Brag?: Moving to Vegas permanently.

BBC Z

So. I have an opportunity to take a new job that requires me to travel around the states but call any US city home. I'm currently thinking that Vegas is the place for me. Affordable housing, large hub city.. and of course easy access to casino gambling.

So.. what does this bunch of poker playing Canadians think? Are there better cities that you'd choose? Got any tips Haddon?

moose

phoenix arizona
same gambling, still close to Vegas, better weather
way more affordable housing, less crime

Unknown

you need an assistant or something? I'm basically doing nothing here in Vancouver.

What do you take in your coffee?

BigChrisEl

I don't think Vegas would be all that great to live.

Maybe Arizona like moose said or Dallas (which I have heard is very nice),Vegas can still be kind of cold in the winter.

What industry are you in BBC?

BBC Z

you need an assistant or something? I'm basically doing nothing here in Vancouver.

Sure, what are your measurements?

What industry are you in BBC?

IT Consulting.. I've been insanely bored at my job for the last few months, so it's time to do something life-changing.. Of course, it also helps that the new job is a massive pay increase from what I currently make..

My primary reason for choosing Vegas is that I'll be 100% on the road M-F, so S/S can be viewed as a mini-vacation. I hear that housing prices are looking good again after the massive run they've made in the last few years.

Any place I choose, I'd have to live somewhat close to the airport. I'd hate to have to drive 1hr back and forth for a house/apt I won't be in too often.. I also know that Vegas has a great short-term lease industry, so if it really does suck, I've got some outs..

I appreciate the suggestions though, keep 'em comin.

CanadianCuse

How is Vegas for income tax, i'm pretty sure flordia has no income tax so i would look for something along that line.

mike

STR82ACE

CanadianCuse wrote: »

i'm pretty sure flordia has no income tax

Only if you're dead already! Can't see the IRS not considering Florida as a prime revenue haven.

BBC Z

Taxes.. ahh yes, a great question to which I don't have a good answer. Nevada itself has zero state tax but I'm sure both the IRS and the CRA will have their hands deep in my wallet.

CanadianCuse

Sorry not income tax but state tax. I have some friends who are marines and they have there address listed in flordia so save some coin every year in state tax. That would be pretty high in my list of places to move, although vegas would be fun

mike

moose

No you have it right - state income tax. There is federal income tax and then state income tax on top. Just like our Federal/provincial income tax. FLA doesn't have a state income tax. That's why so many baseball players live there.

AcidJoe

If I could choose anywhere in the US to live it would be near Denver. I just love that area. But in your situation I would certainly move south. If you want to be near vegas I'd go to Arizona like moose said.

Your idea of short term rentals in vegas might be good to see if you like it and can handle the 48 hours of poker during your mini vacation.

GL and congrats on the promotion/new job.

QueenNine

Wow what a choice!

My top picks would be (in no order)

San Diego, CA (pretty much anywhere in CA)
Phoenix, AZ
Houston, TX
Las Vegas, NV

g2

The Vegas airport is really close to the city and didn't seem too busy arriving on a Friday night, departing Sunday afternoon (technically Monday afternoon but it was a holiday).

/g2

Fallsview

I would have to agree with MDSguy and say San Diego. There are a few casinos in and around San Diego that have great poker rooms, good baseball/football, great dining/nightlife, next to Tijuana , and some of the best weather in the US. Vegas is great, but better to visit.

BBC Z

Bah.. my Brag turned into a Beat.