- Took a $60K software job and moved from Long Island to San Antonio to escape high NY rent and taxes.
- Rent dropped from roughly $2–3K to $1,250 and Texas has no state income tax — ended up saving >40% and finally saw a path to homeownership.
- Found and vetted an apartment remotely, landed a safe place with a short commute and amenities despite having no friends or family nearby.
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