Thinking about Orlando! Need opinions. - Page 2

BMW335i · 04-29-07, 01:04

Orlando is a great place to live. There are a bunch of really nice gated communities with their own supermarkets, CVS, resturaunts, etc..they are very quiet too. I wouldn't call Orlando a retiree haven. I just love it when I visit my family down in Orlando, it's always relaxing since they live in a very quiet area.

If I were you I would definetly scout all of Orlando and find what area you like best. Stay away from the tourist desinations by all means...

kleraudio · 04-29-07, 01:17

Hey man, I grew up in Chicago. Moved to Orlando for 1.5 years and finished school there. Came back to Chicago for a while, now i live in Tampa. I really liked Orlando, until I moved to Tampa. Orlando is right in the middle of the state and it get HOT in the summer. Its hot here too obviously but Orlando is sometimes unbearable.

I dont know, just seems like the quality of life is a bit better in Tampa than it was in Orlando.

In tampa you have the gulf in your backyard, your super close to clearwater, st petes, theres a lot of stuff to do and plenty of jobs to be had. Oh yea and did I mention, year round detailing??

Jim

bsdsys_x86 · 04-29-07, 02:11

Hey, sounds great. I have been thinking of Tampa. I actually had an apartment community send me an info packet.

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I like the place, it's in the "New Tampa" area and what I gathered from the Leasing Agent it's a suburban type area still in Hillsborough County and 10 minutes from Downtown. Which is kinda where I live in Nashville now. 10 Minutes from Downtown. I don't like to be far from nightlife/city ammenaties. Tampa is for sure on my list of cities in Florida.

One of my main concerns is "NOT" Being in an area that is full of retirees and what I have gathered that is gonna be places closer to the beach and Tampa is deffinately closer to the beach than Orlando is. The leasing agent described the area as a city full of younger people and that is deffinately something I am interested in.

J.J. · 04-29-07, 04:17

Hey I'm from Murfreesboro (Nashville suburb). I went to MTSU and.... ahh who cares!

Again about Orlando, It seems like a great place to live if you choose the right area. If you're used to traffic, then hey you're set. The only advice I'll give is this, buy a condo.

The rental properties here will cost you the same if not more that a condo payment (for the record I'm totally against renting anything simply because you never own it). But a condo, now that is something that you will eventually own and perhaps gain equity in the long run.

The market is perfect for buyers right now. I'm currently renting a condo for the 3 months I'm here and I know they are trying to sell some dirt cheap (like $99K).

Essentially, you're not resposible for anything while owning a condo. You pay your mortgage and a monthly fee and then enjoy the ammenities. I currenlty live on a lake, have 2 pools and a nice fitness center to take advantage of on a daily basis. They pick-up my trash and they offer 3 car washing stalls with vacuums!

If you're not really moving to settle so to speak, then by all means rent. If you think you may live here for > 5 yrs, buy something! Just MHO.

JJ

WilliamHBonney · 04-29-07, 04:44

Not to be a jerk but Orlando was one of the lamest cities I have ever been to. I would never live there.

bsdsys_x86 · 04-29-07, 04:59

Buying something is something that I will consider but not currently worried about at the moment. I mean I am only 24 but if the price, location, re-sale value for that area, and average days/weeks are good for a re-sale then that is something I will consider.

I mean, I know millionaires in Brentwood/Bellevue/Bellemeade that are currently thinking of moving back into the city to "rent" just because of many reasons. Not because they have to but for reasons I'm sure you would already beable to think of yourself. So, renting is not a problem for me at the moment. I'm perfectly ok with that as of right now. In time though I will for sure buy something just not right now.

bsdsys_x86 · 04-29-07, 05:01

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Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

Not to be a jerk but Orlando was one of the lamest cities I have ever been to. I would never live there.

Well, no problem with telling people what you feel about something but a simple explanation of whatever would help. Like I said I am very open to other opinions on cities in Florida. Heck, the other city on my list is Tampa so don't hold anything back just give it to me straight.

WilliamHBonney · 04-29-07, 05:13

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Originally Posted by bsdsys_x86

Well, no problem with telling people what you feel about something but a simple explanation of whatever would help. Like I said I am very open to other opinions on cities in Florida. Heck, the other city on my list is Tampa so don't hold anything back just give it to me straight.

The traffic was horrible, but Im not sure where its not these days. There are way way too many tourists there. Way too many blue hairs. It felt cheap and dumpy IMO. Plus the fact that there are mouse ears every way you turn is annoying. They should just name the town Disney. Just not my thing. Although I would take the weather over Minnesota any day.

bsdsys_x86 · 04-29-07, 05:29

Traffic is a problem for the most part in every big city which I'm totally use to. Traffic isn't an issue at all. Tourists, I live in Nashville, Music CIty tourists everywhere on the weekends so not a problem either. I enjoy the big crouds! :-) Not sure what you meant by the mouse ears, but assuming it meant that people can hear every word you say when you are hoping it was private. Hmm.. I'll leave that one alone. It's not for everyone I know this but I am attracted to Florida for many reasons and will be making the move so if any thoughts come into mind please give them to me. I wont mind a bit buddy. Thanks for the feedback, and take care.

Bryan

WilliamHBonney · 04-29-07, 05:30

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Originally Posted by bsdsys_x86

Traffic is a problem for the most part in every big city which I'm totally use to. Traffic isn't an issue at all. Tourists, I live in Nashville, Music CIty tourists everywhere on the weekends so not a problem either. I enjoy the big crouds! :-) Not sure what you meant by the mouse ears, but assuming it meant that people can hear every word you say when you are hoping it was private. Hmm.. I'll leave that one alone. It's not for everyone I know this but I am attracted to Florida for many reasons and will be making the move so if any thoughts come into mind please give them to me. I wont mind a bit buddy. Thanks for the feedback, and take care.

Bryan

By mouse ears I meant that Mickey is everywhere.

BMW335i · 04-29-07, 05:32

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Originally Posted by WilliamHBonney

The traffic was horrible, but Im not sure where its not these days. There are way way too many tourists there. Way too many blue hairs. It felt cheap and dumpy IMO. Plus the fact that there are mouse ears every way you turn is annoying. They should just name the town Disney. Just not my thing. Although I would take the weather over Minnesota any day.

You know, you probably were in the wrong part of Orlando. Cheap, maybe, dumpy, no way. Pretty much everything there is brand new, and everything is sparkling clean. It's so refreshing to go there because a lot of places around here is a dump compared to there.

TH0001 · 04-29-07, 05:40

"looks like Polk County could be the area I've mentioned."

Polk County has the lowest literacy rate of anywhere in Florida. My grandmother used to live there. We went to a supermarket and had people asking us to read the bottles for them.