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Originally Posted by Sandtrap328
Not to be a discouraging word here, but - I would definitely get positive leads on actual employment or get an actual job offer BEFORE moving anywhere. The job market - even in IT- is very tight and does not pay well in this immediate area. It would be worthwhile to explore other Florida cities such as Orlando or Jacksonville for jobs. Maybe work for a few years in a city with a good job market, save money, and move to an active retirement community when you do not have to work and can enjoy all your time.
Even for modest homes in Country Club or Silver Lake, you will be paying $110,000 to $150,000. If you have to have a mortgage payment, plus insurance, utilities, amenity fee, and taxes, you have to have a cushion, getting a job before moving sounds like a good idea, doesn't it?
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Not discouraging. I understand the risks that are involved and have done some homework. I'm not one to rent, but I'll be able to put a bunch down, leaving my mortgage payment pretty good. I've checked the jobs in the immediate area and they're kinda of low, but very doable based on what I'll be paying for mortgage. There's a couple other factors, but that would be for a different thread. My only downfalls that I can see at this point is the cost of a golf cart and I probably won't be able to join the country clubs for a couple of years. But thanks for your advice and I'm taking all the advice I can.