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Old 04-20-2010, 11:33 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas (unfortunately)
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Houses are much closer together then they are in WY, I'm sure

The good news is that you could always plant some dense foliage and that will at least screen your neighbors. The good thing about SoFla is 1) an abundance of plants can grow there so you have a great selection of options and 2) It's really a 12 month growing season so whatever you do plant will fill in pretty quick.

From what I've seen in pictures, some of the neighborhoods have some seriously hardcore vegetation. I wouldn't mind. I like green and I like the smell of mowed grass too. Maybe I'd even take up gardening... maybe
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Old 04-20-2010, 11:44 PM
 
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It seems that what you dislike about Vegas is quite prevelent here. Why choose Miami? Why not some other less densly populated region? Miami is overpopulated as a matter of fact. If you want diversity and the warm weather but more space and less of a club scene, why not try Southwest Florida where it is more family oriented and there isn't much of a party scene, yet there are hotels and resorts where massage therapists could work.

It seems like Miami is Vegas on steroids for you except with some minor differences. I would look into Naples or Ft. Myers if you want the diversity and warmth but with more elbow room...plus you are only 2 hours away from the action if you get bored and still have the beaches and Glades at your door step.
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Old 04-21-2010, 10:32 AM
 
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That's exactly my point, you can't take away the hotels and casinos-it's a 3 billion dollar a year industry. That's what makes Vegas, Vegas. If you don't agree with "almost all I said" it's because you don't know-I do. I lived in Miami for over 30 years and Vegas for 8 and can tell you first hand from experience that's it's like night and day.

The Reubs-I'm giving you honest insight as to what to expect. Don't expect to make $20+ an hour in Miami as a massage therapist when you have immigrants from all over Central, South America and the Caribbean willing to do it for $10-it's just reality and what the market dicatates. Unfortunately, in Miami the market dictates less $$$. Take my advice but try it if you're hell-bent on it, but I'm sure you'll be very disappointed in what you find.
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Old 04-21-2010, 05:15 PM
 
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RK, both cities are similar-are you crazy??? The only thing slightly better in Miami is the weather from December to February, that's it. Jobs suck there (no pay), traffic is horrendous, taxes and insurance are outrageous, people are rude, crude and uneducated (for the most part), hurricanes will throttle you and there is a prevailing "thug" mentality amongst the youth.

For the Reubs, don't make the move-you'll be back in less than three months. Las Vegas is going through a tough time now but who isn't? At least in Vegas you'll see the bounce-back much quicker and it's a very resilient city. People will always come to Vegas to get away from reality and as long as we have the beautiful lights, great weather, awesome shows, premier dining and beautiful scenery, they will flock and spend their money-the jobs will come back. Miami is a city that was built on drug money and has a decimated service economy-they've even run out of land to build (not that anyone's building now-that industry has died for the next twenty years).
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That's exactly my point, you can't take away the hotels and casinos-it's a 3 billion dollar a year industry. That's what makes Vegas, Vegas. If you don't agree with "almost all I said" it's because you don't know-I do. I lived in Miami for over 30 years and Vegas for 8 and can tell you first hand from experience that's it's like night and day.

The Reubs-I'm giving you honest insight as to what to expect. Don't expect to make $20+ an hour in Miami as a massage therapist when you have immigrants from all over Central, South America and the Caribbean willing to do it for $10-it's just reality and what the market dicatates. Unfortunately, in Miami the market dictates less $$$. Take my advice but try it if you're hell-bent on it, but I'm sure you'll be very disappointed in what you find.
Huh? You're contradicting yourself.

You're saying Miami only has a service industry whereas it's the same for Las Vegas but because you're saying the Vegas tourism industry is $3 billion, it's okay.

I hate to tell you but the Miami and South Florida tourism industry is quite large and powerful.

I must be misunderstanding what you're saying though because it just makes no sense.
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Old 04-21-2010, 06:48 PM
 
Location: Las Vegas (unfortunately)
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It seems that what you dislike about Vegas is quite prevelent here. Why choose Miami? Why not some other less densly populated region? Miami is overpopulated as a matter of fact. If you want diversity and the warm weather but more space and less of a club scene, why not try Southwest Florida where it is more family oriented and there isn't much of a party scene, yet there are hotels and resorts where massage therapists could work.

It seems like Miami is Vegas on steroids for you except with some minor differences. I would look into Naples or Ft. Myers if you want the diversity and warmth but with more elbow room...plus you are only 2 hours away from the action if you get bored and still have the beaches and Glades at your door step.
I haven't really thought much about Naples or Ft. Myers. I've always assumed it was just a retirement destination and would be too sleepy and conservative for my liking. I'll be sure to check it out. It has to be less expensive as Miami as well. Two hours outside of Miami isn't too bad of a drive either.
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Old 04-27-2010, 01:44 PM
 
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I have news for you Coconut-the service industry is not just relegated to the hotel industry. You have banking, retail, real estate, auto, restaurants-all of these industries have service-related professions that have been destroyed by the bad economy that Miami is so dependent on. The hospitality industry in S. FL is not even close to what revenue it generates in Las Vegas. Vegas is a world-wide city that is a must-see for all travelers who venture out (sort of a bucket-list checkmark)-Miami is not. As long as this is true, Vegas will never implode to the magnitude Miami has.
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Old 04-27-2010, 02:29 PM
 
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I'm sorry, but what you're saying still makes no sense.

If you haven't noticed, the Vegas economy imploded more than Miami. Do you not read the news? Vegas even had a higher foreclosure rate than SW Florida.
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Old 04-29-2010, 11:04 AM
 
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I'm sorry you're still unable to understand, I can't explain it any simpler-maybe you can try business school for some clarity. BTW-I live in Las Vegas and after having lived in Miami for over 30 years I can honestly tell you there is no comparison between the two cities. If you want to live a stressed life earning half of what you could really earn in other parts of this country and fear for the safety of your family on a daily basis, then by all means enjoy it.
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Old 04-29-2010, 11:06 AM
 
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Also, the majority of the forclosures in Vegas have occurred due to out of state investors and not working families. Don't believe everything your read "en el Miami Herald!"
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Old 04-29-2010, 04:22 PM
 
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Alright, whatever you say!
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