Moving from Canada to the US

[Andrew Scherer]

Frisco prices are high because that place is the shit.

I wish I lived there.

 

[BlueYonder]

Don't you need a green card, Tyler, or is the nature of online marketing exempt?

 

[TylerL]

Don't you need a green card, Tyler, or is the nature of online marketing exempt?

That's what this thread is for I have no idea.

 

[ShahAtBPM]

I believe you need to have some sort of work visa to move here. However there are certain exemptions like if you are a talented musician or actor or of that sort

 

[tacoX]

Tampa Florida - one of the worst hit markets in the US. Warm weather. Beaches. Pimpin.

 

[maximus]

Tons to do in LA, you can a decent 1 bedroom for $1200 in the heart of it but a really nice place will cost you closer to $2k. Sounds like you're not looking for anything extravagant though. $1200 - 1500 / mo to be within walking distance of food, entertainment, etc isn't bad.

San Diego is also great. A little cheaper than LA, right on the beach and lots to do.

 

[markus]

start a company in Canada and then set up a satellite office in the US. You could then get a visa to oversee the operation. .

I know a couple that have done it this way

 

[kingofsp]

Not too huge on beaches, but I love the ocean and I love to see it.

Get a screensaver

Where I live is pretty cheap, as far as Southern California coastal prices go. I can see the ocean from my roof. That's good enough for me at the moment.

 

[LazyD]

North bay area for the win...

I live in Sonoma County, 40 minutes north of San Fran - Warmer weather, cheaper then SF, still easily within driving distance of the city, has world class wineries (if your into that sort of thing), coast is 30 minutes away, etc.

 

[mrpanini]

Visit a number of places for 1 week+ before you decide...

 

[Goodcat]

I believe you need to have some sort of work visa to move here. However there are certain exemptions like if you are a talented musician or actor or of that sort

LOL, time for a few acting classes Tyler

 

[hannahmcintyre]

I used to live in Canada (45 minutes east of Vancouver, BC) and moved to LA area about 5 years ago. Groceries are similar in price, rent is probably going to be more than $1,000 to $1,200 depending where you want to live (if coast-line). Cell phones are a lot cheaper. Taxes are less.

If you don't mind, where in the valley?

 

[BlueYonder]

Come to Detroit. I've been buying houses for $10k - $20k for the last few weeks. Bring a gun though...

Haha! So funny! :music06:

New York has the world's greatest pizza, and the community of artists (graphic, etc.) and advertising people is probably the biggest in the country. There are some moderately priced neighborhoods of quality I could refer you to if you're interested. Almost all of them are in the outer boroughs.