Originally Posted by IDtheftV

Never move to a new city and sign a lease or buy a house prior to moving.

Always move into a weekly stay place and explore ( for a week ) ( for a month ).

If you move somewhere stupid it's on you for doing that.Heh. Are you prepared for a fight with Amandarthegreat?
She likes a lot of the Northern parts .... ( I wouldn't want to be you right now lest you get smacked-down. )

Originally Posted by hensleya1

As a general rule, anything north or west of the Miami River is a no-go if you want a safe neighborhood, decent schools, or a realistic chance at the house appreciating. Some of those areas are just bombed out.

That said, I wouldn't rule out a rehab opportunity if you find something at the right price. But we need to know more - What kind of neighborhood are you looking for, where will you be working, what are your interests, and do you have children?

Originally Posted by hensleya1

As a general rule, anything north or west of the Miami River is a no-go if you want a safe neighborhood, decent schools, or a realistic chance at the house appreciating. Some of those areas are just bombed out.

That said, I wouldn't rule out a rehab opportunity if you find something at the right price. But we need to know more - What kind of neighborhood are you looking for, where will you be working, what are your interests, and do you have children?