Should I Move To Las Vegas?

[BMWTurboDzl]

I would not live anywhere near the Strip or the touristy parts. Not my interest.

Sure but you may want to drive down there to do stuff. Maybe consider Reno? However the high plains desert is really hard on your skin but you're close to Tahoe which will give you a change of scenery and Reno area has less people.

 

[Lubener]

If you have to ask others what you should do regarding a life changing event , you should probably stay put.

 

[burbguy82]

I would not live anywhere near the Strip or the touristy parts. Not my interest.

So outside of the Strip and downtown, which is in the middle of the valley, nothing is touristy.

I grew up on the east side, which is called Winchester, and spent some time in Green Valley.

I would suggest taking a trip there and looking at the neighborhoods.

There are or were different random casinos just as Boulder Station, or Jerrys Nugget which are not part of the the main areas. So, your wanting to not live near a touristy area is not an issue.

This is the house I grew up in. In the secondary bathroom closet, there was a safe he had put in the concrete, that typically held around a million in cash. Man, if they only new what went on in that house. Of course it looks alot different now. We had 12 TVs in the living room, and the first satellite dish on the block....it was one of those huge things, like 15 foot dish that moved.

Used to be an upscale area, back in the late 70s and 80s. Many casino execs lived in that neighborhood, and others who will remain unnamed.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/4481-Sun-Vista-Dr-Las-Vegas-NV-89104/7050024_zpid/?

anyway, that area is not touristy......got of point

 

[Marrk]

Sure but you may want to drive down there to do stuff. Maybe consider Reno? However the high plains desert is really hard on your skin but you're close to Tahoe which will give you a change of scenery and Reno area has less people.

From what I gather, Reno's rentals are more expensive and not as nice. Also, I was thinking that LV's climate might be better for a car guy.

 

[Marrk]

When my parents retired they wanted to get away from the Wisconsin cold for 6 months of the year. They rented a 55+ condo part time from December through May in Laughlin, NV. for 15 years (Bullhead City, AZ. is just across the river from Laughlin). IMO this is exactly the type of place that you are looking for. I visited there almost every year. The weather was very pleasant during those months. It is a lot slower paced, less crowded, and more laid-back then LV but still has some of the excitement (with a touch of the night life), and it has some of the charm that LV lacks. I liked the place and highly recommend it. Visit and you will see what I mean. BTW, most of the condo owners actually live in California, so you won't experience the same level of rejection and hostility there that you will in LV.

Rejection and hostility? I'm shocked to hear this.

 

[OilStainedNapkin]

Grew up in Newhall, went to college in the LA area, joined the Air Force and subsequently lived in Sacramento, Ogden, Japan, Apple Valley, CA, the Florida Panhandle, Korea, and Oahu. Quasi retired to Placerville CA and after 2.5 years moved to Vegas for a job.
I can't say I've disliked anywhere I've lived, but I really retired about 8 years ago and am still in Vegas. I could afford to move back to Santa Clarita (Newhall), but my lifestyle would take a major hit - I'd have to give up on the philanthropy I am able to practice now and I'd have to live on a tight budget instead of doing what I'd like whenever I'd like.

Some truth in the concerns about medical. They used to say in order to get decent medical treatment in Vegas you had to go to McCarren International Airport. They don't say that anymore [since they renamed the airport]. All kidding aside, I recently spoke to a doctor I know socially about heading to LA for treatment for my wife. She threw cold water on that idea - apparently hospitals in Cali are innundated with recent designated political refugee arrivals. They have degraded to the point the best ones are no longer recommended.

If you or a spouse have gambling problems, Vegas isn't the place for you. If you have self control, it's an excellent place to live. Lots of activities, a great variety of restaurants, etc. The only problem I have is I haven't found an edible chicken fried steak in this town.

What about bighorn casino for their chicken fried steak?

 

[Patman]

If you have to ask others what you should do regarding a life changing event , you should probably stay put.

That doesn’t make sense. Don’t you think that before you make such a big decision that it’s best to get input from people who live there? How else can you find out such information? I wouldn’t trust a Google search to find out what it’s like to live somewhere. Nothing beats the inside scoop from those who are already there.

 

[ArrestMeRedZ]

What about bighorn casino for their chicken fried steak?

Might be worth a try, but it's a bit outside my stomping grounds and I'm not too encouraged by the Google map photos of their offering. I'm pretty picky. Cracker Barrel, Village Pubs, Black Bear Diner, Blueberry Hill, etc. have all failed the quest.

 

[GON]

From what I gather, Reno's rentals are more expensive and not as nice. Also, I was thinking that LV's climate might be better for a car guy.

When I had a potential job opportunity in Bridgeport,CA we looked at housing on the Nevada side of the border up to Reno.

Housing on the Nevada side north or south or Reno was unexpectedly very price. Speculation on my part was this area was occupied by people formally from the Bay Area and the likes. These new greater Reno residents were within a few hours of the Bay Area to visit family and friends, but housing significantly less than the Bay Area.

Just speculation on my part.

 

[OilStainedNapkin]

Might be worth a try, but it's a bit outside my stomping grounds and I'm not too encouraged by the Google map photos of their offering. I'm pretty picky. Cracker Barrel, Village Pubs, Black Bear Diner, Blueberry Hill, etc. have all failed the quest.

It’s not in the best area….a very blue collar casino but the prices are amazing. The larger cfs is the size of a large boot sole. Give it a shot

 

[Lubener]

That doesn’t make sense. Don’t you think that before you make such a big decision that it’s best to get input from people who live there? How else can you find out such information? I wouldn’t trust a Google search to find out what it’s like to live somewhere. Nothing beats the inside scoop from those who are already there.

Makes sense to me. Everyone has an opinion. What's good for one may not be appealing to another and I wouldn't want to make a major life decision based an someone's opinion. Best to take an actual vist and see for yourself. This isn't like buying and needing an opinion on a set of new tires.

 

[1000MPH]

Reno is getting very crowded, traffic sucks, crime seems to be rising. Median house price is $545k. Healthcare is pretty good. Can be cold from mid September to mid May but not too much snow sticks to the ground and it’s almost always sunny. Smoke from Cali fires has been very bad the past several years.
I’m currently in Cambria, Cali Central Coast and we are trying to decide if it’s worth the Cali tax to retire here.

 

[Patman]

Makes sense to me. Everyone has an opinion. What's good for one may not be appealing to another and I wouldn't want to make a major life decision based an someone's opinion. Best to take an actual vist and see for yourself. This isn't like buying and needing an opinion on a set of new tires.

I’m sure they aren’t going to use that information alone to make the final decision though. It’s a good idea to get all the information possible before moving, and that includes asking for opinions from people who live there as well as seeing it for themselves. I sure wish I had asked residents of where I now live what their opinions of the area were. I never would have moved here…

 

[SC Maintenance]

Makes sense to me. Everyone has an opinion. What's good for one may not be appealing to another and I wouldn't want to make a major life decision based an someone's opinion. Best to take an actual vist and see for yourself. This isn't like buying and needing an opinion on a set of new tires.

I have moved out of state 5 times, not counting the one I moved back to a second time (big mistake). Each time I got good advice from others living there. You need to listen. For example, If someone says "I love it, there is always something to do" and your looking for a quiet place, then it might not be for you and you need to pay attention to that. For example check it out on Saturday, not Tuesday, see how busy it really is.

Obviously the recommendation from anyone that has done this is to rent a while - but they can really help narrow even that choice down - since you often only have a couple days to look around and rent a place, so you might as well get whatever input you can.

 

[Pablo]

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