Why I Left California | The Aftermath

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  • @JackDuffley
    @JackDuffley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +523

    It's _very_ hard to argue against $400k in annual tax savings alone

    • @DDFinance
      @DDFinance 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Only? 😂

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yet Meet Kevin's Wife, does just that!

    • @TKUA11
      @TKUA11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah, with Graham being such a penny pincher, it’s hard to believe he ever lived there

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TKUA11 He was born in LA, so I can understand.

    • @bodyloverz30
      @bodyloverz30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Theimvestor719 Videos That's very true and Kevin has proven to be a weak man, secondary in his own marriage.

  • @orunenf5533
    @orunenf5533 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    I've lived in the desert my entire life (Las Vegas 17 years, then to phoenix for 3ish, then back in Vegas now. Almost 25. You have been such a big inspiration to turn my life around when I had no job and living in a motel with my dog. I paid for weeks of motel living with credit cards and food with credit cards... when I finally found a place and work within a week of eachother after living in a motel for almost 3 months.. I set on a path to rebuild... now I currently have a new car, 1 used as a project/show truck, an apartment, dog is healthy, I'm healthy, I'm in management after less than 1 year of being a mechanic and still soaring to new heights including financially with less than $100 of cc debt recurring and a personal loan for $6000 (before all that) paid off... idk if you read comments or care.. but I would love to have a chance to meet you since you're now in the best state and best town. It would mean a lot

  • @marzybarx
    @marzybarx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +284

    *Graham buys up all the homes that are good deals in Vegas and then promotes Vegas on his youtube channel so that more people move there and his homes go up in value*

    • @HonesteBroker
      @HonesteBroker 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Vegas has very loose zoning regulations, if more people come, developers will just build more.

    • @BrunoJaureguiMusic
      @BrunoJaureguiMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't know if you've been to Vegas but if you're talking about "good deals" then you mean every house is a good deal in Nevada.

    • @AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult
      @AmandaVieiraMamaesouCult 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Manifesting it's a joke chile

    • @marzybarx
      @marzybarx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@BrunoJaureguiMusic I do live here and I've been house hunting for months and all the good deals are contingent. Of course it's a better deal than LA, but it's much more expensive than most of Texas and Florida and the average home in Vegas is a lot uglier with a smaller lot size.

    • @marzybarx
      @marzybarx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@HonesteBroker Yes but some regions are more convenient, have better views, or are safer, and the homes in the nice regions (summerlin, henderson, lake las vegas) that are good deals are all contingent right now

  • @clintharris1898
    @clintharris1898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +161

    Food for thought: Remember that California versus the other states are the way they are because of their fiscal policy. When people move out from California, they should consider a change to their policy mindset. If people moving out from California want to keep their old ideals, they need to remember that it comes at a very high cost. A large part of these ideals and fiscal policies are driven by the voters. Some would argue that how one votes can impact fiscal policy.

    • @codyrenner3010
      @codyrenner3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      THIS ^

    • @michaeltaylor8688
      @michaeltaylor8688 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Are you basically asking Californians to leave California's ways in California?

    • @pstwr
      @pstwr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Yep, California has a huge wealth gap issue. As usual, California is just a little ahead of the curve, but as you see more Tesla's and Peloton's pop up in your area, watch out for the wealth gap issue to rear it's head in your neighborhood. You'll see the rich Californian's taking their wealth out of state to avoid the taxes. They'll take their wealth "creation" businesses to your area and enhance the wealth gap. For example, if a wealthy real estate investor leaves LA and heads to, say, NV, they will gradually pull local wealth up to the top. They'll outbid local investors, raise prices, and then rent those properties back to locals at higher than current market prices. In summary, if you hate what you see in California, you might actually hate capitalism. Because what it does, in the end, is push all the wealth to the very top, leaving the vast majority broke and destitute.

    • @Ladybugaz58
      @Ladybugaz58 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Arizona is now Blue!

    • @philossifer6252
      @philossifer6252 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@pstwr , lmao, that's not how economics works, but keep on fighting the good fight marxists 😂😂😂

  • @CorporateBillionaire
    @CorporateBillionaire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +227

    Graham 2041: 'I'm leaving Earth to live in MuskLand on Mars. This is how I bought my first intergalactic rental'

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      haha one day

    • @successwithstacee9290
      @successwithstacee9290 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      May not end up being a joke!

    • @JohnWhiteFreedom
      @JohnWhiteFreedom 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      he already sent one of his tesla's to mars, it will be ready to drive when his flight lands there

    • @nauy
      @nauy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The desert scenery would probably not change much, as is the water situation.

    • @elonmusk3792
      @elonmusk3792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sounds like a fantastic idea.

  • @charlesfrusa5049
    @charlesfrusa5049 3 ปีที่แล้ว +365

    Feels like CA is making difficult to leave so that they stop people from leaving and going to NV, CO and TX lol

    • @jhoughjr1
      @jhoughjr1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      CCCP did that too.

    • @alexm7023
      @alexm7023 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      @@jhoughjr1 Nah, that's what NJ is doing. They are literally charging a leaving tax.

    • @instructoryazo6724
      @instructoryazo6724 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      The last estimates were $850 to move to California and $3000 to move out of California.

    • @duchess8762
      @duchess8762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@instructoryazo6724
      That feels like an scam

    • @KB-ke3fi
      @KB-ke3fi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexm7023 ...and NY and MA

  • @drewp1974
    @drewp1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    “State taxes wasn’t the only reason why I moved to NV,,,, it was 99.9% of the reason”
    - Graham.

    • @everetteborr
      @everetteborr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, $400,000’in additional state taxes in California is an incentive to move out.

  • @libertarian4323
    @libertarian4323 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I knew California was bad when it came to taxes and fees, but I didn't realize just how ridiculous it was until now.

  • @JackDuffley
    @JackDuffley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    Sometime in 2050:
    "My Thoughts on Moving to the Mars Colony"

    • @tomedwards8966
      @tomedwards8966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The internet sucks and the water is expensive, but Elon is a nice guy.

    • @laythadrian5705
      @laythadrian5705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      back in the 80's we thought we'd be on Mars by now too. By 2050 we'll probably still be trying to convince everyone the Earth isn't flat.

    • @tomedwards8966
      @tomedwards8966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@laythadrian5705 Earth isn't flat, but Mars is. That is why we haven't been able to get there. SCIENCE

    • @mayravargas7135
      @mayravargas7135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao 😂

    • @mayravargas7135
      @mayravargas7135 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@laythadrian5705 I believe in Elon

  • @fatchops13
    @fatchops13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    Everybody from the Midwest rolled their eyes together when he mentioned the “Cold Nevada winters” 😂

    • @tyleralbertson5050
      @tyleralbertson5050 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I laughed at that one too

    • @Branman345
      @Branman345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I did haha coming from Michigan when anyone complains about cooler weather I try and not laugh. You get it!

    • @paigesteele4406
      @paigesteele4406 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nick Canadian prairies has entered the chat 🇨🇦 -19 currently

    • @dantatadangote
      @dantatadangote 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      To be fair, if you come from Cali, anything below 60 degrees Fahrenheit is "freezing."

    • @tracy_cakkes
      @tracy_cakkes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol right Try coming northeast rn lol

  • @alwayscreatingio
    @alwayscreatingio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1930

    the set looks exactly the same 😂

    • @Mayramota
      @Mayramota 3 ปีที่แล้ว +362

      Yeah he said he would make it the same so we won’t feel the difference. 😢 he’s a good dad lol

    • @360.Tapestry
      @360.Tapestry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      black is easy replicate

    • @TheCarpenterUnion
      @TheCarpenterUnion 3 ปีที่แล้ว +85

      Plot twist, it's all made up

    • @Akoi-
      @Akoi- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      Plot twist this video was recorded before he moved lol

    • @deecee2174
      @deecee2174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      Am I the only one that notices the setup being slightly out of position? Maybe I just watch too many Graham Stephan videos 😂😂

  • @splendidsnapshot9915
    @splendidsnapshot9915 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    If you stay in your LA house for more "vacation " time, CA may still go after you for taxes, even that you already moved to NV. Just FYI.

  • @yazidechitou
    @yazidechitou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

    End of the year video: How I manage to save $400,000 moving to Nevada

    • @TheIcedCoffeeHour
      @TheIcedCoffeeHour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😉

    • @KannanH1990
      @KannanH1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheIcedCoffeeHour So with that much of tax savings, Graham gave away the information that he makes around 3-4 million a year! Good stuff 😅

    • @carrerasrivera
      @carrerasrivera 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheIcedCoffeeHour How Startbuck is a bank

  • @sdlausen1
    @sdlausen1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +340

    Soon enough, California will start and try to find ways to tax everyone that's leaving. Oh... wait...

    • @drx1xym154
      @drx1xym154 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Commiefornia, will not be denied YOUR dollars*!!!
      (or taxes on anything of any value)
      * - Void where prohibited. Your mileage and taxation will vary.

    • @dgc0120
      @dgc0120 3 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Just remember: Don't bring your stupid politics to where you moved so that it doesn't turn into the CA that you had to leave.
      Said differently, you created the problems in CA with your vote. So either stay and fix it, or leave it with the state you destroyed.

    • @xintimidate
      @xintimidate 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@dgc0120 People dont learn man. Generally speaking people wont change. Texas is going to go blue in the next few years and within 10-15 texases citys are gonna be just like commiefornia

    • @DunkinNugget
      @DunkinNugget 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Pretty sure you're hinting at the fact that they're already working on it right? lol
      because if you're not then I shall inform for the goodness of informing others who might not be aware. California is working on a law that would allow them to tax you, even if you leave California up to 10yrs after you've left California and this would be retroactive so anyone who has already left would be chased after.
      Now the odds of that being enforced, I'm not sure what they would have to do because that's insane despotic BS that Commiefornia is trying to push but we're already in a dystopian nightmare where everything fake is pushed as the truth.

    • @sdlausen1
      @sdlausen1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@dgc0120 Yeah... that won't happen. Liberalism is a disease and metal disorder

  • @partidaa98
    @partidaa98 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    What I appreciate about Graham the most, is that even though NOW he is very very wealthy, he didn't come from much so he very much went through the entire process of starting somewhere and experiencing many lessons, and now sharing them with us. Some rich folk are so out of touch with the reality for many of us, that their advice just doesn't sit. Thanks for your content, Graham.

  • @sgomez8194
    @sgomez8194 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    California is such a beautiful state. It sucks that it’s being destroyed by poor leadership 😞

    • @LarsSveen
      @LarsSveen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, Davis was a disaster, Arnold was terrible. We finally have a fiscally responsible governor, and he's going to be recalled and replaced with some extreme leftist, lol.

    • @incognitoiguana6174
      @incognitoiguana6174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Huh? Which States makes the most money and has 1/8 of the US's population. Almost like it functions pretty well. Mainly our only problem is roads, rich cities pushing homeless people out, and Republican politicians arguing for private beaches and publicly funded private schools.

    • @angelmedrano5121
      @angelmedrano5121 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@incognitoiguana6174 lmao what?? You know dems been running the state right? Like this is clearly a dem run state please don’t try to change the narrative now😂😂

    • @tilley7242
      @tilley7242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@incognitoiguana6174 wut😂😂

    • @Gentilejedi
      @Gentilejedi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It is scenic beauty. Shame it is being destroyed financially.

  • @actuallybusiness1622
    @actuallybusiness1622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    *" every family has a person who breaks the chain of poverty. I hope you will be that person!! "*

    • @solchau1
      @solchau1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Which means that everyone else living in the state of poverty thinks it's the social norm and widely accepted. To actually take the steps to deviate from that norm would indicate to everyone else that you think you're special, don't want to be with them, and oddly enough BAD for not wanting to accept what is normal to "everyone". They will feel butt hurt and may even attack you for it all the while you're just trying to escape the herd mentality of poor people. After everything is said and done, being "that person" who breaks out of the chain of poverty or whatever established matrix system/culture is no easy task.

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@solchau1 oh so true.

    • @Neutral-Minded008
      @Neutral-Minded008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Christopher Perry.. And when you become a millionaire, rather than be vengeful towards your family be distant so they'd have to travel afar in order to ask you for help that you won't owe them.

  • @JackDuffley
    @JackDuffley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

    California makes Nevada's DMV lines go brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

    • @TheIcedCoffeeHour
      @TheIcedCoffeeHour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      BRRRRR

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      YESS

    • @brucerowe2895
      @brucerowe2895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@GrahamStephan I made several trips to the DMV even on Saturday and they chased me away because I was out of state, than Christmas came along, and guess what no lines, everyone Christmas shopping and there was no line, but that same guy came by and said DMV was not taking out of state people. The next day I was third in line got in, but forgot a piece of paper work and had to come back, I met the guy telling me DMV wasn't taking out of state people and I told him I forgot a piece of paper work from yesterday and he let me in. I made it, sure was cold.

    • @richardparadox163
      @richardparadox163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      California makes Nevada’s tax revenue go brrrrrrrrrrrrr

    • @samuelanderson9416
      @samuelanderson9416 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That’s quite an internety comment

  • @AmusementForce
    @AmusementForce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +329

    I live in Dubai and pay 0 income tax, 0 corporate tax, 0 capital gain tax, 0 property tax... hey I am not complaining...

    • @nordette
      @nordette 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Really wow thats crazy how do they pay for stuff like road repairs and social services and Healthcare?

    • @HG-bw5mw
      @HG-bw5mw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      @@nordette oil

    • @juniorcrusher2245
      @juniorcrusher2245 3 ปีที่แล้ว +91

      @@nordette rich people and tourists throwing money at their hotels

    • @nonegiven2830
      @nonegiven2830 3 ปีที่แล้ว +155

      down side is you live in Dubai

    • @Godbody4795
      @Godbody4795 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      How many slaves do you have?

  • @jessa1895
    @jessa1895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Just remember that leaving California was for a reason and don’t bring those policy ideas with you.

    • @dingledangle265
      @dingledangle265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Look at Austin.....They don't have a clue and they do not care.

    • @Cleron_O_Andarilho
      @Cleron_O_Andarilho 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I pretty sure he will do that

    • @TheBandit7613
      @TheBandit7613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree. I live in Las Vegas and people better be careful so they don't turn this into the exact place they ran away from.

    • @SK-fy8dl
      @SK-fy8dl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      California's problems are due to overcrowding. The same problems will hit any state that gets overcrowded (expensive housing, homelessness, traffic).

    • @Kaledrone
      @Kaledrone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@SK-fy8dl Keep lying to yourself, at one point we just have to ban you dems from statewide travel so you don't ruin our homes with your bs policies.

  • @kripsak
    @kripsak 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Make sure to drink lots of water during the summers, dehydration headaches are pretty common for new residents.

    • @krtacct
      @krtacct 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      California is hot too if your more than 10 miles inland.

  • @Rdrake777
    @Rdrake777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    Los Angeles use to be a dream. Now it's an over priced tent city.

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It still is a dream to some. Ppl who grew up in or around LA know how it is so not much of a dream. I have had conversations with some where for Prom they considered going to Arby's as a top notch date. After leaving CA, I do miss the food....

    • @bowzee1502
      @bowzee1502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      That's what happens when u let democrats run wild

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just saying democrats and liberals are becoming the accepted norm. Don't like the way things are going but can't stop the traction. If you hold on to the past, you become old and grouchy.

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mars LPV Prolly depends if his cousins are cute XD

    • @Rdrake777
      @Rdrake777 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mars LPV Even the Migrants won't come to LA anymore. They are headed to Texas,
      To follow their oppressors'

  • @thomasmorrison3279
    @thomasmorrison3279 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Our friends moved from NJ to Las Vegas years ago and love it. They paid cash for a house in Las Vegas and live like kings and queens.

    • @sydguitar99
      @sydguitar99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      and then housing prices and rent will go up for us people that already live there and we'll get kicked out of our own communities bc of yuppies

    • @BossManSays
      @BossManSays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sydguitar99 yup the locusts effect is real.

    • @JV-jf8ck
      @JV-jf8ck 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      as a native new jersian, can’t wait to get the hell out

  • @deasleful
    @deasleful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Graham is easily my favorite TH-cam it’s like he reads my mind in terms of videos I want to see him post and they’re always extremely informational

  • @vegsource
    @vegsource 3 ปีที่แล้ว +707

    When you come to CA, use cash only, keep footprint low, and pretend you're living in Vegas. It works. :)

    • @NateOBrien
      @NateOBrien 3 ปีที่แล้ว +154

      Until they track your phone records

    • @vegsource
      @vegsource 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@zerohecks4864 Burner phone, and Gavin's going to be moving to Vegas soon...

    • @angiee143xoxo
      @angiee143xoxo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Noted 😂😂

    • @dheyan19
      @dheyan19 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Right here Officer

    • @trill422
      @trill422 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Jesus who are you hiding from cali government or fbi

  • @kevindurantsburner2388
    @kevindurantsburner2388 3 ปีที่แล้ว +177

    Imagine having a $2.2 million house just to visit

    • @craigman7262
      @craigman7262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      He should airbnb it out?

    • @brinawidmer
      @brinawidmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I was wondering why not rent the big house and keep the small one for himself. there are two houses on that piece of land if I remember correctly.

    • @monk9008
      @monk9008 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@brinawidmer That's a good point. But one of the complications is moving all the stuff to the other unit, in addition to having to wait for his current tenants to leave. But if he is willing to move all of his stuff to the other unit and the tenants leave naturally it's a good idea. But then again the time it would take to move all the stuff isn't worth his time. lol.

    • @craigman7262
      @craigman7262 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@brinawidmer your right. Maybe its harder to rent out. The lil house rents for $2700

    • @brinawidmer
      @brinawidmer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@monk9008 I don‘t know about the US but where I live you can pay people to pack, move, unpack your crap 😂 I‘ll probably do that when I move in Summer well the move part at least because I do actually enjoy the pack and unpack parts 🙈

  • @Panzertank123
    @Panzertank123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    It is almost 1 am in Czech republic. I don't need sleep, I need to see Graham's new video.

  • @codyrenner3010
    @codyrenner3010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Just please keep your Californian mindset in California. Theres a reason you left, don't bring the opinions you had that affected the government decisions in California when you leave. LEAVE YOUR CALIFORNIA MINDSET IN CALIFORNIA, beyond that cheers!

    • @Music4DaSol
      @Music4DaSol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      So I keep hearing this in EVERY single leaving Cali video. Are you essentially saying, vote Republican? What "mindset" are ya'll talking about?

    • @Altair9292
      @Altair9292 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@Music4DaSol There's a reason that California was thriving under one of the largest state surpluses under Republican leadership and now that it's been under Democrat control for a few decades, it has one of the largest state deficits in the country. Monetary irresponsibility and bad policies are not sustainable, thus the recent record-breaking exodus.

    • @titsbitchmcgee7502
      @titsbitchmcgee7502 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Music4DaSol The mindset of relying on the government to solve all the world's problems, it results in excessive regulation and overreach. Cali is becoming destitute due to ignorant politicians trying to micromanage every aspect of society.
      This not only costs a shitload of money up front in taxes, but reaps untold amount of damages in terms of lost potential business. People are putting emphasis on voting habits because once a law or regulation is passed, it's very hard to undo.

    • @Law19157
      @Law19157 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Music4DaSol No, not just Republican. There's 2 kinds of Republicans, the moderate and the conservative. Change mindset to vote Conservative Republican. A moderate Republican is just another democrat.

    • @oasisman
      @oasisman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Law19157 that's Dumb. that's why Dems eat Republicans for lunch every election...because they have a big tent. Most people leave California because lack of jobs and/or housing prices.....rarely is it strictly politics. People immigrate or "emigrate" for opportunities or if they are hungry. Also the Republican party was founded in California and it still is the state with the second most Republican votes, so watch your mouth. Clark County isn't the most Conservative place lolololol....you know there's Casino's here right? It's more Libertarian.

  • @philly799
    @philly799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I recently moved away from Seattle after living there my entire life. I also noticed how nice everyone is once I left the big city.
    These big, congested cities with long lines and high taxes make people miserable. I didn't realize how bad it was until I left.

    • @QajsProductions
      @QajsProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Yeah, went to Portland just a few months ago and my God it was so noticeable how ALL of the employees at retail were absolutely miserable, mean, and unhelpful. I like my smaller suburban city here in WA...

    • @theconceptsinscribed8859
      @theconceptsinscribed8859 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Washington has no income tax

    • @philly799
      @philly799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@theconceptsinscribed8859 yeah but every other tax there is enormous, and Washington doesn't do anything useful with the taxes they collect.

    • @australianpatriot
      @australianpatriot 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@philly799 seattle has a nice skyline

    • @tstouff65
      @tstouff65 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's true!

  • @woznypeter23
    @woznypeter23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Since you are keeping your rentals in LA, your experience with long distance property management would be great! I know you experimented with one home in the past, but multiple homes hours away is something I would love to hear about.

    • @cyna1103
      @cyna1103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Probably hire a third party property management company

  • @GhostSickness
    @GhostSickness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Graham always remembers to smash the like button on his own videos. Respect for practicing what you preach bro 🥰

    • @limyize
      @limyize 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I used to watch you many years ago. Thx for the memories

    • @GhostSickness
      @GhostSickness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@limyize anytime my guy! I miss those days.

    • @pokemaster10001
      @pokemaster10001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      GHOST YOU WATCH GRAHAM WOW BRO I LOVED YOUR COMMENTARIES BACK IN THE DAY. Hope you safe these days Tris :)

    • @GhostSickness
      @GhostSickness 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@pokemaster10001 thanks dog! Of course I watch him, been watching him for years.

    • @frankneumann276
      @frankneumann276 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please pay attention to this , it’s very important that there are lots of scammers out there ripping peoples of their money , but Mrs Rita helped me recover all my loss, God will reward you abundantly

  • @stevendiaz4104
    @stevendiaz4104 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    "cheap electric bill." Oooooh boy, wait till the summer with that massive house. 😂

    • @mariah.d
      @mariah.d 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Honestly he probably will get solar and has those new fancy efficient windows. My mother in law has a 2000+sqft house with both of those things & her energy bill is less than $50 even in summer.

  • @mbouletcraig
    @mbouletcraig 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Graham: “I’m fully prepared for cold winters”
    Me living in Montreal, Canada where it’s currently 23 degrees and considered reasonably warm for the time of year: “i’d trade this cold winter for mine anytime 🤣!”

    • @JuanCarlosRF1
      @JuanCarlosRF1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Make the move. It’s not as difficult as some ppl think

    • @ben10trone
      @ben10trone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@JuanCarlosRF1 it seems pretty difficult when I look online. Also from Montreal and looking to move in the US

    • @dave6564
      @dave6564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Man, i wanna get out of mtl. Been here since birth and its just getting more expensive to live in. I want heat and a reasonable cost of living.

    • @relog
      @relog 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Keahi Duarte I thought US legalized it too

    • @awakenedone7577
      @awakenedone7577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Keahi Duarte worst decision we ever made

  • @ericaardenearningsixfigure5263
    @ericaardenearningsixfigure5263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The best of both worlds in real estate. Invest in the place with big land value and small houses, live in the place with cheap land value and large houses.

  • @wavemusic
    @wavemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    Thank you for the notes for shedding all CA DMV related items, I thought I could take my time. I now have a MAY appointment but might have to try to do a walk up, yikes.

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

      If you do walk-in, you've gotta stand in line the day before!

    • @OldHickory1828
      @OldHickory1828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      That's the service you guys pay such taxes for? Indiana, you walk-in wait maybe 20 minutes.

    • @ricecakeboii94
      @ricecakeboii94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @Old Hickory They don’t tax residents in Vegas. They tax the tourists.

    • @southwest7977
      @southwest7977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PA. Most things don’t require the actual dmv. Online, independent companies attached to the state. When you go to the dmv it’s a ghost town, walk right up. Pre COVID.
      Moved to Florida. Stupid line. Took 90 minutes for DL.
      I feel bad for the states where you have to go in for every little thing.

    • @saraw1359
      @saraw1359 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Accurate. I waited 9 and half hours once.

  • @shkirk
    @shkirk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Please make sure you consider the politicians and polices that led to leaving CA. Don’t perpetuate that madness in LV..

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All thanks to Scarlet foreign exchange for helping me to trade my $450 into Bitcoin and I was credited with the sum of $5300 after seven working days of my trade with her now I’m debt free I can settle my bills without even touching my paycheck I’m so happy with Bitcoin life is easy 😊✅

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatzap ✅

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 6 0 7 2 0 3 8 1 1 9

  • @Piotrek-do5uy
    @Piotrek-do5uy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    It's so strange knowing you are in a different state yet the set looks exactly the same

  • @SpencerCornelia
    @SpencerCornelia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    You're going to be shocked by your electric bill during the summer haha but other than that, Vegas is a dope city

    • @ayk9937
      @ayk9937 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Dont think so after he said hes saving 400k a year on taxes

    • @JennyA
      @JennyA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      He could always add solar panels to the roof to supplement the energy grid.

    • @jaimeavakarianvillamonte744
      @jaimeavakarianvillamonte744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@JennyA The cost of electricity is double in Los Angeles so if you use more in Las Vegas it’s not so bad

    • @willnye9788
      @willnye9788 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Just go solar. My Parent's home in CA went solar and they have no electric bill. I plan to go solar when I buy a home and Vegas plus it produces jobs.

    • @melc900
      @melc900 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I was confused for a minute as someone living in the UK, but then I remembered that AC exists lol

  • @JacobslifeinVegas
    @JacobslifeinVegas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    Welcome to Las Vegas Graham! Just so you know, there is a law here that says new residents have up to 1 year to learn how to pronounce Nevada correctly 100% of the time.

  • @fernandomercado5519
    @fernandomercado5519 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I think it's really important that you point out that the OTHER taxes hurt a lot too. Gains, Property, Sales, etc.

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All thanks to Scarlet foreign exchange for helping me to trade my $450 into Bitcoin and I was credited with the sum of $5300 after seven working days of my trade with her now I’m debt free I can settle my bills without even touching my paycheck I’m so happy with Bitcoin life is easy 😊

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatzap

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 6 0 7 2 0 3 8 1 1 9

  • @VerStarr
    @VerStarr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some would argue don’t look back, but looking back and reflecting on it is a nice way to see how far you’ve come. 10/10, like button destroyed and congratulations again on this big move!!!

  • @MetalJunkie94
    @MetalJunkie94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    If enough people leave, I’m hoping it forces CA to lower prices since demand is going down

    • @Welner
      @Welner 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I doubt that will happen. What’s most likely to happen is that Nevada starts charging just as much as Cali

    • @roadrunner76b
      @roadrunner76b 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Welner or California will raise the costs to make up the loss, which is more likely

    • @godofthisshit
      @godofthisshit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Eric Mugford Wealthy people overseas would still rather LA over Vegas.

    • @JuanSaldana1588
      @JuanSaldana1588 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Grand Rapids Michigan Unfortunately Having The Same Problem

    • @billwilhelm8285
      @billwilhelm8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn’t cali institute a tax for rich people to leave , like an exit toll

  • @Wurdswurth
    @Wurdswurth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    Pro tip, if you pronounce the "a" in "Nevada" like the a in "Rad", they'll move you up the DMV line. ;)

    • @kristiann03
      @kristiann03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I pronounce it like that and ngl I was surprised at Graham's pronounciation

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But it sounds odd.

    • @catzb37
      @catzb37 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Oh, quit saying Nev ah duh, it's like nails on a chalkboard! It's Ne-VAD-uh. Nevadans get so irritated when it's pronounced Nev Ah duh. LOL, a few times you said it right, then went back to the wrong way!! You might get away with it a little more in Vegas because there are a lot of Californians do live or work in Vegas.
      Nevadans will like you more if you say it correctly!!

    • @GUITARTIME2024
      @GUITARTIME2024 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@catzb37 but the first way sounds better.

    • @kristiann03
      @kristiann03 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@GUITARTIME2024 no it doesnt. It sounds a little unnatural

  • @magali.bazzano
    @magali.bazzano 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I appreciate your honesty with the good and the bad. Life is like that.

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All thanks to Scarlet foreign exchange for helping me to trade my $450 into Bitcoin and I was credited with the sum of $5300 after seven working days of my trade with her now I’m debt free I can settle my bills without even touching my paycheck I’m so happy with Bitcoin life is easy 😊

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatzap

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 6 0 7 2 0 3 8 1 1 9

  • @AuthenTech
    @AuthenTech 3 ปีที่แล้ว +403

    seeing those DMV lines 😱 RIP

    • @ArbitraryLifestyle
      @ArbitraryLifestyle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Right? I would've turned RIGHT around.

    • @lapamful
      @lapamful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aren't there any other DMV offices in Nevada? Surely, would've been quicker to go elsewhere.

    • @hollystiener16
      @hollystiener16 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ArbitraryLifestyle He did.

    • @samanthavlogs5414
      @samanthavlogs5414 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lapamful well u never been to Nevada 🤪

    • @ChimpOnComputer
      @ChimpOnComputer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Mr. Dog Don't see California filling in any of those voids.

  • @Triangletox
    @Triangletox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey, graham! Welcome to America!!!!!!! You’ll have a great time

  • @Adam-sw6nm
    @Adam-sw6nm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    Welcome to X, please don't make "X" state California.

    • @TheRealCantaraBella
      @TheRealCantaraBella 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂😂😂

    • @billwilhelm8285
      @billwilhelm8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Include ny , I can’t wait to live this shothole state

    • @raynuh138
      @raynuh138 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@billwilhelm8285 bye 👋🏼

  • @KathleenHawk
    @KathleenHawk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Get cactus in the backyard instead of palm trees!! Hawaii is a rainforest so that’s why it looks the way it does.. Las Vegas has already run out of water, so it imports all its water from nearby communities and it wastes so much of it. No need to add more to that by getting palm trees!

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All thanks to Scarlet foreign exchange for helping me to trade my $450 into Bitcoin and I was credited with the sum of $5300 after seven working days of my trade with her now I’m debt free I can settle my bills without even touching my paycheck I’m so happy with Bitcoin life is easy 😊

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatzap

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 6 0 7 2 0 3 8 1 1 9

  • @firepower7654
    @firepower7654 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Reminder to Californians moving out of state: Voting Democrat is what turned one of the greatest states into a hell hole. Keep that in mind when voting. Don't turn the new state you're moving to into what you are fleeing from.

  • @demamat
    @demamat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    2021: I moved to Las Vegas (no tax)
    2025: I moved to Iceland (barely anyone there)
    2030: I moved to Mars (no tax and no one)

    • @demamat
      @demamat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Anoniem Anoniem That's a very good question, I guess Graham will figure something out, he'll make youtube videos up there about how cheap it is to buy lands.

    • @imCurveee
      @imCurveee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Anoniem Anoniem TH-cam revenue. Work remotely online.

    • @arthurfonzarelli9828
      @arthurfonzarelli9828 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Anoniem Anoniem simple.... Investments

  • @tommywardmusic
    @tommywardmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Grew up in vegas. It’s fantastic. Nobody understands how “easy” and cheap it is to live there. The lifestyle is incredible. 15 minutes away from some of the best hotels, casinos and restaurants in the world is a suburban paradise where many people raise families. Working class citizens who mind their own business. No judgment.

    • @jeremyz6911
      @jeremyz6911 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just don't make a wrong turn and end up in the scary parts!

  • @scottl2038
    @scottl2038 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I did the same, moved from LA to Vegas years ago. Been great up until the virus hit our economy. Hopefully comes back quickly, need it.

  • @OliverFoote
    @OliverFoote 3 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    Me: Might be leaving my parents house soon

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      My thoughts on leaving my parents

    • @tracy_cakkes
      @tracy_cakkes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me: leaving my parents house sometime in the foreseeable future

    • @kaiseriv8483
      @kaiseriv8483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tracy_cakkes foreseeable lol. Good one

    • @dj5449
      @dj5449 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don’t forget to join the dmv queue the day before

    • @Nur__
      @Nur__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GrahamStephan see I knew it was coming

  • @tushargaddi6640
    @tushargaddi6640 3 ปีที่แล้ว +142

    Moving sucks but happy to see that you’re enjoying Vegas!

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      thank you so much! so far so good!

    • @MajesticLawnGnome
      @MajesticLawnGnome 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GrahamStephan it’s a good city! You made a great move

    • @vitusvanc
      @vitusvanc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Is it Nevaada or Nevada? You’ll need to pick one 😂

  • @jaggsta
    @jaggsta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +110

    Gonna be funny when Nevada starts taxing because everyone moving in LOL

    • @Tony36847
      @Tony36847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      They probably don't need to. They're gonna have tons of additional income from the property and sales taxes from all the new residents. Or maybe a 1% income tax? I can live with that

    • @kevindunlap9951
      @kevindunlap9951 3 ปีที่แล้ว +65

      @tony They will start taxing when everyone who lives in CA moves to NV and votes in the same types of people (radical leftists) into office that they intend on leaving behind. Its sad really....

    • @marcosburgos8491
      @marcosburgos8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well if more people move, more taxes are being collected in other areas that are taxed. That being if the majority moving there have above living wages.

    • @zedzed5276
      @zedzed5276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      new developments have tons of subsidies and cost very little for the city. but in 10 or 15 years the city will need to repair everything and find out they have not been collecting taxes.

    • @Willowtree82
      @Willowtree82 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      The republicans kept taxes low in Nevada and now it's barely flipped blue this year due to new residents from California. Democrats raise taxes. Don't ruin one state and move to another and make the same mistakes.

  • @Gibby50460
    @Gibby50460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    Just remember why you moved when you’re voting.

    • @JosephTX89
      @JosephTX89 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But he moved to another blue state?

    • @incognitoiguana6174
      @incognitoiguana6174 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      It's so ironic that people moved to Texas because it was "Better", now they are freezing their asses off while their politicians are in the Caribbean. California's taxes isn't even a lot, unless you are making like $500k+.

    • @Reathon
      @Reathon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@incognitoiguana6174 The storm is like once a decade and Cruz is literally just a senator. He really could not do anything to help his state because he represents them federally, dude. If a tornado ran through my house, I know for sure Im not asking my SENATORS for help lmfao they cant do anything. All they are for is saying yes or no on a proposed bill.

    • @TheRAINMan059
      @TheRAINMan059 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@@JosephTX89 Nevada is not nearly as blue of a state as California - Biden won it by just 33k votes, 2.4%. It's a purple/blue tilting state.

    • @TheRAINMan059
      @TheRAINMan059 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Reathon Correct. While what Cruz did was bad from a pure optics standpoint, it literally makes no practical difference whether he did or not, and the idea that Texas is "no better run than California", as this leftist Iguana implies, is idiotically false. Texas is an insanely better state in every metric. More freedom, less homelessness, more opportunity, etc. CA is a hellhole and its covid numbers aren't even good yet they destroyed countless businesses over restrictions. Can't even have a funeral for your dead loved ones. It's a dystopia.

  • @saulw6270
    @saulw6270 3 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    The way he made the set identical made me forgot he moved

    • @davidkozlowski6982
      @davidkozlowski6982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah because he didn’t move. He just did this to avoid paying taxes. Cmon. “Identical set” my ass

  • @HolyElkGaming
    @HolyElkGaming 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Good job Graham! Keep living life like an adventure! "Variety is the spice of life." - some old poet.
    Good luck with everything and thanks for the update!

  • @Ramesh-xf9nv
    @Ramesh-xf9nv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    This is how some Californians have in advantage. Their dollar works harder in California. When they move into a state with "proper" income tax and policies their dollar can afford them more opportunity. This is a positive for them but a negative for the natives that live wherever the migration flows.

    • @Vejitasei
      @Vejitasei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@rosethorns1893 Partly true and partly not. Prices are but one way to ration things that are of limited supply (ie. water front homes). But they are not the only force at work. There's also tax policy, zoning rules, laws and regulations. San Francisco has horrible regulations, that basically require you to build low income housing as part of your new development AND very high hurdles to get approved to build anything; won't allow high rises, etc. The end result is that the only way to build a new building that is profitable is to build super luxury units. BUT then you have the issue with low income units (and the politics around gentrification). Prices for beach front will always be more than desert. BUT what's really driving the costs up in CA (to astronomical prices) are the regulations, taxes, zoning, permits, etc.

    • @edwinalvarez1619
      @edwinalvarez1619 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sounds like gentrification to me, California price increase is coming to Las Vegas and other affordable cities.

    • @Vejitasei
      @Vejitasei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@edwinalvarez1619 Gentification comes in multiple forms. If more people start moving to LV then prices will go up. However they will not necessarily increase to CA level. The main issue in CA isn't the number of people that want to live there, but the horrible regulations. If LV has sound policy the. Prices can increase but need not be astronomical.
      For example, Charlotte and Nashville are major cities but the cost of living is way lower than San Francisco, Chicago or Manhattan.

    • @Vejitasei
      @Vejitasei 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rosethorns1893 I don't disagree :) But that's not gentrification per say, just standard issue human stupidity. I live in the greater Seattle area and the Seattle City Council is run by idiots who purpose (and sometimes pass) crazy laws.
      I'm actually at a cross roads politically, because if people keep voting for these fools then that means they make up > 51% of the voting population (I know that voter turn out is horrible), which means that this crazy train has no brakes :( If that's the guess it's going to be soon be time to move; and ultimately might have to move up retirement / ex pat...

    • @edwinalvarez1619
      @edwinalvarez1619 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True but will the cost of living eventually price out locals given their income? It need not go to CA levels but it can go high enough to price someone who makes $30k-$45k I've seen it here in NYC. We seem to be at a crossroads as a nation. We need to rethink what kind of society we want as a nation instead of 50 states doing their own decisions all the time.

  • @geoffroyraby8896
    @geoffroyraby8896 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your analysis. We live in San Francisco area and have been considering to leave but it's not easy. Cannot wait for your 1 year after analysis to see if you really enjoyed Las Vegas or miss LA.

  • @citizenoftheyearCC
    @citizenoftheyearCC 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Love how Graham always conveniently keeps out the politics part to avoid offending anyone in these videos lol

    • @nutsbutdum
      @nutsbutdum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @Anne Day But he's not stupid. Surely he knows what made California a hellhole to live in for taxpayers, compared to the state literally next door.

    • @fatty2027
      @fatty2027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Everyone already knows Democrat policies are why California is what it is, good or bad. There is no need to bring it up.

  • @aminat643
    @aminat643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Wow that line at the DMV is wild!!!

    • @TheIcedCoffeeHour
      @TheIcedCoffeeHour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’s nuts!

    • @christian_lied
      @christian_lied 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’d get a stroke just by seeing that line

    • @TheThunderkatana
      @TheThunderkatana 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@christian_lied not to mention it’s in the hot Las Vegas sun

    • @FuturePsychNurse
      @FuturePsychNurse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheThunderkatana If it’s January it’s not hot there until midday but even then you would need a light jacket.

    • @abbylynn8872
      @abbylynn8872 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I subbed ♡

  • @karansida
    @karansida 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Congratulations on the house
    It looks amazing

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you!!

    • @brucerowe2895
      @brucerowe2895 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@GrahamStephan Let me add my congratulations, enjoy. When is the house warming?

  • @rmcmeatbot5683
    @rmcmeatbot5683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Speaking of not following up, those brief clips of the new place look way nicer than the tour. That dark gray definitely makes the giant room feel livable (without out taking away the immensity of it too much).

  • @johnxsantos
    @johnxsantos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +497

    Get ready for the some of the hottest days of your life. Those never get old living in LV 😂

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

      I feel like living in a desert state, you are required to have a pool/AC. I have moved from CA and KY and it's a whole different level of heat. I basically label it dry heat and wet heat. I feel wet heat is the worse XD.

    • @sputnikalgrim
      @sputnikalgrim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is the air cleaner? I mean that has to count for something right?

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sputnikalgrim Yes and no? I would say smog wise yes because the more rain you have the more smog get taken out of the air. But with the abundance of water, it causes more grass and pollen.

    • @darkdudironaji
      @darkdudironaji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Agreed. I've lived in Vegas literally my entire life. I still can't get used to the insane heat.

    • @coldchillin8382
      @coldchillin8382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Get some solar panels bro

  • @SwastiMusic
    @SwastiMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    What about appreciation in property prices compared to LA?

    • @kb0824
      @kb0824 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @Brendan Moriarty good luck with that theory.

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @Brendan Moriarty its Cali. There will always be ppl wanting to move there. Just cuz some rich leave doesn't mean more rich aren't buying.

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Brendan Moriarty You don't have to live there to buy there. I know a lot of people buying homes as investments.

    • @xxxdroidmonkeyxxx
      @xxxdroidmonkeyxxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@Holyshiszle California has been losing more people than gaining in the last 20 years so I don't know about all that. People have only been moving there because of the weather and the famous people, but there's a price limit to that before people start to wise up to the fact that neither of those things is worth the crazy cost of living.

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@xxxdroidmonkeyxxx Not sure where you got your information but California has a population of almost 40 million people and has been increasing year after year for at least 10 years. This isn't including undocumented people.

  • @karl-rickbizoza2029
    @karl-rickbizoza2029 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    There is a movie about this situation: 1996 Escape from L.A.

  • @ScottsThoughts
    @ScottsThoughts 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I related to this video big time, I was living in Seattle. I could barely afford a studio apartment, I felt suffocated all the time. The homeless crisis is just awful. So I packed up and moved to Oklahoma City. While I love the lower cost of living, I plan to move to Dallas to fit more of my lifestyle. Honestly uprooting out of a state I grew up in was a culture shock, but it's one of the best decisions I've made. I'm glad you are enjoying the new lifestyle!

  • @Howieazy
    @Howieazy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +338

    I didn’t know Cali was that expensive really put me in a new perspective

    • @iskdude9922
      @iskdude9922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

      Thats democrat party for u

    • @sexy13ITCH0000
      @sexy13ITCH0000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      @@iskdude9922 funny enough democrats run alot of other states but dont have the same problem.... it has to be some other factors

    • @snippetx9812
      @snippetx9812 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Yup! but the real kicker is we don't see any real benefit from the higher taxes. You'd think we would have the cleanest state, maybe with some kind of healthcare, absolutely no homeless on the streets. but nope. we pay more and get less benefits than other places. I plan on leaving this dump within the next few years.

    • @DadsCigaretteRun
      @DadsCigaretteRun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@sexy13ITCH0000 true. Honestly it seems like major cities are the issue but California is especially expensive

    • @iskdude9922
      @iskdude9922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

      @@sexy13ITCH0000 funny enough... yes they are running other states into the ground like new york and Illinois...

  • @TheSpatulaCity
    @TheSpatulaCity 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Crazy to see that DMV line. Would be interesting to take a camera and interview people to see how many are moving from California and why.

    • @KB-ke3fi
      @KB-ke3fi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      all of them.

    • @ravenzyblack
      @ravenzyblack 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Almost all of them. Taxes.

  • @sirgalahad1470
    @sirgalahad1470 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    3:13 The great Thomas Sowell has always said the number one reason for real estate (ie. home) appreciation is "restriction of land use". California, with all their ridiculous zoning laws have taken the term "restriction" to never before seen levels over the last 4 decades.

    • @MrAngryman69
      @MrAngryman69 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All the coastal cities cannot expand anymore because they have all reached the mountain range separating the coast to the rest of the state.

  • @Phillip4six
    @Phillip4six 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the breakdown, I hope you do well in Vegas!

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All thanks to Scarlet foreign exchange for helping me to trade my $450 into Bitcoin and I was credited with the sum of $5300 after seven working days of my trade with her now I’m debt free I can settle my bills without even touching my paycheck I’m so happy with Bitcoin life is easy 😊

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatzap

    • @atonludwig6015
      @atonludwig6015 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 6 0 7 2 0 3 8 1 1 9

  • @joserojasyt
    @joserojasyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    *California lowers tax rate to 0%*
    Graham: “Why I Moved Back To California”

    • @eddycarpenter8989
      @eddycarpenter8989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Nah bruh. you just don't make enough money

    • @asmranonymousgaming901
      @asmranonymousgaming901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@xhafts hahaha bro i died

    • @julionvalentine1183
      @julionvalentine1183 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      If you leave remember why you left and stop voting blue

    • @killraven123
      @killraven123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@julionvalentine1183 haha red party better than blue party

    • @eddycarpenter8989
      @eddycarpenter8989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@julionvalentine1183 its like you guys just regurgitate the same tired talking point over and over again

  • @texasranger24
    @texasranger24 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    While we all understand you don't want to talk politics on YT, please never forget that is was a 100% political decision to leave. You most definetly didn't leave because of shitty weather, but because of failed politics and bad policies from one specific political party. And especially remember that the next time you vote. Don't turn Nevada or Texas into the next California.

    • @fatty2027
      @fatty2027 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Anne Day He is 100% correct. Politics in CA are to blame for the way it is and the citizens keep voting for more. They then have to leave because of the oppression they voted for becomes too much, they move to a better state and continue voting for the same garbage that ruined CA. How about staying in your state and vote opposite of what you voted for and try to fix CA instead of ruining everywhere else.

  • @infini.tesimo
    @infini.tesimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Next time he moves, he's coming to Texas. I feel it in my bones.

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does Texas have homeless problems as well? Just wondering because I went from CA to KY and I feel the steady weather sends them to CA.(easier to sleep outside)

    • @MephieStopheles
      @MephieStopheles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Holyshiszle Yes, we also have Heat, humidity, allergies, and venomous animals, you'd hate it here, go to Las Vegas 😁

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@MephieStopheles lol I'm currently in KY and I love it here. Only miss the food and beaches.

    • @infini.tesimo
      @infini.tesimo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MephieStopheles snakes are out there too. Bugs included. The difference is the weather. Dry heat vs humidity. They both have different things that suck about them and you can't escape it lol.

  • @lisar.271
    @lisar.271 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m moving 3 weeks! I actually close on my first home next week-I’m SO EXCITED!

  • @parceproductions3803
    @parceproductions3803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Cold weather is not the problem. Get ready for 120 + degrees in summer. 🔥

    • @HK-gv5sb
      @HK-gv5sb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yeah you can dress for cold weather, but Las Vegas summer is scorching.

  • @SuperhumanTroy
    @SuperhumanTroy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +162

    *Making the exact same move - LA to Vegas baby! Thanks for the epic content Graham!*

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      You got it!!

    • @magic1058
      @magic1058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@GrahamStephan invest in Tesla

    • @johnwinnerdz1
      @johnwinnerdz1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Can you imagine betting on a stock and in one week buying your dream car . Omg yes

    • @LeviGraberVlogs81
      @LeviGraberVlogs81 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m going from the Midwest to Florida I feel like that is the right move for me and youtube plus it’s cold here

    • @ryanturner8577
      @ryanturner8577 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best thing you could do.

  • @bossdelgado6835
    @bossdelgado6835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    dont vote for the policies that youre leaving from. Remember why you left

    • @BuddysDadd
      @BuddysDadd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Crazy trumpies

    • @bossdelgado6835
      @bossdelgado6835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@BuddysDadd except that all states with blown out budgets, high taxes, and ridiculous costs of livings are all blue states and everybody leaving said states are going to red states/ purple states. But hey, what do I know.

  • @cheetahiq
    @cheetahiq 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have absolutely no clue how the algorithm brought me to Graham’s videos, but I’ve become sucked in!

  • @NateOBrien
    @NateOBrien 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Everyone come to Florida 😎

    • @TheIcedCoffeeHour
      @TheIcedCoffeeHour 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      (⌐■_■)

    • @magic1058
      @magic1058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Facts Nate btw why your shoulders wo wide dawg

    • @QuadraAce
      @QuadraAce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Except libtards progressives and other blue left wing degenerates

    • @eddycarpenter8989
      @eddycarpenter8989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm good

    • @kevincabrera6259
      @kevincabrera6259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Florida is full of cultist trumpanzees, so i'll pass

  • @joerice4390
    @joerice4390 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    What insanely baffling is people will leave CA, go to their new city, and vote for the same type of politicians that made them want to leave CA in the first place............AND TURN THE NEW CITY INTO CA LITE.....

    • @kimberlyl3727
      @kimberlyl3727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      they just have a thing you're lacking, called humanity.

    • @mikethewise2000
      @mikethewise2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kimberlyl3727 Democratic policies are inhumane. Making people poor and suffer is not very nice. The homelessness problem, gang violence, and drug use. Are all due to the local state governments' policies and lack of leadership and morals.

    • @kimberlyl3727
      @kimberlyl3727 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikethewise2000 What keeps people poor and suffering is favoring big business and doing things like blocking stimulus checks. Not to mention restricting access to abortion + family planning/health services for lower income women, turning a blind eye to climate change, employing voter suppression tactics in minority areas, overpolicing drug use (particularly among minorities), etc. etc. But have fun storming the capitol I guess.

    • @joerice4390
      @joerice4390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kimberlyl3727 how inhumane is it to limit absolute slaughter of the unborn...

    • @joerice4390
      @joerice4390 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MayTheSchwartzBeWithYou great idea... dont look at policy, look at party. .....THATS EORKED GREAT IN caki

  • @odinsluvchild764
    @odinsluvchild764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Couldn't even get a condo in San Diego. Now I'm going to make my first offer tommorow in TN 4BD 2BR 2400 SQFT for 140k.

    • @deejbaby
      @deejbaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I live in San Diego, and cry every time i write my rent check for my 1 BD 1 Bath- $1,600 😔

    • @Knuffmannn
      @Knuffmannn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@deejbaby $1.6k a month? JEEZ! Here in IL for a nice 4 Bed 2 bathroom apartment is $800.

  • @honeyfurfarm2182
    @honeyfurfarm2182 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Graham, you don't have to lie. There's nothing wrong with hating to pay taxes. Everyone hates when they get robbed.

  • @joonlee30
    @joonlee30 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    When you just compare State by State by the numbers, of course no one will understand why NY and CA have the highest concentration of population in US. I’m actually moving from Houston to New Jersey next week. The prime reason is family and friends. I moved down from East Coast 8 years ago for better job, but I miss my family and friends too much. Sure I get to save more money in Houston compared to NJ, but the extra money was not worth the missed precious times I get to spend with my family. I would like to recommend you guys thinking of moving to not just look at financial reasons. There are so much more factors that are priceless when determining where you want to live. Know that you can make less, and be happier, and vice versa. Be where it makes you happy, not where you make more money

    • @OE7V7
      @OE7V7 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very true 👌🏽

    • @onyemaduru6220
      @onyemaduru6220 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Love that 👍🏽

    • @user-jy7yw5kw3w
      @user-jy7yw5kw3w 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I moved to Jersey from Delaware and don't like it because of the cost of everything, the traffic, the rude people, odd gun laws, and you have to have a license to have a pet here...like what? The things you do for relationships 🤦‍♂️

    • @sluggo206
      @sluggo206 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly, people are moving to California too. In Washington state much ado is made about incoming Californication, but the number of people moving to California each year cancels it out. California has a quarter of the US population, so even a small percent leaving seems like a lot of people.

    • @LilyGazou
      @LilyGazou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I regret not living closer to family You don't get that time back.

  • @anthonyover
    @anthonyover 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    I want to watch the July-Why-Is-It-130-Degrees vlog 😂

  • @maxkleinberg3499
    @maxkleinberg3499 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Chamath for governor!!! California has a lot of progress to make.

    • @financemadesimple-personal2086
      @financemadesimple-personal2086 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I’ll vote for him!

    • @sman96490
      @sman96490 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Behizy isn't Chamatg the same guy who made money from social media and venture capital funds and now bad mouthing both on how rigged they are?

  • @drakesavory2019
    @drakesavory2019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We left California 10 years ago for a lot of the same reasons. Every so often we go back for a week to visit family and when we leave it just confirms we made the right decision.

  • @GoldenNugget56
    @GoldenNugget56 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    better not still be voting for what made you leave California

    • @aloevera3317
      @aloevera3317 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It's a bit more complicated than just "dEmOnRaTs bAaaddd". California has plenty of problems, but the profits they bring into the nation carry other, less prosperous states.

    • @TheItalianPepe
      @TheItalianPepe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@aloevera3317 "It's a bit more complicated than that". Yes, yes its. However that stereotype does comes from somewhere. I do need to ask, are those "profits" really worth it? Can a state be profitable AND not be the shithole everyone hates?

    • @stevenbarron4737
      @stevenbarron4737 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      vote red

    • @mott1992
      @mott1992 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@aloevera3317 I'm sorry, it's not more complicated than that. Half of Graham's video was dedicated to ridiculous zoning laws, taxes, and regulations which caused California to become unlivable in. All three of these things are 100% controlled by the government. Don't act like the California government isn't the reason that state is going to hell. Just take a look at Texas. Texas is booming in EVERYTHING - tech, ag, energy, etc. and it still remains the most livable state in the nation. Oh wait, did I mention Texas is DEEP RED? Literally has one of the most extreme right wing governors in office right now with a republican state senate, and EVERYONE is moving there.
      So yes, it is that simple. Democrats and progressive politics/culture have destroyed California. The only reason Oregon, Washington, and other blue states are surviving is because there remains a strong republican presence culturally and in office to balance out the left's insanity in those states. The day your state has little to no republican representation to balance out democrat insanity, you can kiss your state's ass goodbye.

    • @Anonymous-ld7je
      @Anonymous-ld7je 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nevada is already a blue state bud. Californians aren't gonna ruin anything.

  • @hitmanactual1118
    @hitmanactual1118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Please don’t leave Cali and bring those terrible politics that ruined Cali in the first place.

  • @vidaphotography4073
    @vidaphotography4073 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey Graham :) I know it can be awkward to talk about all of your "good deeds" that you're able to do with money, but since you brought up projects and causes that you look forward to supporting, I would be really interested to see a video about your philanthropic views and how you approach it, and the effects you've been able to see from it or look forward to seeing.

  • @ForeverrDiamondyt
    @ForeverrDiamondyt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I move out of Cali in 2018, to Maryland, and hated it. I move to Henderson May 2020 and will never leave. I plan to improve my finances and build my forever home here. I love it here but I hate all the hype that Vegas is getting because I don’t want it to start getting more crowded than it is 😭😅

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      All thanks to Scarlet foreign exchange for helping me to trade my $450 into Bitcoin and I was credited with the sum of $5300 after seven working days of my trade with her now I’m debt free I can settle my bills without even touching my paycheck I’m so happy with Bitcoin life is easy 😊

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      +1 6 0 7 2 0 3 8 1 1 9

    • @markwilliam9090
      @markwilliam9090 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Whatzap

  • @_lenasnow
    @_lenasnow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    I really wasn't sure if moving from LA to LV was gonna be the right decision... but the level of certainty has drastically increased after finding out about your move 🤭

    • @christopherhutchens8077
      @christopherhutchens8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Remember why you left and leave your politics please.

    • @RyanLynch1
      @RyanLynch1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      good luck!

    • @PointsPassport
      @PointsPassport 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Seems to be such a win win situation

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@christopherhutchens8077 What if your political view is I don't vote because it doesn't matter?

    • @swesleyc7
      @swesleyc7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Nevada has its policies because people vote Republican. Remember that.

  • @averyrobbins68
    @averyrobbins68 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Its policies have destroyed CA. so expensive and so many regulations. sad. It was such a beautiful state to grow up in.

    • @Willowtree82
      @Willowtree82 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It is a beautiful state and it's worth saving but democrats have a strange hold on low information voters who vote however celebrities tell them too. Conservative policies just make things run better

    • @rtrt2889
      @rtrt2889 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Celebrity worshipping is toxic

  • @peten409
    @peten409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    "I know I haven't experienced everything in Vegas yet" - like the summer!

    • @SuMMeRFLi5
      @SuMMeRFLi5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Plus actual everyday traffic. This is COVID lack-of traffic right now.

    • @nikn1250
      @nikn1250 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jesus that’s one thing, that place gets hot as hell in the summer, atleast last time I went lmao

    • @matthewbragonje9333
      @matthewbragonje9333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@SuMMeRFLi5 its nothing compared to LA though

  • @sylviagorajek5372
    @sylviagorajek5372 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    We did exactly the same moving from Silicon Valley to Vegas in August and it's dope! Welcome!

  • @unhinged9650
    @unhinged9650 3 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    Leaving CA in 2019 was the best decision we've made. The timing was impeccable too. We escaped blackouts, crazy lockdowns, full-time remote learning, to name a few.

    • @christopherhutchens8077
      @christopherhutchens8077 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Please remember why you left California and leave your politics there.

    • @NgaBalkan
      @NgaBalkan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Don’t be foolish, Vote republican from now on.

    • @shiftin1191
      @shiftin1191 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NgaBalkan Vote for the best candidate*

    • @Holyshiszle
      @Holyshiszle 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@christopherhutchens8077 not sure if its the norm but I feel like I adopted the I don't care about voting from living in CA and have noticed that voting is huge in every other state I have been to. For me CA was basically food, beaches, traffic, and fires.

    • @XFizzlepop-Berrytwist
      @XFizzlepop-Berrytwist 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@NgaBalkan
      Because republicans are better?
      Both are bad, all politicians are bad, repub or democrat.
      I oddly cant find a single politician I can confidently say I support 100%.

  • @Slimothy
    @Slimothy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I'm moving to FL soon, hopefully. Everything is open. No income tax. Beautiful scenery.

    • @Kylehakimi
      @Kylehakimi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      i hope your not voting for what you fled...

    • @irenehernan7570
      @irenehernan7570 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Keep Florida Red.

    • @Slimothy
      @Slimothy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Don’t worry. I come from a red state. 100% red. Not too far from FL. Would never vote blue. Not trying to ruin the states I live in 💯

    • @GrahamStephan
      @GrahamStephan  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Can't wait to try the hiking around Red Rock!

    • @tiberianexcalibur
      @tiberianexcalibur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Slimothy Florida a purple state

  • @smartkid6741
    @smartkid6741 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Next intro : Whats down guys, 20 cent iced coffee here.

  • @DustinDawind
    @DustinDawind 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Prior to now I've spent my entire life in Los Angeles. It's where I grew up. It's where I started everything. And it's where I first smashed the like button for the TH-cam algorithm.