AVOID Moving to Florida (7 NEW Reasons Why)
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- This video will give you 7 NEW Reasons why you should avoid moving to Florida that you HAVEN'T heard in other videos about not moving to Florida. A lot of people just have a fantasy image in their mind of what its like here, so this video will help reveal some truths that might make you 2nd guess moving here.
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I did I choice sarasota we decided to rent for a year then buy this is the greatest place in the us most of the people I have met are just the nicest people thanks Michael your channel is great
@@lucycecere7928 That is so nice to hear! Most people are very nice here and I am glad you are loving it so far😀
That's a great video! Thanks so much.
@@NN57143 You're welcome!
SW FLORIDA MUCH NICER
I have lived in Florida for 42 years so I guess I can consider myself a Floridian. There are a few things here that irritate the hell out of me but I suppose I would find them to be the same or worse in any other state. I live here because :
1. I enjoy the climate, and believe or not, I like a little bit of humidity in the air. I’ve spent time in Las Vegas where it was so dry that I couldn’t wait to get back to Florida and breathe in some good ole humidity.
2. I like paying less taxes. No states income tax. No City income tax. No personal property tax.
3. I like going to the beach. You’re never more than an 60 minute ride to the beach no matter where you live in Florida.
4. I enjoy sports, all kinds of sports, football, baseball, basketball, hockey, and NASCAR. You name it, Florida has it all. Top notch college and professional sports teams galore. From Miami to Daytona Beach, Orlando, Tampa, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Jacksonville,
I agree the pros still outweigh the cons or I wouldn’t be here anymore
From where I live in SWFL, many have come from upstate New York, which leans heavily red. I find it just as important to not ignorantly discriminate against a new comer from New York, as it seems a lot of Floridians conflate New York to mean NYC.
There is a lot of crime there...not very much where I'm at
As someone that has lived in Florida since 2006, I thought I'd address a few of these points. 1) just because you move to Florida doesn't mean you have to buy a house---for many, renting is fine. 2) hurricanes---don't live on the coast, and don't live in a flood plain. Flood plains can be researched online before moving 3) humidity; maybe in the southern part of the state, but in the northern part where I live, humidity (and temps) are low from Nov to May. 4) mask mandates; actually, Florida is one of the most easy-going when it comes to masks. I have a friend who lives in Philly, and they are mask nazis up there
Florida is great! Super points.
You have an awesome governor and I'll say it. If the individual wants to mandate masks, I won't go there. The problem is the government.
Yes, but they're ALIVE! Floridiots are poorly educated...
I just don't think you want ppl to move there cuz half of NY is there are they getting on your nerves already 🤣
I personally don't care, people will move here if they want, me or a video won't stop it. Just noticed this was a hot topic😉
The Midwest was the worst they're poor or criminals. The NY people usually have money
@@mrcoreynitro They can keep their money. I don't want their shitty political beliefs and unbelievably rude and self-centered personalities.
@@Icecat21 money talks though
Yes one of the major reasons is that the people down south hate New Yorkers and New Jersey people. It's the difference in the environments if you would have take a southern person and increase their population by 800 times that they would become loud and overpowering to and of course more pushy it's automatic. If you would increase their cost of living by 800% they would work a hundred times faster and more and be willing to be more aggressive as well. There's a lot of factors to take into consideration like they would have to increase their income do the High Cost of Living 800 times their cost of living as well. So throw in that stress factor. It's just that we're products of our environment and the people downtown like I said they don't like New Yorkers clearly so it is a click Factor you're walking into
Still worth it. I never want to have to shovel snow in -10 degrees ever again.
I hear that!!
@@MichaelBordenaro Bullshit! Shoveling snow is much better than sweating your ass off.
@@mtntime1 Haha not for me lol
I’m glad you say that just watch out for hail
@@mtntime1 I had to do it at night, when it got down to -10 degrees. My hands hurt like hell for minutes afterwards because the gloves didn't protect me much. I hate the cold so much.
Just moved from Pennsylvania to southwest Florida and it has been the best decision of my life.
I'll bet!
I live in Pittsburgh PA and about to transfer to Orlando for work. Very nervous about it. Lol. I would love any advice you can give me!
@@charlotteann1626 There are so many things I can say congratulations for sure! Check out a bunch of my other FL vids, they probably will be helpful to you and just make sure you have as much $$ saved as possible to help you with the transition. Its good you will have a job day one, so you're on the right track👌
@@charlotteann1626 save money, and have at least 2 cars just so you stay independent. 😁😉 plus, don't buy a house near the coast line.. cause the rising seas will just eat up most of Florida in the upcoming years.
I’m moving from Dallas town Pennsylvania to Homosassa and citrus county Florida. I feel like it’s going to be the best for my family. People don’t realize all the taxes to pay just the school tax alone for me it’s almost $9000 a year
Like it says in the Bible, do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will have its own worries. Each day has enough trouble of its own.
@@maaxrenn The bible has very much to talk about wisdom and how we are to live our lives. Check it out! It's actual in every age and every culture. Never gets old. Has all the answers that a person needs.
@@vloko7 Amen!
@@maaxrenn you are a fool
@@maaxrenn You can’t even spell the word “Bible” and you call us dummies? 🤔
@@maaxrenn The bible is anti-globalization so no catching up with that is necessary.
MICHAEL - ...WE LOVE YOUR TONE OF VOICE & CALM BUT INTELLIGENT DELIVERY OF THESE NEWS++. !!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR REASONED INFORMATION & STYLE. !!!
Thank you very much Lin!
I just want my old Florida back! It’s getting so over crowded ugh
So why are liberals complaining here?
I’m in Illinois and it’s over crowded. I think that’s everywhere.
I had to flee the state it got so bad. I lived in a nice quiet, beachside town and was planning to live their my entire life. It got invaded by all the northeastern hordes and was ruined by overdevelopment and traffic. All the nice spots got bulldozed over to build giant condos, every piece of empty land and forest was paved over for massive housing developments. The traffic got so bad it would take 30 minutes to drive a few blocks and would have to sit through at least 3 rotations of lights at each intersection. Plus it got too expensive and they voted up the taxes.
I grew up in Florida and returned once when I was married. Headed back after 6 years in Texas and 11 years in Atlanta. Gotta have boat and beach access every week!
That is living the life for sure! Boating, beach =the good life 😄
Talking about the legends
I am from Texas and want to buy a small vacation home in Florida-Palm Bay/Cocoa area.
Corpus Christi has beaches
@@rockon8174 Ugly beaches. Very dirty beaches.
Are you still living in Florida? The humidity is serious and something not be brushed off. I was born and raised here and am now planning to move to a different state for many reasons. Also, if you rent, you should reconsider moving here. Rent prices are exploding! People are being kicked out of their homes because owners are selling the properties and chargin extremely high rent. Violent crime is another reason to avoid Florida. So much of Florida has changed the past few years, it's not the sam place in any good way it used to be. Avoid Florida at all costs would be advice as a long time resident who is leaving.
I am still living here and the humidity is pretty crazy in the summer. Not my favorite part about living here but I’ll take it over the freezing cold winters up north. It’s not a perfect place to live but overall I think it’s pretty great
White kids of the late 90s/00s had Florida blooming and it attracted the trash.
Thank you for not over editing your photos or making them obnoxious. Just a guy, sitting, calmly telling us facts! Love the video.
You bet Mike! My video style is pretty simple, glad you appreciate it 👌
Those reasons don't bother me. I'm still moving to Florida.
I figured that would be the case for most people LOL
Me too!!!
Just please stay away from south Florida head near Tampa or surrounding Orlando you’ll regret moving to S Florida.
You'll be moving back in 5 years. I've seen it a thousand times. Florida is soooo overrated
@@mrike5651 Why?
I lived in Miami for 16 years and it is time to move out of there. The biggest red flag was when we had to evacuate in 2017 due to hurricane Maria heading directly towards our area and it took us 40 hours to drive out of Florida. Hurricanes continue to worsen, Florida is a tragedy waiting to happen being so over populated within big cities and on 2 ways out: I95 and Turnpike. I love Florida but for the way is going is going to take less than 80 years to be under water. Many sections of Brickell are sinking. Make the right decisions before you move to states within hurricane and tornado alleys. It is not worth the stress and potential loss of life. Besides Miami is a city with no soul. Too many wanna be Billionaires and Millionaires. Miami is infested with shady and fraudsters.
US1 is crazy. I had to suck it up and just get a sunpass for when i visit family because US1 is not a reliable alternative.
thanks
Can’t b faker than LA
Thank you for the information I just called the realtor and CANCELED buying a house in Florida I didn't know about the hair
Haha, ooopps sorry real estate dudes 😄. The hair is a real thing!
@Ruth Walker oh no you won't I shaved my head
@Jell-O Biafra Geez! That is a lot in only 6 years! And those are the worst bc, you literally cannot avoid being rear ended
@Jell-O Biafra I left Boston recently. I lost count of the number of times I was banged into, crashed into, smashed into by Boston "drivers". The incompetence behind the wheel there boggles the mind. I have never gotten a moving violation in 45 years of driving. I've driven in bumper-to-bumper and highway all around Boston and simply never got over how bad it is there.
@@libertyfirst4083 My daughter lives in Revere MA , 15 minutes from Boston, in less than 2 years they have hit her car on the back, 3 times.
My 2nd month living in FL someone rear-ended our car on the highway and we spun out and crashed. We’re lucky to be alive, the person who hit us left and got away with it. The part in this video about getting into a car accident legit brought back some PTSD.
Once my lease finishes up I’m getting the f*** out of this state.
I forgot to add beware of car accidents WHICH HAPPENS ALL THE TIME because it isn’t required for drivers to cover for others body injuries so if someone hits you and doesn’t have that coverage (most don’t)don’t expect to get a cent for body injuries in this state also to get what your car is worth is at the mercy of the insurance they can give you a dollar for your car.
Also a very good point, and glad I mentioned the accidents 👍
We wouldn't have the accidents if people from jersey and New York knew how to drive
Good video. My family and I are originally from south Florida. Left about 2 years ago and we are planning on moving back. No place like Florida. I will take bad hair and humidity over dry weather. The dry weather is horrible for your skin. Bad drivers are everywhere. I live in Nevada now and its not any different. Natives here don't like it when you move to their state. Not any different then Florida. Human beings by nature are territorial. Yes house is crazy now but Vegas is up too and medium home prices are 330k to live in the dessert. It's California moving in. So what's the difference. Natural disasters happen anywhere. I will take a hurricane I can prepare for over a tornado or earthquake that comes out of nowhere. I can't wait to move back. Cherish where you live. It is truly unique.
I definitely enjoy living here. If I didn't I would leave. Just good old infotainment👌
Michael, you are so well informed! Appreciate all of your information, looking to get out of this nightmare up in NY area! Out of control crime & deteriorating infrastructure, garbage everywhere! We'll put up with a few months of hot & humidity to escape this place!
Thank you Sean! That was my feeling too, but left for different reasons👍
I can’t wait to move to FL!!! Coming from one of the worst states in the US, I know it’ll be fine. It’s where my family moved to so I’m following them 😂
That's great you already have family here Jessica, good luck on your move!
Jessica Phillips: Which state is one of the worst you're moving from?
Lol u must b coming from NY🤣🤣
@@sharonhoffman-hill956 Nope Nope not even close 😂
@@jessicaphillips3521 Florida is full of Delta variant and home of Karens. If you vibe with that, then the state you moved out of , thanks you.
We are considering moving there from Tennessee, My stepdaughter and her mom moved down to Florida about 2 years ago, My husband is completely crushed, he went from weekend visits to summer visits and he misses his daughter. My son's father is in Florida too and my son goes to his dads house in the summers so the idea or being closer to him while he is away sounds great too. And we are Scuba divers so being close to the beach would be AMAZING! It is bad hair day for me just about everyday too in Tennessee the humidity is no joke here as well so it probably won't be too much of a difference lol.
Sounds like you're ready to come on down!
Michael, thinking seriously of moving to a tropical spot, southern Florida is the only choice I see right now, should say melbourne level down on east, middle or west coast. One serious concern i do have that you so cautiously addressed is haters and to be blunt (racism + politics) could be a deadly combination. Recent politics have made these issues so much more prevalent that I am fearful of running into it and not being able to make it there.
@@terencenesfield9933 : Jacksonville, Fl is a nice city. Best cajun carfish I ever had and everyone seemed friendly. An older lady gave my son a free sandwich at Dunkin Donuts. She must have known we were exhausted from traveling.
The unwelcome thing is totally true. When I was there I saw a guy wearing a shirt that said, “I grew here. You flew here.”
Haha that shirt actually sounds pretty funny 😂
Born and raised in winter garden Florida. It was beautiful growing up but after time it started to get crowded expensive and just plain congested. We got the f up outta there into Georgia.
I hear you, colder winters, but if you can experience some peace then I imagine its worth it
@@MichaelBordenaro heck yeah man. Moved far away enough from the heat but not so far to drive down and visit family. Living that country south life. Winters are definitely colder a lot colder lol
@@alexander_martinez6084 Oh yeah, but at least you're still close like you said👌
lived in florida 10 years.....left....still miss it sometime....PROS: weather, Churches, beaches, coasts, big cities (Tampa, Orlando, Jacksonville) then a few miles down the road nice and rural...Long drives with car to cruise, good restaurants-lots to choose from, great wildlife - gators, manatees, panthers, etc..cool to see, Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, etc...Daytona 500, car shows, Sports teams, Football, College and Pro Football, Spring Training, Nightlife, no snow, .............CONS: Lower wages, lack of quality healthcare and doctors, southern inefficiency, bad attitudes from southerners and Floridians, Puerto Rican gangs, emphasis on Spanish language and culture, Expensive housing, Hurricanes, insects, bugs, small lizards running around, a feeling of "NO CULTURE", Lots of wealthy, elderly people, and snowbirds that are arrogant, no change of seasons, that state just gets on your nerves after awhile...
That pretty much sums it up!
A big negative you left out, the Florida back up. I always remind guest to never ever, ever, walk behind cars in parking lots unless you can see the driver inside. The Florida back up goes like this,
get in car, start up
put it in reverse
back up about 5 or 6 feet
then do the body turn to look behind for anyone in the way
haha ya good one😆
sad but true
I have lived in Florida for 57 yrs. 🌀are no big deal. Everyone on this planet should have extra food, water etc. on hand in case of an emergency.
I lived through hurricane Michael in Panama City in 2018 and I can attest that hurricanes are in fact a big deal.
I really appreciate your honesty, and your videos! As a brand new real estate investor, I need a lot of your tips!
You've given me some things to think about for sure. Keep up the good work.
I'm glad, I hope it helps your decision one way or the other 😊
Great job Michael! May 15th thru Nov 15th is very hot'h humid here. Lot's of insects and mosquitos.
Thank you Mike! Yes very hot and humid most of the year
Well, another Great video !.....This is really good intel and perspective on life in Fla.....Hey, Michael, you're up 33% from 10K !!!....On your way to 100K !!!!!
Thank you very much Jim! I never thought of it like that (% up) that is pretty cool and I hope so 😀
To me Florida is totally boring. I went from going to Broadway and great art museums to seeing orange trees and cows.
Maybe it's good for elderly people, but people with energy are going to find life very slow down here.
Hello Michael,
Thank you for this important video. I have a question. If you pay the property in full, do you still need the flooding and wind insurances?
Thanks,
You're welcome John! Good question and the answer is that it will be completely at your discretion if you pay cash for your property. There is no legal requirement to do so
The negative comments from locals is because they don't want horrible Liberal policies coming from up North East Liberal agenda to ruin the beautiful place of Florida!
Can't blame them, I like the way things are here too!
Yeah I just moved to Florida and am so glad, I can’t deal with this liberal brainwashing up north. It’s led to a much worse life up there
I dont blame them 1 bit..
I believe that most people fleeing California are conservative that just can't handle it anymore. Im one of them.
Bingo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Jell-O Biafra the problem is they don't they move from those places because crime, cost of living, taxes. They have no ability to recognize cause and effect, I've seen it first hand a ny moved a few houses down I talked to her when I was walking my dog. Those were her reasons for moving, a few months later she's flying her communist banner for Biden, smh.
I'm from New York and don't regret moving to Florida. Despite the drawbacks here, we still have a sense of freedom.
I'm glad to hear that
Freedom is worth it, and the Blue States like NY & California which both went Red, but the Rats rigged it to keep their corrupt selves in Dictatorship. So we have no choice but to move.
For now…
I moved to Fla in July n I am very very unhappy 😢😢 I miss Ny alot.
I moved here to be with my daughter n granddaughters n because of my Asthma n the cold my daughter n granddaughters that is the only thing that is keeping me here. How did you do it. People are telling me not to go back to Ny csuse now new York has mandates on vaccine. I dont mind wearing the masks. I got covid in Fla i am doing well thanks to God 🙏 felt safer in Ny . I think why I don't like it here is because of the area I need to sell this house and find a better developed area 🤷♀️ I don't know. Have any ideas. I hope things change for the bette soon Thank you
Regarding Native Floridians, I’m happy to say that I’m not one of those who unwelcome people...I knew from a very young age that Florida is a very “special State” and I have loved having the opportunity to meet people from all over the World! You can’t live somewhere that is close to paradise...and keep it all to yourself!! Haha 😊 Now, I will say that it concerns me how many people they allow to move here daily, as I mentioned in my previous comment because I know of many other places that put a cap and limit on having people move there in order to have better management and being overpopulated, chaos and destruction, etc...
That is good to know Karen and extremely kind hearted of you! That is true southern hospitality if you ask me. One thing I always LOVED about the south ✌️
That's so sweet!🙂😘
@@MichaelBordenaro Awwwe thanks Michael.... so I guess I’m a true southern belle huh Lol 😁💛
How many leave though? As Michael said once, Florida is transient...they leave because of weather, lower paying jobs and snowbirds do go back home ...
You’re not a native, don’t kid yourself.
Florida is a great place to live. It's sunny which makes me happy. The only thing is that if you get in legal trouble you are looking at serving some time. The sentences are hard core here.
Good thing I'm a retired wiseguy!
He is 💯 right!!! I live in Florida. It’s now very expensive to live here and we are very underpaid!!! Humid and super hot!!! Overcrowded! I’m looking for another state.
Amen I live here and I am moving anywhere but here .Humid , Hot, Bugs , Drugs, Crime is high Cost of living is high
Underpaid and over worked .Absolutelt hate and despise it here.
Idaho
@@lindawallace3889 Come to Idaho
@@riyadazad7220 I would love to .Saving money to move now.Truly hate life in this sweltering mosquito infested swamp land.
Regular home insurance does cover wind. Im an insurance agent and wind is included. Flood insurance is not.
I know my policy for one of my rental properties hurricane/wind coverage is not included in my regular policy. I'm not an insurance expert but I think the location of the property makes a difference and also the policy as well
@@MichaelBordenaro you can exclude wind if you want to but a standard insurance policy includes wind coverage.
@@giovanniandresmastro8734 I believe that is what I did, and for my property, wind alone would be an extra $1200/year!! more than the homeowners insurance ??
Very helpful information! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us! Sincere regards!
My pleasure!
Thank you so much very helpful your perspective and suggestions.
My pleasure! I love making these videos!
I lived near Ft Laudedale 16yrs and never lost my electric never mind just 2 hurricanes. I love it here.
I thought your governor wasn't big on tyranny. Couldn't be as bad as NY. Same with the traffic. Couldn't be as bad as NY.
If you don’t like our governor, stay away from FL. Very simple solution.
South Florida is aka: Lower NY. Northwest Florida is aka: Lower Alabama.
@@Latvian13 Yup.
Floridians love our governor. That is why all the rats are fleeing the sinking ship of NY and CA and coming to FL.
Agreed!
Kneecapping local control, telling private businesses what they can't do -- is that tyranny, or just proto-fascism?
i live in New york state and i would love to move to florida i always vote republican and i dont blame people in florida not wanting most to go to florida ,because of commmie new york voting.cuomo is a horrible govenor,our sometimes 0 degree winter or 20 degrees outside. im sick of it but sometimes we have warm winter like 36 to 45 degrees.yes thats cold to you but warm to us for winter.i would love higher temps though.
I visited Miami recently. The prices of food are very high! Housing rental has also gone very expensive !
Yep it’s not that cheap to live here
From a cost/benefit analysis FLORIDA is not a good states.
Please stay where you are
I'm pretty sure that a mortgage lender will require windstorm (i.e. hurricane) insurance. I don't have a mortgage on my Florida single family home, so I carry only property insurance and $1 million liability insurance; runs me $480/yr. Windstorm insurance would cost another $1200. No flood insurance either, but the insurance agent quoted it at $400/yr.
Usually they don't require wind insurance and some policies cover some sort of wind but usually not hurricane damage. I have a mortgage on an investment property and they require just a normal homeowners insurance but I'm not required to have a separate wind or flood policy on the property. Also the cost varies greatly depending on where the property is located
Frequent car accidents (as described in this video) mean higher car insurance rates across the board for everyone even if you are the best driver who never filed a claim, never been at fault (if you filed a claim), and never gotten a ticket for moving violations. For those who have less than stellar driving record expect to pay more (perhaps more than where you are from) for car insurance and yes driving is a necessity throughout the state of Florida. So that's another cost to count too.
Thats correct!
Thank you for all your videos .I watched them before I moved to FL in October 2020 and you were right about alot of information you shared. You are dead on in this one too unfortunately, espically about the Locals being unwelcoming
You're welcome Tiffany! I love making them, and giving out some good info for people who need it. I wish I wasn't right about some of these things, but its good to know...
Ef the locals, find people who are from your neighborhood back home and stick with your own kind!
Where was the shot of people walking along with shops to the left and the beach to the right? It reminded me of what I’ve seen of CA. Somewhere around the 7:30 mark.
That’s Hollywood beach on the boardwalk👌 similar to what you would find in San Diego
I’m an owner of a small auto repair shop in Silicon Valley CA. I’m moving to Florida by the end of this year. I never got into politics but I have come to realize that my decision is based purely off politics. My Governor hasn’t handle COVID well, my local government still has many businesses and schools shut down, the vaccine in CA aren’t being administered efficiently, CA public schooling is one of the lowest ranked in the nation, and to top it all off by 2035 CA will ban the sell of gasoline powered cars. This will directly affect what I do for a living and I have decided to leave while I’m in a good financial position than to wait until things may possibly get worse.
Thank you very much for your videos Michael they were very helpful. I look forward to purchasing a new home in winter park and opening a repair and shop. I know things will be different than CA but I’m happy to have more options in FL.
I am sad but also happy for you at the same time Mario. I personally love visiting California, but I know living there full time is a totally different scenario and I agree with you. Keeping all these business closed is not good. CA still has more covid cases than anywhere else. I hope you will enjoy your new life here in FL and I am happy to be a part of your journey 👍
If you think Florida's governor has handled COVID-19 well, then you don't know how to read statistics. If that's your criterion, then you ought to move to Vermont. Like Florida, lots of people in Vermont have guns, so it sounds like it may suit you.
@@Johnny.Fedora
Florida currently has the lowest covid rate in the country, a high vaccination rate, the fastest growing economy, and is attracting supply shippers from CA ports to alleviate the supply chain crisis. (You should actually research some stats)
Vermont is a tiny state that does not even have a population of 1 million and has high taxes. Why would a small business owner from CA move to an irrelevant state like Vermont? You can't even compare CA to Vermont like you can with FL. And how are guns relevant to my first post?
I'm looking for a state with a robust economy, sunny weather, diverse culture, and low taxes. People have guns in CA also, crime is growing so much that rich people in SF are hiring former police officers as private security guards.
@@mariodavila2852, sorry, I didn't realize you were in the illicit drug or construction (i.e., Mafia) trade. Carry on, my good man. We can wait for the next COVID wave together.
I'm sure you understand that the unvaccinated population is not uniformly distributed -- there are pockets of unvaccinated, even in Florida's counties.
All we have to do is wait for a tourist entering through MIA or the seaport to bring us the next variant.
Here's a warning: if you have a business that requires educated or skilled employees, good luck to you in Florida. You ought to pay for your current employees to move.
And if you think Florida's economy is in any way comparable to California's, then you need to study the subject more. You ought to learn what the economic engines are in both states, and how much wealth the SF area and LA generate, and how they do it.
@@Johnny.Fedora their governor did a great job not forcing vaccines on ppl u lost your mind
Very good video. Perfect explanations. Thank you for all informations
thank you zizi!
I just moved to Orlando like 3 weeks ago from Dallas
Thanks for the honest alerts
It's been really enlightening
Congrats on your move, happy you enjoyed the video 😀
It's a big difference moving to Florida when you already have a family nucleus there. When you're there alone, even as a family, it's harder. I lived in SoFla for 5 years, after spending 4 in SoCal, and while I did prefer FL to CA, even without the Winters that I hate, I did not like FL better than the part of Northern NJ where I grew up. I love living on the water and vacationing on the beach in the Caribbean, so I knew that when I left NJ for good, I'd have to be on the water. I wouldn't go back to FL, but the Southern tip of NC ended up being ideal. I live on the River and am just minutes from some of the nicest beaches in the Country, IMO.
I had friends who left NJ for Florida's West Coast, thinking the grass was greener. They didn't have family there, and within a year, they missed their friends and family in NJ so much that they left Florida and moved right back to the town they moved out from.
My advice would be to take an extended vacation to Florida first. Spend part on the East Coast and part on the West, and see if it feels like a "fit" to you. Had I done that, I'm not sure I would have moved there.
That is good advice for anyone looking to move here permanently !
Good advice best comment so far thank you.
@@kennethbrown8517 You are quite welcome. I appreciate the kind words. My youngest now wants to spend 2 weeks in Miami Beach at Christmas, so I am going to enlist Michael's expertise! In fact every time someone from NJ tells me they're selling and retiring to Florida, I'll be sending them to Michael too!
Factual breakdown where do you live in SC…I’m leaving Colorado as I just retired from the military. I’m so done being cold. I’m on a fixed income and single. I am coming to Florida but so many options. I am staying with friends in Naples while I explore. I definitely can’t not afford living in Naples. I don’t want to live in the cities anymore. I prefer lakes and rivers but a drive to the beach no problem. I’m a disabled veteran so I don’t work. I was looking at Inverness, Florida. Anybody have thoughts on that cute little town? Plus if where you live is warm I’d love to check it out. I have Fybromygia I want to live in sunshine warm weather. Thanks for any advice
@@kimberlytedrick2585 Right now, I live in Oak Island, North Carolina. We get three seasons here so it isn't hot all year round. This is a Beach town, and depending where you live, you can take a golf cart to the stores. Southport is right next to Oak Island and also a very nice area where you won't find the "thug" element. It's less expensive to buy there than on the Island, and you can get a home for under $200K. There is a new development being built called the Groves at Southport, where a 2/2 single level home starts at $216K. The model home I just saw looks perfect.
The best person to give you advice on Florida would be Michael. My only advice would be to go to a site like Niche and do a demographics lookup on places you're interested in.......
If you dont have a good paying job in sight moving to florida can be very risky the beach lifestyle its nice but it doesn't pay the rent
That can be true for many who don't have the drive to make it happen no matter what
@@MichaelBordenaro thats not true my friend more drive than me and my associate i guarantee you that 80% of the people in this country don't have i worked 3 years without making any money in order to make my company successful both of us working hand by hand 7 days a week running a tourist managment company still we failed, Miami its a rich people monopoly
I really appreciate your honesty and tips, super helpful!
You are so welcome!
I'm from miami and still currently still live here! Also knowing some Spanish is a must!
-Patrick Barnhill
@Traitor Joe to not be scammed yes, and learning a new language can also expand your learning capabilities
Thanks all of your information
You're welcome!
I moved to Miami Beach from Boston December 1st. I’m moving back next week and couldn’t be happier. Some reasons why.
1. Spanish is the spoken language. I’m Brazilian, my first language is Portuguese but I understand and respect the country I live in enough to speak the language. If you don’t speak, they get frustrated and keep speaking Spanish.
2. Feels like I’m somewhere in Latin America, with nicer buildings.
3. People are sketchy, sneaky and try to take advantage of you. Be asked to pay tips after you were already charged 20% is outrageous.
4. Computers and softwares in businesses sucks. Working in the food industry, I felt multiple times I was still living in 1994.
5. Spring break - homelessness - working for peanuts - people are extremely rude, please and thank you doesn’t existe on the vocabulary etc etc etc
Very important: residents and coworkers in general are very gueto, and manners do not exist. Cursing at work is considered normal in a daily bases.
This is a generalization but it’s all true in many levels. I’ve met amazing Floridians and transplanted locals as well.
Miami is beautiful and I’ll be back to visit. I would think 10000000 times before trying to escape the winter. I’m serious. Peace ✌🏼
I can relate to all of the situations you mentioned. Luckily I don’t have to deal with most of that anymore since I don’t have a job but you definitely are exposed to it daily being in the food service industry. At least you don’t have to always wonder what things would be like if you never tried👌
I have to say you are correct with #3. I'm from MD and My Significant Other and I have experienced a few Situtations were Business tried to,pull a Fast One. SMH. When our lease is up we are considering relocating.
I grew up in Miami, spent most of my life in Miami, and lived in the Boston area for a long time, and I completely agree with your comments. In addition, Miami is an intellectual dessert, and largely, an artistic void. Working in high tech in Boston really highlighted what a gangster banana republic the Miami area is.
Michael keep making these videos! Keep all the Democrats from California and New York away from the greatest state in America. Florida bad, no move to Florida 😂
Haha thanks, I may do some follow ups 😉
Florida is a paradise for old people. I LOVE New York City & California!! I can only stay in Florida one week at a time. After a week, I feel Bored out of my mind.
@@phongphong4640 Great! The more of you that stay in NY and CA the better lol.
@@cdula26 I am 100% with you
I lived in Florida for several years and have been in most states. I'd say Florida is about number 40. LOL
Hope you are doing OK, Michael. I have been seeing some of the videos of Spring breakers going crazy in South Beach area (I know you live north), in places like The Clevelander (I have been to their bar a couple times, and like the ice block with the purple neon). Sad to see damage being done, but just hoping you are keeping safe, and that sanity returns. These things tend to happen in Daytina and Panama City, but all the b.s. Covid-1984 protocols have many folks pretty irritable. Be well!
Hi Jim thanks for your kind wishes. I am doing good. I do live in north beach and its almost like being in a different town up here. None of that madness going on. But I am going to avoid south beach until spring break is over. This year is just nutty. I am not sure what the city plans to do, or will do about it in the future. Every year its a problem, but this year seems to be one of the worst and covid on top of it...
I've been here for YEARS and I'm from NYC, and yea it's a major culture shock and slower pace overall.....And Florida is already below sea level, but Florida will go under when California breaks off.
Regarding wind insurance, what about homeowners insurance? In other states, you choose the amount you want to insure it for, it has to be a minimum, but most likely if you insure it correctly with HOI, you will be ok. (Please correct me if I am wrong) - Flood insurance- it looks like FEMA is expanding their map all around anyway.
All the other issues you mentioned is just about how you handle them.
Homeowners insurance is always required if you finance. Wind is an "optional" part of the policy but can often be more expensive than the whole homeowners insurance policy. Flood is never covered, always separate.
I definitely agreed with bad and crazy drivers in FL !
Its awful...
Nice video mike. Was wondering what industries pay well down there? And what parts of Florida have the better jobs?
I would say medical, finance, and tech are the biggest right now they all pay well and there are a lot of jobs and you’ll find them in the bigger cities like Orlando, Tampa, Miami, Jacksonville
I totally agree with you. Before my family and I moved out from the north we have Florida as our first option but after we research we concluded that wasn't good for us 😕 housing is expensive and not worthy also HOA is ridiculous. Jobs pay rate is bad, bad! The only real PRO is the weather. So, after all we decided to move to Texas it's been 3years now and I have to tell you was the best decision ever 🤠.....( weather isn't bad)
Nice! that makes a lot of sense then why TX is the #1 state everyone has been moving to for years. Sounds like they have pretty much all the upside without the downsides of FL. Glad you are happy there 😀
@@MichaelBordenaro atleast for Dallas I can say, there is close to 0 outdoor stuff/nature stuff to do (no beach, no mountains, no hills, just couple parks and adirty downtown worh homeless people and addicts and inaccessible roads there), weather can be crazy hot during daytime/freezing in the afternoon and sudden hailstorms all in a day.
Can’t believe how quickly and how much housing prices have increased all across the states. I think the pandemic DID speed this situation up.
I think so too! I will have a video coming out about the prices here soon
I've been looking at apartment prices for the past couple years cuz I'm planning to move in June and they just keep going up, even the cost of moving services has gone up significantly 😫
This country has a bad mark against it we drove the indians off their land lied cheated and built on slavery now the system is working against its own people all for the love of money greedy greedy corporate america deserves all the trouble it has caused greed is the end of us all we have nothing to be proud of never did never will
Your picking the worse time to move to Florida, very hot in June and if you are moving to Tampa be aware of the red tide issue at the beaches that occurs in summer months (thousands of dead fishes in the waters and sand), very unpleasant. It also rains far too much at least in the summer. If I were you I would consider moving there in the fall or winter instead when it is pleasant. Also avoid moving to Florida during Spring break.
Well I'm bald but humidity keeps my bald head nice and shiny
Haha I’ll bet it does! 😆
😂😂
Florida resident giving you real reasons:
-bad people from other places come to Florida to hide. transients and psychos abound.
-high crime and drugs, even in “good” areas. You either live in a gated community or get a security system.
-cost of living is high. rent, insurance, energy and especially food.
-wages are low compared to high cost of living. Even skilled trades do not pay much as other parts of the country because no unions.
-boom and bust economy cycle is a way of life. prices and income go up, people rush to move here and it collapses after a few years. then it starts over again.
-bad traffic. the population far exceeds what roads and interstates were designed to handle.
-poor infrastructure and urban planning. no sidewalks, no street lights, unreliable trash pick up, not enough services like schools, hospitals and fire stations, tolls roads everywhere, few rest areas, etc.
-INSECTS. You cannot sit outside without a screened in area. you cannot walk in wooded areas. You cannot walk barefoot in the grass. invasive ants in your home are fact of life. mosquitoes, lizards, love bugs, noseeums, cockroaches, scorpions, venomous spiders, termites, maggots all over your trash can, all are a fact of life. they never go dormant and are always around.
-allergens. You think you don’t have asthma? you might find out you do after you move here. cockroaches, mold and pollen are in massive abundance year round. that’s three of the four main triggers 100% of the time.
-red tide and toxic algae.
Hi Mike your videos were some of the first I watched before moving to Fl last year. We finally made it down last August and I love it. Our destination was suppose to be Port St. Lucie but we ended up in Riviera Beach right next to West Palm Beach. Our goal is to buy a house in PSL however I’ve been a little discouraged as I’m hearing PSL houses are flying off the market quickly and people who are selling their homes are overpricing them and it’s working to their advantage
Apparently PSL is a hot spot for out of state ppl (such as me and my family) and ppl moving up from Southern Florida
Ppl are paying cash for houses, I wish my husband and I could do that but we can’t. Hoping the VA loan can help us out
....smh
That is really nice to hear Janae! PSL is still a very affordable place and without much inventory so that is the reason for the fierce competition. I don't see it getting much better in the immediate future unfortunately. Just have to keep trying and maybe even make an offer before seeing the property ( you can always back out during your inspection period). My video tomorrow will actually be about this topic
@@MichaelBordenaro great I'll look out for the video.
Great Info. Thanks!
You're welcome!
Man... this video was intense! But very informative. Thx 👍🏽
Hey Michael, I was thinking that if I was working in Orlando but live somewhere like Chuluota, what is the realistic driving time to Orlando from Chuluota and from Chuluota to the beach? What are other places that may be closer to the beach but still would be able to travel to Orlando to work? And maybe you could do a video about living somewhere between Orlando and the beach.
Looking at the map seems to be about an hour away from the beach, and half hour to Orlando. So it could be a good "middle ground" and I am sure less expensive too
Funny how you mention accidents.. I moved to Florida in June of 2020 and I have already been in 2 accidents that were not my fault. Gawd, these drivers suck. I dunno how many times I've seen people pull out in front of other people on a daily basis. My life is not worth being careless.
The driver's were crazy along the West Coast of Florida. I was getting passed by car haulers and semis doing over 85 mph. Then somebody hit a ran my SUV in a parking lot. Needless to say I will be flying down this year and avoiding driving as much as possible.
I'm not surprised, it can be nutty down here
some of the crazies driving ever seen in Tampa area.
It’s worth mentioning that car insurance is probably the highest in the country due to the amount of hurricanes in Florida, not car accidents. Also, the car accidents here in Florida are usually not caused by Floridians, it’s the tourists that cause the accidents! Btw, if a cat 5 hurricane ever hit head on in major cities like Tampa or Miami, all the structures would be under water.
I used to think it was the highest here but it might cost of living in Florida video a lot of people commented how expensive their car insurance was in places like Connecticut and Virginia and New Jersey and it turns out it's actually a lot more expensive than Florida. Definitely right about those hurricanes everything will be underwater if there's a big enough storm surge
@@MichaelBordenaro I lived in Florida 40+ years and currently live in Virginia, and my car insurance is half the rate I was paying in Florida.
@@lenorevelez6563 I'd be confusing the state with another one but there are some states that are more expensive than here. If you check out the cost of living in Florida video and go through the comments people put in there how much they pay for car insurance in different states
Insurance is the highest in the country because more people have moved into the state ..we've had hurricanes damn'er every year and I'm almost 60 years old and the insurance wasn't that expensive.
My friend is real state agent a good side hustle there right now or is already overcrowded? Thanks :)
I loved growing up in South Florida in the 60's and 70's but moved away after college. I still have great memories but would not want to move back. After living in AZ for the past 30 years, the humidity would kill me. On a side note, all the ppl moving to AZ from CA has ruined the state.
I'm sure you have gotten used to that lower humidity it can be suffocating at times. I think that is what a lot of people are worried about here in FL with ruining the state
Thinking about moving to FL because I don’t want to deal with vaccine passports. The governor in AZ doesn’t want to ban businesses from discriminating.
@@claribethdavis9614 yes I am happy we're not going to be doing that here
Arizona isnt any better in the summer. Humidity or no humidity it is an oven
That's ok. I'm a Detroiter, looking to move back to Florida and I don't want the people from CA and NY to move to FL either. Not if they're going to bring their political ideologies with them. Trying to get away from CommuDems.
A lot of us here in Florida are hoping the same... we want to keep Florida free, open and maskless ✌️
I was wondering why homeowners insurance were high, your video tells me why
Just left Florida for a smaller state, a bigger home, and land. It's hot and hotter in Florida, we were always under a "hurricane warning" or flood warning, etc. Electricity always went out because of the weather. I will say Florida is GREAT if all you care about is hanging out at the beach. It's also a great place to live if you've got a lot of money, you can buy into whatever neighborhood/city you want, and if you're just really tired of freezing cold temperatures. But like Michael said, be ready for heavy traffic, high insurance, awful humidity about 8 months out of the year, and rain, rain, rain, hurricanes, hurricanes, hurricanes. Otherwise, enjoy!
Sounds like leaving was a good thing for you, and FL is great, but not if you aren't enjoying the amenities it has often. There are plenty of nice places out there much cheaper without the hurricanes traffic and humidity
@@MichaelBordenaro We are about 40 minutes from Asheville, NC and loving it!
@@rseymour1295 Glad to hear that! Happy New Year to you!
Another great video! Florida weather is indeed not very good for beauty. I looked like wet hen when I was there 😆 It is good for anti-aging though 🤩
Thank you! I know what you mean😄
I jumped back when you showed the bad hair day !! Jeez Michael !!!! lol!!!!!
Haha😆 i know its pretty scary stuff😄
Lately there are hardly any jobs in Sarasota. The jobs that are here are nine bucks an hour. I don't know how you newly arrived are going to get anything good. Unless you are a hospital worker.
Medical will definitely be in demand there, but good point on just regular jobs
Is flood insurance require obviously for area and fema zoning but if it’s not, it is still good to get it anyway since it’s most likely to eventually get your house flooded?
It's basically your decision as the homeowner if it's not a requirement by your lender then you have to choose if you want to get it or not.
Haven’t really thought about any of these cons except the underwater one. Scary to think about
I'm glad I brought them up then 👍
So what you save from not having a state tax you pay to flood insurance
You certainly could depending on your property / location
I'm still moving down there, from Connecticut, the money that I'll save in property taxes, will pay for that wind and flood insurance, not to mention, no covid restrictions, better weather, and I'll be able to buy a Gun easier than Connecticut. I'll be moving down there in July.
I'll take a bad hair day, over getting murdered by a MS-13 gang member anyway of the week.
Good for you! The video is not intended to persuade anyone not to come, only to share what things are like here✌️
@@MichaelBordenaro thank you for this video you haven't persuaded me in any way. just more confirmation of things that my husband has already told me about living in florida.
Great information our last vacation i witnessed the terrible traffic and drivers.
@@mahoganyj2629 Thats ok, not really trying to sway anyone one way or another, just inform 👌
I am moving to West Palm Beach at the end of May for an internship! I am originally from Nebraska and never thought I would be living in Florida! Your videos have been so helpful for me in preparing for my movie and feeling more comfortable moving to a brand new place! Thank you so much!
That is so nice to hear! I am honored that my videos have helped you prepare for your move and helped comfort you. Thanks so much for watching 😀
I purchased a fixed up 1950s Bungalow (new roof, new windows, new floors, updated small kitchen & bathroom) that is small at 720sq ft (I do have 2 porches that are screened) for $78k in May 2020 in Dade City FL. I also have a 100yo+ Live Oak in the front yard (I did have to spend $1500 last year having to do trimming on that & other Live Oak trees away from my house).
Thats a great price but it is a small house. But as long as you love it, who cares!
$657 mortgage payment. Even if life throws me some nasty curveballs I can flip burgers & not lose it.
@@jasoncrandall73 that’s right!
I just moved to bal harbour , it's beautiful but that's all it is. I agree with everything this guy is saying so far..
Can you do a video about the cheapeast areas to live in the east coast of Florida? For renting.
Possibly, thanks for the suggestion😊
@@MichaelBordenaro no problem, thanks for responding😊
@@leslie6456 You're welcome!
Wow! You are so smart! Thank you!!!
Haha thank you very much😄
I can definitely relate to the bad hair days when I'm in Florida
Haha yep it is a real thing 😄
Love the Mesa. We moved here 20 years ago and I'm only leaving in a pine box lol
Thanks Eric, I love it too! That seems like the most appropriate way to leave FL 😀
As one who’s lived in California (Orange County and Los Angeles County for 27 years it can’t be any worse 😂
In your case I would agree lol
I’m planning on moving to south east Florida in about 4 years from Indiana with couple other family members we’ve already been down to area I think we all know that’s why you do lot of research and once you find the area meet and greet some of the neighbors that the neighborhood your going to move in
Always good to do your diligence before👍
Thinking about buying in Panama city beach on the bay. Which is more windy, the bay or the beach, the gulf?
You know I'm not sure, I haven't been there yet! Planning to go soon!
The Bay is calmer and less windy than the Gulf.
You're 100% on the accidents... Got rear-ended twice in 5 years and also the flooding part... I visited cape Romano the Dome home built on land but now underwater- Check it out.
Its nutty man, too many stupid accidents here bc dumb drivers. They should lose their license...
Michael,.....to me Florida lost its appeal long before this current wave of ''newbies''.I am not passing judgement on the people (over 1000 daily) flooding into Florida (no pun intended). However,...to me once someplace hasn't just been discovered,....but over-run it holds no appeal for me. The only problem is it seems everyplace now has been ''discovered''.
You got that right Tony there is no stone left unturned anymore in this world. All we can do now is choose the best discovered place LOL for us
Its so true about the driving.Its not if you have a wreck,,,,its when
I'm totally agree with you. Thanks for video.