10 Tips for MOVING to LA 

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I remember watching this some years back in Africa and wondering when I'll eventually get a Visa to come to LA after being denied soo many times. By the grace of God, I'm typing this from Los Angeles, and Just thankful that I am finally here. God is still in the miracle business don't give up...

Tip #1 - Don’t move to LA thinking 40k will get you by. That’s considered the poverty line. Tip #2 - Have your guard up. There’s users who drive Maserati’s but have 6 roommates looking for their come up. Tip #3 - You wanna live in Venice or SAMO? Make sure you close your windows. Line of tents ready for a sleepin’ Tip #4 - Don’t leave anything in your car Tip #5 - You are surrounded by wealth. Don’t let Hollywood get to your head. Don’t be dumb with your finances

LA is definitely for me, I can’t wait to move!

Never listen to Dream Killers Guys what’s for you is for you. There’s nothing you can’t do! Make it happen not only from income but being clever. Beautiful place and I arrived from the East Coast. You’ll love it! Just make good decisions. Naysayers will turn you around believe in yourself.

If you’re trying to find late night eats, come to Koreatown!

Seems like a lot of people in this comment section don’t know New York City

I'm moving to LA next month! These tips were very helpful!

Native Angeleno with some advice: 1) Get a reliable car 2) Move here with 8K cushion or you'll end up homeless 3) Try to have a job lined up--preferably a transfer from another job 4) Get into a roommate situation 5) Make sure you have at least a 700 credit score, because housing is tight.

I just moved here and all those things are true I would say have $10,000 and you’re right housing is very competitive

Finally hearing something decent about this place for a change

This is great advice!! LA was a bit of culture shock to me when I moved, you’ve pretty much hit all key points! Thanks for sharing🤗

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Really good video. I lived in LA for 10 years and wish I knew this back then.

Fully agreed! I moved here 2 years ago to be a freelance video editor- very accurate. I just made a short podcast about living in LA and this is so relatable

Thank you for the video!!! I’m going to be moving in April and it’s super helpful! Hope to see you at Casting calls!!!

LA isn’t all that. Lived here all my life. The movies and videos of LA aren’t what they are in real life. If LA was described in three words, it could be traffic, overpriced, and overpopulated. Come here if you want, just don’t complain about the city when you’ve been warned beforehand.

These tips were great! I think it's super important to be aware of the cons of moving to LA, but some of the negative comments on how you have a slim chance of making it, etc. are so heart breaking to see. Not for those reading them, but for those writing them. I think if you have that mindset that you have a slim chance of making it, you will definitely never make it. The people making it are the people who push through every obstacle despite the bad times. It's so easy to see the shiny success others have and overlook all the stuff they had to go through to get to where they were at! If it was easy, everyone would be making it! If you want to move out there and have a dream, keep believing in yourself and work your butt off!

I was there for 2 weeks and LOVED it!!! Stayed in Studio City off of Ventura Blvd.

there are a lot of videos abt LA on youtube and this is just the best one.

I fall in love with LA just because GTA SAN ANDREAS who's with me???

Pro tip: Make genuine friends with the long time Angelinos, we help our friends and look out for the neighborhood. If your down with the brown and speak a lil spanish you can make friends, find work, seek rooms/housing, or double your pay rate. Generally being bilingual helps Ethnic enclaves exist within and on the outskirts of Los Angeles. There are many opportunities here, just gotta stick it out and make friends.

Awesome video! This is very true being a Californian.

Hey! I reaaaally like the flow of your video and it actually helped me a lot. I‘m moving to LA to go to college and I‘m pretty nervous about it since it‘s so far away from home. (I live in Germany) I just googled this question and didn‘t really expect to find anything.. so thank you for making this video!

Cool video man! From Chicago so cool to hear you mention that.

Business casual, yeah, especially in beach cities! But any beach city will be like that tho. You don’t just have to stick to LA, OC and San Diego beach cities are also a great alternative to LA beach cities. Chill “beach vibes”, I was at a coffee shop and saw a business meeting go down and everyone was in flip flops so yes I agree!

so informational and helpful, thanks :)

This video will definitely have over 1 million views before this year is up. Great video man

1). Studio City is good location. Love Studio City! Definitely have to go with the (your) vibes. Love DTLA but didn't like living there. North Hollywood and Glendale are good as well. 2.) 20-30 minutes equals 1 hour in traffic lol -live even closer! 3.) Sooooo true. 4.) Yes, have a car. I didn't ship my car and the bus/train takes FOREVER. Something that would take 20-30 minutes by car could take up to 2 hours. I also did Uber/Lyft but it adds up! Trust me. 5.) Never knew about Discover LA - thanks for sharing! 6.) Vegan restaurants are really good. And of course the tax on that food will do it too! 7.) Yup! 8.) Yup true. 9.) Yup true as well lol 10.) Haha it's so hard not to but eventually I had stopped doing it.

Thanks for sharing these tips man! I plan on moving to LA with my wife and son in less than a year. I am a Digital Cinematography student online and plan on transferring to LA film school and will also be seeking work independently or within production studios. Much like you, you're an acting professional so any tips you might have for me are greatly appreciated. Thanks again, man!

Never mentioned Homeless everywhere \

Great advice! Thank you!

Nice background it sets a mellow/chill vibe. Liked and subscribed 2019 will be a good year for you!

Housing is tight if you are trying to live near beaches or around Hollywood. Move to the valley and housing is fine. I’d rather commute and love where I live than fight for parking and space trying to be in the midst of it all.

This is the most helpful video I’ve come across so far thank you!

Your website is really cool by the way I like the formating and the way you used your words And thanks for pursuing your dream You really inspire me

*This was fresh bro, great insight*

As a native Chicagoan the stuff you said about us is sooo true lolz.

I really like the music:) thank you! Subscribed!

This is the best video I have seen. Highly recommend to watch

I'm moving out of CA next year. I'm excited for my new journey.

Living 20-30 minutes from your job in LA could be as little as 4 miles in more congested parts of the city. It's better to anticipate that your commute may take 60-90 minutes each way. I'd actually encourage using the Metro for new residents, especially if their job is close to a Metro station. Living close to friends is also important. I lived in Highland Park and only made it out to the West side a few times a year because it's such a chore, even after rush hour.

Thank you, this was really helpful! 🙂

Excellent video! Very informative! I am considering moving to LA from the SF Bay after I pass the California Bar Exam, in a year and a half or so...

New intro? Love it man!!!

Im a janitor and confidently moving in l.a.

thanks much, needed this.

My family has been thinking of moving to la from VA! This are really good tips

What type of Camera did you use? Great video!!! Moving in July 💪🏾

I want to move there so bad but it sounds very difficult especially since I won't know anyone . Lunch in Vegas is under 10 buccs , the cost of living etc so different but I want change REAL BAD especially for my career . Thanks Pepper

Thank you for your help ! You should make a video on how to get thru the first year of la I would watch that

Love this video super helpful!!!!

Nice vid! i know it's common to move into a place with roommates, would you recommend doing that while searching for an apartment? Or do people Air bnb while they're looking for a place?

I moved to LA in May and love it💪

I'm from LA born and raised but currently living overseas for work and this video was entertaining to watch. Something I would mention is that LA is VERY pricey, it's hard to save let alone do other things such as buy a home. The more I live internationally, the harder it is to move back. But who knows? Anyways good beginning tips.

Still watching in 2020 because I have a plan to move to LA, it’s my dream. These vids help a lot.

I just came across this video I absolutely love your tips for moving to l.a I’ve been to l.a a few times and I absolutely fell in love with it and I’m seriously thinking about moving there to pursue my dream in music I’m just trying to find an apt my job is willing to transfer me

I’m from Seattle WA and the living costs ain’t that different according to statistics LA is .6% more expensive but homes cost more in Seattle. 🤷‍♂️ LA got sun though so decision made

Thank you for this video!

This video is awesome! Love the Drone b-roll!!

The main things that ppl complain about like cost of living & traffic really are not a big deal if u are from another large city. I feel like ppl who complain about these things must be from some small town. For me traffic was no worse than what I deal w/ living in Chicago. We have much better public transportation here though, so you are not forced to drive everywhere. In LA you have to drive more b/c public transportation isn't nearly as reliable, so you deal w/ traffic more often, but it really wasn't any worse than what I'm used to. I found food, drinks & shopping in general to be cheaper b/c LA sales tax is only 6.5% vs ours being 10.5% (highest in the country). There is no crazy beverage tax like in Chicago so my coffee at Starbucks that I pay $6 for every day here was only $4. There are also a lot of affordable restaurants where you can get lunch for like $10 - you do not have to spend $30 for every meal. Going out was cheaper too. Parking was easier to find & less expensive. I paid $10 to park in a lot by the club I went to in West Hollywood. Where I live it would have been no less than $20. The 2nd night I actually parked on the street for free. The club itself was also free to get into. As far as rent, most 1 bds were $1,400-$1,800 in Inglewood & Leimert Park, which is where I am interested in living - not drastically more than where I live now. It seems that it's only way more expensive if you just have to live somewhere fancy, or when you are ready to buy. I can buy a condo in Chicago for under $200K whereas the cheapest properties I saw in LA started at $350K. So when it comes to buying it is definitely more, but as far as rent, taxes & regular everyday purchases like food, drink & going out I found the cost of living to actually be less.

First of all, I just bounced onto this video and have to say, I love your background. It really pops. I appreciate these videos because we are considering moving to LA and have 0 knowledge of the city. Thank you :)

Good tips! Is time to make a change! Thank you

This is good info!

I’m driving to LA from Orlando at the end of the week and I’m so glad I stumbled on this vid. Great job! Subscribed!

I moved here from Maryland last year, definitely a different level as far as living. What I pay a month here for a room I could have an entire townhouse back home. But it’s a beautiful place and lots of money to be made here. Oh and fellas the amount of good looking woman here is fucking insane you’ll lose your mind lol

Super helpful! Thanks Fresh! :D

Very informative, Thanks.

I like your hat “Model Actor”. I can’t wait until I move to LA. I think I’ll get great use out of my Longboard!

I say it every time I see these videos move 20 miles out from all the name cities like Santa Monica, DTLA, Venice and you can find a decent apartment and don't have to deal with all the other LA crap. I work in DTLA but live in the South Bay and it is Awesome. Sure I have a little traffic to work and back but it's a trade off. Also I'll tell you this you need to make at least 55k a year to make ends meet and to have a comfortable life if you take the aforementioned advice.

This was really helpful!

Very helpful video. Thx

Im trying to move to WeHo May 20 will be taking the drive to LA

LA is a sunny sandbox with lots to do, lots of hotties to meet, and status to gain if you work hard enough. Why not.

Love this and I need to make one as well. Hahah people really need to know what they’re getting int

Great video!

My brother moved to LA 4 years ago he live in North Hollywood he love it over there he gets lonely cause no one else from our family lives on the west coast but he refuses to move back over here he’s tryna talk me into moving there so he can have some family with him lol

Phew 😅 I wanna move there after I finish my residency as a surgeon 😭 ( 14 years from now )

This is such a good video!!!!

great vid man u really helped me out alot thank u for the info, imma youtuber from london looking to move out real real soon next couple f months bro see ya out there mate!

DTLA is not that great. Don't forget to mention SKID ROW!

Moving in a month !

Thanks for this

Great vid! I just made a video about moving to LA from the perspective of someone who grew up in LA.

I lived in New York all my life moved to Miami about 5 years ago, I am strongly considering LA

Won't move to LA but I would like to visit! Any recommendations?

This video was really helpful

Great video on L A.. do more like this

I'm planning on moving to LA in about 3-4 years

Lord , allow me to move out there ❤️❗️

just eat mostly in Inglewood and you can eat for $10-20. Culver City: 1) La vegan - culver blvd? You’ll find it- kinda greasy but good Inglewood: 2) Golden Doughneut Ice cream 11051 Hawthorne Blvd Lennox, CA 90304 They have huge sandwiches for under $6 that will probably last you all day. I get the avocado egg sandwich. So many options fat and healthy. They also have juiced vegetables. They can have long lines. Good service. They speak Spanish, English and I think Chinese? 3) Emma's Snack Shop 205 S Market St, Inglewood, CA 90301 It’s not just a snack shop. They have every sandwich you could imagine and you can have it your way. $5-6. They also have salads, fruit and veggie smoothies and fruit cups. In addition, they have everything that a normal convenient store would have. Come in the morning and park your car right in front of the door lol. But the food is truly good. Spanish and English. 4) Little Belize Little Belize, 217 E Nutwood St, Inglewood, CA 90301- it’s down the street from Emma’s. It reminds me of Belize. It will take some time but it will be just like they serve it in Belize. English, creole. 6) Hungry Joe's Jamaican Restaurant, 1100 N La Brea Ave #100, Inglewood, CA 90302- it’s Jamaican food. They get a lot of business and there’s little parking but it’s good. You can get just a beef patty for $3 or get a meal and a drink for around $12. English, Patois Venice: Thai vegan $10 Santa Monica: Sweet fin poke $13 Bay Cities Italian Deli & Bakery $10 Seasalt Fish Grill $15 Wahoo's Fish Taco $12

great vid!

Tip 1: make sure your getting fed by your parents

People, move to Orange County in California. Much more peaceful and quieter than la trust me

🙋🏽‍♀️ You can also try to find a place that is rent controlled. This way your rent will not skyrocket dramatically every year if you decide to stay at that building which can help in the long run :) a lot of affordable spots in places not mentioned here like San Gabriel, Alhambra, & Boyle Heights + so much more. Also, NOT EVERYTHING closes early & not every meal costs $25 per person 🤣 if you go to a lot of hipster areas (i.e. little “instagramable” coffee shops/restaurants, high tourists spots, or spots that’s vegan friendly lol) then yes.

He’s right about traffic .... vit’ll take me 15 minutes to go from Gardena to Santa Monica but 15 minutes turns into exactly 1 hour when there’s traffic and 70% of the time there’s always traffic

They only show you the nice side of LA. You will not find a studio under $900 unless it’s in a bad area of the city. Be prepared to pay anywhere between $1,000-1,500 a month for just rent. Our tax is 9.5% and it’s expensive. Don’t go past King Blvd going south unless you know where you’re going.

All y’all commenting “DOnT cOME HeRe, weRe FulL” are prob the most annoying thing about moving.... EVERYONE THINKS THIER SPEICAL. When in reality the only interesting thing is that you in LA cool

man I’ll pay 30 for some meals in bend oregon, and I live outside of there. Excited for the change of environment and community 🙌

Santa Monica and venice rent is 2500 a month and up...and around 10k to move in