If there's something you think I should have pointed out, its probably in this video here ua-cam.com/video/pF5kaiSy6uA/v-deo.html Feel free to add your own on this video or the other pros and cons of living in Florida 👌
I'm here in Sarasota Florida right now and immediately when I left the airport, I took off that winter clothing and wore a summer shirt. Just need a bike to get around and start my adventure.🙂
I just moved to Florida a week ago and personally I love it so far , it’s like a breath of fresh air compared to California, I feel like I’m in a whole new world ! It still hasn’t really sunk in yet that I’m actually living here :)
I have moved to Miami Beach last month..I would not have been doing this successfully if i have not been watching your UA-cam videos. I decided to get an Airbnb in mid Beach and got a job a few weeks ago. Will be working at Mount Sinai Hospital right here in Miami Beach. Got an apartment now in North Beach and moving in soon. I love it here, so happy i made the move. Thank you Michael to help me in my move.
Hi Micheal , Well we are officially Floridians , we got to tell the state we left to stop taking out taxes, that was a win ! The dmv was a breeze and the staff welcoming! We sold our house at the height of the mkt. but now we’re just chilling and not going to buy at the peak , hopefully we can buy next year at a reasonable price, we experienced the Red Tide for the first time , it’s reminiscent of CN gas and caused us some irritation n coughing, no bueno ! Great video as always! Oh , an great job on the weighted pull ups ! See ya around
Welcome to Florida Rodolfo! I'll bet if feels great to finally be here, I know this as been in the works for a while for you, congrats!!! I hope the prices will come down next year, I think a lot of people are hoping for that. That red tide is really bad for your health if you experience it again, stay away. Thanks on the video and the pull ups 💪
Another awesome video - Saint Augustine is getting so crowded especially downtown and the beach which are the prime spots. It's no longer affordable to rent so I was forced to go to Palm Coast and commute.
Yes, you’re absolutely right about the pay cut as someone who stays in the Midwest St. Louis to be exact. I feel like they paid pretty decent for medical workers or even in that field. I’ve noticed it slightly lower in Florida which kind of makes me think a little bit harder about the move
Great video Mr. Michael like always. As a Jacksonville guy, I'd absolutely say that things are getting more expensive and Florida isn't what it used to be. Too many folks move and expect it to be like their home state and it can be quite bizarre meeting folks who don't make an effort to get to know the area. More trash is appearing on the sides of country roads, and the woods also. A lot of us Floridians are eventually going to leave the state and never look back. Florida isn't what it used to be but it happens everywhere not just Florida. My advice to new folks to Florida, don't try to make us like your home state because it's a bit rude and get to know the area. Anytime I meet someone "new" it's hard to connect because a lot of folks don't get to know the area. This happens everywhere so it's not just florida folks!
Thank you! Yes it is getting crowded pretty quick. I agree with you, people should do their best to adapt to their new hometown rather than try to make it something that its not. That was a tough adjustment for me as well, but now I just accept Miami for what it is👍
My first thought is that, more places have carpet in northern FL than south FL, because it gets cooler there in the winter. So maybe take that into consideration if relocating 👍
I'm 24 days away from flying with my daughter to visit my dad, who lives in Florida. On the 23rd of December I have an interview with my dad's boss, so I have a strong feeling I'll be one of those who will be moving down there. Which is something I Need and Want. I'm excited, a little nervous but overall happy about the whole thing.
Thanks for the tip & info on the roof replacement & the cancellation on homeowner's insurance. Yes, it sounds like you ran into Red Tide in the air. I just moved from St. Petersburg over here to Southeast Florida & the Red Tide does cause problems for some people. For myself, after living in Los Angeles for so long, my lungs are very sensitive with environmental asthma due to LA Smog exposure & when Red Tide is in the air, I can really feel it & it makes me feel really sick.
Don't be fooled about the fact that there isn't a state income tax. There isn't one in Texas either and when I moved there I realized that the state just gets its money in other ways. Check out how high property taxes are in Texas. You could EASILY pay 10K or more in property taxes in Austin. I know that for sure because that's where I lived.
Agree, I check all kinds of tax to see the balance of it and make better decisions. My life motto is always like “there is no free lunch, you have to earn to.”
Every state has to get that money somehow. However it’s not like California where they tax you to death on just about everything, or Texas where property taxes are high. So you still save some money at the end.
I was interested in moving to the gulf coast in early 22 but it looks like I’ll be waiting, just to overvalued. I flip in Pittsburgh and personally think the market has already begun to slow. Given the recent Redfin projections I think we’ll see more slowing of the market in 22. Add in Florida is a transitory state normally so I think the heat, humidity, distant family and now big crowds is gonna send people out of Florida. If the Covid insanity starts to die down in other states that will definitely contribute to people moving as well. It’s gonna be an interesting year! Thanks for your videos and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I too am hoping the slow down in RE prices will be the case Ron. Things can't go up forever, and now prices are pretty much higher than ever before. That won't last. Like you said, once other places get back to normal, aka catch up with Florida, the mania should slow down. Happy Thanksgiving 😀
@@pures1n The thing is no one ever knows how long and how high things can go, but we have to recognize that a lot of this growth has been caused by extenuating circumstances outside the ordinary. Who knows it could go up forever, but I think the chances of that are slim as history says probably not
I'm sorry guys but me nj realtor with long time experience telling you ppl in here been waiting for slower market for 12 years now and not happening lol
Yup I’ve noticed that wherever people are going. The locals are upset BC pricing goes up. Although I think inflation will hit everywhere on many levels. Another good Video.
Yes it’s a frustrating thing when you’ve lived somewhere for a long time and seemingly overnight the price is just skyrocket. Inflation has definitely crept into the housing market and into other areas I’ve noticed as well like groceries gas etc.
Yes, tell her that in Florida you both will be in poverty. You will suffer financially, mentally and emotionally. It’s the truth, I was born & raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Florida may be cute to visit not to live there thinking you about to get this lavish life for cheap & live affordable. Don’t let clueless & lost northerners & mid-westerners who wanna escape “snow” play with your minds. Be ready to have 2-4 jobs to supplement income. Florida is a playground for the wealthy to live and retired old folks. Wages are low as hell. The politics are also horrible as well, there’s lack of resources for everything then remember the June - November the hurricane storm season meaning you have to keep a eye on the news to make sure none head to Florida. Florida has the most hurricanes even when they don’t come yearly but since the climate change & heatwave around the ocean there will be bigger worst storms that will hit all sides of Florida. No one is preparing down there to leave or find another state to provide a better living for themselves. The education system is poor as well. The public transportation is horrible & unreliable & riddled with junkies/weirdos at times. Some Florida cities don’t have transportation. North Florida, South Florida, West Florida, and Central Florida. You will NOT thrive there at all. The rat race in Florida is a different kind and you’re not working to truly accomplish nothing: you’re going to be stagnant and not have a peace of mind. You will not live near the beach or downtown unless you’re going to pay $1900-3000 a month in rent. The small cities are boring to and not much to do there at all.
@@Fourwindsofsuccess thanks a ton for the insight! We ended up breaking up 2 weeks ago lol and I’m scaling big time at the sales co. I’m with here in my state. Might visit for sure but not live. Take care
Nice vid man! Was wondering if you are planning a restaurant review video for Miami Beach. I got played a few times paying premium prices for mediocre food. I hit up a Cuban spot in north beach earlier this week. Food was excellent! I forget the name, but prices were good. I think it was on the corner of 72nd or 73rd st.
Thanks Lamar! Man, that video has been on my list for ages, and I've never made it. Your comment may inspire me to actually do it. You probably went to Sazon
I used to snowbird in FL but it's no longer for me. That makes me sad as I have a lot of good memories. Maybe in a couple years. Right now the negatives outweigh the positives.
Hi Michael. I am still planning to move to Florida in around a year and a half. I have to get away from Virginia. Virginia used to be a great state be it has been taken over by more and more taxes and regulations. Thankfully we just had an election and hopefully the new administration can slow it down long enough for me to escape 😆. Anyway thanks for all your videos it helped me so much when I went to Florida this past summer. I went all the way down to West Palm Beach exploring and I stayed in Daytona Beach and Juno Beach. I was there for two weeks in June and I definitely didn't want to come back to Virginia. Yes there's a lot of people in Florida but it really didn't bother me a whole lot like I thought it would have. Hopefully the real estate market will cool down a little bit before I seriously start looking. I will definitely keep you in mind when the time comes. Thanks again Michael and I hope you and your wife had a great Thanksgiving.
Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes Barry, it was great! Hope yours was too. I get so happy to hear when my videos help people so I'm really glad my vids could guide when and give you enough info before your trip down here. Those are both great areas you visited, no wonder it didn't bother you 😀. Now lets see about that real estate market....hopefully it will cool down. for everyone's sake
TRANSCRIPT SUMMARIZED: ➡️ cons: 1. crowded (tho good for businesses, esp. handiman services) 2. getting hotter 3. getting more expensive rapidly 4. insurance won't cover house unless roof is less than 25 yrs old 5. red tide (may only last a few days tho on east coast) 6. rising property taxes 7. rising rent costs 8. can i personally just add, "I-4" and "toll roads" as the eighth here lol ➡️ pros: 1. medical f r e e d o m - no mask mandates, no vax passports 2. no income tax 3. great place to open / own a business (tho many don't succeed obviously) 4. very easy to get jobs in FL, tho jobs may pay less here than elsewhere 5. close to theme park, fishing, beach, forests, lakes, retirement homes 6. can i personally just add, the health benefits of vitamin D, sunshine, easy access to exercise, no gloomy weather
@@MichaelBordenaro my company is allowing me to transfer down there in Tampa area... I'm hoping not to take a massive pay cut... they are personally unsure of the pay... all the results I've came up for pay is horrible and makes me slightly nervous honestly
@@Jr-Cane-Corso Yes that is one of the drawbacks that I mentioned in this video which seems to be a problem for people moving here. The ones who are getting lucky and driving up prices are remote workers from other states that are able to keep the salary from their home state.
Haha well in the videos its mostly decoration, but I do play it in a couple videos, I'll link them here ua-cam.com/video/wtHAcYIN5SI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/AhV5UkrI-LM/v-deo.html
I saw you have a guitar in your video... Is there lots of work for musicians in Florida? In South Africa where I am, our problem is very few venues, and tons of musicians...and the people who frequent the venues are very cliquey, they like one or 2 genres most of the time, so me who plays instrumental rock like Joe Satriani has little to no chance of gigs here... Are Florida people more open minded to instrumental performers? And do venues venues hire them?.... Or will I run into the same problem that I have here?
Where should I move to Michael? I currently live in Sacramento CA I’m married with a recent newborn and we have talked about relocating to FLORIDA some time next year in the beginning of summer. We are looking to buy a home and start a new life in a safe neighborhood and city, any advice would help
That is a tough question to answer, only because its so specific to the individual. Depending on your budget, how close you want to be to the beach, or if thats not even important. The size of house you're looking to get for the $$. All these things would influence my recommendation. Feel free to reply here and I'll try and give you a couple good ones. Also, I do offer one on one calls if you ever want to discuss it in detail👍
@@MichaelBordenaro yes very important, my budget is $500 k for a first home, one story home, 3 bedroom, good job market, very safe family friendly, loved Naples FL when I visited in August for a day
@@yarossnydertime6225 Gotcha sounds like you’re more interested in the southern half of Florida. You may also want to look at Sarasota and Bradenton. And if you’re interested in East Coast then I would check out the Jupiter/Juno Beach area as well
Yes Florida is a low paying state, and unions are far, few and in-between. I have two nieces who recently moved to So.Florida, and had to take a substantial pay cut. We’re talking about professionals not your average retail worker. One being an experienced nurse and the other a seasoned school teacher. With the very high cost of living in Florida folks just be prepared to work 2 jobs to make ends meet.
Thanks for sharing Michael! All great topics. In a hypothetical situation, I'd rent before getting locked into a mortgage. Vacation vs living there are two different things. I think it's best to feel things out first 👍 Living 20 minutes from NYC, we have insane over-population. The most dense area in the country. I did notice south east FL is starting to move in that direction. Which is good and bad. The mindset and political climate is the polar opposite though. People are actually fleeing here and other states just to be under Gov DeSantis. In fact, my best friend just put his house up for sale. This is a real reality of what's happening right now. Wages are a little lower down in the FL. With the cheaper cost of living and lack of state tax, it's all relevant like you said! Plus you have to factor in living in a tropical paradise and a potential better quality of life 👍I've been working remote since 2019. In a hypothetical situation, I'd try to leverage the flexibility in my field. Whether it's a current or new position. Personally I'm a little biased towards the south east coast. It's close to the Keys, the beaches are amazing and there's lots to do for a single dude. I'd have to go home at night to a quiet area though. I'm not sure that exists anymore in that part of FL. At least for the average and middle class.
You bet Mark! I always advise the same for people to rent before buying if they move down here. But you'd be amazed how many just come and buy right away. Things are getting more dense in my neck of the woods for sure! Its noticeable. I don't blame people for wanting to be here though, the weather, the scenery, the freedom, it all adds up. To be somewhere quiet at night down here, you'd probably want your own house, most houses down here now start around 500k
@@MichaelBordenaro 500k sounds reasonable in a decent community in today's market. Right now freedom is a big commodity and driving the market down there. Plus it's a very desirable place to live. Up here realestate is insane due to the proximity to NYC. We also have the highest property taxes in the nation. Shopping is more costly as well. You'd really have to dig into the numbers to get a clear picture between the two 👍🏻 Personally I think it almost evens out or may slightly favor FL. Btw this is all hypothetical. At this time I'm enjoying my visits down there and still figuring things out 👍🏻
@@SC-gp7kt I'll try to check it out next time I'm down there thank you 👍🏻 I've driven thru but haven't checked it out. I did recently stay in the Deerfield/Hillsboro Beach area for a few days. It "seemed" very quiet 👍🏻 I was on the road beach hopping and exploring.. So I really didn't get a chance to spend time around the area itself
Great vid man as usual, as said don’t be leaving certain states and move to Fl because you didn’t like how things were run. Then try to install certain type politicians who you escaped in the first place. Happy Thanksgiving!
It is still a new financial burden that people didn't have before and can be very costly. Wanted to make sure people knew about that, especially if they are buying an older house.
You sound like a real estate agent. Its probably getting crowded from people getting out of California.. The taxes and cost of living is out of control! CA is getting hot and has no water of its own.. Not to mention the air pollution is crazy! etc.. etc..
I suspect this winter season will be especially bad with all the new arrivals and the Canadians who couldn't come last year. On top of that is the advantage of having a governor who's done with jumping through every hoop the federal government puts in front of us. In Florida you're free to weigh the risks for yourself, so I imagine we'll see a lot of extra visitors who need a break from the masks and mandated jabs up north.
Yes probably, and who could be blame them! I for one would be tired of being mandated on what I need to do for my health. Its legal to smoke yourself to death, eat yourself to death, etc so no one should be telling us what to do in any other regard either.
It's pretty much impossible to group Florida all together as every single thing I mention being present in every area but we do what we can and it's a good title for UA-cam 👌
Big pro weather in winter...big cons how people drive on I -95 between Miami and Pompano... it’s a circus with clowns who think it’s a video game ! Where is the police??
@@MichaelBordenaro I wrote to FHP email to described the circus I saw last sunday. This road is insane. I have driven all over the world and they have to do something. Its a dead trap.
i would like if you could do a video on the pros cons of buying condo dating back to the 1970 especially the structure in cement and special assessments for structure electrical plumbing etc..
Hey Michael, Happy Thanksgiving. I'm from Beaufort, SC now staying midstate. Wanted to move back to the Coast (it's home & much warmer!). Spent 18mos looking from Daytona to Myrtle Beach. Can't find a place I can afford & want to live in. So sad. Happily, I've just bought a historic home outside Augusta & will go to Fl for a few weeks in Feb/March. Do you do vacation rentals???
Happy Thanksgiving Joan! I don't blame you, being close the beach is paramount for me too! I don't do any type of short term rentals, but of course there are many ways to find those now days. That sure is the best time to come down here!
Here in 2023 I'm seeing alot more folks from Florida here in Missouri then I see Missouri folks... almost everyday I see someone from Florida on the road so I think people from Florida are migrating to Missouri 🤷🤷
There is a small migration going on with all groups of people leaving Florida but in small rates. We are heading to the DMV, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey. It’s going to be a infamous migration but the natives who were born & raised are fleeing. Notherners are blinded by the “sun & beaches & theme parks” but don’t realize you will have to work 2-3 jobs with an extra side hustle to live there. There’s a lot of people who couldn’t make it in their state run to Florida thinking it’s going to be this safe, affordable, and happy life there on beaches & having fun. People don’t want to remove the lens that Florida is the hardest state to thrive & have mobility. It’s rough when you don’t come from riches or something. Second, there’s some running to Arizona, Southern California, Georgia, The Carolinas, and Texas. Florida is just not live-able for us, truth he told it never was. Low paying jobs, hurricanes, tropical storms/thunderstorms, higher crime (most saying other states don’t have crime), limited resources for assistance, horrible healthcare, poor education for children, it’s a transient state, and severe heat waves. Florida only care about tourism, clubbing, being a playground for the wealthy, people who have top six figures work from home jobs that come out of state, and being a home for retired people with a decent income to come. We want homes, a decent life, and good jobs not to be suffering on a legal “island” which is what Florida is. There’s no taxes but there’s high insurances, high rent costs, high mortgages, and other stuff where those missing taxes add on to. I was born & raised in Florida, it’s not the place to become successful or acquire wealth, you need to come there with wealth or big money.
Florida housing is now MORE expensive than the state of New York. For the first time in history, the median home value in Florida has surpassed the median home value in New York state. Florida is now the 18th most expensive state with a median home value of $345K. New York is $341K. There's no state income tax but wages are much lower in Florida than most states. However, I'm glad the $15 minimum wage passed in Florida. I'm disgusted with the anti mask, anti vax attitudes. These attitudes were extremely selfish and resulted in 61,000 COVID deaths in Florida alone. That's 30x more than Australia. Embarrassing. With 75,000 new cases a day nationally and winter upon us, this pandemic is far from over.
I believe it, with how crazy the market it is here, its getting very expensive, I've covered that several times in past videos. The thing is many other states have had many deaths and cases as well, even with all their laws surrounding it. I personally agree with the right to choose how you want to live here. Anyone who goes out and flies on a plane or goes to a crowded club/bar/restuarant is responsible for themselves and you accept the risk your taking when doing that. It should not be up to people to protect everyone else. If you want to be protected, then you should not go out and just stay home. Even people come here and visit still from all over the world and all over the country, and then say look at how many cases FL has, yeah no kidding, look how many visitors we get too!
@@wandiyu3939 you mean COVID loving Florida. This state is a disgrace. I will be voting 100% blue this year so we can finally have an adult who believes in actual science leading this state.
There is a reason why Florida has become the most popular state in the country by far and has seen a 20% population increase is because people are fleeing States that you promote and destroy. You will get kicked out of neighborhoods in Florida for thinking like this.
Living in Florida: Pros: Weather is nice - no snow or extreme cold. No state income tax. Cons: Make sure you keep your friends from whatever other state you came from, as people down here keep to themselves mostly, have no work ethic, and aren't very bright (hence the name "flori-duh"). The drivers here are also the worst on the planet, and even the road rage has increased tremendously in the last year or so as more people move down here from the northeast. Driving in south florida now is like driving in midtown manhattan traffic on a busy workday.
If there's something you think I should have pointed out, its probably in this video here ua-cam.com/video/pF5kaiSy6uA/v-deo.html
Feel free to add your own on this video or the other pros and cons of living in Florida 👌
I'm here in Sarasota Florida right now and immediately when I left the airport, I took off that winter clothing and wore a summer shirt. Just need a bike to get around and start my adventure.🙂
That must feel great! Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend down in the warmth 👍
Sarasota is my ideal home location too. Cape Coral, fort myer areas are good too
@@dapingzheng8016 That whole area in general is a nice area of FL
I just moved to Florida a week ago and personally I love it so far , it’s like a breath of fresh air compared to California, I feel like I’m in a whole new world ! It still hasn’t really sunk in yet that I’m actually living here :)
Just don't vote that same crap in that turned California into a cesspool
@@garrett4971 Don’t worry I’m not a Democrat
@@mayak8131 I too am fleeing the cesspool that is NY. I am of the same sentiment.
@@cindyvitale9515 move before it’s too late !!!! Lol 😂
Welcome Maya! It is nice to be able to feel free again I'm sure!
I have moved to Miami Beach last month..I would not have been doing this successfully if i have not been watching your UA-cam videos. I decided to get an Airbnb in mid Beach and got a job a few weeks ago. Will be working at Mount Sinai Hospital right here in Miami Beach. Got an apartment now in North Beach and moving in soon. I love it here, so happy i made the move. Thank you Michael to help me in my move.
Wow that is sooo nice to hear Pilar! Welcome to Miami Beach! I am honored to be a part of your journey moving here. Welcome to the neighborhood!
Here in Tampa now your videos helped me out a lot and have officially been a Floridian for 5 months love the freedom here it’s unmatched
Wow thats awesome, good for you Jonathan! Glad I could be of assistance, and I love the freedom here too!! Florida is the best for that it seems now
Recently found your channel and have been enjoying your adventures
Myself on a similar path and time in my life.fantastic
Thanks Robert, good to know you can relate, and I'm happy you found the channel. Happy Thanksgiving!
Hello Michael and Lissy.
Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
Thanks for the video!
Thank you very much Maria, Happy Thanksgiving to you too!! You're welcome, thanks for watching it 😀
Hi Micheal , Well we are officially Floridians , we got to tell the state we left to stop taking out taxes, that was a win ! The dmv was a breeze and the staff welcoming! We sold our house at the height of the mkt. but now we’re just chilling and not going to buy at the peak , hopefully we can buy next year at a reasonable price, we experienced the Red Tide for the first time , it’s reminiscent of CN gas and caused us some irritation n coughing, no bueno ! Great video as always! Oh , an great job on the weighted pull ups ! See ya around
Welcome to Florida Rodolfo! I'll bet if feels great to finally be here, I know this as been in the works for a while for you, congrats!!! I hope the prices will come down next year, I think a lot of people are hoping for that. That red tide is really bad for your health if you experience it again, stay away. Thanks on the video and the pull ups 💪
Another awesome video - Saint Augustine is getting so crowded especially downtown and the beach which are the prime spots. It's no longer affordable to rent so I was forced to go to Palm Coast and commute.
Thanks Jonah! I felt it getting too crowded when I was there back in April. Stinks you had to move
Yes, you’re absolutely right about the pay cut as someone who stays in the Midwest St. Louis to be exact. I feel like they paid pretty decent for medical workers or even in that field. I’ve noticed it slightly lower in Florida which kind of makes me think a little bit harder about the move
Great video Mr. Michael like always. As a Jacksonville guy, I'd absolutely say that things are getting more expensive and Florida isn't what it used to be. Too many folks move and expect it to be like their home state and it can be quite bizarre meeting folks who don't make an effort to get to know the area. More trash is appearing on the sides of country roads, and the woods also. A lot of us Floridians are eventually going to leave the state and never look back. Florida isn't what it used to be but it happens everywhere not just Florida. My advice to new folks to Florida, don't try to make us like your home state because it's a bit rude and get to know the area. Anytime I meet someone "new" it's hard to connect because a lot of folks don't get to know the area. This happens everywhere so it's not just florida folks!
Thank you! Yes it is getting crowded pretty quick. I agree with you, people should do their best to adapt to their new hometown rather than try to make it something that its not. That was a tough adjustment for me as well, but now I just accept Miami for what it is👍
Great info! Thanks for sharing, More Chanel!
I clean carpets and Kentucky , growing tired of the cold weather, wonder how my service would do in Florida
My first thought is that, more places have carpet in northern FL than south FL, because it gets cooler there in the winter. So maybe take that into consideration if relocating 👍
I'm 24 days away from flying with my daughter to visit my dad, who lives in Florida. On the 23rd of December I have an interview with my dad's boss, so I have a strong feeling I'll be one of those who will be moving down there. Which is something I Need and Want. I'm excited, a little nervous but overall happy about the whole thing.
That must be exciting! I hope you get the job and can make the move😀
Thanks for the tip & info on the roof replacement & the cancellation on homeowner's insurance. Yes, it sounds like you ran into Red Tide in the air. I just moved from St. Petersburg over here to Southeast Florida & the Red Tide does cause problems for some people. For myself, after living in Los Angeles for so long, my lungs are very sensitive with environmental asthma due to LA Smog exposure & when Red Tide is in the air, I can really feel it & it makes me feel really sick.
Yes I can tell that red tide can be very bad for you. Glad you’re on the East Coast but you don’t have to worry about it now👍
Another con: property tax increases on non-homesteaded property. Property tax on my investment property is up 50% in five years!
Yep I did mention here that the cost of everything is going up including property taxes. 50% in five years is a huge increase 😯
Don't be fooled about the fact that there isn't a state income tax. There isn't one in Texas either and when I moved there I realized that the state just gets its money in other ways. Check out how high property taxes are in Texas. You could EASILY pay 10K or more in property taxes in Austin. I know that for sure because that's where I lived.
That is correct, and I do mention that in this video 👍
Agree, I check all kinds of tax to see the balance of it and make better decisions. My life motto is always like “there is no free lunch, you have to earn to.”
@@dapingzheng8016 yep thats right, you can save $$ on a house but you'll pay in one way or another. That is life
Every state has to get that money somehow. However it’s not like California where they tax you to death on just about everything, or Texas where property taxes are high. So you still save some money at the end.
I was interested in moving to the gulf coast in early 22 but it looks like I’ll be waiting, just to overvalued. I flip in Pittsburgh and personally think the market has already begun to slow. Given the recent Redfin projections I think we’ll see more slowing of the market in 22. Add in Florida is a transitory state normally so I think the heat, humidity, distant family and now big crowds is gonna send people out of Florida. If the Covid insanity starts to die down in other states that will definitely contribute to people moving as well. It’s gonna be an interesting year! Thanks for your videos and have a Happy Thanksgiving!
I too am hoping the slow down in RE prices will be the case Ron. Things can't go up forever, and now prices are pretty much higher than ever before. That won't last. Like you said, once other places get back to normal, aka catch up with Florida, the mania should slow down. Happy Thanksgiving 😀
@@MichaelBordenaro You could say the same about Toronto/NYC/SF "it can't go up for ever" but look where we are, still going up xD
@@pures1n The thing is no one ever knows how long and how high things can go, but we have to recognize that a lot of this growth has been caused by extenuating circumstances outside the ordinary. Who knows it could go up forever, but I think the chances of that are slim as history says probably not
I'm sorry guys but me nj realtor with long time experience telling you ppl in here been waiting for slower market for 12 years now and not happening lol
@@EwainParadise This could be a long bull run for real estate but it can't go on forever
Yup
I’ve noticed that wherever people are going.
The locals are upset BC pricing goes up. Although I think inflation will hit everywhere on many levels.
Another good Video.
Yes it’s a frustrating thing when you’ve lived somewhere for a long time and seemingly overnight the price is just skyrocket. Inflation has definitely crept into the housing market and into other areas I’ve noticed as well like groceries gas etc.
Excellent video. I can’t wait to move to FL
Thank you, hope you can move soon!
@@MichaelBordenaro waiting for my house to sell. Fingers crossed!
My gf of 4yrs wants to move to FL but I have everything here in VA. Not sure if this is going to work out. Thanks for sharing the video man.
Yes, tell her that in Florida you both will be in poverty. You will suffer financially, mentally and emotionally. It’s the truth, I was born & raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL. Florida may be cute to visit not to live there thinking you about to get this lavish life for cheap & live affordable. Don’t let clueless & lost northerners & mid-westerners who wanna escape “snow” play with your minds.
Be ready to have 2-4 jobs to supplement income. Florida is a playground for the wealthy to live and retired old folks. Wages are low as hell. The politics are also horrible as well, there’s lack of resources for everything then remember the June - November the hurricane storm season meaning you have to keep a eye on the news to make sure none head to Florida. Florida has the most hurricanes even when they don’t come yearly but since the climate change & heatwave around the ocean there will be bigger worst storms that will hit all sides of Florida.
No one is preparing down there to leave or find another state to provide a better living for themselves. The education system is poor as well. The public transportation is horrible & unreliable & riddled with junkies/weirdos at times.
Some Florida cities don’t have transportation. North Florida, South Florida, West Florida, and Central Florida. You will NOT thrive there at all. The rat race in Florida is a different kind and you’re not working to truly accomplish nothing: you’re going to be stagnant and not have a peace of mind.
You will not live near the beach or downtown unless you’re going to pay $1900-3000 a month in rent. The small cities are boring to and not much to do there at all.
@@Fourwindsofsuccess thanks a ton for the insight! We ended up breaking up 2 weeks ago lol and I’m scaling big time at the sales co. I’m with here in my state. Might visit for sure but not live. Take care
I'm only 13 but I wanna move to Florida when I'm older idk why it's just something about Florida
Great info! Good job!
Thanks!
@@MichaelBordenaro You’re welcome!
Great info, thanks
Thank you!
Nice vid man! Was wondering if you are planning a restaurant review video for Miami Beach. I got played a few times paying premium prices for mediocre food. I hit up a Cuban spot in north beach earlier this week. Food was excellent! I forget the name, but prices were good. I think it was on the corner of 72nd or 73rd st.
Thanks Lamar! Man, that video has been on my list for ages, and I've never made it. Your comment may inspire me to actually do it. You probably went to Sazon
Great video. I have a lot of questions. I wish I could consult with someone who knows a few things about Florida.
Thanks! I don't mention this often, but I actually do offer this service. Here is the link if you're interested michaelbordenaro.com/book-service/
Have you done any videos on manufactured home?
No I haven’t but I like that idea👍
Hi Michael. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Please be safe.😄😄
Happy Thanksgiving Lemard😀
I used to snowbird in FL but it's no longer for me. That makes me sad as I have a lot of good memories. Maybe in a couple years. Right now the negatives outweigh the positives.
Nothing wrong with that. Thats why I make videos like this to point out the positives and negatives.
Hi Michael. I am still planning to move to Florida in around a year and a half. I have to get away from Virginia. Virginia used to be a great state be it has been taken over by more and more taxes and regulations. Thankfully we just had an election and hopefully the new administration can slow it down long enough for me to escape 😆. Anyway thanks for all your videos it helped me so much when I went to Florida this past summer. I went all the way down to West Palm Beach exploring and I stayed in Daytona Beach and Juno Beach. I was there for two weeks in June and I definitely didn't want to come back to Virginia. Yes there's a lot of people in Florida but it really didn't bother me a whole lot like I thought it would have. Hopefully the real estate market will cool down a little bit before I seriously start looking. I will definitely keep you in mind when the time comes. Thanks again Michael and I hope you and your wife had a great Thanksgiving.
Thanks for the Thanksgiving wishes Barry, it was great! Hope yours was too. I get so happy to hear when my videos help people so I'm really glad my vids could guide when and give you enough info before your trip down here. Those are both great areas you visited, no wonder it didn't bother you 😀. Now lets see about that real estate market....hopefully it will cool down. for everyone's sake
Just hope they don't bring their blue ways
Florida is republicans & independents. They don’t care about nobody but themselves.
Happy Thanksgiving guys!!!
Thank you Ben, Happy Thanksgiving my friend!
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➡️ cons: 1. crowded (tho good for businesses, esp. handiman services) 2. getting hotter 3. getting more expensive rapidly 4. insurance won't cover house unless roof is less than 25 yrs old 5. red tide (may only last a few days tho on east coast) 6. rising property taxes 7. rising rent costs 8. can i personally just add, "I-4" and "toll roads" as the eighth here lol
➡️ pros: 1. medical f r e e d o m - no mask mandates, no vax passports 2. no income tax 3. great place to open / own a business (tho many don't succeed obviously) 4. very easy to get jobs in FL, tho jobs may pay less here than elsewhere 5. close to theme park, fishing, beach, forests, lakes, retirement homes 6. can i personally just add, the health benefits of vitamin D, sunshine, easy access to exercise, no gloomy weather
I would say the pro's outweigh the cons if you have money living in FL Otherwise not so much. Thanks for the video!.
Absolutely!
Haha, that works just about anywhere in the world. Where isn't it great if you have a lot of money?
@@varuzhshakbazyan5732 Yep lol
What's the pay like for truck drivers or asphalt ect
I couldn't' say, but you should research it before making the move
@@MichaelBordenaro my company is allowing me to transfer down there in Tampa area... I'm hoping not to take a massive pay cut... they are personally unsure of the pay... all the results I've came up for pay is horrible and makes me slightly nervous honestly
@@Jr-Cane-Corso Yes that is one of the drawbacks that I mentioned in this video which seems to be a problem for people moving here. The ones who are getting lucky and driving up prices are remote workers from other states that are able to keep the salary from their home state.
Is that guitar ever gonna be played or is it just decoration? :)
Haha well in the videos its mostly decoration, but I do play it in a couple videos, I'll link them here ua-cam.com/video/wtHAcYIN5SI/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/AhV5UkrI-LM/v-deo.html
I saw you have a guitar in your video... Is there lots of work for musicians in Florida? In South Africa where I am, our problem is very few venues, and tons of musicians...and the people who frequent the venues are very cliquey, they like one or 2 genres most of the time, so me who plays instrumental rock like Joe Satriani has little to no chance of gigs here... Are Florida people more open minded to instrumental performers? And do venues venues hire them?.... Or will I run into the same problem that I have here?
House prices have gone up significantly all over the US though
Yes they have!
Where should I move to Michael? I currently live in Sacramento CA I’m married with a recent newborn and we have talked about relocating to FLORIDA some time next year in the beginning of summer. We are looking to buy a home and start a new life in a safe neighborhood and city, any advice would help
That is a tough question to answer, only because its so specific to the individual. Depending on your budget, how close you want to be to the beach, or if thats not even important. The size of house you're looking to get for the $$. All these things would influence my recommendation. Feel free to reply here and I'll try and give you a couple good ones. Also, I do offer one on one calls if you ever want to discuss it in detail👍
@@MichaelBordenaro yes very important, my budget is $500 k for a first home, one story home, 3 bedroom, good job market, very safe family friendly, loved Naples FL when I visited in August for a day
@@yarossnydertime6225 Gotcha sounds like you’re more interested in the southern half of Florida. You may also want to look at Sarasota and Bradenton. And if you’re interested in East Coast then I would check out the Jupiter/Juno Beach area as well
Yes Florida is a low paying state, and unions are far, few and in-between. I have two nieces who recently moved to So.Florida, and had to take a substantial pay cut. We’re talking about professionals not your average retail worker. One being an experienced nurse and the other a seasoned school teacher. With the very high cost of living in Florida folks just be prepared to work 2 jobs to make ends meet.
Yes I have heard that from many, it is unfortunate but the truth and worth putting out there for people to know👍
Also depends from where you compare Florida to though, from Michigan it’s about the same or even better in a lot of cases
I was just in Florida everything seems super cheap compared to Oregon. Also concerning wages the income Tax is for state of Oregon is 13%…
we can manage!
Haha I know we will 😉
My family is moving here from NM and my mom has been trying hard to get a job with no luck. Any tips?
Jobs is not my area of expertise sorry I wish I could help more on that
Love the weighted chin ups you through in there 👍💪
Thanks Paul, for some reason that was the first clip that came to mind when I was editing and thinking "back to normal" 😄
Trying to move to the Fort Myers area from Michigan. I'm a working millenial. Want the better weather, and to help make the state red.
Its still relatively affordable over there, hope you can make it happen soon!
@@MichaelBordenaro hope I can as well! Been trying to for ten years.
Thanks for sharing Michael! All great topics. In a hypothetical situation, I'd rent before getting locked into a mortgage. Vacation vs living there are two different things. I think it's best to feel things out first 👍
Living 20 minutes from NYC, we have insane over-population. The most dense area in the country. I did notice south east FL is starting to move in that direction. Which is good and bad. The mindset and political climate is the polar opposite though. People are actually fleeing here and other states just to be under Gov DeSantis. In fact, my best friend just put his house up for sale. This is a real reality of what's happening right now.
Wages are a little lower down in the FL. With the cheaper cost of living and lack of state tax, it's all relevant like you said! Plus you have to factor in living in a tropical paradise and a potential better quality of life 👍I've been working remote since 2019. In a hypothetical situation, I'd try to leverage the flexibility in my field. Whether it's a current or new position. Personally I'm a little biased towards the south east coast. It's close to the Keys, the beaches are amazing and there's lots to do for a single dude. I'd have to go home at night to a quiet area though. I'm not sure that exists anymore in that part of FL. At least for the average and middle class.
You bet Mark! I always advise the same for people to rent before buying if they move down here. But you'd be amazed how many just come and buy right away. Things are getting more dense in my neck of the woods for sure! Its noticeable. I don't blame people for wanting to be here though, the weather, the scenery, the freedom, it all adds up. To be somewhere quiet at night down here, you'd probably want your own house, most houses down here now start around 500k
@@MichaelBordenaro 500k sounds reasonable in a decent community in today's market. Right now freedom is a big commodity and driving the market down there. Plus it's a very desirable place to live. Up here realestate is insane due to the proximity to NYC. We also have the highest property taxes in the nation. Shopping is more costly as well. You'd really have to dig into the numbers to get a clear picture between the two 👍🏻 Personally I think it almost evens out or may slightly favor FL. Btw this is all hypothetical. At this time I'm enjoying my visits down there and still figuring things out 👍🏻
Try south Cape Coral aka Cape Coma. Quiet and boring yet close to higher energy places. You'll love it.
@@SC-gp7kt I'll try to check it out next time I'm down there thank you 👍🏻 I've driven thru but haven't checked it out. I did recently stay in the Deerfield/Hillsboro Beach area for a few days. It "seemed" very quiet 👍🏻 I was on the road beach hopping and exploring.. So I really didn't get a chance to spend time around the area itself
@@markm391 Safe and happy travels!
Great vid man as usual, as said don’t be leaving certain states and move to Fl because you didn’t like how things were run. Then try to install certain type politicians who you escaped in the first place. Happy Thanksgiving!
Not possible in certain cities. Trust me when I say it is futile.
@@cindyvitale9515 Oh I’m sure, just way it goes. But do what can. I just get a kick out of people who do that.
@@night5091 sorry, but I misread your post. After re-reading it, I have to agree with you wholeheartedly.
@@cindyvitale9515 Np at all! All good!
For sure! Happy Thanksgiving Jerry!
Freedom, imagine that! 🇺🇸
Apparently new regulations on increased thickness of sheeting on roof is responsible..
It is still a new financial burden that people didn't have before and can be very costly. Wanted to make sure people knew about that, especially if they are buying an older house.
You sound like a real estate agent. Its probably getting crowded from people getting out of California.. The taxes and cost of living is out of control! CA is getting hot and has no water of its own.. Not to mention the air pollution is crazy! etc.. etc..
I am in RE and things have changed quite a bit here in FL since I moved here 14 years ago
I suspect this winter season will be especially bad with all the new arrivals and the Canadians who couldn't come last year. On top of that is the advantage of having a governor who's done with jumping through every hoop the federal government puts in front of us. In Florida you're free to weigh the risks for yourself, so I imagine we'll see a lot of extra visitors who need a break from the masks and mandated jabs up north.
Yes probably, and who could be blame them! I for one would be tired of being mandated on what I need to do for my health. Its legal to smoke yourself to death, eat yourself to death, etc so no one should be telling us what to do in any other regard either.
Looking forward to staying in The Villages in May. Hope you and Lisi have a great Thanksgiving.
That will be a fun visit John, The Villages is a blast. Happy Thanksgiving to you too my friend 😀
Hey not to take away from your UA-cam channel. I recommend the village Florida newcomers they pin point things in the villages things you need to know
Did you tow your vehicle or did you drive it down to Florida?
@@adamwagner4567 Not at all, that is a good recommendation. I watched a few of their videos before I went there too👍
Can we say gators as a con? I mean, as beautiful as the state is how acclimated Floridians are to Gators is absurd!
Florida..is 3× size Holland...NL..has almost same population
Tbh a lot of what you are saying is really talking about South Florida.
It's pretty much impossible to group Florida all together as every single thing I mention being present in every area but we do what we can and it's a good title for UA-cam 👌
Great video, but you forgot to talk about the alligators 😂
7:06 ah good ol American freedom 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Big pro weather in winter...big cons how people drive on I -95 between Miami and Pompano... it’s a circus with clowns who think it’s a video game ! Where is the police??
ABSOLUTELY!! I avoid I-95 like the plague if at all possible. It is dangerous!
@@MichaelBordenaro I wrote to FHP email to described the circus I saw last sunday. This road is insane. I have driven all over the world and they have to do something. Its a dead trap.
@@TheMikemontreal Yes I am surprised as well that you don't have more police on the south florida stretch of I-95
i would like if you could do a video on the pros cons of buying condo dating back to the 1970 especially the structure in cement and special assessments for structure electrical plumbing etc..
Hey Michael, Happy Thanksgiving. I'm from Beaufort, SC now staying midstate. Wanted to move back to the Coast (it's home & much warmer!). Spent 18mos looking from Daytona to Myrtle Beach. Can't find a place I can afford & want to live in. So sad. Happily, I've just bought a historic home outside Augusta & will go to Fl for a few weeks in Feb/March. Do you do vacation rentals???
Happy Thanksgiving Joan! I don't blame you, being close the beach is paramount for me too! I don't do any type of short term rentals, but of course there are many ways to find those now days. That sure is the best time to come down here!
How bad are the roaches and spiders. I can deal with gators, snakes, and iguanas.
Here in 2023 I'm seeing alot more folks from Florida here in Missouri then I see Missouri folks... almost everyday I see someone from Florida on the road so I think people from Florida are migrating to Missouri 🤷🤷
There is a small migration going on with all groups of people leaving Florida but in small rates. We are heading to the DMV, Michigan, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, and New Jersey. It’s going to be a infamous migration but the natives who were born & raised are fleeing. Notherners are blinded by the “sun & beaches & theme parks” but don’t realize you will have to work 2-3 jobs with an extra side hustle to live there. There’s a lot of people who couldn’t make it in their state run to Florida thinking it’s going to be this safe, affordable, and happy life there on beaches & having fun. People don’t want to remove the lens that Florida is the hardest state to thrive & have mobility. It’s rough when you don’t come from riches or something.
Second, there’s some running to Arizona, Southern California, Georgia, The Carolinas, and Texas. Florida is just not live-able for us, truth he told it never was. Low paying jobs, hurricanes, tropical storms/thunderstorms, higher crime (most saying other states don’t have crime), limited resources for assistance, horrible healthcare, poor education for children, it’s a transient state, and severe heat waves.
Florida only care about tourism, clubbing, being a playground for the wealthy, people who have top six figures work from home jobs that come out of state, and being a home for retired people with a decent income to come.
We want homes, a decent life, and good jobs not to be suffering on a legal “island” which is what Florida is. There’s no taxes but there’s high insurances, high rent costs, high mortgages, and other stuff where those missing taxes add on to. I was born & raised in Florida, it’s not the place to become successful or acquire wealth, you need to come there with wealth or big money.
No first amendment. Book banning. Ron DeSantis. Florida is a mess.
Florida housing is now MORE expensive than the state of New York. For the first time in history, the median home value in Florida has surpassed the median home value in New York state. Florida is now the 18th most expensive state with a median home value of $345K. New York is $341K. There's no state income tax but wages are much lower in Florida than most states. However, I'm glad the $15 minimum wage passed in Florida. I'm disgusted with the anti mask, anti vax attitudes. These attitudes were extremely selfish and resulted in 61,000 COVID deaths in Florida alone. That's 30x more than Australia. Embarrassing. With 75,000 new cases a day nationally and winter upon us, this pandemic is far from over.
I believe it, with how crazy the market it is here, its getting very expensive, I've covered that several times in past videos. The thing is many other states have had many deaths and cases as well, even with all their laws surrounding it. I personally agree with the right to choose how you want to live here. Anyone who goes out and flies on a plane or goes to a crowded club/bar/restuarant is responsible for themselves and you accept the risk your taking when doing that. It should not be up to people to protect everyone else. If you want to be protected, then you should not go out and just stay home. Even people come here and visit still from all over the world and all over the country, and then say look at how many cases FL has, yeah no kidding, look how many visitors we get too!
Yeah with your attitude of forcing masks and vaccinations on other people you will not have a fun time in Florida.
Don't come to freedom loving Florida if you're a mask and vaccine police.
@@wandiyu3939 you mean COVID loving Florida. This state is a disgrace. I will be voting 100% blue this year so we can finally have an adult who believes in actual science leading this state.
Where’s a great place to live with low black population?
Please, Californians, pleeease come to Florida. Bring your ideology and turn Florida a brilliant BLUE 😉👍🏻
CA is a socialist utopia. Only reason people would leave CA for Fl, is to escape horrible mismanagement and garbage lib policies. Let’s go mid terms!
I really hope you’re being sarcastic!
@@caseyjc5 So do i!!
Good lord, I hope you're joking. We want to move to Florida to get away from the libtard madness.
There is a reason why Florida has become the most popular state in the country by far and has seen a 20% population increase is because people are fleeing States that you promote and destroy. You will get kicked out of neighborhoods in Florida for thinking like this.
Living in Florida:
Pros: Weather is nice - no snow or extreme cold. No state income tax.
Cons: Make sure you keep your friends from whatever other state you came from, as people down here keep to themselves mostly, have no work ethic, and aren't very bright (hence the name "flori-duh"). The drivers here are also the worst on the planet, and even the road rage has increased tremendously in the last year or so as more people move down here from the northeast. Driving in south florida now is like driving in midtown manhattan traffic on a busy workday.
I prefer Hallandale beach Florida beautiful city good beaches and restaurants and growing businesses and communities, and good night life.🫡