Nevada considering (Reno, Gardnerville: sales, apartment, big home)

[dc53]

I have heard that Nevada has great tax 'deductions' (I can't think of the proper term tonite- sorry), for people moving to the state. I have searched the site but cannot find something to this effect. Is there anything for disabled people? I would want to move to a small, safe, reasonable (I know that is a term that means different things to different people), place. I would look for a town from anywhere from 10,000 to 100,000 people, have a good healthcare near- both for my health, and possibly to work again in the future. Right now I have 20 acres, a 2,000sf home about 5 miles from town. I would like to downsize- maybe 1000sf home, 5-10 acres. ( I could easily live in a 700-800sf). My current home is paid for- I should be able to sell for $250-300,000. I have thought of building a steel building and putting an apartment in it- it would also have a barn (one or two stalls) in it. Or Maybe....I have a floorplan for 1300sf home, and build a small separate barn. I want simple, simple simple! I would love 'green' or solar (my current home is passive solar), but am worried about housing restrictions- so many will only let you build big homes. I don't want to live in an area that is 'trashy', either, because it has no restrictions! I no longer need a big home. I prefer a greener climate, as compared to the desert if possible. Right now I cannot work- maybe in the future... I am a registered nurse. What can you people suggest, if anything. Maybe this is an unrealistic goal, but I need to start looking. If you would prefer to pm me that is fine. Thanks

[2sleepy]

I never heard anything about tax deductions for moving to Nevada. There is no state income tax, but other taxes aren't really any bargain. Nevada isn't very green, so if that's your goal you might want to consider other areas - perhaps Oregon or Washington?

[scirocco22]

I agree with what sleepy has said.

I sure didn't get any tax incentives when I moved to Nevada. Did I miss out on something?

True, not much green in Nevada. The state is mostly desert. Washington has no state income tax and Oregon has no sales tax. If you stay on the western portion of both states (west of the Cascades), you'll have plenty of green. The eastern portions of those states have terrain similar to parts of Nevada.


Thanks.

--'rocco

[rrrry]

yeh **** nevada , its really boring and depressing i dont know why you would want to move there

[scirocco22]

Originally Posted by rrrry

yeh **** nevada , its really boring and depressing i dont know why you would want to move there

*lol* ...but there are also reasons to WANT to move here. Look at all the people that are moving here. That should tell ya something.


Thanks.

--'rocco

[Low Roller]

One caveat to anyone considering moving to Oregon or Washington state:

It's green there because the skies are almost always "cloudy all day."

VERY seldom does it really rain there, but I would guess at least 250 days a year it is gray, overcast - and drizzly. All day.

So it's the antithisis of Nevada.

It does have some absolutely beautiful green countryside - but at a cost.

[snow flake]

we live in oregon and are moving to nevada, tired of all the rain and gray skies. But lots of green thats what makes every thing green. snow flake

[scirocco22]

Originally Posted by Low Roller

One caveat to anyone considering moving to Oregon or Washington state:

It's green there because the skies are almost always "cloudy all day."

VERY seldom does it really rain there, but I would guess at least 250 days a year it is gray, overcast - and drizzly. All day.

So it's the antithisis of Nevada.

It does have some absolutely beautiful green countryside - but at a cost.

One thing to point out, Low Roller, is that the climate and terrain are totally different in western Washington and Oregon than they are on the eastern portions of those states.

Eastern Washington and Oregon almost look like parts of Nevada. Parts of eastern Washington and Oregon are extremely arid.

What you stated applies to the western part of those states.

And VERY seldom does it rain there??? Believe me, after living almost 50 years in the Seattle area, it sometimes does "feel" like it rains all the time! ...IMO, it DOES rain a lot!

Originally Posted by snow flake

we live in oregon and are moving to nevada, tired of all the rain and gray skies. But lots of green thats what makes every thing green. snow flake

Yup, me too, that's why I moved. Just got tired of it.



Thanks.

--'rocco

[Low Roller]

'rocco,

Sorry I wasn't more clear.

In the four years I lived in Hillsboro, OR (near Portland,) I only remember one really heavy rain - all the rest of the time it was sprinkles and/or drizzle (which sometimes seemed like every day for months.)

It just doesn't rain (in OR, anyway) like anywhere else I've lived - where it rains hard for an hour (or several hours,) then clears up.

OR just seems like it's one endless gray day.

And I did forget to mention that eastern OR/WA is a lot different. Didn't get over there much, so was only thinking of the western halves of those states.

[Fresh Start]

Like someone had said earlier -no state tax but your other things are higher such as auto. My agent told me that since NV is a wet state (meaning alcohol is severed 24/7) that my rates will be higher. Also compared to CA where I use to live my utilities are higher in NV. I live in northern NV and its very cold in the winter and natural gas bill can run 200.+ for a 1700 sq. foot home. Health care in Reno is good, we choose to drive 2 1/2 hours to see doctors in Reno because they are better than where we live. The schools in Humboldt county are pretty good at the elementary level. I don't have older children so I don't know about the higher grades except for a high school teacher who was arrested for drugs recently. Food prices are higher than CA and our produce doesn't have much of a selection. The lifestyle in NV is very laid back. To free for my taste, friends of mine tell me stories about the swingers in town. There is a specific group of them and I have been warned by friends to stay away from them unless that is my "thing". All I can say is YUK and Disgusting!! Just a word of advise Really check it out before you make the move. I do hear that Gardnerville is nice perhaps because it is closer to CA. We are in the process of making moving plans. It won't be NV for sure and not CA although I do miss it a lot. Maybe OR I'm not sure yet.

Good Luck