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Forum: USA
Jan 30th 2013, 8:55 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Just wanted to say thank you to ukwinds5353 for detailed and interesting info :-)
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2013, 9:02 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Love polite and respectful. And that neighbours are more than just "hello". Sounds like you were lucky and ended up in a great area.
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2013, 8:57 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Sounds lovely :)
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2013, 8:55 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Thanks for posting your personal experiences, the differences in communities, as expected, is vastly different, which was expected.
Forum: USA
Jan 29th 2013, 8:52 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Thanks for this - personal experience info :)
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 11:32 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

As always, Bob, you point me to the practiclities. Just the kind of discussion I need, keeps my investigations going and ensures I consider the details.
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 11:10 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Yes, completely agree.

I think the starting point is getting as much info as possible to see if we even want to move to US.

IF we do, then area selection to be narrowed down, business or work...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 11:02 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

It's interesting that so many seem to be into property as a hobby. I know some people here who are property developers/investors, but not a large number.
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 10:50 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Thank you, Ray.
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 10:47 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Yes, I have considered a return to studies but there's so much on my mind that I'd find it difficult to retain anything study wise.

Also, it's difficult as a lone parent with a young child and no...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 10:38 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Thank you for this info, insight like this is very important.

Are your friends who deal in property able to make good profits in this climate?

Orange County eh? Sun! My body is seriously...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 9:06 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

You make some good points, Bob, and also great that my property business proposal is being discussed in a realistic manner.

I will never do anything without thorough investigation. Every step will...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 7:16 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Phew, one year did sound rather harsh in terms of trying to prove a business!

I should also say, I made a mistake , it's not 70-90k in dollars, but pounds, so... about $140k at the top end. Can...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 7:05 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Thank you, this gives good info and makes sense.

Although my personal start-up is not $20-30k; Business start up $70-90k, but can add more IF I decide a move is what I want.

Living costs,...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 6:13 pm
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Lol. Now THIS did make me laugh!
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 6:11 pm
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Old money you say? And lots of it?

Any takers for a lady with an English accent, a young daughter and a cautious interest in the US??

Kidding of-course! :D
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 6:08 pm
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Sounds a great place to be! I've heard good things about DC from others too. The type of community/neighbours you describe is so lovely and something I've never managed to find in the UK.

Again,...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 6:01 pm
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Great post, thank you, just the type of info I'm looking for! Please keep posting if you think of anything else or other areas :):)

A warm community can make a HUGE difference to life quality. I...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 5:48 pm
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

I disagree. All posts provide information and I've learnt a lot in just the last 24 hours.

Each new post provides new insight. In addition, I will do lots of side research.

All this together...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 8:55 am
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Yes, I've looked into this but believe I'm unable to take her for more tha one month, without consent which I cannot get due to his disappearing... even then immigration may stop me.

Don't...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 8:50 am
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Hi Worldtrekker,

Yes, I'm hoping to visit in the summer (if I dare set aside the money needed), although am concerned about entering the US with just myself and my daughter, as I've heard horror...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 8:34 am
Replies: 87
Views: 5,253
Posted By Libby75

Re: Investment and new life move from UK to US.

Thank you for providing your personal experiences - a very helpful post :)
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 8:26 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Definitely helpful, thank you :)

As stated in another post, I too feel somehow feel more at home when in various parts of the US.

Can you tell me a little about your 26 years? Is my wish for a...
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 8:19 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Thank you. So I note in your experience, small towns are better than citites, for this kind of living.
Forum: USA
Jan 28th 2013, 8:18 am
Replies: 169
Views: 13,057
Posted By Libby75

Re: Cities in America that make you feel at home?

Although I'v only visited the US, never lived, I can concur with your feeling of "meant to be".

I'm aware that travelling and living somewhere are entirely different. Still, the feeling is there...
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