Hey there Michael! Here in FL from NY almost 2 years. Reason: SUN, BEACHES & NO SNOW!! 😁 Do I miss the higher pay? YES!! But life here is calmer, more peaceful and I can finally ENJOY LIFE instead of just EXISTING...
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
You couldn't of said it better Kami! I have been feeling the same way now for 12 years. I definitely enjoy life down here more than I did back in IL. Glad FL is treating you well 😊
@nobilesnovushomo584 жыл бұрын
Actually after taxes, service costs (such as MetroPass which is different than Taxi service), food costs, Federal, State, and Local taxes, House costs, including Federal and State level income taxes, in the Big Apple the percentage of disposable income is actually around $10K less less than North Dakota, the most landlocked State in the US, and North Dakota earns on average about as much as NY state. The price increases are dramatic if you enjoy eating out or other excursions to enjoy luxuries such as restaurants, going to movies.
@mikerusso36744 жыл бұрын
Well said I’m in ny on Long Island now I’ve been stuck on the hamster wheel as you said just exist it’s a awful life moving down ASAP!!!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@mikerusso3674 Thanks! Glad the video is inspiring you to make the move ✌️
@susangalligan18214 жыл бұрын
I live in Riverview near Tampa this is called the calm of the storms and we are growing very fast. Homes sell in one to three days here. Iove it.
@mr.benedict48723 жыл бұрын
Im a native floridian, having lived here for 15 and a half years, and the temperature is awesome. Disney world is only 45 min away from me and the superbowl this year was only 30min away from me. HA
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Always love to hear comments from native Floridians. Sounds like you love your home state✌️
@mamaburr29633 жыл бұрын
Moved from Queens NY to Florida....Best moved we ever did.. love the people, weather, activities and my house...
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Nice, good for you! I am glad to hear it made you happy 😀
@maggyfernandez91252 жыл бұрын
Hi I moved from long island new York in July. I have been unhappy since😢 I moved here because ok my daughter n granddaughters ,n because of the weather. I bought my house but it dont feel like home. Can you tell me how I can beat this depressing feeling. I miss Ny 😢 n my friends and my job. I really want to go back to long island 😢😢😢 what should I do I need help
@mamaburr29632 жыл бұрын
I felt just like you, I missed NY so much...My family friends, restaurants...It was so hard because NY and FLA is so different.Give it time..You will feel at home..
@maggyfernandez91252 жыл бұрын
@@mamaburr2963 hi thanks for the kind words I been here since July still dont feel it's like home .very depressed cant sake it .dont know why. 😢😢😢 really miss new York take care
@melaspanic9904 жыл бұрын
Cant wait to finally move from New York to south Florida by November. I’ve been planning and researching for years. I’m 21 and will have about 15k saved by the end of this year thanks to my career. Finally will start my new chapter. 2020 is the year! 😊 🥳 -Be well and be safe everyone!!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Sounds like you are well prepared to start this new chapter in your life. Congrats!!
@melaspanic9904 жыл бұрын
Michael Bordenaro thank you!! ☺️
@1hundread9484 жыл бұрын
I'm a realtor when you need help!
@Theirishcannoli4 жыл бұрын
Your young and moving to FL? You'll be back on the east coast in a few years, very few people your age I've ever seen stay there permanently. Floridians are nice to your face but stab you in the back everytime.
@EricFortuneJr.4 жыл бұрын
TheAlphaBetapr13 Florida is also on the east coast. Not like she she’s moving to California bro..
@mstyles26674 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, super helpful, it all makes sense. Everyone from NJ is moving to Florida, it's almost comical at this point.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome, glad you like it! On the flip side it is comical sometimes to see how many people are moving here 😀
@onedirection35104 жыл бұрын
One great thing about NJ is that it’s a straight shoot down to FL without dealing with the GWB!
@emotionscomeandgo3 жыл бұрын
I know lmao. All of Bergen County is moving down to Tampa/Miami/etc
@mstyles26673 жыл бұрын
@@emotionscomeandgo You gotta get the f*ck out of NJ while you can BUT Florida is getting very expensive as well. Sure no income tax but they bang you for car registration, gas and food costs just as much. But the quality of life is much better. I will NEVER move back to NJ or the North East period. But if you do move here leave the liberal politics and blue votes in NJ :)
@emotionscomeandgo3 жыл бұрын
@@mstyles2667 yes obvs. I am a republican voter from blue bergen county. We exist... we are like 45% of the population here lol. yeah the quality of life is what most people move for... any money benefits are on the side.
@Twizzledoc1874 жыл бұрын
I moved from Ohio to Tampa Florida for that #1 reason. Shoveling snow for 5 months and ice scraping your car windows before leaving home or work gets old. I was going to dedicate an entire channel just for this topic but I don’t have any video editing skills. Luckily for me, I didn’t have to look for work when I moved. I simply transferred my job so no cut in pay or loss of seniority. Only downside for me was the cost of living was MUCH cheaper in Ohio than Tampa. But you know what, I don’t mind forking out the extra dollars because I can comfortably walk to my mailbox in February while wearing flip flops.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yes that does get old! I don't miss that part of midwest living at all! Sounds like you got lucky over all, and hey, its never too late to start your channel!
@Twizzledoc1874 жыл бұрын
Michael Bordenaro I did. I’ve started a channel back in 2016 but I don’t know how to edit and put music and other stuff in videos. If I did I would have tons of videos
@Lisithedogwalker4 жыл бұрын
Ihateohioandmoving to florida You should look into videos on KZfaq teaching you how to do those things.😉
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
never too late to learn
@EmilioYepez3 жыл бұрын
I lived in NYC for years, once you get used to florida - fishing, golfing, swimming, beach, boating all year long - you are not going to want to leave
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Totally!
@eyetech20064 жыл бұрын
Florida is great. I have lived in Florida for 12 years. One thing to stay away from is Hoa subdivisions and manufactured homes were you lease the land
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, the leased land situation at mobile parks is a scam. Some HOA's are better than others but to be on the safe side, just buying your own single family home with no HOA is the most headache free avenue
@asiamadrid65164 жыл бұрын
We moved here 17 years ago from San Diego CA. We live here in central FL. And I totally agree with you about everything about FL. We have been here 17 years now and have NEVER once been bored . Lots of things to do for sure and beaches to choose from. Summers are HOT and miserable but those are the times to travel and see other places. Are area is growing like CRAZY!!! NO VACANCY lol.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the awesome comment!! I totally agree about seeing new places in the summer. That is something I have been doing for the last few years. One day, hope to be able to leave Florida for at least 3 months out of summer. Glad you liked the video 😀
@ajmarsh072 жыл бұрын
I just got a job in Miami from Riverside, CA and I can't wait to get out of CA!! So glad to hear you never regretted your choice!
@vegasboyfilms93533 жыл бұрын
I've moved to Florida. I love it. No complaints. Other then the cost of living.. Seemed video was more for those with incomes 150 k and over. Rent and property is 3× higher here and wages I found to be a less. Harder for the lower working class. But I love it here. It's a price for beauty
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Yep, have to pay to play, it is worth it though 😀
@vegasboyfilms93533 жыл бұрын
Your right.... Im an aspiring film maker and writer. I'm hoping to do good here.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@vegasboyfilms9353 I wish you the best my friend, and welcome to FL!
@jaredloon84024 жыл бұрын
I've always wanted to live in Florida, I'm from alaska and 99% of the time the weather here is shit so i finally am saving up enough money to buy a new house in the fort lauderdale area, i will be spending one last summer in Alaska so around October ill be there hopefully 👍
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Wow that is incredible Jared! Moving from Alaska to Florida is certainly from one extreme to the next. Ft. Lauderdale is great though. If you have been there before, I think you'll be really happy with the move👌
@jaredloon84024 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro Yes, the one time i visited Florida was when i was 8 to go to disney, i remember it was hot as hell but honestly its much better than snow from october to june!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@jaredloon8402 Oh yeah! I would totally agree with you there. I definitely do not miss IL winters. It's not as bad as Alaska obviously, but still freezing and long. Good for you for deciding to make the change!!
@joeking90614 жыл бұрын
Dont go near Fort Lauderdale. Look for a place in the gulf side of Florida. Crime is high and very expensive area.
@jaredloon84024 жыл бұрын
@@joeking9061 uh huh im looking for a beach town now
@jamesacerra82644 жыл бұрын
Michael, I feel the living is easier here too. Also, beyond the weather, Florida is a very senior friendly state financially speaking too.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yes, you are certainly right about that
@jamesacerra82644 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro when I become a senior, all Miami Dade mass transit is free. (I believe at age 65)
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@jamesacerra8264 Yes sir, that is correct
@Brascobadboy4 жыл бұрын
It sucks here job pay low
@malcolmadam21942 жыл бұрын
Im 14 male and from Indiana and I ducking want to live in Florida like omg it’s just nice Florida 😁 Indiana 😒😒🙁😩😠🤬🤯🤯😑
@JoseVazquez-fk6od3 жыл бұрын
I've been living in FL for 17 years and I like it a lot. It is not for everyone though. Some people complain that is too humid & hot during summer. But I was born & grew up in Puerto Rico so I'm used to hot weather & humidity anyway. To me the pros outweighs the cons. I like the laid back lifestyle too plus great beaches, lots of different restaurants to choose from, theme parks, stores, diverse culture, no state income tax, etc. Spring & Winter are the best seasons to go out due to the nice weather. Summers can be schizophrenic lol, but that's normal due to the tropical/sub-tropical weather. I don't think I could ever live in a place with lots of cold & snow every year.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
I agree with you Jose, the pros of living here definitely outweigh the cons, otherwise I wouldn't' be here anymore. I hate the summer, but it's a small price to pay when everything else is pretty damn good! Thank god for AC😉
@darkpaw15223 жыл бұрын
I'll be there in 7 days. Save some of that sweet heat release for me.
@Judy_TheFitFoodie3 жыл бұрын
Hey Michael, we recently moved to FL from RI. We sold everything and drove down with nothing but our clothes and positive vibes! I watched MANY of your videos before my move to be sure that Florida was for me. So far, this has been the best decision ever! I'm starting to share my journey though my KZfaq in hopes it will helps others the way your videos helped me :-)
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Wow that is really awesome Jules!! Congratulations, I am very happy and proud of you guys really. Takes a lot of guts to do that, and it sounds like you are really glad you did it. I am honored that my channel could help you make that decision. Welcome to Florida!!✌️🥂
@Judy_TheFitFoodie3 жыл бұрын
Michael Bordenaro thank you so much !!!!!
@The1ByTheSea3 жыл бұрын
There are parts of Florida like Miami and Fort Lauderdale ;that keep the laid back lifestyle;but one can make it as laid back ;as one wants cause;the area also offers a variety of other activities, like shopping malls, restaurants, cafes ,bars, nightlife. One can adjust the dose one wants.
@droneview83514 жыл бұрын
5 Cruise ports - means maximum 2-3 hour drive to the ship instead of paying airfare
@edwardanugent4 жыл бұрын
You nailed it on no state income tax and we do not have to shovel snow. I'd rather turn on the AC then have cabin fever. I love Florida. I know I sound like a broken record but if this state turned liberal it will be super expensive to live here.
@Blaze64324 жыл бұрын
Florida isn't really conservative nor Liberal. It's kind of a mix with leaders on both. The only areas that are economically prosperous in the state happen to be liberal as well
@edwardanugent4 жыл бұрын
@@Blaze6432 I disagree. SW Florida is very prosperous and we are also very conservative. Every time you hear about riots and crime it is in the Democratic pockets of Miami and Tampa.
@Blaze64324 жыл бұрын
@@edwardanugent You also seem to realize that their also still the biggest contributors of revenue to the state of Florida. How many Riots have actually happened in Miami and Tampa in the past 20 years. What's the GDP, average income, and tax contributions of these areas compared to the rural Republican areas. You can talk about riots if you want but don't forget to mention the capital, jobs, and opportunities these places are presenting in Democrat run counties vs Republican ones.
@mstyles26674 жыл бұрын
Count your blessings that you don't live in a Liberal sh*t hole. You have Miami so if you want to know what it is like to have all your money taken via taxes and 'laws', deal with corrupt politicians who keep locking down healthy people by all means go live in a Liberal state or visit Miami. And I am SO SICK of hearing how much 'money' Liberal states/towns/cities bring in. It's all LIES. The Liberal cities in America are the most debt ridden, crime infested, money pits ever. There is no logic or reason living in Liberal Land. I live in NJ. It's a slice of HELL being under Liberal rule. I will be fleeing within the next 2 months. All the 'money' Liberal places claim to have is cuz they STEAL it from us via extortion aka TAXES. All the media 'information' is TRASH. GDP. TRASH. More FAKE numbers for the government to mind control you with. LIBERAL STATES BLOW. And if you think not, I welcome you to come move to NYC or NJ. Just make sure you can bring in at least 200k a year so you can afford to even breathe here. Be ready for insane pollution, insane taxes and a horrible 'quality of life'. Oh and be prepared to work 360 days a year if you are not wealthy. And take pleasure in all your hard earned money going to support other people's kids and illegals. Liberal land is hell.
@Blaze64324 жыл бұрын
@@mstyles2667 So sick and tired of it how come America's richest businesses, best schools, and most prime real estate keep being built in these horrible Liberal lands? If the numbers are all fake did you spend 6 months doing alternate research study on the statistical data?
@droneview83514 жыл бұрын
The (much lower) Taxes - two old friends, one living in NJ pays $15,000 property tax per year, the other in a suburb just north of NYC pays $10,000. My property tax first year in Palm Bay was $2,200, this year when the homestead exemption kicks in, will be about $1,800. And then there are highway tolls. Driving back to NY, heading from the NJ Turnpike to the Goethals Bridge, there are two welcome signs. One says 'Welcome to New York', the next one says 'Car Toll $15.00'. And the sales tax rate in Florida is 7%, around the NYC metro area its 8.625%.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Another great thing to love about being here. Who says FL is unaffordable?? That is something I am trying to debunk in a lot of videos 👍
@user-mc1zn5fn5u3 жыл бұрын
Don't forget they rise gas tax last October. NJ has been the lowest gas price state. Now NJ gas price higher than New York. Going to visit my friend in Long Island cost me about $50. A round trip to Florida from Newark cost me about $75 this January.
@droneview83513 жыл бұрын
@@user-mc1zn5fn5u I escaped the high cost of the NYC metro area back in 2017, no regrets
@bobdouglass80102 жыл бұрын
hey so i'm a software engineer, and I moved to south florida about 5 years ago. What I'm seeing right now is an absolute explosion in our tech industry. Honestly it was one of the gambles I made when I moved here from the Pacific Northwest. I figured it'd happen, and it did. More tech workers are moving here than any other place in the US. It's a very exciting time and place if you're in software development. On a personal note, over those 5 years I doubled my salary.
@MichaelBordenaro2 жыл бұрын
Yes I have heard that as well, and I know Miami in particular is pushing hard to become the next major tech hub. Good to know that its working! And congrats on doubling your salary, thats awesome!
@jojo43453 жыл бұрын
Great video!!! I've lived here for 32 years and lived in different parts of Florida. My fiancé still complains about the heat and the humidity. He's from NH and had been in Florida since the early 90's. He's build a life here with his career and children from past relationships so he can't leave. Florida is our home base but really thinking of having a place for the summer somewhere in Europe to escape the heat. Just some areas of recommendations if anyone is looking to move into Central Florida are Winter Park, Winter Springs, Lake Mary/Heathrow, College Park, Thorton Park, Lake Eola Heights and Lake Nona are my favorite little towns. I love the local Farmer's Markets, Brewery, Local coffee shops and non chain restaurants. There's a lot to do here and there's lakes everywhere to kayak & stand up paddle.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jo Jo!! I don't blame you, my goal is to escape the summers one of these days too! Thanks for pitching in your knowledge of the area, I am sure someone else reading and watching will find it helpful 😀
@user-mc1zn5fn5u3 жыл бұрын
I retired January 1. January 4: I was in Florida, Lake Worth. January 6: I made an offer for a small condo in 55+ community. January 11: the offer was accepted, and I put down payment. On March 1 closing scheduled. :)
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
That’s what I call not wasting any time, good for you👌
@Andrea-we6lz3 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to move there for the winters. Next year. I would move there full time but I'm Canadian and I like our Universal Health care and our social system. Snow, ice, not so much.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Just getting here for the winters will be excellent and I’m sure the summers in Canada are beautiful and personally I would rather be there for the summer anyhow
@marknewton69846 ай бұрын
No snow in Florida.😎
@Lovergirlstudiio3 жыл бұрын
I have lived in Los Angles on and off for a few years now but I am now so excited to move to Florida, when I finally got to visit I was in love with the super warm weather (I despise cold weather) and then I learned how affordable the living is compared to other booming states.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Sounds like you will really love it here! It's always quite warm, summers are very hot and much more affordable than California😊
@tinnelledwards14084 жыл бұрын
Everybody not moving here some people are coming from the North to get out of the cold but it's a lot of people that come to this state and they struggle because the jobs are not paying what they made in their home state now if you are a construction worker or a doctor or a lawyer or a state job yea you could do ok here in florida but the cost of living is over bearing in a lot of places so if you come from a good stand point in your life and you had family support it could make things a lot easier but Florida has become more than just a retirement state it's a state that's in need of major factories to keep up with its growing economy!!!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, I do meet a lot of people, especially in Miami that are here today and gone tomorrow because it was too tough to make it, or they just didn't like it here. Very transient. But then again, here is a lot more expensive than most other areas of Florida. If someone has a good job lined up and comes here, they should be able to live anywhere in Florida no problem.
@droneview83514 жыл бұрын
The Weather - whenever a national forecast says snow is on the ground in 47 of the lower 48 states, you know Florida is the snowless one...
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
You got that right! Although there have a been a few times when northern FL actually got snow
@chasemurdock73884 жыл бұрын
I used to live by Pensacola, FL and I really want to move back within 3-5 years!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Nice! If you want it, you should do it!
@maria.26953 жыл бұрын
Hi sir, just to open KZfaq and see one of your videos make me smile...love the information and Im so excited about my upcoming move.. keep up the good work!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much I really appreciate that!
@shanee41884 жыл бұрын
I live in CT been thinking about moving to florida are taxes and cost of living is high! I visited orange county and I love it out there. So many former ct residents and ny residents live in florida it seem like there are more out of staters who live there than native floridians. I plan on moving down there at the end of the year.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yep! I am another out of stater who became a Floridian. Almost everyone I've ever met from here is actually from somewhere else.
@footage64024 жыл бұрын
I'm thinkng about abandoning everyone from CT and moving there.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
I know how you feel, I have lived it. Maybe its time...
@lairofdionysus19433 жыл бұрын
@Footage, I AGREE, you definitely should leave CT and go for Florida. Trust me, CT is one of the absolute worst states. Some of the worst people there too! Wicked corrupt.
@imienazwisko91882 жыл бұрын
The weather in Florida is a nightmare in the summer time.
@MichaelBordenaro2 жыл бұрын
Ha ha yes it is I have made several videos about that lol
@carolapostolos89294 жыл бұрын
We're planning to move to Central Florida soon when we retire. Besides all the wonderful reasons you already listed, we are moving there to live in The Villages. They have a super active retirement community that offers more amenities, fun things to do and shopping than any other Retirement Community in the United States. 😎🎾⚾️🏌️♀️🎣🏊♀️🚴♀️
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
That is awesome! Especially since you are planning on retiring in FL, and are wanting to stay active and healthy. I love stories like that. You work hard all your life, now it's time to enjoy it to the fullest😀 Good luck on your move!!!
@carolapostolos89294 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro Thank you for the nice comments.
@TheRekrap4 жыл бұрын
Fun fact: the villages are full of swingers.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@TheRekrap Haha that is pretty funny🤣
@TheRekrap4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro word on the street is they put different colored pool noodles on their golf cart and that indicates what they're " into"
@arua76913 жыл бұрын
I’m moving soon so I’m excited but scared but thank you!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
It's normal to feel like that, just keep your goals in mind throughout your move and after you're here and you'll do great !
@arua76913 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro thanks also this video helped a lot my family loved it!!!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@arua7691 I'm so happy to hear that😊
@josephthibeault99194 жыл бұрын
Key West has fantastic coral reefs. I enjoyed them so much.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Nice! I am not much of a diver, so I'll probably never see them up close, but I know they are beautiful!
@theoneandonlypinkypinky82453 жыл бұрын
Great footage of the dolphins! I dont want to be negative but after what we have gone through in NYC and are still going through conceal and carry is another reason!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Yeah that was a pretty awesome day! Well a lot of places have issues and are leaving those places. But after they lose enough people they might start rethinking things
@theoneandonlypinkypinky82453 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro We want to leave anyway because of the weather. Its unlivable here in the winter!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@theoneandonlypinkypinky8245 I hear you! Don't know how many below zero days I have lived through...
@thevirgintraveller4 жыл бұрын
I'm sold. I visit Miami from England every year, I really should start visiting more often.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Haha nice! Yes, there are actually quite a few people here from England. People from the UK really seem to love Miami👌
@stuartbrowne37072 жыл бұрын
Moving to Florida from Washington DC was the best decision I made. Great weather, less taxes to pay and beautiful beaches😃
@MichaelBordenaro2 жыл бұрын
Nice! So glad to hear that, congrats !
@yoankaaira39914 жыл бұрын
I’m thinking to move to Florida next year. Tired of the high property taxes here in New Jersey
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Our property taxes here are on the higher side since we have no state income tax, but I'm sure not as bad as NJ👍
@butcheinsel82764 жыл бұрын
Pa. same tax issues planning a move in 3years ahome in PA valued at 230k , and a home in Fl valued at 400k half the taxes depending on the area
@ahtooteng3 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought of migrating to the nicer countries in central America(Mexico, Panama, Belize, Costa Rica) South America(Ecuador, Peru, Bahia Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, Argentina or Chile and Southeast Asia (Malaysia, Thailand, Philippines, Indonesia, Singapore, Timor Leste), Japan, Australia and New Zealand)?
@vidanaps7142 жыл бұрын
Including me anytime soon ! I’m watching your video learning a lot from that States of Florida before heading out to live there so much affordable and free spirits of green natures! Thank you indeed for your time consuming about sharing this video ! God Bless 🙏🏽💐🌳🌴⭐️💕💕
@MichaelBordenaro2 жыл бұрын
Very nice thanks for watching my channel and good luck on your upcoming move!
@murielperez35824 жыл бұрын
Great video! We just moved last August 2019 and we are so happy to be here
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Muriel Perez oh nice! Welcome and so happy you enjoyed the video 😀
@vvs252 жыл бұрын
I hope all those moving to florida wont change it to the places they left
@MichaelBordenaro2 жыл бұрын
Agreed...I think many of us who live here feel the same
@nathanbeaumont99532 жыл бұрын
I have lived in Florida my whole life and can't wait to leave. I guess the grass is always greener...
@MichaelBordenaro2 жыл бұрын
I guess anything can get old after a while
@reddbehrens4 жыл бұрын
Hi Michael, I love your videos! When you are over 50, you get tired of dealing with harsh winters. You also get tired of northern metro areas that continually raise taxes and business regulations. We also get tired of city mayors who will not protect the people from rioting hoodlums (yes, I'm over 50). In 3 years I will be moving to Florida, and then bringing my wife from Colombia. P.S.: I used to live in Naperville, Illinois. Everything in Illinois has gotten worse.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I really appreciate that! I can see how all of those things get tiring. That is cool that you will be moving here finally and bringing your wife, good for you! I know Naperville, we weren't too far away back when I lived out that way 👌
@mrrandom80504 жыл бұрын
Living in Colorado now and I love CO but the weather sucks. It's summer now so it's decent but the elevation and lack of humidity is awful. Its hard to breathe here and I'm not sticking around for winter again! FL bound by October.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Never been to CO, would like to visit. I like skiing, and we can't do that in FL. But I totally here you about not doing another winter! That was my though exactly before moving here also😉
@mrrandom80504 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro it's mostly flat desert here. The mountains are nice but overrated for sure and always packed. There are no rivers or lakes here compared to FL. The rivers and lakes they do have are always overcrowded. There is no sense of community here. Definitely a place to visit but not to live
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@mrrandom8050 Thanks for the heads up!
@andrewjones21333 жыл бұрын
Retiring in July from the NYPD. Moving down to Groveland. Can’t wait.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Very cool, that must be a great feeling. Congrats!!
@mrike56513 жыл бұрын
That’s great just avoid living in Miami.
@mayergravity4 жыл бұрын
Rochester, MN winters are crap. Like Oct/Nov through March or later. Vitamin (hormone) D is pretty much zilch then, which is one of the important reasons why you'd move to FL from the North
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yep I know what you mean coming from IL, those winters can be too much to bear
@gigir39553 жыл бұрын
Please make a video on what places are family friendly and safe to raise children and good school areas please I am really really want to move to Florida so bad
@ExplorewithSetro3 жыл бұрын
Moving to Florida from California tomorrow. Wish me luck! 💯
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Good luck Sam! Safe travels and welcome to Florida!
@ExplorewithSetro3 жыл бұрын
Thank you, I respect your videos! They give off great vibes man! 💪🏻
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@ExplorewithSetro thank you Sam really glad to hear that. Let me know how you like Florida after you’ve been settled in for a few weeks😎
@ExplorewithSetro3 жыл бұрын
Anytime man, and forsure will do!
@imienazwisko91882 жыл бұрын
Real estate brokers are hiring in Florida. There are hundreds of agents at the Beachfront Realty.
@isaacsworld92694 жыл бұрын
Moving back to FL from Manchester UK after 20yr gap. Used to live New Port Richey near Tampa but going to Orlando this time to work again as a Crit Care RN. My wife and kids never been to FL before. Just waiting for green card now. Cant wait.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
That is pretty cool coming full circle like that. Hopefully your family will love FL as much as you do✌️
@3John-Bishop4 жыл бұрын
Whats wrong with Man. UK?
@isaacsworld92694 жыл бұрын
@@3John-Bishop hmmm more like whats wrong with the UK. Weather. Standard of living. Whole atmospehere. It can get depressing
@SuperTopher012 жыл бұрын
Politics, freedom, schools.
@MadCircle013 жыл бұрын
I thought Florida was full of crazy people?! That's what I hear in the Internet. Moved to Miami in 1983 when I was six and luckily I haven't met them yet.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
That has been a stereo type here for a while. I've been here for 13 years and don't notice any more crazy people here than anywhere else
@michaelpicozzi39103 жыл бұрын
Well Mike just pulled the trigger just bought a house outside of Tampa thank you for all the information over the last few months I guess the bad hair days are going to start
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Congratulations Michael! I’m sure you’ll forget about those bad hair days in no time after enjoying the Tampa lifestyle for a few months😁
@dsboli Жыл бұрын
Moved to Florida from PA in 2000 for a better job with a great company. Retired in 2021 with no regrets.
@geno51693 жыл бұрын
Where from Pennsylvania and we want to move mostly because is our cold and snowy weather here in Pennsylvania.and we saw that nursing is so much bigger in Florida and higher paying jobs in Florida then here. I’ll be 53 this June.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Thats great, I hope you find the place for you in FL 😊
@davismoreta83094 жыл бұрын
Moving next month !! Thanks Michael for yours videos.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Wishing you a smooth transition, and you are very welcome!!
@Lisithedogwalker4 жыл бұрын
Maguay_ Km Good for you! Best of luck!👏🎉🥳😎
@Sk-ct7mw3 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, my wife and I are planning on retiring to the gulf coast in a year and really like the Englewood and the Rotonda West area! We always stay at Mannasota Key for a week and then head up to the Bradenton area and stay with friends for several nights before heading up home to Pennsylvania. And I know how you feel about the cold winter's , I'm going on my 59th and my last one . Thanks again for your great videos. 👍
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much Steve😀 That must be a nice feeling knowing in just 1 short year, you'll be living the gulf coast lifestyle. I am happy for you man, one more winter to go...✌️
@andreasmarkota42194 жыл бұрын
I live in Norway but i have been fascinated by Miami, naples, Tampa for years! I work with ventilation here in Norway without any education so i dont think i am financially ready to move to a place like that... i have 12k saved up but it looks like miami is a place that only millionaires really can enjoy... its looks to hard for "hard" for regular workers like myself
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Well I can tell you the Miami is not the cheapest place in FL to live, but I am not millionaire and I do OK here. Tampa is a little cheaper but totally different place. You would really have to visit both to see which one you like best. But you have a lot more $$ saved than when I arrived here, so you might be able to make it work👍
@ManishPLAYS4 жыл бұрын
I've been living in Orlando and it's pretty good here although crime is high and I plan on moving back to California. Good video btw!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yes I guess it depends on where you live in Orlando But also with so many tourists coming all the time they usually brings crime. It's the same thing here in Miami Beach every time we have a big holiday there are spike in crimes because so many people come to the area. Where in California are you moving back to? I love it out there!
@ManishPLAYS4 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro Los Angeles County is where I'm moving to when the whole virus situation is over. Stay safe!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@ManishPLAYS Very cool! I like it out there too. Have been a couple times, and would like to spend summers out there eventually. You be safe too!
@tangierina3 жыл бұрын
Currently living in Washington State, planning on moving to Florida! Wish me and my family luck!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
All the best of luck to you, have a safe move!!😀
@Lisithedogwalker3 жыл бұрын
Good luck!☺️
@tangierina3 жыл бұрын
Thank you’ll very much! ❤️❤️😃
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@tangierina You're welcome!!
@mrike56513 жыл бұрын
Just stay out of south Florida unless your moving to boca
@ms31734 жыл бұрын
It’s a tropical paradise 🌴🌺
@lennygriffin44643 жыл бұрын
Great video's Mike, Can you do more video's on the panhandle, please!!!!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lenny, I have some videos coming the panhandle. Already put one out on Tallahassee a few days ago
@the86visionary564 жыл бұрын
Awesome channel bro. I’m from Chicago currently near Elgin. Heading to Tampa area next year! Your videos really helped.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot ! Nice to meet someone else from my neck of the woods, I was born in Elgin 👌. Tampa is a great choice, and I'm stoked my videos helped you
@droneview83514 жыл бұрын
Car insurance - living on Long Island, NY paying almost $2,000 per year, moved to Florida, first new bill was under $1,000 per year.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
I guess coming from NY you got lucky on that. Me coming from IL, not so much. Mine went up a few hundred.
@Katheberlyn3 жыл бұрын
I pay 2800k a year for car insurance (NJ) 🤔🤔🤔
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@Katheberlyn Whoa!! That is insanely high!
@vloko73 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Ever since I visited 1st time I wanted to move there away from the northwest. Been there 5 times now. Always have a desire to come back. It's been almost 10 years now, really looking for the day I will one day move and live there with my family. Hopefully soon.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
I hope you get here soon too!
@mikerusso36744 жыл бұрын
Great videos mike extremely helpful thank you 👏👏 I’ve shared your vids with several people
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That is really nice of you to do that. I appreciate sharing my videos. Hope they also help who you shared them with 😊
@Miranda-bj5nd3 жыл бұрын
I'm from oklahoma and my husband and I are dying to move there lol. Not having beaches here is very hard. we don't have a pool either
@EricFortuneJr.4 жыл бұрын
Sooo many people moving down from the northeast and west coast, mostly northeast. Won’t be long before the southeast becomes the northeast, minus the bad weather.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yeah I could end up like that. I think we’re pretty far away from that as a lot of people from the north cannot handle the heat LOL
@Brascobadboy4 жыл бұрын
Jobs sucks here
@shiradaley75814 жыл бұрын
Hi I'm from Ft Lauderdale and I'm now in Monterey....And guess what, I dont know what time of day it is.
@danacaro-herman35303 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro Have you been to Palm Beach County? it's all NYC, NJ, Long island there sir.
@jessygarci3 жыл бұрын
My sister moved to florida 20 years ago, Only to move back to NY, Now living in NJ because they didn't pay her enough in Florida. People forget you don't get paid as much there, And that's why everything is Cheaper and less expensive. I truly never understood though why NJ is as expensive as NY..When there's not much to do there really? Lol
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
A lot factors go into that especially standard of living and also the type of job you're looking to get. I have worked with hundreds of people here in Miami and a lot of them come here with some pretty great salaries so it just depends
@sherangunawardena51332 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@MichaelBordenaro2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome!
@wendykohlhagen3 жыл бұрын
I love Florida I am going to live there
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@AlexDahlseid20022 жыл бұрын
I holding off my move Minneapolis, Minnesota to Sarasota, Florida until 2024. My parents reason for holding off the move is have me to both go through TASSEL Transition for 3 years and 2 years at Hennepin Technical College (Community College) in Eden Prairie, Minnesota and the reason i am going to Hennepin Technical College for 2 years respectively before moving to Sarasota, Florida is to get transfer credits from that community college so i can attend the University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee in Sarasota, Florida. As for a quick advice for special needs students who are age of 21 which is make sure have requirements like having no longer support of your IEP, transfer credit from a community college, and finished your transition program, community college, or both.
@CaveFreediving4 жыл бұрын
I'm a native Floridian.....it's too hot in the summer, but i guess its hot everywhere in the summer. It seems like this guy hasn't experienced the rural part of Florida though, it's quite different and not like Miami. I would never want to live there or even visit. There's a lot of good things about Florida, but it isn't perfect.
@towpony13 жыл бұрын
Michael, I have viewed most of your Florida videos. My wife is retiring in early July. We plan on moving down within a year thereafter. The problem is we don't know where...We like living by the ocean. We are going down to Sarasota in April. Other than the east and central parts, we haven't seen much of the west coast. Feeling torn between the two. Definitely want to rent at first, then perhaps buy if we like whatever community we decide on. I like your style. When we are ready, I would like to call on you for help regarding our move...Tony & Carmen Montagna
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Hey Anthony thank you for watching my videos! It really helps the channel a lot! I’m sure after doing some exploring you and your wife will figure out the right spot for you👌
@liorbrosh71274 жыл бұрын
Thank you for another amazing video.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
You are very welcome !
@Spawn-wt6ul3 жыл бұрын
I’m sick of the taxes in Illinois (NW suburbs) we need to move to Florida. I work in Information Technology, my wife is a nurse both good careers. Should we find jobs first before we purchase a home?
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
I would look for a job first if you can secure one before the move, will make things a lot less stressful👍
@noreenn6976 Жыл бұрын
@- Beach agree, rent first.
@jamesacerra82644 жыл бұрын
Michael, I like your videos and I think you "paint an honest pic of life here". Your neighbor Jim from Brickell
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Thank you James! Glad you agree with my analysis, and hello from across the bay😀
@jamesacerra82644 жыл бұрын
Hello there back.!
@scronx3 жыл бұрын
The cost of living's pretty high, no? Property taxes like in yankeeland? And most of the state's also a hurricane or tornado waiting to happen?
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Depends on where you're coming from really. And the lifestyle you can live here for somewhere else comparable is considerably cheaper. The hurricanes and tornados are not nearly as bad as people think who dont live here
@Lourdes-A.3 жыл бұрын
Although I’ve never lived in Florida, I have been visiting the state yearly since the 1980’s to visit my retired parents and many other relatives who live there. Florida has gotten way too overcrowded over the years. Homeowner’s insurance is very high due to the frequent hurricanes - during the hurricane season. The humidity is unbearable most of the year - it’s even worse in southern Florida. The state is very pretty, full of lakes and beaches, but it is flat without mountains - unlike the western states, that are full of mountains and beautiful deserts. Florida is nice to visit, but I much prefer the western states - like AZ, NV, CA, NM- with the mountains, deserts, and dry climate. By the way I do not live in Florida; I just visit there to see my relatives and friends.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Yep living here is not for everyone. Most people cant handle the constant heat and humidity and I think the best of both worlds is to just spend time in both places, here and out west. That is my plan for the future👍
@Lourdes-A.3 жыл бұрын
It’s great if we could afford to live part time in both coasts, so that we could enjoy the best of both worlds. Thank you for your very informative video. Your presentation is outstanding!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@Lourdes-A. Yep thats the life for sure! It is not one many can acheive, but it is a goal of mine. Really glad you enjoyed the video 😀
@alayclay3 жыл бұрын
hey! i was wondering if you had any opinions on sanford? my husband and i are looking for a young fun town between orlando and daytona!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
I wish I did Alison but I've never heard of it, definitely check it out!
@alayclay3 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro thank you! your videos are great btw! really appreciate all the time and hard work you put into them!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@alayclay Thank you very much that's so nice of you to say that I really enjoy making them and I'm happy to hear you enjoy watching them!😀
@firetiger10213 жыл бұрын
I'm in a real dilemma. I'm single and I have the choice to quit my job and sell my house I just bought in Utah and move back down with family rent free until I can use my cdl to get a new job and house there, should I pull the trigger? Please help!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
That is pretty tough for me to answer for you, especially since I don't know you. But if it "feels" like the right move and everyday you think about it, then it might be a good idea. If you want to hash it out over the phone, I do consulting calls for a fair price. I'll link it here: michaelbordenaro.com/book-service/
@crf1223 жыл бұрын
Planning on moving there in the fall from Wyoming.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Nice!
@randyfree60093 жыл бұрын
How about the people? Are they friendly or since they are "transplants" from places like NY are they rude, etc?
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
I would say for the most part everyone's pretty nice you're always going to have a holes no matter where you go and Florida is no exception
@lolcap3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! A very informative video.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lolcap3 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro i will be watching more of your vids, before i make my decision. Thanks again!
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@lolcap Awesome, I appreciate that! Hope you enjoy😀
@kenchambers71373 жыл бұрын
👍
@octzone4 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna have to give myself 2 years before I make the move. I want to save money. hopefully $10,000-$15,000 would be good enough to move. I dont wanna just move and not having any money. That would mean I would most likely start having a hard time. So I wanna make sure that the financial part is taken care of. In your opinion, what's the best thing to do?. Rent a apartment or buy a house?. I am only one guy with no family or nobody else moving with me. unless they actually have 1 bedroom houses in Florida. Preparing for 2 years should be a good enough time for me to make a list of goals, figure things out financially, and thinking about any important things. and also by that time, the pandemic should be well over and the economy goes back to normal or yet even better than before.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
That is certainly a reasonable timeline and it sounds like $10-$15,000 would certainly be enough money especially if it's just you. As far as renting or buying most people tend to rent first when they get here because if you buy too soon and you're not sure about the area you may end up regretting the purchase and have to sell and lose money in the process. I would suggest renting for at least a year see if you like the area and then possibly explore other areas that you might be interested in as well before deciding on where to buy. I've never seen one bedroom houses here in Florida but there definitely are two bedroom houses that can be affordable depending on the area. But I think your general plan of getting all your ducks in a row your goals and your checklist before moving is extremely smart and you're almost certain to succeed. 👌
@fofofofo30764 жыл бұрын
Add me in Instagram fouzi13
@Katheberlyn3 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro Im going to exactly what the Gentlemen said. Save between 10k to 20k, move to Fl and rent. My goal 2 yrs from now. 👍👍👍
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@Katheberlyn That is a fantastic plan and there is almost no way you can fail. Good for you for having the patience to make a solid plan and save some $$👌
@wdbearfan4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mike! I'm a union carpenter in Chicago, we want to move down, but I think Ill take a great pay cut. but still willing to give it a shot. looking at Orlando area. it would be fun to be close to the parks. I would love to work on the new upcoming Universal expansion "Epic Universe". I could also be close to my daughter then. she's planning to move too. thanks for all your videos mike. God bless.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
That would be pretty cool to be a part of building part of Universal, super neat! Glad you enjoy the videos, and sounds like it could be a good opportunity, if the pay cut is not too severe👌
@Shazzyhtown4 жыл бұрын
Sir....please explain the low wages in Florida. I live in Texas and have been shocked by the wage difference in Florida. We also don't have state income tax either, but if the wages are lower than it evens out.This is important to know. Thanks Michael!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
It largely depends on the type of jobs we are talking about. Yes it’s true, for entry level jobs the pay here in Florida is not so great. However for skilled labor, business jobs, healthcare jobs etc. The pay is usually actually very good. Being in the real estate business, I see a lot of my clients paystub’s and honestly sometimes I’m shocked at how much people make here.
@YusefAlim334 жыл бұрын
I’m from Ohio I was in the construction business and also in the union making $60/70k a year moved to Florida joined there union there top pay is $17 a hr and you might can work if they call you in so outside of that just getting a regular construction job they wanted to start me off at $10-11 a hr and work myself up to $15 😐
@Shazzyhtown4 жыл бұрын
@@YusefAlim33 Thats a huge difference....my goodness. They really didn't consider all of your experience from Ohio? Depending on what part of FL you're in, its actually not that cheap. If you don't mind, why did you leave Ohio?? Sounds like you were better off there.......Once this pandemic settles down you should move.
@YusefAlim334 жыл бұрын
Shazzy1228 12 years experience they didn’t care at all and like I said I was union back in Ohio and saying that In Florida is a big NO lol I live in Orlando, excellent city,clean,progressive, I haven’t had any problems, all the talk about crime I haven’t seen any but that depends on what your into but Orlando is family oriented fun and a fast and up coming city, my only issue is jobs and everybody’s story is not the same you might can come down there and get the wages you want but for me I totally had to revamp my career to live the life I want down there, the quality of life in Ohio was terrible even tho I made excellent money it wasn’t worth it “ crime ridden, no growth, terrible winters,no sunshine ever I had to get outta there it was draining and depressive it’s even worse now and I left in 2018
@YusefAlim334 жыл бұрын
Shazzy1228 I’ll say this as well outside your rent Florida is affordable everything else is fairly cheap especially the food you can’t beat the prices they have tons of farms you can go too and cut out the middle man for a great price! Have a job pulling in 50k or better you living a good life in Florida
@PolarBear01103 жыл бұрын
I'll take the freezing cold. At least you can go outside without being eaten alive by bugs for a few months :) I would miss the changing seasons, Autumn leaves changing color, crisp cool (Low Humidity) air, Drinking pumpkin spice coffee while wandering a forest full of Autumn splendor. Clear sunny cold winter days after a snow storm and marvel the way the sunlight dances off of the freshly fallen snow like a symphony of light. Yeah it's not the best place to live but nature makes up for that if you let her.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
You see, there is nothing wrong with enjoying the winter, and it sounds like you really do!
@michaelknight78204 жыл бұрын
Well the number one reason why everyone is moving there is stupidity. Once you move down there and realize it's not like being on vacation. Jobs don't pay good the traffic is crazy And it's so hot 7 months out of the year it's just not worth it in my opinion.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
That is why I tell everyone to do a trial run before moving, to see if it's really for them👍
@michaelknight78204 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro so do you agree with me?
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@michaelknight7820 I agree with the traffic and the not being on vacation part. Once you live here, you're not on vacation every day. But the jobs, at least down here in Miami, I would have to disagree. Everyone I have worked with as a realtor, have all had pretty well paying jobs, usually more than I make! And I have helped hundreds of people move here. But I know in like Orlando for example it is a problem
@BrisLS14 жыл бұрын
I was at the car wash station in the 3 Islands Apartments parking lot and met a guy washing his BMW who said he was moving back for lack of work. I asked what he did. He said "brain surgeon". A bit of a bizarre example, but to be there and be me, it was scary to hear. When everybody is retiring in an area, few are hiring, and that means they don't have to pay the "market price". They become price setters, hagglers. I was hired as a Pascal programmer, something most people could only get in college, for $24k a year. Like I said in other comments, this pay was probably more than some others with even more education than I. I would urge folks not to bury themselves in a hole, and just think "I will improvise, it will get better, I will find something". Life has a way of interrupting your meteoric rise out of poverty into the 1% at Mar A Lago. Get a moving bonus, or have one you built from life savings, because life happens. I had a car burst into flames coming out of this toll booth www.google.com/maps/@26.1911928,-80.2099688,18z and the car made it to this funeral home goo.gl/maps/StLBMfUNrayuHc2Y8. Chrysler denied responsibility, even though the car was less than 1 year old. I was upside in debt, and working for less than expenses. Don't make work for yourself in life, always try to gain leverage and safety.
@melissaharris1763 жыл бұрын
It's a beautiful state to live and plenty to do but the economy sucks! Senator Rick Scott is horrible! And the economy is bad minimum wage is still 8:00 an hour it's sad
@Someonesaidthis4 жыл бұрын
I can't speak for everyone. I have thought some times of moving to Florida, mainly because it reminds me of Southern California, i.e Orange County and San Diego.. I have never visited Florida or been to, but I will def love to visit to see if I like it and to have a better opinion.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Definitely come visit first to make sure its for you and that you can handle the heat this time of year. Should do the same with San Diego and see which one you prefer 👌
@rogeriacatto56334 жыл бұрын
I am Brazilian from São Paulo state and like an English degree student I would like to know what is the difference between Miami accent and Orlando accent? Your Channel is pretty nice, Michael.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Oi Rogeria, todo bem? Eu falo poco Portugeuse😉 My wife is Brazilian also, from Rio. The main differences with Orlando and Miami are the cultures. A lot of people in Miami don't even speak English, and when they do, all of their accents vary, because they are from all over the world. Orlando does also have an international population of tourists, but also a lot of Americans live there and you will hear American English often
@rogeriacatto56334 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro I'am fine and I hope you and your wife are fine too. It's pretty cool to know that your wife is "carioca" from Rio. Your explanation helped a lot, thank you Very much and have a good weekend all of you in the US.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
@@rogeriacatto5633 Yes, she is carioca, really happy you are enjoying my videos and glad I was able to clarify your question!
@Lisithedogwalker4 жыл бұрын
Rogeria Catto Obrigada ❤️☺️
@nobilesnovushomo584 жыл бұрын
Please don't turn our state blue. I like no income taxes, and the rent prices and percent of disposable income is great due to everything including services being unprotected or restricted by protective legislation. I don't need it being messed up by clueless busybodies. Alot of hispanics and white rural industries couldn't handle what you want from your blue states. It's why the Hispanics can afford Education down here, and why California has one of the most hostile advanced education attainment environments to hispanics: Cost.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Who said anything about turning the state blue? All I'm doing is telling everyone the facts and no matter what I do or say people will keep on moving here I've seen that now working in real estate for 11 years here. They come no matter what
@nobilesnovushomo584 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro Well I didn't know what your mindset or the mindsets of people coming here are. I just want those that watch your video to know that if they come, they shouldn't practice what they left from in blue states. An example of the preference I hold and why I hold such, is comparing Houston with LA, comparable industries but rents and housing half the cost, and after federal and state income taxes, along with mortgage or rent alone, LA is indisputably more hostile to someone earning around 50K, and for those earning more or less it's much nicer because of the opportunities and lowered costs, meaning we don't have the hispanics trying to get at hipsters throats, because they can afford to live and succeed even with lesser skill sets, like our maid who makes 49K a year if she just did two houses a day on weekdays (excluding weekends) for how much we pay her. I've actually met her son whom I knew online and at paintball, and even went to our barebones Community College (as in only $10k for a bachelors degree including in computer programming and engineering, meaning they don't have their own museum rather than the private-public museums).
@johnp5564 жыл бұрын
Everyone here likes it low taxes, live and let live, don't care about your politics, just don't vote for free stuff and more taxes!
@chago42020004 жыл бұрын
I'm with you... I'm Hispanic and I live in NY, but I'm moving to Florida for exactly the reasons you say. I want less taxes and government intrusion.
@ahtooteng3 жыл бұрын
Great reasons to choose Florida for residing or retiring. What about the yearly worries about hurricanes and tropical storms? isn't the state too flat?
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
Well the yearly worry of hurricanes is a fact of life here, it is never going away. But most years the odds of a hurricane coming where you live, is probably pretty low. Check out this video I did here on hurricanes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7l1Z6SAucXOpHU.html
@ahtooteng3 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro, thank you for the explanation, information and reassurance. all nice places come wiyh a price like tsunamis, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, forest fires. Hurricanes remain scary
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@ahtooteng Yep thats right, nowhere is perfect but FL is pretty close to paradise
@trishrenkawatts44373 жыл бұрын
I want to move to Florida SO BAD!!!!!!! 🏖😎🌞
@gentle47364 жыл бұрын
Moved to Gainesville from Michigan 2 years ago. All the reasons plus many more. Michigan is a dying state and so is a lot of the Midwest. There is no growth, weather is terrible, and there is absolutely nothing to do other than gossip. Here in Florida I enjoy the simplicity and enjoyment of life way more than I ever did in Michigan. As a side note, me and my fiance decided to move here after taking a 6month road trip around the east coast and Midwest, and Florida was easily the best to live in compared to all the other states.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Totally agree, and after you went to so many different east coast states and still chose Florida, well I guess that backs up the premise of this video. I don't miss living in the midwest either.
@kenchambers71373 жыл бұрын
Michael Bordenaro where in Midwest your from ?
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@kenchambers7137 I am from a small town called Belvidere, IL
@kenchambers71373 жыл бұрын
Michael Bordenaro I love the Midwest !!!! , thinking about moving there , I figure make your money up north and retire south haha
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
@@kenchambers7137 I guess I don't love it as much as you do, but I spent the first 20 years of my life there, so I've had my fill. that being said it does have its charms and some things are better. Nothing wrong with living there if you enjoy it and retiring somewhere else later on 👌
@jonathan64804 жыл бұрын
I'm saving my money to move from Philly to Miami. Since you have a guitar in the background, would you have any suggestions on where to learn scales?
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Oh nice, what a great move! I'm sure you will be happy. Funny you ask about the scales. I actually do not even know most scales myself! I learn mostly through tabs and youtube and only really know the pentatonic, and major/minor scales. I have a couple of channels I can suggest: kzfaq.infofeatured and kzfaq.info/love/3mdd4zMNosEVKQic4g7_JQ
@michaelblackburn2834 жыл бұрын
Don't forget The Villages ! The largest and fastest growing 55+ metropolis in the world. What an amazing place!
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is!
@md97104 жыл бұрын
There is not enough time to visit all of the attractions and things to do in Florida. Being a resident for over 15 yrs and I am still on vacation mode. The downsize to probably living here is the fact that there are so many attractions and if you work weekends then is hard to enjoy them. I also think that things are far in distance. So planning for the traffic is key. I live in the Disney area and is amazing how much traffic there is but I have gotten used to it.
@MichaelBordenaro4 жыл бұрын
I agree, I have been here for 12 years, and only experienced a fraction of what Florida has to offer so far. But with some planning in advance, you can get around to all the things on your list, little by little. Glad you are enjoying living here like me and have no regrets 😀
@christineamerica97753 жыл бұрын
Do you have any recommendations for temporary housing for 30-60 days to buy some time to look for a permanent place? Hotels are too expensive, I should be arriving in West Palm Beach on Thursday.
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
You could do something like an extended stay hotel that will be less expensive than a regular hotel since it's designed for long-term. Or you can do a long-term Airbnb stay
@christineamerica97753 жыл бұрын
@@MichaelBordenaro thank you
@margaritag92963 жыл бұрын
I’m planning on moving to Orlando in few months from Illinois will be looking for a job there, but will have funds to pay upfront for rent for 12 months. Any recommendations?
@MichaelBordenaro3 жыл бұрын
That's great, sounds like you are well prepared for the move!
@EmilioYepez3 жыл бұрын
Consider Winter Park, Maitland
@lloydbridges32583 жыл бұрын
You need at least six grand. First/last/security Too many people dont pay there rent.