Idaho Is Not The Answer // Don't Move Here Without Watching This First

[@sunnyskytravel4571]

Been watching your videos for a while now Trent and I have to say this is a cut above not only the average generic "realtor" video, but without doubt the best and most honest thing you've ever put out here. It takes a special level of personal bravery to share your own life story and lessons learned with the world in such a nakedly honest fashion and I commend you for that. Even at the potential cost to your own pocket. Some great advice in here not just on moving to Idaho or not, but an overall approach to facing any of life's major decisions. Way too many people who think that just moving somewhere different is going to solve everything for them but as you say, if your head and heart aren't in the right place it doesn't matter where you are, you'll just bring your problems with you and have to face them in a new environment. Great stuff.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Thank you @Sunny Sky Travel this comment really gave me encouragement to keep spreading authentic truth and honesty. Appreciate you taking the time to watch and write this message.

[@Spushed]

​@@LivingLifeNorthIdahoSounds to me like your entire family and friends refused to listen to sense. It's also your obligation to honor your father and to let him lead and teach you. That is the job of a father and the man of the house. You and your family simply let your inexperience and heads in the sand alienate him. He was trying to lead his immediate family to safety and liberty and all you could do is fight him on it for your comfort. Such a shame, you all owe him an apology.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@@Spushed It's taken me 30 some odd years to heal from my childhood and have a family of my own that I love. Now that I know what it is to love my wife and kids I can confidently say that what my dad was doing as a husband and father was not based in love. And if something isn't based in love what good can come of it?

[@Spushed]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho I'm not going to ask you to pour out your personal feelings on the matter but what you told us in the video that sounds like I would do the exact same thing, he even saw the writing on the wall before the majority of this country did. I on the other hand was fortunate enough to be born at a later time where it was more obvious to where I can put my family in a place to where they are protected. I have basically done the same exact thing I have moved out of an area that was unsafe that was lawless that was tyrannical in nature. I have made strides in order to prepare our family for any type of disaster being natural or otherwise. How can you say that that is not done with love? It doesn't make sense that those things that he did were done with hate or contempt for his family that just doesn't make sense. You don't have to answer the question but it's just something that I feel strongly on. When a father does something this drastic to ensure the safety of his loved ones, that is done with love. Now did he explain it well enough, probably not as it sounds there is a lot of misgivings on his actions. This, what he did isn't the problem...something deeper. I wish you and your family the best, I pray you can resolve your differences with your father. The last thing anyone needs is regret when it's too late to mend wounds of the past.

[@JarrettVanderWalt]

It's a risk anyone takes..no one can know what will work for the next person. Love this channel

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

That’s definitely true but hopefully the information being provided here can help some obvious misfits find out before making a huge investment of time and money.

[@philly799]

I moved to Idaho from a blue state because I feared that the leftists would make it unlivable within 10 years. In hindsight, I was wrong about that. It only took them 1 year.

[@kire115]

@@alainportant6412 don’t be a jerk

[@alainportant6412]

@@kire115 everybody is thinking the same thing I said

[@analyticalchick3064]

@@alainportant6412 I can't see it.

[@analyticalchick3064]

I moved from NYC. I was unlivable before Covid hit. I was lucky to meet a great like minded guy online who already lived here. We've been married since last summer.

[@presidentselect3822]

Facts.

[@jenniferdarakjy7096]

Born & raised here. CdA high 85 graduate. Husband retired Army. Been around and finally get to come home. Thank you for your service.

[@mitchgunn4149]

Moved to Priest River 2 years ago. That was the best decision we made in our lives. We are enjoying the fresh air, wildlife, outdoors, freedoms, less population, and less traffic. All the videos I have seen from you have supported what we love about Idaho. Keep up the good work. Enjoy watching your videos.

[@jonfury23]

Made a move here to Idaho from Florida. Long drive to get here but love it so far. You played a huge part on that decision. 👍

[@wandamartin7115]

Words cannot express the appreciation and love we feel toward your honesty. We have watched every video some... several times. Moving to Idaho is no small task and counting the cost is a must. We are a few weeks away from our trek across the country to No Idaho. Love peace and joy are drawing us there! We have it here in SC as well. We are looking forward to the weather, nature, mountains, and being closer to our kids and grandkids. Idaho is a new adventure for us... we are thrilled. Sandpoint is our landing spot. Hopefully, we will see you sometime!

[@colleenbowman1399]

We moved from Eugene, Oregon to Sandpoint in the winter of 2020. We love it here even though Sandpoint is definitely on the liberal side of things, which my husband and I are not but there are so many nice people here. This winter was a bit rough but we have beautiful weather , at least for now. And on a side note; our newest neighbors across the road are from Southern CA. and are liberals and the best neighbors we could hope for. Have safe travels, and welcome to North Idaho!

[@brookenesbitt4944]

We moved here from SC, too! You'll love it here and you definitely won't miss the humidity! Safe travels!

[@runae7368]

Family is the biggest reason I have friends who won't move out of OR or WA. Family is important. People should visit here in the winter and early Spring as summer is short and can give a false impression how it is here most of the year.

[@kc4091]

Ya family is a major reason I haven't moved yet. I visited twice to look for homes and didn't find anything in my price range that excited me. One that I was most excited about went pending in a matter of a few days. Later found out my mom had some health things going in and could use my help, so not leaving her. I do have a sister up there so that is huge. But even though I lived in NY for several years, Idaho weather does scare me a bit. But for now I'm taking it day by day. But btw all the reasons in the pro lane for moving up there are real. The crazier our world gets the more we long for sanity and a place that hasn't wholesale drank the woke kool-aid.

[@heinzpilot]

Thanks for sharing Trent. My wife and I attended the church (His Place) that your parents went to when you were younger. My wife remembers your family. My wife and I lived in Hayden until 1999 and then we moved to Colorado Springs. Unfortunately Colorado has really changed as far as the crazy politics. Most of my wife's family is still up in North Idaho. We are hoping someday to live there again. Mainly because it's a beautiful area and the pace of life is slower. Thanks for your videos.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Hi @Scott Heinz His Place was one of the dozen plus churches my parents took us to over the years. I remember them thinking Pastor Gus and Pastor Doug weren’t “committed” enough in their views so we left in search of something more “biblically based.” Which really meant they didn’t agree with my dads view of what was happening. That was a really great church though. I remember the youth group boat trips with Dave Long. Didn’t love that guy too much but the people that went there were really awesome. Thanks for reminding me of those times. Hope you guys do make it back it someday. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@wrigman]

My wife and I fell in love with Idaho in the 90’s after visiting some friends that moved up from So. Cal. We had kids that had friends In So. Cal. We saw what our friends kids went through when they moved. They got picked on at school and by neighbor kids. Kids can be cruel. We didn’t want to put our kids through the same thing. We stayed where we were until the kids got through school. Our daughter joined the Army( a good move for her), our son went into construction. The daughter stayed in Colorado after her hitch was up. My son got married. His wife was in nursing school while they were dating. They got married after she got out of school. She had a friend that she helped moved here and fell in love with the state. My daughter in law applied to A couple of hospitals and got a job. My son had been up here with us a few times and liked it. He beat us up here by a year. We bought land in Bonner’s ferry in 06. We had bad experience with a builder, then other things kept us from building. We found our dream house in Hope a 1/2 mile from the lake. Been here for just a little over three years now with no regrets for leaving the cesspool we escaped from. If you are looking for a perfect place to live you may never find it, but, this place is about as close a place as it gets for people to get away from the leftest garbage in most big cities……

[@jamesmartin159]

We really appreciated your videos! And we are here!

[@jenniferknight66]

I’ve been enjoying your videos as we are moving to Idaho this summer. This is your finest video thus far, I think. Your beautiful heart and wisdom filled love for humanity has come forth even more. We moved to Texas from a blue state out of fear and desperation, and it has not turned out well for us. We’re moving to northern Idaho because of the beauty, the people and many of the belief systems the people up there hold which are near and dear to our hearts as well. Sometimes moving with that fear is a hard but beautiful life lesson. Now we’re going to be moving out of love and humility and joy. Thank you very much for your videos. Bless you and your family.❤

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Really appreciate you taking the time to write this to me. I’m not huge fan of putting my personal life on the internet but this story was pressing on my heart and I felt some people needed to hear it. If you need any help finding a home please don’t hesitate to reach out. [e-mail]

[@ggoohhnnjjaalltt]

I found your channel after moving to Idaho and your video content regularly confirms that it was an excellent decision. Thanks for sharing your very personal experience, it’s certainly relatable.

[@JoelBass68]

We did something exactly like this to figure out where to move to. Idaho checked all the boxes and we're moving in a few weeks. This is all before I found your channel.

[@williammiller745]

Your dad was seeing the fall of America and was hoping that he can find like minded people. He was concerned about is own family. He loved his own family very much.

[@marybu4178]

My husband and I have been following your videos for a long time. He is currently stationed in Germany, I am originally from a slightly rougher corner of Germany. Many granite mountains, woods, nature and restless winters. Almost a mini Idaho. We will definitely contact you when the time comes.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

I’m looking forward to it. One of my agents lived and worked in Germany for 5 years. You’ll have to meet him when you make it over here.

[@yojedidude31]

Great video. Thanks for being so open and honest. I’m hoping my wife and I can move there one day. My best friend lives in Idaho and loves it.

[@MA-ho5hd]

Great video. Really admirable of you to share such a personal story. I agree about listening to that inner voice, that gut feeling. It’s never steered me wrong when I’ve followed it, but has steered me wrong when I’ve gone against it. My wife and I made the move from a warm and sunny blue state to the Treasure Valley end of last year..,just in time for winter. We couldn’t be happier! We watched a lot of your videos before, during and after and they really helped. Thanks.

[@sagira1935]

Thank you Trent! Thank you for connecting me with your partner Chance in Lewiston. Idaho is the right place for us!

[@mountainman2506]

Trent, you're getting really good at this! You're an impressive person. Such advice can be applied to so many of lifes tough decisions. God bless you bro.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Thanks @Mountain Man. Appreciate you taking the time to write this comment.

[@marilyn4274]

This is your best video! More awareness is powerful, thank you! ❤

[@donrollo7329]

That was a very heartfelt and honest video that very few would make. We have watched your videos since we moved here in 2021 and as we have liked your videos we really respect you more as a decent person, not just a realtor. Thank you for opening your heart to everyone with your truth.

[@wolfeadventures]

Really deep and insightful video. Thank you.

[@Thebravemovement]

Great video brother! Your transparency is well received and appreciated.

[@karlhussey5831]

Love your videos and you gave us insight, but ultimately, it was our choice to move after weighing many factors and visiting several times to see if it was a good fit. You can't blame yourself for someone who moves here without doing their due diligence before making the leap. Keep up the great videos!

[@Spacemanpan]

I'm moving to Idaho because in 2 to 3 weeks, I will retire finally, and want to live in a Red State that shares my values - like the Right to Keep and Bear Arms, and self-defense is a given,, small government is good government - 30% of the people/problems, versus 100% jerks, Bad & Reckless drivers; the the Colorado I live in now. The Degenerates and Communists Rule in Commierado, so Hurrah for Red State Idaho !

[@brandicole1645]

I just moved to the Sandpoint area, joined some extended family, I am loving it!

[@burn2406]

When I have the money to move to North Idaho, I feel like we're going to be best friends, Trent. Haha I love your videos and honesty.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

@BURN2406 Love it! Let's make it happen. Where are you living now?

[@ryanf4106]

your dad was right and made the right desision.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Hey @Ryan F I’m not sure what’s going on in your life to want to say that but I truly hope you get it figured out and can get back to being a happy healthy person.

[@ryanf4106]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho im not saying it because of anything going on in my life. im saying it because it is objectively true. its not about bieng happy or a "healthy person" but rather the objective true statement bieng true. i know this because my dad was the reason your dad left for idaho. yea. its one thing to see a methhead sure, its another to see a fentanyl zombie and even worse when their in hordes. your dad was right,made the right call and it cost him everything he cared to protect and it only took several decades for him to be vindicated. i would even say he was generous in his optimisim. the only thing i could ever in my life be bitter or envious about is that you had such a loving dad.

[@anthonyoram7614]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho I think he was right to leave California and move to Idaho because California was even bad in the 90’s and has only gotten worse. I agree with you that the way he alienated people who had a different opinion was wrong though.

[@standtallvets5386]

I moved to Idaho and bought a great property and house, but not without making quite a few road trips first. That is the key to moving anywhere. Go there, talk to people, ask some questions. Most people are willing to give their view on some things good or not so good. You can't get a feeling one way or another about any place to move without spending some time there first. Road trips are also a lot easier and cheaper than moving somewhere, then having to move all the way back. In my case it turned out to be the best move I ever made from taking the road trips and actually talking to real people already living there. You can find them in restaurants, stores, people that own a shop or business.

[@jenniferandrew3373]

Thank you. I've lived in Southern Idaho (Eagle) for 8 years. And I love it here. But it's not perfect. We have our whackos, our elected idiots, and all of the crap that happens everywhere else. We don't all share the same religion. And we don't all agree politically. Don't move here because you think it's utopia. Move here because you love the mountains, and the desert, and the fact that moose occasionally wander through downtown.

[@trinamendoza8297]

Thank you for taking the time to put these together. Your so honest and informative . hopefully everyone pays close attention to your messages . We are moving to north Idaho next week but will continue to watch and share ❤

[@johnfullmer7659]

❤ great video and great positive vibes coming from you even though!! You're honest and truthful about what you want for others and that is awesome and very important to hear that you usually never hear that from anyone!! Specially when they making money at it! I hope you have a wonderful day and weekend take care of yourself and your family enjoy your day and thank you I've been thinking about moving to a warm climate area because I'm disabled from a stroke but I've lived here since I was 5-6 years old this is all I know! Thank you again for sharing this amazing video

[@TheMichelebode]

Very heartfelt message. Thank you.

[@daltonnettleton3968]

I think I’ll come up and visit this summer & Check it out with my wife. I’m excited but nervous at the same time because I really want to move to Idaho for its conservative values.

[@mimi7914]

you should check it out in the winter when it gets dark at 4pm and cold and overcast with snow and ice for months.

[@bradlarsen5337]

Trent, this is a very powerful testimony you’ve shared which will touch many people thinking of moving to the area for the ‘wrong reasons’ you’ve detailed. I agree with you that these are dangerous times which have maybe only just begun. Learning about your father’s reason for moving you there I thought of the scripture verse by St Paul: “If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. And if I have prophetic powers, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have all faith, so as to remove mountains, but have not love, I am nothing”. I will pray for your dear dad and for your entire family that a reconciliation might be possible. God bless you!

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Man @Brad Larsen, that was the scripture that kept me from going down that same road as my dad. I used to ask him, would you rather be right or righteous because truth without love, forgiveness and understanding is judgement. Thanks for this great reminder.

[@bradlarsen5337]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho I’m no prophet Trent but that’s the lesson that came through loud and clear when I watched this. It’s also personal for me because my wife and I came to check out the area to do just that and move there with our seven children a couple of years back. We’re traditional Catholics and would have a similar motivation to do so. We chose to move somewhere closer to home (we live in New Zealand) and are pleased with the move, but this is a good reminder - without charity (love) it counts for nothing! God bless you. I stumbled across your video/channel looking for this but will follow you now.

[@capt.johnstikitours5665]

Been wanting to come out there for months and months but after doing just what you said, decided to wait some more. Counter sales is a subject I know well, I used to sell boats for a living and knowing all the things and issues that come with ownership, convinced many to go another direction. Like you cant be a scratch golfer and boater at the same time unless you set your bowrider up as a golf cart😎. Keep em coming, I'll call you when we are ready!

[@wendywehner2320]

Thank you. I do appreciate what you have to say & I agree with you, I've been to Idaho a few times & I think it's so beautiful! I've had thoughts of moving there. However, I've realized that it's not the right place for me. Too many people are way too focused on politics that divide us so much instead of enjoying life! United We Stand, Divided, We Fall! ✌️❤️💯🙏 .... P.S. I've found my ideal place that is my bliss & it's a place where people are far more accepting of people's differences in a PURPLE state that has so much beauty too! BUT I will continue to visit Idaho when I can! ❤️✌️🙏

[@libertyvegan6686]

I watch this video listening to the sentiment you are expressing - how right your dad was on so many issues yet how wrong he was on separating the family - and I can't help but wonder if you've reflected on what your future might have been, and what you and your siblings might have become, if your father hadn't separated you from your family? I know people all up and down the west coast, family and friends, none of them are doing too well right now for a large variety of reasons - financial, health, government overreach destroyed their lives. Based on my experience I think there is a high likely hood your lives would have been destroyed and futureless if your father had not chosen to leave for Idaho. It is hard to separate from family yes, but you can only lead a horse to water - you cant' force it to drink. If the family is determined to stay where they are futureless and hopeless than what can you do? It sounds like your father made the right decision and I if I were one of his children I would be eternally grateful for that decision. I would also be sympathetic to his circumstances and understanding of his anger - imagine deciding to save the life and future of your children by sacrificing the connections you have with your own parents and siblings. What a monumental decision. It must of been incredibly difficult for him to do, no wonder he was so angry - the world put him in a circumstance where he had to choose between saving the future of his children or dying with the his old family. I would be angry too.

[@davethomas8200]

Sounds like you had a good Dad who loved his family enough to make some difficult decisions for them.

[@silverbackhayabusa]

I hope to retire to Idaho for all the reasons you mention. Your dad was right, he just never learned to temper his discipline with grace. That's a hard task and balance. Some are on the other side of the spectrum having all grace and no discipline and inadvertently promote things they morally oppose by loving and affirming people regardless. Amen to listening to your heart.

[@agapitacordova3850]

I just moved my husband (dementia) and I (chronic migraine) from Colorado to rural Michigan. I’m a generational Colorado native. My mom, son, siblings, cousins, everyone is in Colorado besides my daughter and grandchildren. My daughter married a man from the area we moved to. Colorado front range is becoming a metroplex. Increased homeless, drugs in the parks, crime! To many people. So intense now. Going to the mountains is still great but not in the parks during tourist season, which is now all year basically. I miss my home so much but it’s not there anymore. Rural western Michigan is very similar but with water!! We have an acre with a small farm house 15min from my daughter and grandkids. No debt now. Easier living. Did I mention there is water! We have a well with very good water. I’m happy/sad to be here. I’m a southwest desert and mountain girl. The high peaks are my church. We are adjusting. Having water is amazing. I knew it was stressful with the water issues but now I really understand how having water is so calming. No “concrete” ground to deal with. Longer growing season and my migraines are better at low altitude. I miss home but have found new challenges and beauty. Don’t move to change the area you moved to. Become a “native” and respect the land and culture. Enhance not change!

[@colleenbowman1399]

Trent, my husband and I did leave our three grown boys and our only granddaughter in Eugene, OR. when we moved to Sandpoint in 2020. We miss them but it was one of the best decisions we made in our 35 years of being married. Our daughter and son-in-law also moved here then bought a place in Libby, Montana. Our two younger boys visited last summer. We don’t agree on world views but do not let that get away from being a loving family. They are happy we are happy.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

That’s the most important thing @colleen Bowman to remember that world views will differ but relationships are what matters. Thank you for sharing!

[@davechesser9062]

So basically your dad was right about everything and if people had just listened to him, it would have turned out okay. You can't live according to principles if the people around you don't share those principles. I feel sorry for your dad because it sounds like he did the right thing for the right reasons but paid a high price for it. Very sad

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

His dad is a lot of us right now but too much worry and you suffer twice

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

Wow, this is something that really sets you apart from others that post videos on.... well, real estate frankly. Thank you, as this is one of the most important messages out there on this subject of relocating. I know for me I see not many family members left around me and most of them are moving away soon and going in different directions, though still within the PNW. I am conflicted as to where within Idaho I should go because my family's needs are different than what I would really love to do for myself. I want to go real rural or small town and they need walking distance to stores. Oh well. Small town it is I guess, with a not to distant drive to a bigger one, haha. Still, this inner searching and really brutally honest gut check of how much location even plays into one's life and troubles is super important and I've seen others move from place to place thinking that would somehow fix things that are inside of them anywhere they go. Great advice to anyone considering a major move to anywhere, and not necessarily limited to physical location either. Deep down we really can discern truth and being honest with ourselves about that truth is the challenge most of the time.

[@jimjohnson6944]

Dang, this video hits close to home. This is a subject that has really been weighing on me as a Canadian planning to move to the US, and seriously considering Idaho, for ALL the political/cultural reasons you mentioned. I don't ever want to make decisions based out of the spirit of fear, but also want to be responsible in planning a safe, sane place for my family to plant roots long term. I can definitely have compassion towards the heart of your father, and I appreciate the warning not to go down that same road that he did.

[@kc4091]

Ya while the fear thing is real, and you don't want to live your entire life based on it, fear can also be what saves us in certain circumstances. If it is looking like current location is getting more violent for example, and feeling unsafe to go out at night, that's no way to live. Is there fear? Sure. But also practical survival and quality of life would be the reason to leave such a place. The thing is better to leave such a place before it gets so bad you can't sell house. So at some point you just have make a call that's best for your situation. I'm in the middle right now due to family.

[@laurashields975]

Well said - thank you for sharing, Trent. :)

[@blissroadmusic]

Thanks Trent. Good tips for making any kind of decisions. Listen to the inward witness of the Holy Spirit.

[@lonnie4894]

I'm a native of Idaho. Not native American. Born in Idaho in the late 50's in the Silver Valley.

[@misstbikini]

I did that meditation thing, what the heck am I waiting for? I want to try I think trying and wasting time and money is part of living and I want to be living. 😢

[@xisigma]

I will do the gut exercise you suggested.

[@tstair86]

Fear and security should never be a reason to uproot your family and abandon everything you have ever known. Freedom on the other hand is pretty damn good motivation!

[@rundogrun297]

Thank you!

[@scottdavis4497]

Having 8 generations in the area, and nearing retirement I can without a doubt say that the area has completely changed from what it used to be. The ideology that has been imported to the area is NOT how it was. I speak with many many long time residence and they agree. The ultra conservative stuff is just weird and really foreign to most locals, and I mean people who are descendent of pioneers. So saying that people move here for this ideology is actually an imported idea. So in fact many long time local are moving away. It has been altered beyond recognition. Not only is it VERY expensive, really low quality schools. Health care is really bad, and I speak with health care providers all the time. Some of the local hospitals have over 80 percent temporary staff and doctors are in fact leaving. There are still a few out of the way places that aren’t too bad but the majority have been taken over by a very bizarre rich narrow minded group that locals really don’t like or appreciate. There are some stunningly beautiful places for sure. But leave your twisted mentality out of it. The people I grew up with call it Hollywood North. Meaning out of touch overly rich small minded tweaks that have ruined some of the best locations. Fortunately I know enough of these locations and there are still a few gems. But I won’t say where they are. What people move up to this regions for is in fact long gone now. What has replaced it leaves most locals with a bad impression. Sad to see, it use to be a pretty cool area. I am about as local as they come. Descendent of the first 50 families who were pioneers in the region, only the native population can have more of a claim to the region. The fantasy doesn’t exist any more and what pope, moving to the region will get is scorn from true locals and end up hanging around other imports and there ideology. Further isolating themselves from everyone. It’s too late for north Idaho the damage has been done.

[@markw999]

Hard to explain to people, isn't it? Remember when we were all Nazis and Skinheads? LOL. All those license plates for those rallies were from Oregon. Seemed like half of Portland was here. Somehow we attracted them though.

[@TarmacSkin]

My ex hated it here. She left. I became a new man living a peaceful life free of city norms. I love it here. But most people i meet that moved here don’t belong here. IMO…

[@MongoWongo777]

Hi Trent, My Mom and I have been watching your channel for over a year. We have been planning to move to North Idaho for a while, and we love your videos. We watch them on our TV, so we do not get a chance to comment, but we are subs and always hit the like button. We watched this video and I felt I needed to get off my lazy butt and send you this comment. First, thank you for sharing such a personal experience with your viewers. My Mom and I are very sorry to hear about your situation, but never give up, there is still time for your dad to repair his relationships! We think you do an AMAZING job presenting BOTH the pros and cons of moving to North Idaho. My Mom and I both feel very strongly about this and that is why I am leaving this comment. We are sorry to hear it did not work out for some people BUT we do NOT think that has anything to do with you or your videos!!! You tell people in just about every video you make that N. Idaho MAY not be the place for a person and you then present things to think about. It is up to the person watching the videos to make their own decision. I don't know why these people moved there and then decided to move back. Maybe they missed their families, which is something only the person can decide, and they may have needed to move away before they realized that. Maybe it was FOMO and they made an emotional based decision. Those are things you cannot control. There is nothing MORE you could do / say in your videos. The rest is up to the person. You are one source of data (a great one albeit) but if they want to move there, there are a ton of other resources to allow them to do their due diligence. Apparently, they did not do that or did not do it well enough, BUT that is not something you should take on your shoulders. You present FACTS and let your viewers decide. That is the way it should be and that is why we love your channel!!! In our opinion, you have one of THE BEST channels about living in N. Idaho we have seen, hands down!!! If we did not already have a great realtor, you would be our first call! We look forward to all your videos! Keep up the great work! We hope to run into you someday soon out there! Have a great day!!!

[@davidk7324]

Trent, I'm sorry you've had to deal with so many family challenges. Re: the sorry current state of affairs. I can't help mention that things were far worse in many ways in the 60s thru the 80s. I was born in Nampa in 1957 and left in 1976 for the Army and the GI Bill. During my first 20 years in wonderful rural Idaho I had to "duck and cover" and watch the Soviets amaze in space. Then I got to see my grade school teachers cry while listening to a tiny transistor radio broadcasting news of President Kennedy's death. I watched BW TV as dogs were turned lose on people just trying to vote. Medgar Evers, Malcom X, Dr. King, and Sen. Robert Kennedy were all assassinated within 5 short years. Multiple cities burned with riots. Chicago Democratic convention riots. A decade+ of nightly watching body counts and combat footage from Vietnam while my older brother/friends checked their draft numbers, several showed up in obituaries. And Four Dead in Ohio. Airline hijackings and endless hot Arab-Israeli wars. Munich. Tehran. Gas lines, recessions, and runaway inflation followed--my VA mortgage was 11%. President Reagan's free cheese lines were welcomed by unemployed families in the 80s. On a positive note, I have practiced medicine and cared for sick and dying infants and children whose diseases are no longer seen in vaccinated children.

[@Mr.S7R4WM4N]

But in Luke it says If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple!

[@rayannaglazier6364]

What advice would you have for someone who plans to move to ID, but only half of the family would be moving as well (my parents and one of my in-laws)? While the other half either stays spread out across CA or are in other states themselves - even across the country. We love our family but not sure how much moving would impact the dynamic since we are already so spread out? My two best friends live in ID and WA. ID aligns with our worldviews and it truly feels like home away from home! Thank you for being honest and sharing your personal story!

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Hi @Rayanna Glazier moving to a new place almost always puts distance between family and friends. And that’s not a reason to not move. I think what would have been better for us is it have family reunions, several trips to see your friends and family through the year and keep communication consistent. I’m glad my family moved to Idaho. I love it here. But letting beliefs, fears and worldview dictate every relationship is where things start to get out of balance. Be sure to make a plan for keeping your relationships and gauge how realistic that plan is.

[@richardkramer1094]

I could agree with you on the sense of family, however, you must choose between family and basic fundamental principles of moral and ethical conduct. I have banned my own children from my property because their moral and ethical center is contrary to mine. To censor those who are immoral and unethical is our duty because without a common moral and ethical center we have no society. I have made my way my whole life and have earned the respect of even my enemies. Why? Because I simply do not compromise on my basic fundamental principles of my moral and ethical center. I will never compromise even for family. I don’t need support because I can stand on my own two feet and will not compromise my moral standards.

[@christophercagan8160]

THANK YOU for this video. I wish I could give it ten likes instead of one. Thank you for having the courage to open up about your personal situation. Thank you for explaining right reasons and wrong reasons to move. This is far, far better than the typical realtor video who just wants everyone to move and buy. I am of pre-retirement age. My wife and I live in California. Our politics and religion are strongly conservative. Like many of you, I definitely don't like what's going on in California and in our country. Two years ago I visited North Idaho on vacation. I liked it, but my problem was... does God really want us there? What you say (and I have also benefited from the City Prepping channel) was right - where are the people who you love, who make life worth living? We have two adult children who (for now) live here. My wife has family here. We love church and have friends there, as well as meaning and purpose. Therefore I now feel that we should not move unless the people who matter to us are moved away, or the church is closed, or if conditions actually become so dangerous and threatening so that we just plain have to move - in other words, if there's nothing here for us. Until then I will still watch videos from you and others. If we do move I am partial to Lewiston (which we visited) as a nice quiet place to retire to, nice people, reasonably affordable, hospital, and it doesn't feel as California-ized and touristy as Coeur d'Alene did to us. Boise felt almost the same as LA or any metropolis, complete with a lot of social wildness. At 69 years old I don't need a bar scene or a sexual-kinky mass bike ride through the town (which I personally witnessed there). So if we do move it will be Lewiston. But if not, we'll live here, die here, and be buried in the plots that we have already purchased. God bless you.

[@lonnie4894]

When the transplants move back to wherever they came from, will that hurt the economy of north Idaho? Or make it better?

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

That’s a pretty big hypothetical. If it happened in a short timeframe, it would absolutely crush our economy. But I think the likelihood of that happening is about the same as all Europeans decedents going back to their home country.

[@tango165]

Great video.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Thank you 🙏🏻

[@Benita399]

Has anyone ever told you, you look like Heavy Duty Country I swear y’all could be brothers

[@emppowersportsandmarine6270]

Also this video is 100% spot on

[@kaylehorne5442]

Another great video Trent! My dad was a commercial real estate broker as well when I was growing up. We live in South Carolina but it’s changing so much due to everyone moving down from the northeast and voting in their bad policies. We talk about packing up and moving to Idaho someday.

[@joshybrisby]

I have noticed that people on both the Left and the Right are angry people. One of the many reasons I bailed politics altogether. Sadly these folks are missing out on the beauty of life and they are wasting precious time.

[@coastalhillbilly3419]

Prophetic, can you ask your dad for next weeks lotto numbers?

[@WhoWouldWantThisName]

This may not be the most relevant video for this particular comment, but it is related. I believe that for most of us our passion over our political views and positions that are driving us more away from where we are than towards Idaho will likely soften as we are no longer being so assaulted with all that insanity in our faces every day. I think for most of us just being away from all that allows us to not feel so reactionary and confrontational over all this. So I think many of us would be likely a lot more enjoyable and friendly all around in a place where we feel less fear, conflict, and tension. That's what I look forward to most in terms of change in environment. I'm not one to normally post a Trump 2024 sign in my yard but just knowing I can safely do so without risk of my house being burned down is a peace of mind that has a lot of value to it. Ironically living in a place where you can do that makes me less inclined to want to than being somewhere that I can't. In western WA. I feel inclined to want to declare my freedom and conservative values boldly, while in eastern WA. it's very accepted and thus I feel no desire to do so. So I forsee myself in Idaho being just a guy and not a "right-winger" or an "Ultra-MAGA patriot". I just want to not be self censoring about what I divulge about myself when talking with a stranger. For those that don't live in a very blue area you may not know what that's like. I hope you never will. :)

[@LTD-7]

*Post Falls Idaho Is Pricing everyone out of there. Home's and property are unreasonable. It's not worth it..*

[@tomporterjr652]

do a positive video on idaho and post falls

[@SoMDHarleyRider]

Spoken as a true Idahoan! Just further reinforcement for the "Pros" list.

[@frostydei5012]

You'll do alright in Idaho if: You are extraordinarily wealthy. If you're an ordinary working class person with an aversion to probable homelessness (followed immediately by incarceration), Idaho is not an ideal state for you.

[@James-np8pu]

I've lived in CDA for one year. Your videos are spot on in terms of describing what it's like here. If someone moved here because of your videos and then realized it wasn't right for them, then that is on them. They must have not listened to what you were saying in the videos because you have described it perfectly.

[@V0L1SH10N]

it is too expensive to move to Idaho now anyway

[@ktsenya2]

Bravo! You know, you have a very refined way of communicating with people that resonates with them. Much like Donald Trump. Personally, I think the real estate is not the best business for you. Have you ever considered running for a city Council?

[@y2y66]

Idaho is a drug heaven, MASCOW POLICE DEPARTMENT is in so much trouble. The university of Idaho has children running around partying and doing drug's and dying all the time so does WSU. THE IDAHO FOUR CHILDREN MURDERED IN THEIR OFF CAMPUS HOME 😢 Those bodycams are horrific prayers for Idaho please speak up children are dying all over this State 🙏

[@lachelaw6979]

who would move with just 1 person's video?

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

I mean… I’m told they’re pretty good…

[@lachelaw6979]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho Yes, they are.

[@frankyflowers]

its cold there

[@terrifiorelli9819]

I rather live in ID instead of WA state. Post Falls has grown way too fast, so loving there is now out. Leaving Couer d Alene and over the passes is gorgeous, though weather does factor into it. It is not for everyone for sure.

[@strikeryachts]

People should use relocation astrology.

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Is that a real thing?

[@strikeryachts]

@@LivingLifeNorthIdaho Yes, but you need the birth time. Research relocation astrology. Not a joke.

[@ry3713]

Hope you didn't show your wife the marriage cons list, brother. 😅

[@LivingLifeNorthIdaho]

Hahaha! She was just happy with the end result, a big fat diamond on her finger @Ry.

[@Sophisticlesenergy]

I appreciate this, but I wish you had first hand experience of how bad these blue states have become. I've had 9 shootings within 100 yards of me in the last 2 year in south king county Washington. Don't move to feel right, for sure, but moving for fear of your safety seems logical. I would just hope all that move learn from the political corruption causing the harm in their old states and vote accordingly.