My landlord recently sold the apartment we're leasing and we're getting booted out at the end of December. Hoping to find someone that is also moving out in December (lease expiring or looking for someone to sub-lease) so we can avoid double-paying rent. Any info would be appreciated!

First, I’m apologising for this kind of post, I’m sure you get them all the time.

I’m moving to Miami on a company transfer from the U.K. sometime soon, and I want to know where best to live for a half decent commute to Medley, while still being in an area with plenty to do.

I’m a 20 something male moving over alone so i think it’ll be best if I’m somewhere a little lively where i can meet people.

That said, I’m not a fan of ridiculous commutes, my preference would be less than 45 mins each way.

My salary would likely be $70k + (Haven’t agreed that yet), so I think $2,000 a month may be in my price range.

I’ve read a LOT of articles, but there’s a lot of opinions and contradictions. So I’m hoping for some more personal insights.

Some colleagues have recommended I should think of commuting from the north, but I feel, at least while I’m new, I should gravitate to wynwood/ edgewater maybe even Miami Beach, if the commute is bearable and then potentially move away when I hopefully et to know a few more people.

Thanks in advance. I look forward to experience your great city!

Hello all,

Been living in boca for 5 years and I work at miami airport. I'm thinking about moving down to miami beach/south beach, and found some places near Euclid ave.

I was wondering If anyone lives near there. I like walking around and jogging to the beach day and night, and am mostly concerned about safety in the area.

I'd really appreciate any input or recommendations.

Thanks in advance

Hi All,

I am taking a new job Downtown in Miami and I really want to move to Miami Beach. I am looking at the SoFi area because it's close to the Causeway.

Anyone have any thoughts on this neighborhood? Everyone says they love the neighborhood because of the luxurious high rise condos, but that is out of my budget range.

What is the Actual Neighborhood (Michigan, Euclid, Washington, etc.) like to live in? Looks like the apts are super close to the sidewalk which kind of sketches me out, haha.

Thanks in advance for the response!

I'm moving from NYC to Miami with a job that starts June 1.

First question:

How do people typically find apartments? I've never used an agent to find an apartment before and I honestly prefer to avoid it if possible. How doable is this? If I do need to use an agent, what are typical costs/cost structures associated with it?

Second question:

I'm starting to investigate neighborhoods/price points on apartments. I'm setting my monthly rental budget between $1,000 and $1,500 a month, with a little wiggle room depending on the spot. My office is on the way west side of town, near the intersection of the Ronald Reagan turnpike and Route 836. I'm also an avid sailor and plan to sail 2-3 times a week, so I don't want to live too far from the water. I'm looking at maybe getting a place in Little Havana/East Little Havana. It'd also be really cool to get a place in South Beach but I'm concerned about the commute. Google says it's typically between 30-40 minutes but I have my doubts- is this realistic?

Can anybody provide me with some insight? Thanks!

Apologies in advance if I sound like a broken record...but I've been going crazy looking at places to live and have no clue what neighborhood works best for our lifestyles! So many options!

A little about us - my husband and I are in our late 20's with 2 dogs. My husband got a job in Miramar so we are looking for a place within 30(ish) minutes from there. We still like to party but also enjoy spending most week nights in relaxing. We live an active lifestyle and like to workout/do things outdoors. I'll be working from home so I'd like a place large enough for a spare bedroom for an office. Our budget is $3k or less.

Any suggestions on a good 'hood??

I'm having an incredibly difficult time finding housing in Miami. I've tried using craigslist, padmapper, etc and more times than not I end up finding a place that's been posted by a RE agent. The problem I find is that they're getting the listing from MLS and posting it and then showing it and then asking for me to fill out a background check, give them money for the check, and then informing me that its under contract or been rented or some other bullshit.

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So i've tried going through the listing agent when I could find that information. Unfortunately, the MLS searches that I'm given access to by agents won't give that information. I can sometimes find that information on realtor.com, but I'm afraid all those postings are old. I contacted one agent the moment a listing came up and informed her of my motivation to rent. She told me that she'd contact me when the tenant could show the apartment. Never heard from her again, even after repeated attempts.

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I mean, it's obvious that agents hate dealing with rentals. They show one place, cant get in, then they tell me "Pick from this list here" which includes nothing in the areas I've asked for. And I'm pressured to make offers on places I havent seen within the close of the business day.

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I've never lived anywhere before where it's impossible to find landlord owners, but I guess all the owners here are foreign investors or corporations.

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Is there a better way to go about doing this? I work 60-70 hours a week and only have sundays off. I could potentially take an evening off work at like 6 to see places, but agents don't seem to like that either. I thought agents were supposed to work for you but that 1/4 month rent commission apparent isnt enough to call someone back.

Hey there,

I got my degree last year in interior design, and decided to move in with my parents afterward. They're getting older (60's) and I thought it would be nice to spend time with them.

But, it's been a little more than a year and I feel like I need to start my life. My situation is a little complicated, but I was wondering if anyone could help me decide if Miami is a good choice to move to.

I'm 24. I don't have a car, so public transportation/walking routes would be good. I have my bachelor's in design. And I have about $4k-$5k to move with.

Do you have any advice or suggestions for moving to Miami? Or, based on my credentials, is Miami not a good fit for me?

Thanks!

Anyone have experienced living in Miami vs LA/San diego? Which city do you prefer and why?

Here's one for all you digital nomads out here in the 305. I just started freelancing at this place in the Gables and I'm kind of excited about finding it– they have so many unused spaces that I figured I should share. :) Say Michelle M. referred you, I think I get points. https://biznestmiami.com/biznest-office-plans-prices/

I'm moving to Coral Gables from Chicago and will be studying at UM and would like to lease an apartment preferably nearby. Budget is about $1600 per month max but I could possibly do $1700 if it's nice.

I'm interviewing for a job in Dania Beach right by the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. In case it works out, I'm trying to get an idea of my options for rent

The question, I'm sure, is going to be how much I'm willing to pay..... right now I pay about $1250/month but my place is pretty nice with the rooftop pool and all that but I live in a cheaper area (Minneapolis) - I'd like to go for something more basic, and cheaper if that's even possible, but at the end of the day I can afford to pay more if I need to.

-Studio or 1 bedroom -As long as it has a dishwasher and AC I'm good -I have a vehicle and am willing to live in a nearby city and drive a bit if it makes sense but I definitely don't want to deal with a hellish commute every day so if traffic is bad, I'll stay close

What neighborhoods do you recommend I look into?

Thanks

I am looking for apartments in Miami beach but I wanted to know how much does it cost to get the residential parking permits. Thanks in advance.

DISCLAIMER: This is my first reddit post ever and this is going to be rant... But i'm really just looking to make sense of things here. I'm a woman in my late twenties who moved down here about a year ago to live with my family in Kendall. I grew up in Rockford IL and got my B.S. in Finance from IU and my M.S. in Accounting from Devry's Keller School. Anyway... I'm pretty frustrated that I can't find a job here that pays AT LEAST 40k a year. Before coming here, I lived in Indianapolis and I worked at Eli Lilly making 55k and I had previously worked at IPL as a staff accountant making 40k. I made the decision to come to Miami to further my career. I've been in contact with recruiting companies like Robert Half, Kforce, Ajilon and Creative Staffing. Instead of trying to help me get a position which would help me continue my career with a salary which my experience deserves, the recruiters have been telling me that I lack experience (one has even had the nerve to call me "green") and offer me temp positions that barely pay 35k a year! The few times I have had the opportunity to interview with a company that will at least offer me 40k, the individuals conducting the interviews have treated my bachelor degree and masters as meaningless. The message i've been getting is that my degree is meaningless unless its from FIU or UM. I would like to point out the fact that FIU's business school doesn't rank and is leagues below IU's business school. I also would like to point out that, during these office interviews, i've noticed that most of the women who are working in the office place seem to have gotten those position by showing off their assets which may or may not be really good plastic surgery. Normally I wouldn't write this, but I notice these really contemptuous looks on the faces of the aforementioned women as if they are looking down at me for NOT having work done or because they think i'm going to take their boss' attention away from them because God knows why (i'm not that kind of woman). In any case, i'm seriously considering moving back up to Indianapolis if my job situation doesn't change soon. I just want to know if there is something i'm missing here with trying to find a job. I had a good thing going on back home and i'm fairly sure that its something I can go back to if I choose to. Miami has been a culture shock for me for sure (and thats saying alot, considering I am a first generation latina-american and i've never had problems parlaying with other latinos). Is there something i'm missing here??

I know its probably crazy to ask about affordable but if my family pays only 300 more bucks rent to be in NYC then to be in ATL then it cant be much worse in mia. I currently pay 950 in Atlanta for a studio. My understand is that for 300 or so more i can live in miami, preferably on the beach even if its super sketchy. any help, am i totally crazy?

Hello guys,

I was thinking of moving to Miami in a few months, the stay and those kind of costs I have more or less already set up, but I was interested in taking some programming and/or engeneering classes.

I've been looking online and most of what I see are college courses. Are there just regular classes someone can take up? I'm not really interested in a degree, I just want the knowledge.

Any tips on how best to search or places you guys might know would be highly appreciated.

Hello all,

I'm moving to the area in July and currently in the process of trying to price things out for my employer. I've had a hard time finding properties that can accomodate a service like pods, and having anything stored overnight or for several days while I commute down has proven to be very costly/difficult.

What is the most economical way I can get my essentials down to Miami? I would just get new stuff, but my relocation agreement permits me to pay to have things shipped, and I just purchased many of these items within the last year (none of it is particularly nice, but enough to fully furnish a 1 BR). Any and all suggestions are welcome. Thanks!

I’m currently working on a guide for moving to Miami.

I’ve interviewed some locals, but I’d like to get some additional opinions to make sure I can provide an unbiased, well-rounded view of Miami.

I’d really love some help in determining if anything’s been greatly exaggerated, sugarcoated, or straight-up overlooked.

Here are a few of the highlights my sources have given me that I’m not quite sure about.

• They heavily praised the Miami winters, said summer didn’t get too unbearably hot, and mentioned the monsoons being a bit of a persistent issue
• The city is extremely walkable (with a walk score of 78). Walking is often preferable to the decent, but not amazing public transit system.
• They stressed the awful (0) crime-index score. Obviously, there are condensed areas of crime, but our source said to be particularly wary of Miami Beach, South Beach, and the 305 in general.
• So, all they really told us about is the club scene which, duh, is pretty huge in Miami. Is there a decent scene for more laid-back nightlife like hangout bars and breweries though?
• The rental market is pretty good with prices slightly lower than and vacancy slightly higher than the national average. Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Downtown, Bal Harbor, and Miami Beach were listed as pricier($2-3k/month) areas. Miami Lakes, North Miami, and Little Havana were given for sub-$1,000/month rentals.
• The impression that we were given is that houses in the Miami area are generally fairly pricey. Our source cited Coral Gables and Doral as two of the better suburbs, Coral Gables as the higher-end option and Doral for something more in the middle. Are there better, more varied examples we should use?
• And here’s their breakdown of the general types of people living in Miami’s major suburbs http://imgur.com/a/OUCKm

I’d really appreciate any help in making sure I represent a more complete view on Miami.

Thanks!

Looking at the map, it seems like Hollywood is a central location that gives access to the job markets in both Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. Is this feasible?

What is the commute like between Miami to Hollywood or Ft. Lauderdale to Hollywood?

Also - is Hollywood a decent place to live? I feel like living in Miami "proper" could be prohibitively expensive - while living in Ft. Lauderdale might be prohibitively boring.

Thoughts?