The TRUTH about Living in Houston

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The TRUTH about Living in Houston | 2 Year Update

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@jcup2sumthin 11 ай бұрын

“Roaches…, you may not find them, but they gon’ find you “🤣🤣🤣

@andrelong1410 10 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@HeartWritesINC 9 ай бұрын

too funny

@ikeski123 5 ай бұрын

Oh my 🤣

@tanekabellamy6342 4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂

@Playstationmmm 2 ай бұрын

That’s not true

@roumelleaton629 11 ай бұрын

Great video and one of the most accurate that I've seen! Overall Houston is a great city, there is always something to do and it has a lot to offer..

@_twelve20media_ 7 ай бұрын

Forsure! Thanks for watching!

@carrmenn_j Жыл бұрын

Short, to the point, and some major details. Thank you lol. Especially mentioning the bugssss. Had no idea it was that bad!

@braaron77ify 4 ай бұрын

… I’m a New Yorker, rodents are like our neighbors.. we don’t know them but we see them all the time 😂 Wanting to move out there with a job transfer. TY for the video.

@acestarone Жыл бұрын

The lack security at apartments segment was a major point

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Most definitely.. thanks for watching!

@istudyyou2130 24 күн бұрын

That’s why you buy a gun

@noble604 Ай бұрын

I really like your demeanor and personality! Great video!

@LivinginHoustonTX-Adrian Жыл бұрын

For the most part looks like you love living in Houston so far. You are 100% correct in terms of the cost of living in the Galleria area vs the suburbs. While it's tough to find anything nice for $1,000 in the Galleria area now, there are some hidden gems out there. ( not luxury apartments tough). I have been doing apartment locating for a bit over 2 years and I do feel the same about the fact that you can get an apartment that's 10x better in areas such as Katy, Cypress, even in the Woodlands for very similar price as in the inner city. Plus traffic in the Galleria area is getting out of control during rush hours. Love to connect man! Just subscribed to your channel.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Most definitely! I appreciate you watching!

@brittneybailey5321 2 ай бұрын

Hi. How is Ponderosa Forest area? Is it diverse?

@MzAshleeJay Жыл бұрын

I’m currently in Phoenix, AZ as well highly considering moving to Houston or Dallas soon. I love AZ and the scenery is amazing but it’s more of a retirement community. Thanks for this video.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Couldn’t agree more, You’d definitely love it here or Dallas! Thanks for watching 🙏🏾

@julienalexander6113 Жыл бұрын

I'm here in Phoenix AZ as well and looking to relocate to Houston, too!

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Nice! I’d love to help, feel free to reach out!

@Kyllah363 Жыл бұрын

@@_twelve20media_I'm from upstate ny looking to move to Houston tx been planning but need more information

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

@@Kyllah363 you can text or call me at (713) 474-4531

@dreaforshort 10 ай бұрын

You’re hilarious ! Lol I just visited for the first time and definitely looking into moving. Great vid

@_twelve20media_ 7 ай бұрын

Lol, thanks for watching!!

@eboneezy Жыл бұрын

Great video! Great info! You’re very well spoken & professional 👍🏼🍃

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching 🙏🏾

@suprakingz619 2 ай бұрын

Mike! I used to go to high school with you I recently lived to Houston with my wife. Godbless

@Peejayyesthetics 7 ай бұрын

The music is too loud babe!

@GoogleAccount00 4 ай бұрын

agree

@neetsdomination 4 ай бұрын

Thought it was just me. Such a distraction, takes away from the video!

@jus3278 Жыл бұрын

Uber if you are going out in Houston or any major city. For one a DWI charge is expensive as hell, you don't risk your life or anyone elses, you are going to have to pay park anyways, and it burns your gas up. If you stay within Houston proper it may cost between 25-30 bucks to Uber to the venue you are going to and back. It's well worth the cost. Parking is free in the streets at night pretty much everywhere, but you just have to make sure you aren't parking in a tow zone, more than likely the vehicle will be good but it could always be broken in to or bumped by drunk people walking, and you have to keep an eye out walking back to the vehicle afterwards....especially women. It's just better to Uber.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Yep, well said!!

@harrellellison9243 Жыл бұрын

HTown gives you back, the love you give it. Real Talk.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

No doubt 🤘🏾

@KyleHubb Жыл бұрын

Lived in Tucson for 6 months. Honestly a very nice city.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Yeah, just a bit too slow there for me, being from Los Angeles it’s like night and day!

@jus3278 Жыл бұрын

Glad you are enjoying the city. I personally hate any establishment that has hookah lol. While there are a lot of those joints, there are plenty of places that don't do the hookah thing if it isn't your vibe. You're also absolutely right, some places do catfish on the food and it's more of an "ambiance" thing, rather than quality. There are a lot of great restaurants though, but they are usually not all that popular and serve a variety of different foods from around the world. I strongly suggest dodging the chain restaurants and popular spots and just google the best restaurants based on country or ethnicity.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Yeah that’s true, let’s keep the good places unpopular, so they can stay authentic lol

@ivanrodriguez268 2 ай бұрын

it's getting really expensive in the Galleria area, you have to make good money if you want to live in a decent apartment complex, otherwise you will have rats and roaches no matter how often you call the office for the exterminators

@SosaBabi504 Жыл бұрын

Loveee the comments! 😂ppl are hilarious! All of your questions can get answered just from the comments lol.. Love it!!!

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

😂😂😂

@SosaBabi504 Жыл бұрын

@@_twelve20media_ 🤣😄

@Nicomanism Жыл бұрын

I knew you weren't fully from Htown when I saw one of your other earlier videos. Though all in all, dope vid!

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Yeah LA Native! Thanks for watching!

@ayannacorey6517 Жыл бұрын

Always try to get a place with a garage here.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Definitely!!

@MrUpTheScore 11 ай бұрын

I’m 26 from wisco hoping to move to Texas I visited humble and Baytown and enjoyed it I might just have to take that leap

@forwardthinkingtrucker 10 ай бұрын

Go for it

@sidewondoh8770 7 ай бұрын

Im in Atlanta im trying to move somewhere cheap and houston is where its at! Im talking about on living ive heard houston is way more affordable than Atlanta so houston is my number 1 choice charlotte is my 2nd choice but over all im 100% HOUSTON is way more gorgeous ❤ im picking houston instead of charlotte i have to visit Houston im autistic so i love huge cities like the 4th most largest city ❤

@DONJULUJUVY718 2 ай бұрын

Lmaoooo houston is not better looking than charlotte ill tell you that. The suburbs yea maybe

@cutime6712 22 күн бұрын

@DONJULUJUVY718 it's not better looking than Atl either. Yea Charlotte is a clean city

@andredupuis5461 Жыл бұрын

Love Houston but just the heat like down in Arizona i cant take.. Even the California heat i cant take. Love my winters.

@jodib2331 7 ай бұрын

Traffic in Houston in general is TRASH!! Drivers are even worse. Lol also been here about 2 years

@jonellelacy2848 Жыл бұрын

Just came to say Bear Down 😺 Nice video.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

🐻⬇️!!!

@midcenturymoldy Жыл бұрын

If you say “59” or “Southwest Freeway” instead of “69,” people will think you’re a native.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Noted ✍🏾

@Mr619usc 6 ай бұрын

Crime is really bad in Houston, crazy the see you're down playing it.

@Kai-j7x8g 6 күн бұрын

Federal real 🎖️

@evy347 11 ай бұрын

Nice video…moving before the year is out. Is there an artsy/boho city area in Houston?

@weneedchange9248 4 ай бұрын

Yes

@Minnzella 10 ай бұрын

Hey loved the video it was very informative, but what are some safer suburban areas that arent too far from Huston ?

@_twelve20media_ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! For that, I'd say Sugar Land and Pearland would checkoff those boxes!

@SoulOfTheSouth Жыл бұрын

Houston is 20 times bigger than Atlanta.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@chantell6060 Жыл бұрын

Bigger doesn’t always mean better, because Atlanta is way better than Houston.

@luxejohn 11 ай бұрын

@@chantell6060that’s subjective

@dannyd3394 9 ай бұрын

Yeah move to Atlanta it’s better

@Gullahbae-xm6ms 4 ай бұрын

Houston sounds like hell then

@travonbrown8818 Жыл бұрын

Where you recommend to live at and new or used apartments?

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Give me a call (713) 474-4531!

@kathyyodertreat 11 ай бұрын

I was born in the original Hermann Hospital by the zoo back in 1965. I remember Houston history from then to now personally, and my 86-year-old mother remembers even more. Lemme know if you have questions. I love my hometown, but BORDER PROBLEMS are causing a LOT more crime in decent neighborhoods. I live in a predominantly black apartment complex, and until Biden got in and opened the border, this was a SAFE, FUN, pleasant place to live. Now, we are dealing with child & women sex trafficking on an unprecedented scale. They had a big bust in an apartment adjacent to mine, just last month! We have our "powder" and wont hesitate to use it, but, still... ive never seen ANYTHING like this! Anyway, if yall are moving here and want GOOD things, like a good CHURCH, I'm happy to help, just lemme know! Be blessed, from Houston ❤

@Kee.Sace3.0 8 ай бұрын

How often do you see palm trees, driving through the city, commercial area, neighborhoods, etc?

@_twelve20media_ 7 ай бұрын

Not often to be honest! In my experience, you may see them at an apartment complex here and there, but it is far from a regular occurrence!

@tracysimon7972 2 ай бұрын

There aren't any palm trees here, lol. I LOVE the greenery here tho. I'm from California and have been here in Houston for 4 years now. The trees here are BEAUTIFUL

@06brighteyes 8 ай бұрын

Hi! New subbie here. My husband & I are planning our move to Htown in March 2024. We're still on the fench about what part of town to move. We have decided to move to an apartment first. In your opinion what part of town should we be looking. By the way were not clubbers were empty nesters. Any help would be appreciated

@quintisasmith 8 ай бұрын

I love Southwest Houston Richmond/SugarLand/Katy/Fulshear ❤

@MidwestLB 7 ай бұрын

look into tomball, cypress, and spring, if you want to live in the city center i would look at the heights

@_twelve20media_ 7 ай бұрын

Hey, thanks for subscribing!! I definitely think the Heights and Upper Kirby are some good areas to consider if you two would like to be in the city! If you want to be in the suburbs, I'd recommend Sugar Land, Richmond, Katy, Cypress, and Pearland!

@HoustonApartments474 Жыл бұрын

Nice video!

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@lm3965 Ай бұрын

Most of what he said is true. ..except the part about rats and roaches. I lived here for 15 years, and I've never seen a rat or ever had a problem with roaches.

@imanimani2x 2 ай бұрын

you lost me at the flying roaches 😭

@AntonioBianh Жыл бұрын

I’m closing in on my retirement and I’d like to move from Houston to a warmer climate, but the prices on homes are stupidly ridiculous and Mortgage prices has been skyrocketing on a roll(currently over 7%) do I just invest my spare cash into stock and wait for a housing crash or should I go ahead to buy a home anyways.

@SophiaChristian-so2of Жыл бұрын

A recession as bad it can be, provides good buying opportunities in the markets if you’re careful and it can also create volatility giving great short time buy and sell opportunities too. This is not financial advise but get buying, cash isn’t king at all in this time!

@MarkFreeman-xi3rk Жыл бұрын

On the contrary, even if you’re not skilled, it is still possible to hire one. I am a project manager and my personal portfolio of approximately $750k took a big hit in April due to the crash. I quickly got in touch with a financial-planner that devised a defensive strategy to protect and profit from my portfolio this red season. I’ve made over $350k since then.

@cythiahan8455 Жыл бұрын

@@MarkFreeman-xi3rk I've been thinking of going that route been holding on to a bunch of stocks that keeps tanking and I don't know if to keep holding or just dump them, do think your Inv-coach could guide me with portfolio-restructuring as i wouldn’t mind a recommendation.

@MarkFreeman-xi3rk Жыл бұрын

Actually, I've shuffled through a few advisors in the past, and Margaret Johnson Arndt remains the most resourceful thus far. Her strategy proves profitable, and sustainable both in a bull & bear market. Most likely, her deets can be found on the net, so you can confirm yourself.

@JenniferDrawbridge Жыл бұрын

Insightful... I curiously looked up her name on the internet and I found her site and i must say she seems proficient, thanks for sharing.

@deborahreese5441 11 ай бұрын

MOVE. NO city is perfect. Maybe things will get back to the way they were before all these criminals moved here. Crime is horrible.

@joshuapayne9811 5 ай бұрын

How?

@wgnwBash Жыл бұрын

Thanx. Is there a way you can avoid roaches? Like how about the suburbs? I can’t do the roaches bruh but I’m tryin to move there

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Living in a single family home and getting pest control should definitely eliminate the problem for the most part!

@jeffweed3947 Жыл бұрын

You will have to have pest control on RETAINER, 4Xyear!!!!@@_twelve20media_

@chocolateradiance7216 Жыл бұрын

Don't move into apartments..they don't spray properly and if you get a neighbor sometimes they bring Roaches with them and infest your home too. Was here about 2 1/2 years before I got a next door neighbor and she brought Roaches with her

@virajagarwal4789 Жыл бұрын

How is Houston for new grads? Jobs? Dating? Nightlife?

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

There are plenty of jobs for sure. I think the hiring process is a bit slower here at times tho! Nightlife is good any day of the week! I met my Fiancée before I moved here, so I can’t help you with the dating scene, but I heard it’s rough lol

@chipwilliams6236 11 ай бұрын

you wont see many attractive females down here.

@cbethlen 6 ай бұрын

There’s always going to be bad traffic by the galleria because of the galleria, that’s it😊

@Cheater6913 11 ай бұрын

Right off the back bro your music is too loud.

@_twelve20media_ 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@livingtheblessedlife711 Жыл бұрын

Great info!

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@chargerboii17 6 ай бұрын

From phx az looking to move to Houston

@robherringjr5018 11 ай бұрын

Is it true about expensive it is to live there and how pricey the tolls are and how many you have to go through?

@lm3965 Ай бұрын

You do not have to take the toll roads.... Houston is what you make it. It can definitely be expensive and inexpensive, depending on your choices and preferences.

@user-pw2gx4ej4o 4 ай бұрын

It’s packed because to many people are moving here whe they not from here….

@ThePumpin1 Жыл бұрын

What areas are you looking in that you are paying that much in rent? When I looked for places in Houston, I found a lot of nice complexes cheaper than what you are paying. You must have a really good job.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

In the city, I was looking in the Galleria area, but now I live in a community in the suburbs!

@Candyb8 Жыл бұрын

We're full.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Apparently not 😂

@Candyb8 Жыл бұрын

@@_twelve20media_ 😂

@nwilliams-rq8eq 5 ай бұрын

Yes we don't need anymore 😅

@alligatorseverywhere7233 9 ай бұрын

Tons of good luck! Can you do a vid on where to meet and make friends if you’re new to HOU

@jordanashtonsmith5436 2 ай бұрын

Houston would never be the “new Atlanta”… Houston, Texas is Houston, Texas, and we could never be compared to Atlanta simply because we are in an exclusive lane completely on our own. Just “Energy Capital of the World” things 🤷🏼‍♂️💁🏼‍♂️

@yogeshinamdar6414 Жыл бұрын

❤

@giltgirl1 8 ай бұрын

Im coming In April from Cali❤❤ cant wait!

@_twelve20media_ 7 ай бұрын

So exciting!!! Congratulations!!

@jeffweed3947 Жыл бұрын

2-inch long cockroaches climbing the walls of newly painted (empty) garage in greater Houston suburb (not inner-city).

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Yikes 😵‍💫

@klassy86 5 ай бұрын

What is the name of the nice suburb area?

@algdz100 Жыл бұрын

cockroaches big like a cat , everywhere in houston TX

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

😂

@marriejames01 Жыл бұрын

Is that just Houston or all of Texas?

@Candyb8 Жыл бұрын

@@marriejames01yea and they fly

@michaeljozwiak25 Жыл бұрын

The flying roaches are outdoor tree roaches that on a rare occasion gets inside the home. They are about an inch-and-a-half long. They can fly. I was swatting at one. It flew and landed on my bicep and bit me. That roach did not live long.

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

@@michaeljozwiak25 geeeez 😳

@spirituallylovingme-11 Жыл бұрын

How is the jobs

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Great question! Plenty of jobs here, especially for oil and gas, healthcare, and logistics, those are a few of the top industries here

@achillesH.E.A.L Жыл бұрын

I have been trying to move there for YEARS! They always say there are SO many opportunities and I caint land ONE! My background both education and experience are over 15 years and I have zero luck. Do you mind sharing how you landed a job in TX while living in AZ?

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Forsure! For me, it’s pretty easy to get into real estate once you have your license, you just find somewhere to hang your license, so the barrier to entry is very low. Education wise, there are plenty of jobs across various school districts, and there is a shortage of teachers, so I suggest staying persistent, the right people will hire you!!

@danielax2350 Жыл бұрын

Texas is always looking for teachers... especially large cities such as Houston.

@naomis.6820 Жыл бұрын

Depending on your industry, the job market here can be extremely competitive. They typically give priority to current Houston residents, because they don’t want to pay for relocation expenses. Make connections with hiring managers. That’s the only way you’ll have a shot.

@GoogleAccount00 4 ай бұрын

@@_twelve20media_ Wow, are you in real estate? Commercial, residential, multi-family?

@LA-en1yz 4 ай бұрын

Your guide to all things Houston???? Stop it.yall are fn hilarious. Please get some more content.

@RichLikeTheCarnegies Жыл бұрын

All this sounds way better then California living in Southern California has become impossible im lokking over there fo sho lol

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats Cali for me personally, but if Texas had Cali weather, then they’d definitely be top tier lol

@artrea849 Жыл бұрын

it does have cali weather, it’s hot af

@RichLikeTheCarnegies Жыл бұрын

@Art Rea Cali cold right now lol but SoCal prices are atrocious af right now hahahahah

@artrea849 Жыл бұрын

@@RichLikeTheCarnegies made the move to Houston last October from Riverside. absolutely love it out here

@RichLikeTheCarnegies Жыл бұрын

@Art Rea that's what's up I luved in the IE too, now In LA but it's bad out here haha making th move to H Town too hahaha

@missjaz2006 Жыл бұрын

Aww hell nah, I’m so terrified of rats 😭 so disgusting

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Lol people really be trifling with their trash, that's the problem!

@AndreTJones Жыл бұрын

Sound more like possums than rats.The are everywhere here in Houston

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

Nah I know what a possum looks like, encountered a few of those too, but they we’re definitely rats that night

@youtubegarbage4u Жыл бұрын

no rat problem "YET" but there is cockroach problem already. roaches out number humans in this place

@Therealrambo23 Жыл бұрын

No way I would die off the rats 🐀

@_twelve20media_ Жыл бұрын

😂😂

@RedeemedA Жыл бұрын

dont ever move to NY lol.

@marriejames01 Жыл бұрын

@@RedeemedAThe last time I visited I saw them in the subway station. I visited Chicago and they were literally walking across the street with us. Good places to visit but I’d never live there.