About six years ago, I had the opportunity to retire early so I took it. My wife and I were living in the Sacramento, California area. Looking out into the future, I understood that costs were escalating in California well beyond normal inflation. Bill introduced me to the Las Vegas area where he had some investment properties. At that time, Las Vegas was inviting. Home prices were low and the cost of living was a bit lower than California. We moved to Las Vegas and the same thing that had happened to California was happening to Nevada. High costs and crowds. The neighborhood changed and I did not like the changes.
Bill Anderson, my brother, introduced my wife and I to the Mississippi Gulf Coast area on a fact finding trip. We were very pleased at the cost of homes and low taxes. The cost of gasoline and even food was better than Las Vegas and far better than California. We were fairly sold on the area and decided to come back during August to see if we could manage the weather. Again, a supprise. Yes it was humid during the day but with the breezes off of the Gulf, the afternoons were nice. It was nice to find an area where the water was soft and did not corrode the pipes, and there was actually water without shortage pricing.
Should you find yourself thinking of a place to retire, consider the Mississippi Gulf Coast. Bill Anderson has the experience to help you through the entire transition.