10 Basic Tips I wish I knew BEFORE moving to Miami.

Before moving to Miami, I had my preconceived notions of the Magic City. Here I deconstruct what I wish I had known about Miami (and South Florida) before moving here.
A lot has changed over the last 10 years and the Miami lifers can tell you that a whole lot more is different. But some things stay the same. I don't know everything about Miami, but I know enough. Best of luck if you plan to make a permanent or semi-permanent move to Miami. It's a great place to live.

[@JuniorCruz241]

The Large majority of the population in Miami is of cuban 🇨🇺 origin so knowing Spanish is definitely recommended even though Cubans have been living in Miami forever so alot of cuban generations also know English due to growing up in Miami at a young age.

[@MsTarieGee]

As a Native Floridian, living in NYC, but planning to move back to Florida, this video was helpful. I have to get reacquainted with this ‘New Miami’ 😊

[@mmersive]

Yeah, Miami has changed at lot in the past 10-12 years. Thanks for watching!

[@brolim.]

Please dont vote democrat when you move back

[@MsTarieGee]

@@brolim. Actually, I’m Republican but I don’t like Trump. I like the old-school, dignified Republicans 😀 So…

[@brolim.]

@@MsTarieGee ok walking contradiction

[@arlenesg5180]

The pedestrians bit had me in tears. So true. You crushed it ! 👊😂

[@mmersive]

Thanks!

[@kadirrunthat1098]

Thank you bro .I really appreciate your video.. Straight forward and informative.

[@parislovelove_heart2346]

This is a great video, you are very well spoken.

[@SuperRip7]

With regards to the language barrier, even if there is no law, it is highly recommended to know Spanish before moving to Miami. There is no thing as a Hispanic person whose first language is English and not everyone who completes K-12 education is proficient in the language. The people who love to say how "bilingual" the city is, they are just doing a gloss over all over the Internet and social media. They know the primary language is Spanish for those living in the city but don't want to startle the tourism and hospitality industry to protect the bottom line. All the "good jobs" in the private sector demand applicants who speak Spanish or English and Spanish. There is no way an ordinary monolingual English speaker can live in Miami and not feel a strong degree of inadequacy because of a lack of Spanish in mind.

[@mmersive]

I agree that most of the top-tier jobs strongly prefer a bilingual/Spanish speaker because the majority of the populace speaks Spanish. You can get around with only English (being a 10 year resident, I know this as fact), however, I do wish I could speak fluent Spanish as this would help tremendously. Thanks for your comment.

[@1q2w3e2w1q]

that was very helpful thanks!

[@ImAgentK]

That's good to know, because I'm trying to become a Spanish interpreter one day, so since lots of them don't speak English, that'll work in my favor.

[@ImAgentK]

@@Ilovee-dv5mr True

[@SuperRip7]

@@mmersive But how I might ask? By being around the tourist section? or Coral Gables. That sounds very limiting.

[@kaalebrahim]

Underrated channel

[@LVE2103]

Moving there for residency end of June. Very useful breakdown.

[@mmersive]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tidari]

just moved here 2 months ago from NJ, great video! i will say, i’m in the coconut grove/coral gables area and ride my bike frequently. great area for it, but yes some areas you def gotta be extremely careful and share the road with a lot of traffic. i’m not even gonna go deep into the spanish convo lol, i’ll just say i’m moving to a more northern part of miami when my lease is up 😂

[@mmersive]

Stay safe on these roads! Gables/Grove is much more accommodating than others for bikes. There are actually dedicated routes down there. True, I feel like the Miami metro is broken up like that. If you can speak Spanish, you stay south of Hialeah and Allapattah. If you prefer English, you're more to the north. A general rule, of course - there are exceptions.

[@paulveres305]

And if you move north enough (Sunny Isles, Aventura, Hallandale, Hollywood) you'll swap Spanish for Russian! 😅

[@Ceddy_T]

Great video!

[@mmersive]

Thanks for watching!

[@azulo6]

Love you presentation and sincerity. Im looking to move from NYC. The only thing for me thats a huge questionmark and is very hard to get a straight answer for is the flooding that can happen down there. Visited Miami twice and loved everthing about it.

[@mmersive]

Good question - honestly, Miami is a very tropical climate with essentially zero elevation. So a typical summer rain event can lead to street ponding which usually drains after a day or so. However, over the past few years, there have been notable heavy rains that have caused major flooding. Areas in Miami Beach and Brickell flood roughly twice a year and last year the FLL airport had to close due a serious rainstorm! Given climate change, I'd imagine these heavy rain events will be more frequent. Something to keep in mind though - all of these flood events have taken place EAST of I-95. Areas to the west have better infrastructure and slightly more elevation to deal with the rainfall.

[@stringer6435]

i live in LDN uk and im thinking of moving to florida.. so very helpful

[@mmersive]

Thanks so much! London is one of my favorite cities to visit.

[@datingandlifeadvicechannel7534]

Hell no uk is a racist overpriced horrible place to live regret my life I’m moving back home to the us

[@thepassportlife]

Enjoyed this video.Do you know of any senior apartments near downtown Miami?

[@lionlikemessenger]

Helpful video. Thank you. What is the area around FIU like or St. Thomas University? I am considering the area for 3 years of law school.

[@mmersive]

The FIU/University City area is decent. Mostly Hispanic and commutes into Downtown can be brutal, but it's pretty suburban. By St. Thomas Univ is in Miami Gardens. Some areas are better than others, but overall, not a terrible place either. St. Thomas is by Opa-Locka Miami Executive Airport, so there's a fair bit of jet noise.

[@lionlikemessenger]

@@mmersive - This is helpful! Thank you.

[@s2kkev292]

Great video thanks for the tips! What is your opinion on moving to Miami as young(ish) newer entrepreneur couple? Both businesses already established, and we feel like being in Miami around lots of great successful people could really help us take off.

[@mmersive]

I feel like anywhere you surround yourself with successful and driven people you will succeed. Any reason in particular you're thinking about coming to Miami?

[@s2kkev292]

I am actually from Fort Lauderdale, long story short moved to NC in 2018 because I had to get away from my old lifestyle. I was heavily addicted to booze and drugs, hanging out with the wrong crowds etc. But now after 6 years away and 5 year of sobriety the mother land is calling my name it seems like. Especially considering the fact that I now help people find long term sobriety through health, it feels like South Florida will be a much more receptive crowd than the crowd here in SC. Plus my wife is a singer, and South FL/ Miami makes more sense for her as well.@@mmersive

[@s2kkev292]

That is very true. Well I am originally from Pompano Beach area, but moved away to NC in 2018 as my life was a mess and I was dealing with heavy booze & drug addictions, so I had to get away. Now with 6 years away and nearly 5 years of sobriety and healing I am ready to come back home. I am a health and sobriety coach helping others with their struggles and I believe the FLL Miami area will be much more suited for this. Plus my wife is a singer and we can foresee many opportunities for her down there! Not looking forward for the heat and the drivers... but willing to be where the people and success is. @@mmersive

[@s2kkev292]

@@mmersive that makes sense I agree. I am actually from the FLL/Pompano Beach area, but I moved in 2018 to NC to get in new environment as I was dealing with severe booze and drug addiction. Now after 6 years away and lots of healing I am ready to come back home. I am a health and sobriety coach, and it seems like SOFLO makes much more sense for what I am building. Plus my wife is a classical singer/artist, so we are even considering Miami! PS: I answered twice before but for some reason I cannot see my comment, sorry if you have 3 replies from me lol

[@mmersive]

@@s2kkev292 No worries about the double reply! And I'm happy to hear you're doing much better with your healing! Keep it up! I agree, South Florida is party central, so your coaching would certainly help quite a few people. Broward is calmer than Miami-Dade, but as long as you go in know what to expect, you'll be just fine.

[@joshuaattractsmoney]

Hurricane plan and supplies....ok. that is reallly something to think about

[@mmersive]

We've been lucky the past few years on the east coast of Florida, but it's always something in the back of my mind. The good thing is that you typically get a few days to a week to think out your plan if a storm is bearing down.

[@joshuaattractsmoney]

@@mmersive well that is some useful stuff to know. I plan on moving there this year. Im excited

[@TheloniousJackson]

Chicago is more diverse than Washington DC

[@ItsMeMsAlpha]

Love this ❤. Hate the way you say Caribbean😂❤

[@wyatankurtis8679]

😣 *promosm*

[@brolim.]

Miami not the same, it’s overcrowded, expensive, third worldy, only thing keeping here is family

[@hkevinmiami]

He’s not been here long enough…you’d think people moving to America would learn English.

[@JuniorCruz241]

Not when Miami is known as the capital of Latin America and the large majority of the population is of Cuban 🇨🇺 descent

[@MANZANOADRIAN]

Tijuana is beter

[@mmersive]

To visit? I’ve heard nice things.

[@markfreese3396]

If having a motorcycle better for traveling local roads in Miami?

[@mmersive]

For sure. Motorcycles/mopeds can weave in an out of traffic pretty easily, even if they annoy me haha. Two things to look out for though: you are harder to see and people drive crazy here and you are exposed to the elements. Rain can pop out of anywhere and anytime! Thanks for the question!

[@markfreese3396]

​@mmersive hey man if I'm down there sometime can you help me find a place?

[@khushbu78]

Moving there in 6-8 months for work. This video is soooo helpful! I added you on Insta 😎