Avoid Moving To Florida - Unless you can handle these 10 negatives 

I moved to Florida from cold Maine. Found out I have osteoarthritis. Need the warmth of Florida. 💘 love it !!

None of these negatives deter me from moving there; I’ve lived in many different parts of the world and the surviving factor to living under various conditions is called “adaptation” I’m 72 and continuously adapting…..routine life is too boring for me!

I’ve been in Tampa since 2017 and still never saw an alligator. I moved for the weather. I hate the winter with a passion. I would take a HOT summer heat every day over ONE frigid day of winter. I love the fact that by the time March rolls around it’s consistently warm. In Ohio it doesn’t warm up until late May or June.

I’ve lived in Florida for 30 years and I’ve lived in Miami, Orlando and currently in Jacksonville and I’ve never had any complaints. I love Florida and want to live here all my life.

Florida has a shortage of contractors & tradesman because their pay is horrible! We are trying to move to Florida and my husband is a senior superintendent for a commercial roofing company and the jobs down there do not pay anywhere near what he makes here in Ohio. You get what you pay for. Crap pay equals crap workers.

Homeowner insurance is VERY expensive, and can double in a year. Insurance companies force you to replace your roof every 15 years or so regardless of condition. Auto policies are VERY expensive even compared to the northeast. I had three cars in PA that had the same premium as one in FL. Many uninsured.

The beach and my air conditioned hotel is all I need. ☀️ Cold winters in DC / NY is starting to become unforgiving. I paid my dues, I don’t deserve this, lol.🥶

Thanks for this, I was thinking of moving there but I negatively checked off too many items on this list that I don't like or won't be able to handle. Thanks for saving me from making a bad decision!

Very informative I am grateful to have someone who knows the ins and outs so we stay very well informed about everything possible before moving any place. You are the greatest I’ve heard yet! Keep it up and I thank you💕

Honestly if I came across this video before I moved , I would have moved elsewhere…. So glad I didn’t because we love it here…we did decide on home not on a canal to cut down on seeing critters etc…and we have pest control and we are very happy.

If you want to live in a sauna bath, south FL is for you. I was born and raised in the Houston TX area, which is hot and humid during the summer, but Miami is much worse. I went there once on business and was shocked; I did not know that such a place existed anywhere in the continental US.

Highly informative, thank you!

Just bought here in Jacksonville Florida. Love my new condo. Can’t wait to finally get into it next week sometime.

2015 Purchased a high rise condo on the beach We expected to spend the rest of our lives in Hollywood ….2021 sold… hated the traffic, crime,red tide, entitled “religious” folks, homeless, HOA fees $3,000/per month, always rising ….Taxes, health care atrocious ,Insurance, need I share more….? Happy we returned home lucky we didn’t sell our established homestead ….🙏🏼

I lived in Florida in the mid 80’s. The humidity, incessant biting insects and transient population drove me away. Hurricanes were also an issue. Only thing I missed was the great Miami Herald.

Just got back from SW Florida after not being able to visit since 2019. Oh wow, when they say EVERYONE is moving there...its true. One of the most stressful vacations I have taken as the traffic was 3x worse then what I experienced a few years ago. Many locals were frustrated too with how many people are there now. It was just TOO much. Very beautiful, but way way too many people. How the heck would they even be able to flee from a hurricane if the population keeps growing like it is.

They should divide these videos into different FL areas, because N FL, and NW FL are completely different from S FL and Central FL. Miami and FT Lauderdale very fast paced. Then you have the inland towns, which are totally a different world. The northern part of the state is more like GA and AL.

People, attitudes, and entitlement are literally a negative EVERYWHERE. 😂 There will also always be a clash of personalities, no matter where you are. As someone who is from the northeast, laid back/chill attitudes are refreshing.

Geez......would you like to hear the 1000 reasons not to move to NY?

Great insight so on point

Good to know, I am thinking to move to West Palm. Great insights

Thanks a lot for your honest way of preventing issues before traveling to Florida.

OK Thanks. You convinced me by 2:56. I’ll stay where I am. Enjoy!

Thanks. Really informative

Great honest information, thank you

I live in The Villages, and we see alligators all the time. They are almost never a problem here, as they tent to keep to themselves.

The dude with the learner's permit that rear ended you was surely distracted ON HIS PHONE.

Great video and info

Could never live there. I find myself saying that anytime I go to visit. The lack of seasons would be depressing. Humidity is ridiculous. A soup bowl unless you are literally on the beach. Walk one block off the beach and it is disgustingly hot.

We've had lots of people move to Arizona and we face the same issues. They leave the state for a reason but bring their home state with them.

Thanks for being honest. It's refreshing.

Do you only serve certain areas? I am leaning towards Duval St Johns and Nassau Counties

I built houses for 13 years, 10 of that was running a framing crew. In 2010 I got into maintenance and facility management. I have been considering moving to Florida to start a small company doing maintenance and small construction projects. Is this something that you think would be useful and in what area would you recommend?

Ohhh, I know them all & more!! I left for all the hundred reasons, believe me! I grew up there 27 years.. Let me tell ya, but it sure beats the Super dry drought type climate here in Vegas?🌵 And I'm done...Looking to move back soon😳

Think i will make up my mind appreciate ur opinion thank U.

Awesome video

Good to learn from you.

You are very honest lady I really respect that thank you god bless you by

Florida is not the same anymore. The entire country is moving down here. The traffic is terrible.....aff!

I'm giving your info to my 22 yr old son who wants to move to FL from Michigan after he graduates from college in December 2023.

thank you

I just want a tour of the house she’s standing in!! Looks beautiful ❤

Thx for the info. We’re considering a beach front property around Satellite beach. Is there any chance I find iguanas or alligators in front of those homes?

I hoping to move down there. Right now I'm studying the area that best fits my budget and lifestyle. I was born in NJ all my life.

Hey mama, are you working in houses and appartments sale area?

Good job@

So far I’m at #4 and no negatives keeping me away

I loved Florida in the 1980s but moved because it is to overpriced, under paid, over populated and nature is disappearing. Workers can’t afford to live.

I guess parts of it is the hot and humid weather which affects people attitudes.

One of my biggest fears is insects, and specifically roaches. It’s like a phobia. Debilitating fear. I cannot stand them. As a New Yorker they mean your house is dirty, but I guess in Florida they’re a given. The sight of even a picture of one makes my head tingle in a bad way and gives me major anxiety. Can pest control do anything to make sure none get into a house I’d potentially get? Or will I have to deal with them no matter what? If not, then I’m gonna have to pass reluctantly on Florida.

We just moved to Naples and are living full time in our 2022 camper at a RV resort (all amenities included) and only $973 per month. 75% of the community are permanent residents as well. Just an inexpensive way to live in Florida. ❤

Some of those aren’t too bad. I’m not an outgoing social person. Mostly stay home when I’m off work. If I lived in Miami I wouldn’t be phased by the nightlife. Not a party person. Don’t go swimming much either. I just wanna move somewhere warmer. The weather is just something ya gotta deal with regardless.

As a Floridian, the biggest problems for me are: 1. Rain; it usually starts out of nowhere, pretty unpredictable. Also, it rains almost everyday during Summer 😭 2. Reptiles EVERYWHERE. I don’t know if it’s the section I live in, but Florida is FULL of iguanas and snakes! (I literally see 2 iguanas outside right now… 😟) 3. The people who drive here are crazy. Again, I don’t know if it’s because I live in Miami, but people are so impatient and you can’t go a day without hearing a car horn.

So there are a lot of job openings for construction workers?

Omg I thought this video was going to be BS, everything in this video is SPOT ON. Everything in this video has happened to us! We moved to FL two years ago from CA/NY. I had already purchased a Miami condo 4 years before and was hoping to buy a house but that plan quickly changed and I haven’t had luck in this market. I’ve had trouble finding contractors to do any work. The drivers are horrible! I was also hit by a student driver, my husband was even hit by a car and required major surgery. The traffic is terrible here. I’m coming down with terrible allergies living here, my symptoms are horrible. I’ve been stung by a jellyfish. It’s like you’re speaking to me about my last two years here, but I still do love Florida!!! 😆

I would check out home insurance availability and premium cost before buying. Big insurance companies are leaving every month.

Living in Miami especially when you live close to a lake I remember seeing iguanas most of the time and our bipolar weather one minute it’s sunny and then a few minutes later it rains out of no where

I do but no allergy’s here … I breathe better here than anywhere …no red tide here in lee county now… it comes and goes

If you move to Florida with money, you’re OK. You can live in your walled community safe from the outside world. If you move to Florida and need to work for a living, good luck balancing the 3 jobs you need!Unless you’re one of those skilled tradesmen from the Northeast, that does good work and is on time. Florida is one big plantation!

I’m thinking of moving to Jupiter. Would I be out of place being a single 23 year old dude with no kids? I’m from Indiana just looking for a change of scenery

Ha taking your dog everywhere with you is in vogue and I love it

I lived here my whole life. I'm 26 now and looking to move. I'm getting married and want to start a family but the wages and cost of living is just too high now. For the last 4 years my rent has gone up 10-15% houses that were 250,000 just 5 years ago are now 500,000 homeowners insurance has tripled. I have eight years of professional experience and a degree and can't get a job offer for more than $20hr. I recently went on an interview for an accounting manager in a company that does 20 million in sales a year. with a straight face they offered me $14 an hour. I had another interview where they offered me $20 as a director. when I told them that's lower than I was previously making and it's a 45 minute commute the exact words from HR were "That's okay, This is great pay. I just moved here from New York and you need to realize Florida doesn't pay that much you should really consider this opportunity." I lost my job a month ago due to budget cuts. I have applied to over 300 businesses I cannot find decent work. What future do I have when a job paying $22hr gets 400 applicants in 1 day?

I thought that number would be an issue for me too coming fromNY almost 2 years ago..but it’s not …only issue disturbing to me is the drivers…but that can be anywhere…but since ppl from all over come here..I do think it’s worse…but patience is the key …

Me my wife and 3 kids planning to move to kissimmee by June. WE live in Pennsylvania we both got jobs and we planning to leave everything and move to florida. We going to look for jobs there and get an apartment or house to rent. The reason we moving it's that pa it's too boring there's absolutely nothing to do here. Do you think we making a good decision or just don't do it? Lol I'm looking for advice we went to florida n we love it there but dont know nothing about it.

How long have you lived here?????????

Gators hang out in my backyard. I live in a crowded golf-course area. Potage sized yards. It is weird you never see them but I see them most days. They get real grumpy around mating season too. They even hung out inside my neighbors garage trying to eat her small dog. Scaring an 80 year old women half to death. The small dog wanted to chase it. One blocked my side of the road. They are loud when looking for love and weird looking when they walk tall on their legs instead of just low. They eat small dogs and cats. Retrievers will jump in the water, one got bit but managed to get free. That dog did live.

Whats the best way to become a Realtor in Florida from out of state...?

Well texas has heat and humid We have all seasons in one weeks I kid you not also the ozone in the summer is ridiculous it makes you itchy and irritated in the eyes skin in general I mean there is bad in all states weather it is cold hot air quality etc

Red tide definitely happens more on The west coast. They prefer the warmer water ! As a local I am more used to it, but if you are sensitive, please do NOT move here. You will be miserable because it will happen year after year. Also yes, life here is a lot slower. I notice it when I travel to other places, such as NYC. If you move here, you need to adapt. If you want a pubsub it will take 20+ minutes and be NICE to the workers. It’s just slower here, and that’s the way I like it :)

Was definitely going to century village,however HOA is too outrageous, won't even consider now,possibly will rent before buying in another state

What about the sinkholes is that still a problem

A nice video with a beautiful woman host. I’ve been thinking about moving to FL for years. I’ve been there a few times. I live in MD but am considering NC too. I want to move to a safe, clean, mostly warm all year, conservative state on the southeast coast with lots of jobs. Each state has its pros and cons. 👌🏻

I live in Southern Arizona (Sonoran Desert). All the negatives you are mentioning sound like where I live, minus the alligators, iguanas and hurricanes. I’m looking at moving to Jacksonville next year. I can’t wait to become a Floridian. ❤

I love the rain

I have allergies, have not that much income, hate warm humid weather and don’t like overpopulated places so thank you

Living with danger of hurricane is constant anxiety

Honesty good.

I live in Jacksonville, FL for 7 years. I moved with my job in 2015. I am retired now and am still here and wish to move back to NH, I was having a hard time finding anything because of covid because I retired in March 2020. I think that the worst of living in FL is the weather. People think that it is sunny all the time and it isn't. We have winter here, too. Just because it doesn't snow doesn't mean that it doesn't get real cold because it does. You do have to use heat in the winter. I can get very, very cold.

Florida has a Ford F-series truck issue, over half of them don’t use it for income or hauling and they all blow past you at 88.8mph like there trying to get to the year 1955.

It doesn't lend to many different driving styles. It converges into ONE maniacal driving style that is practiced by about 1/3 of the population of drivers.

April you told alot of the truth about FL , I moved here 20 years ago from New Port Beach, I don't know how a CA. Resident question moving here? April I can't suggest what you do but for out of state residents they should try out a August or September that will be a deal breaker for you 😉 😀 😄 🤔

There are bad drivers in every states lol even in New York lol 😆

People rarely pick up poop after their dogs. Just out of control in my area of SOFLO.

You can find workers and trades workers here in Florida. You just have to understand that quality comes at a cost. Builders pay the trades pennies. That's why I own my own finish carpentry business in the Hillsborough country area. And surrounding areas. You can't want $1000 work for $400. Builders charge $7000 for crown molding and pay the installer $300. I know this because 83.5% of my clients refuse to pay $7k when I give them quality for half the price. I build custom wood products, too. I have zero issue finding clients by word of mouth.

Imagine going to a place where you’ve never been and expecting them to serve you personally. 😂

There are two seasons in Florida hot and hotter.💥💥💥💥💥💥

If you buy a house with a pool in Florida, try skinny dipping.

Would like to know why waving an American flag or having one on your home is a negative

Literally all of your negatives are positive for me! 1 too laid back, coming from California people here are too mean! 2 work, my husband being a custom homes high end painter will have no problem finding work, slower safer drivers, dogs everywhere, you make it sound like paradise!

You have convinced me. I am listing my house next week. and moving to florida

You are the most honest person that describes Florida weather.When the weatherman first mentions Hurricane, go get your supplies.

wow that sounds so scary!

Thinking of moving here from colorado. Its funny that most of your negatives, are the same as here.

Hillsborough County and surrounding areas are the best.

I live in the Florida parishes of Louisiana- same here

Number one…. Flood insurance / home owners insurance crisis !!!!! Of course a real estate agent would never tell you this ….

Don't forget scammers galore who try to fill the void.

For the wildlife section as well we have orca whales

We’re good contractors

Native Floridian parents grandparents living here since 1940’s! You are newbies!!!