itself changes 2. lightning and thunder Yes, powerful storms amazing. power outages, not really a major concern, it happens every blue moon, not often. This guy really REALLY is a spoiled baby. 3. Erosion.. completely depends on where your at. 4. People.. well put it like this.. most people in florida are fine, its the people thats moving in thats the problem like this guy a baby complainer. Your moving into a new region dont expect it to conform to you!. 5.weeds..!!?? are you serious. Your in FLORIDA america's own little africa what more would you expect, and again depends on where you live. most place are well managed and maintained, why? because its a tourist state, which means most of it is kept up far better than most places 6. termite water.. again all depends on where you live. apparently this guy moved into a dump. and it takes ALOT for a place in florida to become a real dump. Florida's elements naturally protect itself against the elements. not the other way around 7. Florida a tourist state DUH!!! but theirs TONS of benefits inthis fact. Good eats cheap cost of living, venues galore. well kept cities, etc etc etc. its a state that caters to the well being of its visitors, that said, it can get really crowded. But its to be expected ever time to you look about you, your always on vacation because your living in a state built on vacation and retirees. 8. mosquitos. Now here a weird one. and Yes once again its all about where you are. some location in florida have bad mostiquoes, and no-see'ums. But truthfully Florida at least the places youd most travers is mostly devoid of mosquitos. YES!!! ironic, why? again because the state caters itself to tourism and has long taken car of the mosquito issue, but it also depends on where you are. if you not near such touristy areas You very well 'could' see and increase in mosquitos but i have to say. having lived in florida or over 20 years, its not something i ever even thought about because it rarely ever happened. And again. over time your flesh adapts to its environment and your scent changes thus you no longer give off the scent that attracts them. 9. Creatur comforts. Its florida again what did you expect. no place in the us has as many wild and exotic animals insects and creaturs. its freaking jurrasic park, on the land and in the sea. if you complaining they go back you whatever rock you crawlled of from, allergies yes, their is a heavy pollen season, but not that light stuff. im talking forest pollen, big yellow clunks to cover your car. neve effected me. just wipe it off. Masks, i get it, the place is nice, people want to naturally kick up their feet, but the mask issue is a problem. such nices places give the illusion that nothing bad can happen and it does. this is a problem with ALL nice places not just florida.
Thank you for watching and such a detailed comment!
I lived in NY many years ago. New York during the summer is disgusting, the smell, the humidity, the dirty streets, the awful subway smell.
@@celestet9941 Yes. but that's the city, less than 20 minutes out and your in the country, rolling hills mountains farmland and amazing scenery. that part of NY, the rest of the state is often forgotten, and most people including city dwelling native New Yorker's don't even know how truly amazing it is.
Weeds in the yard is not the biggest deal, imho. Maybe if you have a severe problem, but a little home maintenance come with living in a home. There's always the condo environment.
It’s really true. And at least the grass grows here too so the weeds have some competition ha
This is the worst, most contradictive video I've ever seen. "Don't move to Tampa" "Ya I bought a house in Tampa" "Florida Sucks" "Im a Florida real estate agent" "I bought in a flood zone" "My yard floods" lol wth. This guy doesnt belong in Florida.
Thanks for watching! I hope that this information is helpful to people that are trying to make life changing decisions like moving across the country or buying a home.
That is the point 👌😉
@Daniel Hoffman Right?!
You are so spot on. Moved to Dunedin from Oregon eight years ago, love it even if I am mosquito candy.
You're kinda funny .🤭
lol, I'm glad someone can relate! Thanks for watching!
About your father in law, mine do the same, the difference may be the age, not the place, I'm in Brazil. Older fellows, guys tend to be stubborn. Nice video.
Humidity, bugs, and hurricanes.
I live in Colorado now and want to move to Tampa with my two young daughters so much. I just haven't because I don't know where to start. I am definitely going to reach out to you via text soon. Thank you for the amazing video!
Both me and my business partner moved from Colorado, we totally understand. Feel free to reach out whenever you need.
@@LivinginTampa Thank you! My lease ends in April so I'll be talking to you soon. :)
How hot is very hot? 80F? 90F? 100F? Higher?
90F with a lot of humidity. That is most of the summer. Most of the year you don't need to wear socks. Thats a plus for me!
Greatest video of the downside ever! I hate roaches, after working in restaurants where they are ubiquitous, it’s enough of a reason to stay up north here. The other factors aren’t a bother.
Thanks for sharing! Actually the roaches really don’t bother me, the mosquitos eat me alive!
Very honest said. Subscribed. Recently I watched a few other realtors videos, and yours are the best. Thanks for point out all the facts which most are my very concerned, such as heat and humidity, snakes, lizards, hurricanes, bugs.... i do think about moving there next year, I will contact you if I decide the move. Thank you.
Thanks for watching!
You built a shed? Wow
I'm wondering if there might be scientific solutions to the weather and storm problems. For instance, improved drainage systems. In the future, we also might find ways to share the habitat with wildlife in a positive way.
I'm sure there are some good solutions that we haven't considered yet! And don't you think we are kind of asking for the problems by living at such low elevation?
Please stay away from Florida it sucks!!!
Tampa here I come next year, nothing I mean nothing will be able to keep me in Massachusetts for any longer.
The heat and humidity takes a few seasons to get adjusted to but all the problems he mentioned are minor with easy quick low cost solutions
Yep, the important thing is to weigh the pros and cons for yourself and make an educated decision.
Love you!
Thanks for watching!
I've got used to so much humid in summer and hurricanes and lot of lightning but I'd like when power outages happen so I moved
I miss the hurricanes and crazy drivers 😰
$400 to cool in the summer?! That’s cute, try $400 a month in the winter to warm your house in Boston, not to mention $100 a month to cool in the summer.
So pretty much the exact same expenses but opposite times of the year?
@@LivinginTampa you laying $400 a month or $400 total?
@@Jzuffante per month
Lol embarrassing comment😅
You cracked me up, Young Man. You're funny! Consider doing videos on the different neighborhoods other than downtown and Old Northeast, pls
I'm glad you are enjoying! I am working on videos for those other areas for sure! Most people don't care about the expensive downtown and Hyde Park areas! Those are the areas that people fantasize about living in.
@@LivinginTampa yes we do, but as much as I fantasize about living in Downtown St Pete or the Historic Northeast or historic Kenwood, I’d rather have realistic expectations on what it would be like living in Euclid St Paul or Disston Heights or any other neighborhood that Is more representative of the average real state offer Available in the area
#12 is the main reason I want to move there.
I have lived all over the country and also in Asia. Everything mentioned are valid issues!!
I’m moving from Charleston pretty much same weather and I love it!!!
Me too!
I will be Moving to Tampa Very soon..... Can't Wait!! ☺💜
You will like it.
I’m from the Caribbean 😂 so I’m used to all this stuff so Florida here I come
My boyfriend is from Dominica 🇩🇲! He moved here March of 2019 and (like me) doesn't like it. He's used to the "everyone knows everyone" vibes he experienced back home, but they don't exist here. Its also dirty, the people are rude and will take advantage of you, there's no real natural areas.... I hope you like it, though! There ARE a lot of Caribbean stores/ restaurants. Check out Jerk Hut on Fowler. Its got food, a bar, and dancing. Pretty awesome scene.
@@gilliangaines4490 appreciate the heads up but I don’t think rude people would affect me moving from Brooklyn NY lol
@@antoniom8382 LOL I thought you were coming straight from the islands! Nevermind then!
@@gilliangaines4490 lol no moved from the island to NY 5 years ago
Tampa native but lived in stx for a year and yup pretty much the same! Except for no winter at all in stx and Tampa doesn’t have the huge centipedes!
#12 woot woot!!! I'm leaving asap I thought 12 was worse. Heat is worse here in Texas. Which areas you recommend for single parents?
What are you looking for in an area?
@@LivinginTampa for good schools safe neighborhoods quiet area. I'm not into partying. Budget to rent from 1200 to 1500
@@faith1650 When are you thinking? How big? Anything else you want to be close to?
@@LivinginTampa I'm looking more into renting an apartment or condo a 2 bedroom. I'm moving by the beginning of June. Size 800-1200 Sq ft size.
@@faith1650 we live in the Trinity area which is about 20 mins NW of Tampa proper. Such a safe and close knit area with amazing schools!
I've to move there for my university, can we talk?
Give me a call any time!
@@LivinginTampa I'm not a local so?
I love the heat sick and tired of winters litterly keep the heat on during summer I’m built different hate the cold🤣🤣
How os Saratosa? Similar?
Sarasota is pretty different. I am going to work on some videos soon that will compare the areas. Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss them!
Don't move to Tampa or the Tampa Bay area. It's densely populated and no where to go to be truly alone unless you live alone in your own house. Everywhere you go there is always someone around.
Terrible bugs and critters, terrible weather year round except three months out of the year, terrible low paying jobs, terrible drivers, terrible food, terrible people, and terrible lakes and beaches with foul smelling red tides.
There are some rough aspects for sure. Thank you for sharing your opinion!
All the stuff you mention is in most places. I live in Ohio. It is very humid in the summer, but very cold in winter so we get the worst of both. We get so much rain in the spring you can't mow your grass or you just have to in the rain and you get a muddy mess. We get misquitos. The other stuff you mention is sort of just the price of living where people like.
Thanks for watching Rob!
Hey let's go florida to visit
If number 12 bothers you move back to California
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I love Florida. I was trying to get a giant palmetto bug with a broom as it was crawling up the wall to the ceiling. It flew into my hair. My family ran around screaming while I was too. It got stuck in my long thick hair. We laugh today. I still love Florida. 😄
I used2live in Tampa,now I’m in Orlando-so sick of this state (yes I grew up here)
FYI about mosquitos! Some counties spray and some do not. The redder areas spray and blue do not. This is not a political comment just what it is lol. Anyway we live in Pasco and cheer when the mosquito truck guy drives by - it makes a huge difference and we can outside without getting bitten even in dead of summer. My parents in Pinellas tho have them nonstop 8 months of the year
Which 8 months, April-nov?
How about crime and gun control or lack of it.
'Gun control is relatively lax and the crime really varies per each area.
Snakes, BIG snakes! Ran into a couple 6 foot+ long snakes when I lived there. One in the back lawn, one in the garage.
#13 Low wage jobs
Wages are pretty confusing in Florida! They like to talk about all the growth of high paying jobs but the low paying jobs just stay so low.. new video about that coming soon!
Everything sounds OK, except for the bugs lol
I love Florida, but I don't like snakes!! 🐍 (Or mosquito's, hurricanes, alligators, rip tides, sharks, power outages, expensive utilities! Etc) But I was in St Pete Beach last week for vacation during the Texas ice storm and it was amazing!! 🌴🤩
O use to love in Florida It was awesome also if it is hot I would poor water on myself to cool down
Some pretty tame things here. You would have a stronger list if you did a video about Philly or New York City.
It seems like in all of your videos you are trying to convince people why you Shouldn't move to Florida
I'm just trying to make sure people know what they will have to deal with! I still moved and I love it here.
this is click bait i love Tampa
Thanks for watching! I love Tampa too, but these are some reasons why some people may not like it :).
I live in Tampa and I love it (well I don’t like it when it’s hot)
I love it All the time! Don't like snow.
Where the hell do you live in Tampa? I lived in Florida for over 20 years I never had a problem with mosquitos.
Where do YOU live that you don’t have to worry about them, are you close the water?
#12 is the reason to move there :-)
There’s not that many power outages
ive lived in florida for like have my life I love it here!
That's awesome! What do you love most about it?
I 💗 Florida
What do you love about it?
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Unfortunately the rebelliousness is occurring countrywide.
Seasonal son.. Seasonal !
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I live in DC, and interested in moving to Tampa. How is the diversity? Is there a mix of cultures and races or is it just all dusty white folks?
It’s very diverse I love it just moved from DMV - don’t think twice
I'm in miami and I like it so IT'S NOT THAT BAD!!! HUSH!!!
Lol watch my other videos and you will see I clearly love living in Florida and think others will too. Just trying to give honest perspective and some cons. Thanks for watching!
@@LivinginTampa oh sorry I understand 😥😏
Finally preach Tampa is only for the strongest