thinking of moving to denver, any advise? (to rent, amusement parks)

[arsenjan]

Hi Guys, we are currently thinking about moving out of AZ and we have been researching all states and cities. As you know Phoenix, Az is a hot and dry place. We have been here for 9 years, before that came from a four season place. So we don't mind coming to a place where there some snow in the winter.

I'm currently in the Kitchen remodel business. Doing Granite counter Tops. I was wondering if any one could help me understand whether if I may be able to start a new business there doing granite counter tops. Also want to know which city would be a good place to start. Coming from a different part of the world as a young child where it was absolutely a small town feeling, I reminisce the times and miss that feeling. we don't get that here in phoenix. Please help me understand how the economy is in CO, and which city might be good for a starter family, as far as growth for future, and starting and growing a small business.

How are the school districts?

how is the weekend get aways for a small vacation? any near areas that offers amusement parks,?

What would be a decent area to rent for starters. Hopefully away from the ghettos. How much can I rent a 2 bedroom apt. for?

We currently live in a 1800 sq. ft. ranch house. we paid $140,000 for.
can I buy a house in the next 2 years for around the same price and sq. ft.

Thanks guys all thoughts are appreciated

[Mike from back east]

Economy here is about average for the nation as a whole, and not a black hole of despair like Detroit or other really clobbered places.

Many firms here do granite. IMO, Denver area is a bit more upscale than many large industrial cities, still, opportunities are muted.

Good schools here.

Lots of places in the mountains to get away to, but most are expensive and related to skiing.

Not a lot of small town feeling here. You get that out on the plains and in some of the non-skiing mountain areas or western slope.

IMO, you'll be hard pressed find a house here for $140k.

No real ghetto's, some sketchy areas.

Discussions of rents can be found by using the search tool, as many existing threads talk about the amounts people pay.