"If you have enough options, almost anything is solvable no matter where you're living," he says. "Three hours from an ocean is Prowl 1." Dog-friendly towns were also on the list of things to look for when choosing a new home. The Sunshine Test was another important factor in deciding whether or not to live there.
Choosing a new area to call home once you've reached financial independence can be an overwhelming task given just how large the problem space is. In part two of this series, Eric and Jason continue their conversation about how to narrow the options of where to live post-FIRE. There's a lot to consider beyond the finances, and the "Where to Live" process they used is again highlighted as a useful tool to support that. Irrespective of your own retirement path, this approach can help you make decisions about relocating to a new area.
Check out the show notes and get a FREE copy of the "Where to Live" planning tool at https://twosidesoffi.com/where-to-live/