5 Reasons I Left Portland, Oregon │ Where I Live Instead!

[@christophercowles2553]

I’ve been in Portland for 19 years. Moved here from KS. Portland certainly has problems. Definitely hate the traffic and rent is outrageous. But I’d NEVER move back to KS. Really anywhere with good scenery is going to be expensive. And as far as the weather, I know many people find rainy weather depressing, but I’m in the minority who don’t mind it and actually prefer that over hot/sunny weather.

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for sharing! I’d take Portland over KS too for sure.

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

I miss the Portland rain, rivers, and the beautiful historic homes, and all the beautiful trees, flowers, gardens, and a city full of life.

[@DashBorad_P]

@@christophercowles2553 but what city doesn’t have problems?? Ever since Covid. Every city been having problems..,Portland no different.. the prices of Portland was going to change sooner or later… rent wasn’t gong to stay the same forever.. ♾️ now yes prices of these homes in Portland is getting ridiculous.. and when you move to wilsonvile or Hillsboro west lin. It’s ridiculous crazy to live out there…

[@michaellittleton9677]

I moved to Portland from Wichita in 2020 and I’ll never ever move back to KS

[@christophercowles2553]

@@michaellittleton9677 you came from VERY close to my hometown. Like within 25 miles.

[@VisitorsWelcome]

The apartment prices you mentioned are not typical for Portland. A quick search shows 50 apartments in Northwest Portland for $650 - $999. Some of the taxes you mentioned only apply to earnings over $200,000 per year. In addition to an income tax, Mexico has a 16% sales tax.

[@theropemonster]

I’d love to see those apartments in NW Portland for $650 lol… you sure those were current prices?! Can’t even find a one bedroom in crummy parts of Tigard for under $1,200 last time I checked. Even with the sales tax in Mexico it’s so much cheaper here… why do you think the amount of US citizens moving to MX rose by 60% in 2022? Thanks for watching

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

@@VisitorsWelcome I think that’s a dream. Rent was way higher five years ago when we lived in the area. Possibly those are 400 square ft apartments.

[@paulvanier429]

By the way Texas is 123 degrees in May, you can keep it; very happy in the Pacific North West

[@theropemonster]

Fair enough! Thanks for watching and glad you enjoy the PNW!

[@DashBorad_P]

You make it seem like Texas is the hottest state… 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I rather take Texas cheap living than moving back to an over price Portland….. Portland is turning into another L.A.. Portland would never go back to the way it was 18 years ago.. that even Portland was a beautiful city..

[@Eagles_SB_BOUND]

I'm from California. Moved to Houston Texas in 2019 Moved San Antonio back February of 2024 man I hate the Texas heat thinking of checking portland out it can't be that bad

[@Alterspark120]

It was 100 degrees this weekend here in Portland. Stfu.

[@cde9952]

Better than 115 here in AZ till September

[@TheGriffin005]

I live here and I totally understand your reasons for leaving. Portland was a great city 10 years ago, today it's much less than that. I hope it gets better but I also am looking for an exit soon. Thanks for sharing and best of luck on your endeavors.

[@theropemonster]

Great point, 10+ years ago I still enjoyed Portland too. Thanks for watching and for the kind words, best of luck on your exit strategy!

[@edubb2491]

It still is a great ity!!

[@cfofly]

@@edubb2491 They always come back =)

[@edubb2491]

@@cfofly haha..😎

[@ec188]

He wants to live in downtown which is expensive.

[@LoLa-OR]

I moved from Seattle to Portland in the early 90s because it reminded me of how Seattle used to be. By 2003 I saw the same things happening to Portland that happened to Seattle and I got out. The last time I was up visiting friends I had an unhoused person bang on the hood of my car and yell at me for no reason. I'm getting too old to deal with that sort of thing (can't fight, can't run), it gives me high anxiety. I miss my friends but it's hard going back to visit them. I wish I had gone to Mexico or similar but now I'm a little too old to be going where I don't speak the language, all by myself.

[@MarvinThiessen]

People disappear in Mexico all the time, you haven't missed a thing, life is cheap there.

[@Jimmyjackfunk433]

Unhoused = Bum! Stop being “politically correct”. It is what is wrong with America right now.

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

@@LoLa-OR live at the border in Del Rio, TX. We are just three miles or so to Mexico. It’s peaceful and quiet. Then you can go to Mexico anytime you like for shopping or entertainment. It’s cheaper there for that.

[@bjarnesegaard5701]

THanks ropemonster - Great video and the weather is like Denmark - hope to see you in PdC in February.

[@theropemonster]

Looking forward to it my friend! The sun and beaches await you 😎🏝️☀️. One day I would love to see Denmark and Norway 🇳🇴

[@bjarnesegaard5701]

@theropemonster thanks monster. You are always welcome in Denmark. I am still looking to rent an apartment in PdC for february and march. Do you have any contacts?

[@edg.2676]

It used to be a great place to visit. My favorite vacation spot. The city is totally different now. It's run down, and it's people seem stressed out. I don't enjoy it anymore.

[@Trashrock80]

This is the best Portland experience video ive seen the quality is great and all of your points are so concise 100%

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for the kind words and feedback @Trashrock80!! Much appreciated 😎

[@tylerjones6116]

I'm born and raised in Portland. Left in 2019 to Bend. After I got my degree I moved back in 2022 and WOW. Portland is just a shell of what it used to be. So sad to see. Probably going to move to AZ real soon.

[@ericrdutton]

Remember voting created Portland. Remember that when you vote in Arizona. Enjoy my home state!

[@brianarbenz1329]

I live in Louisville, Ky., which has all the same homeless, crime and soaring rents problems to the same degree -- It does not have the problem of an influx. In fact every medium sized city -- Indianapolis, Peoria, Cincinnati, among ones I have recently visited -- has seen surges in gun crimes, street drugs, sidewalk camping and soaring rents. There's no place in the U.S. to flee to to avoid these messes. But there are a lot of cities with far less of the good of Portland.... And re: the giving out of needles -- refraining from doing that caused AIDS to soar. Check into the small town of Austin, Ind. The oh, so moral governor Mike Pence stopped a needle distribution there after addictions soared. The result of Pence's move was that AIDS began wiping the town out. Needles being given out are not done to make being homeless "cool," but as a needed response to save thousands, maybe millions of lives.

[@theropemonster]

Excellent point there. Thanks for sharing

[@billydog55]

Harm reduction!

[@IdeologyPill]

After 5 years of living in North Portland ( multnomah county) We have sold our home and moved out of this city. There is no hope for Portland. No leadership. Anarchy, Gender Ideology , Homeless Drug Addicts, Crime, Garbage , High Taxes.. The truth is the City has more money than they know what to do with. Money just disappears and no one is held accountable… Today we are living in Happy Valley , Oregon. Just 30 miles away and what a HUGE difference. Back to Civilization …….🎉

[@theropemonster]

So glad to hear you made it out of there!! It really is unbearable and unbelievable… the lack of accountability by “leadership” is despicable. All the best to you and your family and thanks for watching!

[@Alterspark120]

Portland is corrupt to the core.

[@lakebay972]

That's what ones gets when they vote Democrat and support government control.

[@raevonday4197]

Homelessness and drugs has been a problem in old Town where he was walking around. But the rise in rent is definitely making the homeless problem worse.

[@Trashrock80]

That's great news I am so happy for you thanx for sharing. I'm moving out of my apartment because the street is a drug dealing hub and the law doesn't care. My new apartment is closer to work and zero room or reason for homeless to be there.

[@dolittle6781]

City looks nicer than I expected. As for your concerns they are par for the course nowadays in most big cities. My sense of it is that things have always pretty much been like this going back a couple of centuries and beyond. At least you have the means to leave. And well we must count our blessings-not being homeless, being of sound mind, physically and mentally healthy, and so on. Life is short. Try to be grateful for the things you have and be happy-even in the midst of high taxes and rainy weather. As a friend once told me, “Things could be much worse.”

[@theropemonster]

Words of wisdom. I’m definitely making the most of my time and fully enjoying the time with my dad… nothing like father and son time ❤️. Even with the rain, we have more than enough to be grateful for. Thanks for watching and for sharing your perspective!

[@dolittle6781]

@@theropemonster Father and son spending time together. That’s what I’m takin about!

[@KelsandQuentin]

love your outlook @dolittle6781! it's true - things could be so much worse, and we've seen a ton of improvement even just these last few months. as a local, I am super grateful for all the cool things Portland still has to offer.

[@edubb2491]

Tell him!!

[@theropemonster]

@@edubb2491 “things could be Much worse” lol great attitude. They could also be better. Nothing wrong with seeking a better life in a place where you don’t have to worry about stepping on needles or human feces on the sidewalk and getting taxed to death ☠️ 😅

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

We left the Portland area after living in the area for 63 years. We wish we could afford to go back. You dislike the rain. We always loved and love the rain,and winter by the fire drinking hot chocolate , wearing thick terry cloth robes. We left so we could retire to Texas on the border to Mexico. Now we live in 90s on up to the 100s temperatures nearly all year, and drought levels 2 and 3. We’d return in a heartbeat if we could afford it. I had a whole umbrella collection, which I don’t even get to use here in Texas. I loved walking in the rain 🌧️ carrying an umbrella and hearing the raindrops hit the top of my umbrella. So soothing. We loved falling asleep to the rain, and I loved driving around in the rain ☔️ hearing the raindrops hitting the top of my car except on the freeway.

[@brantardrey7360]

I lived in Portland my lifetime sold in my family for it ruins everything it delays everything and you can't have fun in it

[@blw957]

If I could afford to bring you back, I would! Portland never gets out of one's system. Why I live and will die here.

[@eagleeye2427]

Is it Laredo Texas?

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

@@blw957 oh that’s so sweet. 😊 thank you. Enjoy your life there too.

[@APMTenants]

Portland’s population is shrinking, not growing. Tens of thousands of people have left in the last few years. They made camping in tents illegally. That’s why you aren’t seeing the homeless.

[@typhoon320i]

Why do people say stupid things like "Texas has no income tax" They just charge you taxes on other things, like high property taxes. They all have to get the money from somewhere. Do you think "no income tax states" just don't have any costs? They do.

[@theropemonster]

I get your point on the “money having to come from somewhere”. But I never said those states have no costs. My point is that for high earners or people who consume very little or a combination of both, the taxes are much lower. Look at NBA players or executives for example, they love to go to TX for that reason. Also, if one rents instead of buys, they’re not paying property taxes. Sales tax is in the consumers control in the sense that the more one consumes, the more tax they pay. Buy a Hyundai, pay less taxes than an M Series BMW… hopefully that clarifies my point. I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment.

[@typhoon320i]

@@theropemonster renters still pay property taxes. It’s not like the landlord doesn’t take that cost into account when determining rent prices.

[@Buckseed]

High property taxes, sales tax and highway tolls. Plus you can't walk around Texas so you are burning a lot of money in gas too!

[@wolf-vs-wolf]

Something else people don’t consider is home insurance costs in the state. Texas is 2nd highest in that area.

[@BigSky000]

@@theropemonster Sales tax is an extremely regressive tax. For someone making $1000/mo, there's no wiggle room for additional costs, yet they still have basic human needs and are paying the same percentage tax on a purchase as someone making $10,000/mo, for whom there's capacious room for anything, yet the person making $10K/mo is still just one person, and even someone relatively wealthy still can only consume so much. Effectively, with sales tax, the poor pay a much higher percentage of their income than do the wealthy.

[@cfofly]

“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.”

[@Queenie-the-genie]

I was just in Portland for a couple of days and it seemed pretty great to me.I grew up in NYC so cities are familiar.

[@kimberlybush2219]

I read about 10 comments and noticed a few say that this is what life is like in big cities. To a certain extent that is true, but I moved here in 1995 and have seen the decline of Portland. Half the businesses downtown have left. While walking down the sidewalk, I see an entire block of nothing but empty windows where businesses used to be and its on almost every block. It is not just in the bad parts either. It is in the heart of downtown where it used to be nicer. A couple of months ago there was a riot at Portland State University and a million dollars worth of damage was done to the college. The same thing happened downtown 4 years ago and Mayor Ted Wheeler sided with the rioters, but all that got him was either pepper sprayed or tear gassed, I forget which one, but I do know that the rioters smashed the windows of the mayors apartment building and tried to go after him. After that, he had to move out of that building. I dont feel safe walking down the sidewalks downtown for a couple of reasons. They have electric scooters you can rent. Young people ride them on the sidewalks downtown and speed very fast as if they own the sidewalk and they dont even watch out for others it seems. One day while stepping outside a restaurant I almost got run over. Several years ago a bus driver told me that a pedestrian accidentally got pushed into the street by a speeding scooter and a bus ran over her legs and amputated her legs. And I heard the person speeding scooter, kept going! As for me, I have been assaulted several times out here. One was an attempted robbery. The other times were zombies on drugs that targeted me for no reason. Last but not least I ride public transportation and the busses and trains always smell like poop. That being said, if you can afford a car and to live in a nice neighborhood and can stay away or live in a city outside of Portland, then that is a better situation, but I agree with the fellow that made this video. Portland is depressing.

[@theropemonster]

No doubt Kimberly, I had a recent comment saying “oh no, they lost one Starbucks”. But so, so many businesses have simply abandoned Portland. Not worth the risk and damages. Thanks for sharing your comment and best wishes to you. And yes, the smell on public transit and near the train station is absolutely awful. 😞

[@c3bhm]

Portland in 1995 was a paradise. It had moderate political leadership and police who could engage in policing without being called 'racist'. But a neo-marxism took over like a cancer in the last 10 years and the city has been destroyed like every other left-wing west-coast city...LA, SanFran, Seattle, VancBC, etc.

[@kimberlybush2219]

@@c3bhm I agree. The woke crap has ruined Portland.

[@TwinkleStarr3109]

@@kimberlybush2219 Portland went through major improvements downtown in the 90s. It had begun declining in the 70s. Perhaps it will improve once again.

[@kevingalloway7585]

Born and raised in Eastern North Carolina, moved to the southwest hills of Portland at 11 years of age.....moved to the CSRA area of South Carolina at the age of 25 in 1988. It took decades too recover from the most extreme case of "homesickness" in human history for the city of roses! When I die bury my body in the carolinas.....but bury my ❤ in Portland Ore.

[@MichaelMoorePDX]

You walked right by NW4th & Burnside, the former home of Right 2 Dream Too, a self-managed homeless village and shelter. It sleeps up to 60 people per night, in addition to the 16 people who live there. The annual budget has barely exceeded $60,000. The city forced it to move across the river because they had "plans" for the site. Six years later, it's still an empty lot. There are solutions to the homeless crisis, the City just doesn't want to fund them.

[@theropemonster]

Great point Michael!! A genuine thank you for sharing that info!

[@jackbookwalter9926]

I find much of the spirit of the "old" Portland now across the river in Vancouver WA...at least in their central older area. Oh, and downtown Camas very cool too.

[@theropemonster]

Awesome!! Thanks for sharing that! Camas is a vibe no doubt ❤️

[@cat_luver16]

Moved to Portland from Alabama and all I can say is that Portland could literally get nuked today and I’d still rather live their than Alabama, so much more accepting, less hot, way more stuff to do, mountains, walkability, and the rent in Portland isn’t that bad, I looked on Zillow the other day out of curiosity and I found plenty of apartments (like 1000) for less than $1500 a month

[@moshdragon]

okay but 3000 for rent is about doubleish what a normal person will pay for a place that size, its not super cheap here but 3k is a huge outlier short of renting a whole house

[@AlbertoGarcia-i3s]

Why is this guying comparing living in Portland with living in Latin America? Has to be the strangest comparison ever especially for the majority of people watching these videos not everyone is going to move to Mexico or able to. Horrible take in this video and clearly not objective and purely politically motivated.

[@theropemonster]

Politically motivated?! Apparently you didn’t get the memo that literally MILLIONS of US citizens are moving to places in Mexico such as San Miguel de Allende, Playa Del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, Queretaro and CDMX BECAUSE OF THE REASONS I LEFT PORTLAND. The cities are cleaner AND safer here and guess what… the rents are up to 80% cheaper. Portland is an overpriced cesspool full of drug addicts and people using the sidewalk for a bathroom. Their own Nike store closed down due to theft and vandalism. Now… explain to me how that’s politically motivated Alberto? Thanks.

[@portshore8552]

I Still love Portland but I understand the issues being too much for a lot of people. The Rent still being that high is ludicrous. How are properties able to charge that in current day Portland?

[@ml989]

Just 10 minutes from down town 2bdrms are $1700. The city is about 2 million in population. There is 90% of great areas to live in. To offset income tax that it's not huge there's NO sales tax in Oregon!

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for the value add! Where exactly are the 2bd apartments 10 min from downtown?

[@ml989]

Milwaukie. And bro, I've watched your videos about Playa. I just got back on Monday and your videos helped so much to make the best out of that trip. Thanks! ...and to top off the coincidence train, I'm from Ecuador!

[@theropemonster]

@@ml989 whaaaat 🤯!! Man, I love your country and can’t say enough great things about Cuenca, Ayangue, Ayampe and the historic center of Quito! Thanks for sharing that! Cajas N.P. Was my playground for about 6 months and I loved it

[@michaelrandall9034]

No sales tax but property owners are screwed. The school system is a joke. The roads are horrible.

[@yogidemis8513]

Mid 90s and being mid teens my friends and I would take the bus from Vancouver to Portland all the time and go skateboard Burnside park and then head across the bridge to skate downtown. We would see crazy stuff but never felt in danger or anything happened to us, if you know the old tri-met interstate 5 bus from Vancouver to Portland, I think the Max runs that route now but that was where are the craziness went down from every type of people on whatever was at, especially winter time when it got dark early. I went to downtown Portland a year ago with a friend and the city was a cesspool, horrible to see how dirty and nasty it was and all those businesses shut down now, I do miss the 90s, early 2000s Portland and 101.1 kufo with Dog Face & Pork Chop radio station.

[@theropemonster]

Man… those were the DAYS…talk about some nostalgia!! Me and my brother used to take Trimet downtown and hit Burnside, skate, go to punk shows at the Crystal Ballroom, and never had any real problems aside from bumps and bruises from the mosh pit and trying to kick flip the 5 stair 😅. I don’t think it’ll ever be like that again… but the memories are priceless. Thanks for sharing!

[@jayquinn7651]

“Guy in the red car looks like he wants to rob me”. No. He’s looking at you like you’re crazy because you’re filming and talking to yourself. He’s scared of you😂

[@theropemonster]

🤣🤣🤣

[@LegoMaster421]

I might leave Portland for a suburb but i don’t really see myself leaving the area

[@theropemonster]

That’s a good option though for sure. Thanks for checking out the video 🌲❤️

[@QueenJBR]

I check Zillow every day in Portland , Northwest 23rd I am finding rents for $950

[@theropemonster]

Wow, nice find. How many sq. Ft are those places?

[@scottmac3539]

I GTFO 7 years ago and it's still one of the best decisions I've ever made. A depressing city six ways to Sunday. It was already sliding into the gutter in 2017 and now it's esconsed in said gutter. It's best years are a wistful memory.

[@theropemonster]

Good for you Scott!! It has been a top decision of mine as well 😎🏝️🇲🇽❤️. Thanks for checking out my channel and all the best to you!

[@jzen1455]

Many tents were cleared out once they city decided to enforce the overnight camping law back in May of this year. They even posted notices about the law. However, the tents have returned in early August.

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for sharing that update!

[@justinhall3243]

I left Portland in 2022. I blame the residents of Portland for all the troubles, they voted and continue to vote for this. As far as I am concerned they are getting exactly what they deserve.

[@theropemonster]

Agreed Justin. Thanks for sharing your thoughts

[@scotte911]

You are correct!!!

[@amg0788]

I watched this video and I’m still interested in moving to Portland! I live in Oxnard, Ca, a beach city in Ventura county, an hour north of LA (look it up) to get a “nice” one bedroom apartment with its own washer & dryer and apossible garage in my city is anywhere from $2500-$3500 a month! I have found an entire house, with 2-3 bedrooms for an average price of $2400! So saying Portland is expensive is incomparable to where I live. I have been to Oregon, have done extensive research on the living there and I’m still not scared away. Lol 🤷🏻‍♀️ call me crazy, naive or whatever, but my BF, and our 3 dogs and cats can have a way better life living in Portland then here in Oxnard. 😅 every city, even Playa Del Carmen has their issues. It’s a give and take. No offense to you but you seem biased towards your home town and really, I’m the same way towards my city. I grew up here most of my life and besides the beach and sunny weather (when it’s not gloomy for 6 months out of the year) I’m over it here. It’s a small town in my opinion, about 300,000 people and not great work opportunities here. I don’t want to live in LA cuz it’s LA! The politics in CA are way worse than Portland. Some people love it here and good for them, I’m ready for something new and different.

[@theropemonster]

I feel you and totally agree that there are better opportunities in Portland. I’ve been to Oxnard back when I used to surf southern Cali and I wouldn’t want to live there either 🤷🏼‍♂️. Best of luck in Portland and thanks for checking out the video.

[@karenthomas4849]

I lived in Portland from 96 to 99 it was a beautiful city, miss those days

[@BrigittePatrice4750]

lived here for 20 years, love it more everyday. maybe if you become part of the helping team, theres a lot of great souls.

[@theropemonster]

So glad you’re happy there! It’s just not for me anymore, but I have no doubt that improvements can be made there. Thanks for watching 🙏🏼❤️

[@silaslizzie43]

Lived here for over 50 years. It has become an absolute toilet, thanks to a lot of people 'helping' to destroy the place.

[@Alterspark120]

Are you drugs?

[@gabrielsr4791]

Still live there today?

[@c3bhm]

Stop gaslighting. There is no "helping team". The leadership is atrocious and they offer ZERO solutions...nothing but woke/progressive nonsense that is so utterly ridiculous that one is forced to suspect that maybe these are crypto-marxists deliberately trying to ruin the place so that it's vulnerable to some socialist makeover. It's THAT bad.

[@Skoshman]

I want to push back on this but I won't. A lot of your reasons for leaving are nearly self-inflicted exposure to common problems found in every city. You chose to just hangout in the exact areas to avoid? I could go on, but thanks for posting this video, it'll likely bring rent prices down in NW. keep at it!!

[@theropemonster]

I could have filmed out on 82nd lol. Under the Burnside Bridge maybe? Ridiculous taxes are self inflicted? I do hope you’re right about the rents coming down from this video though 😅. All the best to you. Simply pointing out that there are better places to live for the money. Just my opinion.

[@VintageVegans]

@@theropemonsterwhere?

[@c3bhm]

Nope. "Every city" doesn't disband the police for being 'racist'. "Every city" doesn't decide to not enforce the anti-homelessness laws. "Every city" doesn't decide to let Antifa/BLM destroy everything every night for an entire summer because it's 'social justice'. You are a fool and you are gaslighting with your comment. Portland is world famous at this point for being very very unique in its insanity.

[@RachelDavis705]

First thing I noticed was he was walking around the areas I'd never go to. Lol

[@QueenJBR]

He doesn't have a cold from being in rainy Portland, he got covid from nasty unhygienic texas

[@nightwalkerscrypt]

Must be nice to afford to leave not just the city and state but entire country. Most of us can't afford to move out of the city much less the country. We are just trying to make it month to month.

[@theropemonster]

I hear you. Trust me, it took a lot of hard work and sacrifice!! I’m talking 7 days a week, zero wasted time, studying, investing, reading books and giving up alcohol and dating for like 3 years. I have a few videos on the subject of investing/retiring early on my channel if you’re interested. Thanks for watching.

[@frankmclaughlin1749]

I saw the thumbnail and immediately recognized where you were. I live across the river... for now. Hoping to be in playa by next year.

[@theropemonster]

Look forward to seeing you in the promised land down there! Are you planning on moving to Playa full time? Thanks for checking out the video Frank!

[@frankmclaughlin1749]

@@theropemonster the plan is to start by staying there for 6 months then try Guadalajara for the next 6 and decide after that. Hope you were here for some of the real nice days we had last week.

[@maryestes891]

what is "a playa"?

[@theropemonster]

@@maryestes891 a beach 🏝️

[@gordonsteen8415]

Sorry Portland didn't work out for you. Sounds like you are down on the US as well.

[@theropemonster]

I love certain parts of the US and almost every part of Oregon except for Portland. There are even parts of Portland and things about it that are great. I was just expressing why I personally left. Thanks for watching

[@robertsutton3001]

Honestly we need to consider how inflation affects our economy. Everything went up drastically. Rent, interest rates, price for everything, home prices, property taxes and everything else. The government will never admit the sold us out with the omnibus spending bills we been doing

[@theropemonster]

Such a valid point!! Thanks for that insight Robert and thanks for watching!

[@ronberman8947]

It's absurd that there are no " rent caps " in the US and Canada!!

[@theropemonster]

agreed! It's out of control and has ruined the cost of living index there and quality of life imo. Thats why Ive been in Ecuador and MX. Thanks for watching :)

[@kayvondon4030]

Portland looks cheap to me, am I missing something? $1250 in some areas is a great deal; one you’d never find in California

[@theropemonster]

Cheap relative to Cali no doubt! Thanks for checking out the video

[@bromontana8100]

I grew up in Beaverton pre social media era. I still call it home, despite now in Orange County. Every west coast city has longating problems

[@theropemonster]

It was such a different place back then. Almost unrecognizable now. I kind of like how in other big cities around the world that hasn’t happened yet, at least not to that degree. I felt like Quito and Cuenca, Ecuador still had that pre social media, wholesome charm. Even CDMX seemed cleaner and safer by far. Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts here.

[@methus57]

Overpopulation sucks. All big cities were better 30 years ago

[@theropemonster]

Yea no doubt. The struggle in Portland seems to be in part due to how quickly the population blew up… infrastructure hasn’t had a chance to catch up. Seems to be in the works in both Portland and in Salem though. Thanks for watching 😎

[@wzlmommie]

I lived there 35 leaters and had to leave too. I get asked why I moved too, i simply reply google and youtube pdx

[@theropemonster]

Yea the google search just shows a dumpster fire 😂. I think people can defend Portland and even make a good life there… but to me you can have a better quality life for the money elsewhere.

[@akahina]

I'm so glad you are a part of the solution! Thank you for leaving.

[@silaslizzie43]

Too bad you seem to be part of the problem!

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

Luck man... I live in Milwaukie area... I remember 15yrs ago I could walk around shit faced drunk and staggering on the street walking home with no problems... NOT NO MORE!

[@theropemonster]

Yea man I grew up being able to do that too in SW Portland too… a lot changed in those 15 years no doubt. Thanks for watching man, appreciate you.

[@KeikoFXDesigns]

@@theropemonster No problem.

[@ericrdutton]

These issues are starting to hit Boise. It’s nuts. So many people moved there and to Arizona from Cali and the PNW and just voted all those issues into existence in their new city/state.

[@theropemonster]

I’ve heard that about Boise, and in my beloved Montana too. RIP Whitefish and Kalispell 😞. Thanks for leaving your thoughts here and checking out the video. All the best to you.

[@jmcw]

I used to live in Portland many many years ago, and I get some of your reasons, however being bummed by having to see homeless people is not a great reason imo.

[@theropemonster]

I see your point. There’s a deeper reason behind it for me though and I also just hate to see the suffering. Definitely not pointing fingers at them. Thanks for watching and all the best to you.

[@randalhampton2966]

Sooooo - move them all to your house - be the change you want to see in the world

[@Alterspark120]

The city of Portland thinks tent homeless encampments are humane and compassionate. I bet you do too.

[@Alterspark120]

@@randalhampton2966tents are so much compassionate and human, if you’re a liberal.

[@Twigggggy]

you have full right to move to a place where you can be happy. on the contrast my partner and i recently fled florida away from desantisland and we have a nice apt here in east portland with a secure car garage and its actually cheaper rent wise here than what we had in tampa, this city also has a wonder metro service that is trimet where you can easily manuever and get to any subrub the grid is simple and effective. where tampa has the most laughable transportation ive ever seen for a well known city. traffic wise its about the same, also with homelessness my job requires me to go a lot of places around the county and out of the two interactions where homeless were present at my work area it has been docile and nothing bad they had no problem with moving. would i feel safe walking around the city by myself no but that is with anywhere since ive have some troubly situations occur when i was by myself in public when i was younger.

[@theropemonster]

I’m glad you guys found a home there and are happy! I sincerely appreciate the way you opened your comment… I’ve got the right to find my place and I’m working on it! I’ve loved Cuenca Ecuador and a few places in Mexico and will keep exploring. Much love and best wishes in Portland!

[@phucdong-er6ct]

thanks for this. I am miserable in tacoma, washington. There must be better places. to live. subscribed. I look forward to seeing mexico.

[@theropemonster]

Glad you liked the video! Sorry to hear that about Tacoma, but I can totally imagine why. The good news, there are definitely better places! Hang in there my friend, and thanks for watching. I did a video about retiring early on a budget of only $700-$900/month in a specific neighborhood in Playa Del Carmen. I’ll link it in the description… hopefully that gives you some hope! All the best to you 🙏🏼

[@earthlycolorbrown6246]

What's going on?

[@danielkrug2454]

I'm back in the U.S. too. My body craves the beach. I hope all is well!

[@theropemonster]

Hey Dan! It was great playing volleyball with you down there, Playa is definitely a different vibe! Hope your flight back was smoother than mine 🤣🤣

[@swiggle-mandela]

He became afraid because someone looked at him 😂😂😂 I’m weak 😅… and thank god we have less Star bucks, who needs them ??? Buy local !!! “Even Star bucks left” 😂😂😂 WHO CARES

[@theropemonster]

@@swiggle-mandela cautious and afraid are two different things. The guy was clearly a lemon-faced drug addict…I’ll also remind you that the stores that have closed down and left (Nike and Starbucks) are local 🫢 PNW born companies.

[@swiggle-mandela]

@@theropemonsteri appreciate you response. Honestly didn’t think you’d see it lol…I feel u. But at the same time, for us small business owners, star bucks taking a hit is a win, and if Nike takes a hit, it’s not the end of the world 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@theropemonster]

@ I feel you on that for sure! Best wishes with your business

[@mrpucket5736]

Excellent ! we need fewer whiners here!

[@theropemonster]

You’re welcome, enjoy the overpriced cesspool! And thanks for watching ❤️🇲🇽😎

[@mrpucket5736]

@@theropemonster 😂 snowflake

[@justpassingthrough4802]

Best view of Portland? Seeing it in my rear view mirror as I headed east on I84 to Florida 3 years ago. Best decision ever.

[@theropemonster]

Nice job making it out!! I love that view too 😎. Thanks for watching!

[@gordonsteen8415]

Hot summer, Hurricanes coming.

[@Tally1962]

bye

[@Fcstsbgn]

Desantis 😂

[@MarshallSteeves]

you literally walked my entire neighborhood and there’s no where else i’d rather live. been to so many other cities and none feel like home to me like portland does. sorry you couldn’t find a home here.

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for watching Marshall. As far as US cities go, one could definitely do worse. I’m liking Mexico City a lot right now but realize it’s not for everyone to live abroad. Best wishes in Portland!

[@matthewe.proteau6100]

Okay, the first reason for leaving can be vastly uninformed. I currently live in a 700 sqft apartment with a backyard in the heart of Northwest Portland for $1600. When I first moved to Portland I had a decent studio apartment near PSU for $1300. Now i am looking for another living situation and am seeing decent sized apartments (300-400 sqft) for $1000 and even less. There are many good areas around Portland with good nightlife, safety, and places to eat for an affordable price. Respectfully, your next point may be taken as a bigger problem than advertised. I've lived in SW Portland and have spent alot of time in Old Town and Chinatown (which is where a lot of homeless people stay) and YES there is a level of danger that many people from the suburbs (like myself) are not accustomed to. However, there are many people who are just down on their luck and arguably are good people. I now live in NW, which is considerably less dangerous than most areas. There are still a good amount of suspicious people but DEFENITLEY not a crazy amount that makes me or my girlfriend afraid to leave our apartment. To be honest, local government has not done the right things to help these people and it begins with housing these homeless people!

[@theropemonster]

Wow! Nice find on those apartments

[@c3bhm]

"Decent sized apartment" = 300sqft. You are a ridiculous person.

[@justinfitzsimmons9635]

From my experience rent of course is gonna be expensive because you are in the city and it doesn't justify the high rent and that is making the homelessness getting out of control

[@theropemonster]

Yea I think it’s a little more complex than that but that’s definitely a major component of what’s going on. I don’t see an easy solution unfortunately. I don’t think anyone does. I don’t think making homelessness illegal is the answer but it seems that’s the route being taken. All the best to you my friend. Thanks for watching and contributing to the discussion!

[@justinfitzsimmons9635]

@theropemonster I know but the reason homelessness has gotten worse Is because not only the high rent but the landlords and the real estate companies rasing them because of all the tech companies moving in thus increasing the pay of the rent because people are bringing in more income but that doesn't give them any rights to up the rent

[@anamorales3722]

But I respect your perspective

[@OsmosisJones93]

I can't believe that the driver thought "homeless" means you do not own a home and rent.. ..

[@theropemonster]

Yea I was surprised by that too. There are so few homeless and beggars in Vallarta.. just not something you see. No tents or needles on the sidewalks… just a few drunks 🤪. Thanks for watching!

[@velasco538]

Why is that hard to believe? In most Latin countries most own their homes, US is the only country that wants you paying for a home for 30 years, that’s insane…but that’s the American way.

[@brentwilson4500]

I mean, there are apartments that expensive ($3200!) but they are not typical. Not even in the NorthWest/Nob Hill area. So, to be frank, my very first impression from the first couple minutes of your video is that you are actually seeking reasons to be displeased with Portland. Which is fine of course. You obviously don't need to justify yourself and your tastes to me. Just wanted to note that not everything you are saying is super accurate. Btw, I have also lived in Playa Del Carmen. Very nice place but I definitely prefer Portland even with its many issues.

[@theropemonster]

Great info. Thanks for sharing

[@mexsouriman05]

Sad news about your home town my friend. I can barely wait to not wrar my work clothes every single day. Give me shorts and a t-shirt. Too old for the volleyball tho, sadly 😂

[@theropemonster]

Thanks, can’t believe how depressing it was to be walking around there. Surreal. Regarding the volleyball… sometimes I feel too old as well… solution=grab a beer and just come hang out and watch 🍻 😜 Thanks for watching, my friend! Hope you can ditch the work clothes and head south soon 🇲🇽 🏝️

[@mexsouriman05]

@@theropemonster I could definitely have a cold one and watch some fun. 🍻👍

[@cheriejoy6632]

Oh no, they lost a Starbucks 😮😂

[@theropemonster]

The fact that A LOT of businesses closed up and left should be alarming and taken seriously. The Nike Factory Store in NE Portland… permanently closed! So… not just one Starbucks lol 😆

[@adams115]

@@theropemonsteryeah Target closed a number of locations due to high theft recently

[@babyboomercritic1119]

I love Portland. The unhoused are really not a problem for me. I haven't been robbed or stepped on any needles. I doubt you have ever really been here.

[@theropemonster]

I was literally just there… in that video lol 😂. Also born and raised there so… were you there in 2020-2021? The entirety of downtown and its sidewalks and parks were literally full.

[@babyboomercritic1119]

@@theropemonster Absolutely here in 2020-21. I loved BLM as a movement and hope for something even bigger in the future. Really, you need to let go of all that resentment. It will age you badly.

[@silaslizzie43]

Actually, it sounds like YOU haven't been here. Just because you haven't been targeted yet means absolutely nothing.

[@silaslizzie43]

@@babyboomercritic1119 You're part of the problem.

[@babyboomercritic1119]

@@silaslizzie43 I love this town. Smaller than NYC and far more loving. You are jealous of Portland's Greatness.

[@richardlong6111]

Almost every commercial building in downtown Portland is vacant. It looks like a ghost town.

[@theropemonster]

Yea it’s a depressing shell of what it used to be. I recently went back thinking I could stay until Thanksgiving… couldn’t even manage that. Life is just better so many other places in the world. Thanks for watching! Here’s the video update of Downtown Portland from November: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anLQZYedoMlsi5Ysi=A8X4QFhi7SDQmrx1

[@Ryan-xg1yb]

Oregon never had the higheat income tax

[@theropemonster]

🤔

[@InMyBrz]

HEY --Time to buy something in PDC ! Used to visit Portland on an oil tanker back in the late 80's, Remember all the pubs and live music. SURE LOOKS DIFFERENT NOW ! Am lucky I bought my apto here in Brasil in 2022 so I don't have a rent payment. With everything ; food, gas for the car, eating out, water- paying about $600 usd Don't know what a 2br apto would cost in MEX but here in BR it's commonly as little as $25,000, that's along the coastal cities from south to north. Actually the north is somewhat cheaper, I just remembered an apto just south of Recife in an ok area that tends to flood for $$16,000 ! I'd live there ! Has dirt streets. Poor lady has been trying to sell it for at least 6 months. The south is like living in Europe and is more expensive but not terribly more, full of Italians and Germans and eastern Europeans- Ukrainians, Russians, Czech

[@theropemonster]

Hey my friend!! Wow, $600usd sounds about perfect! Brazil is still on our list and we really appreciate the info! And yes, Portland has changed so much… kind of a cesspool now 🤣. Thanks so much for watching and your continued support of the channel!

[@Eagles_SB_BOUND]

Texas is hot really really hot!!! Good luck man. Im sick of the texas heat. Damn man after watching your full video. It seems you relocated to mexico. I'm latino man i'd never move to Mexico. I rather live in pdx or somewhere in the states.

[@theropemonster]

I still love the PNW, the forests, rivers, coast etc. And I definitely think Portland has its bright spots. For me, it just wasn’t worth the cost of living anymore and I truly love Mexico. But it just shows how different everyone is. I know many people who seem truly happy in PDX, and many who want so badly to get out. Many thanks for checking out the video and for sharing your thoughts. All the best to you! We are currently going through a hurricane here, so it’s not always rainbows and sunshine 😅. Salud 🍻 😎

[@Alterspark120]

Tijuana is safer than Portland.

[@sundager8735]

You get what you vote for, you voted for people who put in policies that had cascading effects, until that mine think changes it will get worse and worse and worse

[@c3bhm]

The far-left mayor wasn't far-left enough for voters: the 2 radical-left candidates in the mayoral election got MORE votes than he did, so the only way he won was from the spoiler-effect. That's how insane voters are in Portland. 2020 riots, all summer, but Portland voters vote for the candidates that are even FARTHER LEFT. One of those radical-left candidates was literally a proud and open member of Antifa. Portland is completely deranged. It's all homeless/junkies/trans/gang now, with transplants from SanFran/NYC/Austin who have ruined those bigger cities to spread their cancer here now.

[@MrKongatthegates]

You can find a place for 1500 come on

[@theropemonster]

Yea no doubt but the location and quality of the place even worth it? Everyone’s situation is unique and different but for me I’d rather pay $350-$700 in Playa and be by the beach 🏝️😎❤️🇲🇽. Thanks for checking out the video and sharing your thoughts!

[@mohamedferas2070]

As someone who lives most of his life in Portland I think by now you should have secured at least a place to live but I’m sorry to hear that you sound like someone who just moved in .. second thing I noticed from what you are saying is that seems you going backwards!! People go forward and you going actually backwards, Mexico is a place to visit not to live !! Specially for someone coming from the USA. To be honest me I can’t live with red indians because I found them so rude and ignorance and that’s my opinion no body can judge me for it. Overall, I think you passing through some ups and downs in life which is normal, I’m sure you find the right answer to your questions after a while and the vision going to be clear. Do you wanna know about me !? I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 planning to move to USA and after careful research Portland Oregon’s could be the answer ! The more I search about Portland the more I love the place, and that’s me far far away from you guys, so how about those who lives in there.. have a nice day ❤

[@theropemonster]

Agree to disagree. Hundreds of thousands of US citizens have moved to Mexico just in the past 3 years. Mexico has a lot to offer. It’s not for everyone, but in many ways it’s better than life in the US. Thanks for watching

[@mohamedferas2070]

@@theropemonsterMe Nooo, I won’t live in Mexico if you give me a castle 🏰 I can live in Brazil or Argentina but Mexico or Colombia is a No No 😄

[@anamorales3722]

A nd also adding to the population with American money

[@LRBeforeTheInternet]

You could probably do a top 100 reasons video. LOL :)

[@theropemonster]

Hahaha no kidding!! I would say “challenge accepted” but I’m already about to be far, far away from that cesspool 🤣. Thanks for checking out the video!

[@LRBeforeTheInternet]

@@theropemonster Get out to the country, young man, and don't look back!

[@gordonsteen8415]

Check the murder rent in Mexico.

[@theropemonster]

😅… just got done with beach volleyball and walked home. Felt pretty safe lol. The “murder rate” in Mexico is a ridiculous stat because so many of the murders are cartel vs cartel and on the outskirts and in the mountains. Like Acapulco having the “highest murder rate in the world”… 98% of those murders were in the mountains well outside of the city. Food for thought

[@elpookay]

portland looks awesome 😎, i would definitely move there. the rainy weather is beautiful. the narrator is super duper negative and if playa del carmen makes you happy, just don't bring that whinny attitude there either.

[@theropemonster]

🤣🤣. To each their own my friend. Thanks for watching. Portland is still one of the better US cities no doubt. Just sharing my personal reasons for leaving. In Mexico City right now and it’s cleaner and more affordable as well so I just enjoy the options across the border. Best wishes and thanks for watching.

[@elpookay]

@@theropemonster my apologies if i sounded rude. i will tone it down a bit. thank you for your response

[@vannee2426]

😂I think it’s funny cause ppl in Mexico are complaining about Americans moving in cause your jacking up their prices

[@theropemonster]

@@vannee2426 I don’t think it’s quite that simple but yes, SOME Mexicans are upset by the influx of gringos. Many however, have been welcoming and friendly. Keep in mind too, that the property owners (Mexicans) who are jacking up the rents are to blame as well. In one word, greed, is to blame for a lot of the inflation and displacement of locals from their neighborhoods. Thanks for watching

[@friendlier]

On and on about homeless people, and yet the streets in your video are mostly empty.

[@theropemonster]

They weren’t when I left. They were full. When I filmed this I had already been gone for years. Tell me… how were the sidewalks and streets in 2020 and 2021? Step on any feces or used needles, or did you just avoid it altogether? Any way you slice it, there are better places to live with more reasonable cost of living and safety including lower homicide rates. Things may have improved in Portland from the lows, but they have a long ways to go. Thanks for watching

[@GeneReynolds-xc6ws]

Seattle Washington and Portland Oregon same in every way mirror two cities 😊😂😅

[@theropemonster]

Totally agree Gene!! Neither will do 🤣.. can’t wait to get back to MX and get in the water, eat a quesadilla, kiss my girlfriend and ride my longboard 😎. Thanks for watching!! All the best to you

[@gordonsteen8415]

@@theropemonster Seattle is more expensive.

[@paullisle9751]

The streets downtown are empty where years ago they were vibrant and full of people working and living downtown. It looks like a ghost town now. Thousandz of drug addicted people have been forced to exist on the streets of formerly beautiful neighborhoods on the east side. The working people who used to work an lived ther have died off along with the manufacturing jobs that were once widely available. I lived in the City of Roses from 1974 until 2021. Nobody grows roses anymore by the way...Wokeness and wierdness and crime are all that is left it seems. An abundanceof wide open strip bars, sex clubs, and pot shops, along with expensive coffee, are the only businesses left it seems. Crime rates are off the hook. Schools are the worst in the nation with mostly subsidised programs barely supported by federal grants and insane taxes. The superintendant of Portland Public Schools makes $300k per year and the graduation rate is the lowest comparable to rural poor southern states. The city and county bigwigs make bank while arguing about pronouns and tampons while neglecting basic academics. I reall y grieve the loss of what was once named The Most Liveable City in America, and one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Nothing in Texas could ever compare to the city, and culture, tht was wasted in Portland. But San Antonio is so much finer in many, many ways. God blessed Texas, and Portland is forever cursed. Goodbye, my beloved City of Roses. I cry for you now...

[@theropemonster]

Thanks for sharing this. It really is absurd what the superintendent and administrators earn to then just completely fail. I volunteered in an elementary school in Salem for awhile and that’s actually what inspired me to leave the entire country, that’s how bad it was. Things definitely have gone sideways, I also miss the City of Roses. Such a cesspool now and beyond depressing to even visit. Couldn’t imagine living there now. Thanks for watching

[@lucyfair9907]

The Argentine president put his country's economy back on its feet, by dealing with civil servants who are doing nothing, that is to say, sending them into unemployment. I think the key is for cities that want to recover their economy to control real estate speculation and make cuts. strict budgetary measures at the level of municipal expenditure

[@theropemonster]

Great parallel and ideas there! Thanks for watching and for sharing

[@weirdshibainu]

When 1 out of 4 Oregon state workers make over 100k a year, you have little more than bureaucratic socialism.

[@z123462075]

beautiful city

[@Alterspark120]

Barf

[@edubb2491]

Man..quit bad mouthen my town! Homicide rate? What 33 a yr..lol

[@theropemonster]

Well, I know it may not seem like a lot to people in US Cities, but Portland had 73 homicides in 2023 (recorded), whereas is in the entire state of Azuay, Ecuador, where I spent most of 2023, there were 7. Only 2 of those were in Cuenca, the city where I lived… so… yea. And I paid $260usd/month for a beautiful house near Cajas N.P. there. Safer and cheaper. I’m from Portland, so it’s “my town” too. But I had enough and there are better places to live. Thanks for watching edubb.

[@everettrhay4855]

Add three zeros to your vid title and you'll have the correct number.

[@Tipi_Dan]

What was formerly just a mildewed slough has now become a shortshole. Portland is a national laughingstock.

[@theropemonster]

Facts bro. Enough is enough… was never my dream to pay top dollar to live in a cesspool. Thanks for watching

[@gmccloud]

*The Dork Monster

[@theropemonster]

Nice 🤣… I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again… only the toughest people talk smack on the internet. Usually from their mom’s basements 😂. Thanks for watching

[@gmccloud]

@@theropemonster NE 33rd and Wilshire Park Portland let me know when you are close

[@mikelmcgriff9932]

Mostly opinions.

[@theropemonster]

So… the high rents, rainy dismal winters and highest taxes in the country are my “opinions”? 😅

[@mikelmcgriff9932]

Correct😂, you consider rents high. Others may not. Are the rainy days not worth the Oregon summers? You find the income tax an issue, others find more benefits in no sales tax. Mostly opinions.

[@theropemonster]

I think most would agree that the rents are high lol… at any rate, thanks for watching and for your feedback. And yes, the Oregon summers are beautiful, no denying that.

[@mikelmcgriff9932]

@@theropemonster To each their own!

[@robynspelts5688]

Why did you come back? Just to badmouth the city? If you live in Portland proper, then it can be depressing to see the homeless tents and the higher than high rentals. Move outside of the city and your viewpoint is completely different. I think you’ll find that, no matter the state, if you live in a well-populated urban city, you’ll a lot of the same problems that you whine and complain about in this video. “Oh, I’ve got the sniffles because it’s raining and more specifically, because I’m in Portland.” Thank you for leaving the beautiful state of Oregon.

[@theropemonster]

lol the amount of US citizens living in Mexico rose by 70% in 2022… I’m not the only one who’s had enough. I never said Oregon was bad… I simply gave 5 reasons why I left PORTLAND. Don’t put words in my mouth and then think you’re having a legitimate debate. I love the natural beauty of Oregon and was born and raised there. Forgive me for going from an 85 degree climate to a damp, cold climate and getting sick lol. Oh and by the way… came back to visit my elderly father. Thanks for watching ❤️🇲🇽

[@Ryan-xg1yb]

Fake news

[@theropemonster]

😅

[@typhoon320i]

maybe the guy was just looking at you BECAUSE you have an iPhone on a gimble. Was he was robbing you in his mind? Cause as far as I could tell there wasn't even an attempted robbery.

[@theropemonster]

lol there was no attempted robbery and I never said there was… but I’ve been around long enough to know when someone is internally battling the urge to rob me or giving me the old stink eye 😅.

[@typhoon320i]

@@theropemonster Yeah I've been around a long time too, 56 years. if someone is looking your way, but doesn't do a damn thing, I don't think you are he best judge of the "internal battle" that's going on in his mind.

[@anamorales3722]

But you were living the immigrant dream in Mexico

[@theropemonster]

Very true yes. Thanks for watching

[@creativeconnection4U]

lol this video is something else. Respectfully disagree with almost all your opinions. Enjoy Mexico lol

[@theropemonster]

Fair enough! Thanks for watching and sharing your opinion :)

[@pdxfun4888]

God, you actually get people to listen to whining like that? I am out.

[@theropemonster]

Well with a name Like pdxfun4888 you’re probably slightly biased 🤣🤣. But thanks for watching anyway

[@scottwilliams2903]

K. Bye.

[@theropemonster]

Haha fair enough. I did just film an update on a recent trip and I’m happy to see Portland making some huge improvements. Thanks for watching.

[@ChrisHufnagel_Polymath]

Your jay walking made me stop watching.

[@theropemonster]

:)

[@randalhampton2966]

Democrats - "TAX AND SPEND - TAX AND SPEND - TI'LL THE END...

[@theropemonster]

It really is a bizarre cycle that can’t possibly end well. Irresponsible at best. Thanks for watching and for your feedback, my friend! All the best to you

[@raevonday4197]

@@randalhampton2966 Thank God Trump is hated here.

[@Bradgilliswhammyman]

prices are absolutely ridiculous. 36,000 a year in rent..... You better be making six figures after tax to afford that.

[@theropemonster]

Right. And even being able to afford it, it still feels like a tremendous waste of money to pay it. Thanks for watching Brad, much appreciated.

[@Danlandia1]

It’s nearly completely clean down there and you knew it by saying it felt “ominous” because you couldn’t find any tents or junkies or any of the shit you’re complaining about. It’s not Portland’s fault that you don’t own property here. You need to put down the barbells and surf board and put your shoes back on and you can own property here too. Just like your family.

[@theropemonster]

Well, you’re making a number of assumptions there: numbers one and two being that I even want to own property in Portland and that I can’t afford it. I have opted to instead allocate that capital to retiring early and challenging myself to find a home outside of the U.S. I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that. Every place has its problems but it’s more about what’s right for each individual situation. I lived in the Irvington neighborhood in Portland about 15 years ago and had some good times there, but even back then it was expensive for what it is. I thoroughly enjoy Ecuador and Mexico and also really like the idea of spending part of the year in Greece (I was there in 2018 and loved it). I realize that lifestyle isn’t for everyone. Thanks for sharing your opinions and for watching.

[@BigJokeMortgageBank]

When the ugly and disgusting food truck clusters appeared at almost every city corner years ago in Portland like cancers spread all over, I knew this city was fcked and beyond salvage.

[@theropemonster]

No doubt man, that was the warning sign! Such a cesspool there now. Hope you’re well.

[@nederlander9321]

@@theropemonster Warning sign? LOL

[@nederlander9321]

Shows how out of touch you are. They've been called food cart pods for years and are VERY popular. And many aren't on the corner. Many neighborhoods have a pod associated with it and on any nice evening will be packed. Not just tacos or burgers either. Any cuisine from around the world. But, hey, what do you know. Food truck cluster, LOL.

[@theropemonster]

@@nederlander9321 like anyone cares whether they’re called carts or trucks 🤣🤣. I never said they only sold tacos and burgers either lol… I just mentioned the one selling $13 burritos. Enjoy the cesspool 👍🏼

[@theropemonster]

@@nederlander9321 warning sign of gentrification, yep.

[@Buckseed]

Portland is clean up now. But the placed looked burned out in the 90's....a bunch of heroin user along Burnside for sure...it reminded me of Reno, NV.