Questions re: a possible move to KC area

[luv]

Let's say that the boyfriend and I decided to move to the KC area. We're pretty limited on budget, so we're not looking for someplace fancy. Would absolutely love to have 3br, 2ba, and a fenced yard. A two car garage would be great, but, for our price range, I'm noticing most only have one car garages.

Anyway, I'm on sights like trulia and zillow looking around. What are some good local companies that would have houses for rent? Also, even on a limited budget, I know there are areas that we'll want to avoid. Would love something in the 470/435 area.

Not sure on a time frame, but, if it's not this Spring, then it will probably be next Spring.

And, not sure if you guys would know, but we'd also be looking for a good daycare in that area.

Any suggestions for my info gathering?

[srvy]

We will have a new unnecessary airport. If you move here you will discover we love building things we dont need and neglect the things we do.

[Dartgod]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Whatever it takes to get out of Springfield, GTFO for your sons sake. He just will not have the opportunities in life if you stay. That town hasn't changed. It's not going to change. Just because there is at least "some" positive activity taking place around town, its not enough.

I was born and raised there. My son was born there. I got out at 18 years old, My son at 2 months. My life is tremendously better because of that decision. We are friends on social media, you can see my life. My son is in school to get his doctorate in Astrophysics. No way that happens if we would have stayed in Springfield.

Whatever it takes, do it for your son.

What a bunch of losers...

• David Glass: Former CEO of Walmart, Owner/CEO of the KC Royals, graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield
  
• John Morris: Founder/CEO of Bass Pro Shops, graduated from Drury Univeristy in Springfield, net worth $3.9 Billion
  
• Charles F. O'Reilly (father) and Charles H. O'Reilly (son): founders of O'Reilly Auto Parts in 1957, more than 4,970 stores in 47 states
  
• Payne Stewart: 2 time winner of the USGA's United States Open, 1 time winner of the PGA Championship
  
• Bob Barker: Game show host, family moved to Springfield in 1931, graduated from Drury University, kicked Adam Sandler's ass in Happy Gilmore.
  
• John Goodman: Actor, attended Missouri State University on a football scholarship, survived multiple deaths
  
• Brad Pitt: Actor, grew up in Springfield, Academy Award winner, used to **** Jennifer Aniston

[cooper barrett]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Whatever it takes to get out of Springfield, GTFO for your sons sake. He just will not have the opportunities in life if you stay. That town hasn't changed. It's not going to change. Just because there is at least "some" positive activity taking place around town, its not enough.

I was born and raised there. My son was born there. I got out at 18 years old, My son at 2 months. My life is tremendously better because of that decision. We are friends on social media, you can see my life. My son is in school to get his doctorate in Astrophysics. No way that happens if we would have stayed in Springfield.

Whatever it takes, do it for your son.

You must be speaking of another Springfield.


Funny, my cousin grew up there, Nixa actually, his dad was the VP at SMSU- Springfield (now MSU) It happens to be a very highly ranked education studies.
He's a grad of MSU. He is/was? the youngest CPA in MO history and now is a VP of sales for a medical auditing company. Boys making bank too. Oh and by the way: Both of my daughters graduated from MSU too...I guess they are all losers. Dammed If I would just known this earlier I could have saved myself at least a quarter million bucks. **** me, I just can't do anything right....

But my girls both have Masters degrees, and both teach school, one in KC Metro, the other in Republic. My youngest will soon be getting her Doctorate in Education. My son in law has a Doctorate in Education and a Doctorate of Music. Can you guess where he graduated from??? MSU Springfield, MO.

[luv]

Originally Posted by cooper barrett

You must be speaking of another Springfield.


Funny, my cousin grew up there, Nixa actually, his dad was the VP at SWMS- Springfield (now MSU) It happens to be a very highly ranked education studies.
He's a grad of SWMS. He is/was? the youngest CPA in MO history and now is a VP of sales for a medical auditing company. Boys making bank too. Oh and by the way: Both of my daughters graduated from SWMS too...I guess they are all losers. Dammed If I would just known this earlier I could have saved myself at least a quarter million bucks. **** me, I just can't do anything right....

But my girls both have Masters degrees, and both teach school, one in KC Metro, the other in Republic. My youngest will soon be getting her Doctorate in Education. My son in law has a Doctorate in Education and a Doctorate of Music. Can you guess where he graduated from??? SWMS Springfield, MO.

That would be SMSU. Southwest Missouri State University. It is now MSU. Missouri State University.

[cooper barrett]

Originally Posted by luv

I've lived in Springfield all of my life (I'll be 41 next week). I'm fine where I'm at in my career, but I can do what I do anywhere (why I chose the field). Paralegals actually make more in KC area. My boyfriend is a chef, and the opportunities for him here are pretty much zilch. He thought about Kentucky when he went to Lexington to see his mom when she was in the hospital. Luckily, he has a friend who moved up to Lee's Summit, and we went to visit him before the Monday night game last week. Bryan had never been to KC other than one Chiefs game last year. Turns out, he liked it. He started researching jobs in that area, and then he asked me how I'd feel about a possible move. Hence, the information gathering. I'm looking for a rental for now, just because I don't want to go through buying a house So before we learn the area better or decide that it's just not for us.

So all the info I prepared regarding renting vs buying was wasted? **** me!!!! I already had most of it that I put together for my kids, I just fine tuned the numbers. I post it incase, well, you want to read it.

Bryan have any formal training? Experience?

Let me guess, Chef de roll throwing?

[BlackHelicopters]

Springfield is a city with progressive leaders and the state’s largest university. Bright outlook for the city.

[BWillie]

Originally Posted by BigRedChief

Whatever it takes to get out of Springfield, GTFO for your sons sake. He just will not have the opportunities in life if you stay. That town hasn't changed. It's not going to change. Just because there is at least "some" positive activity taking place around town, its not enough.

I was born and raised there. My son was born there. I got out at 18 years old, My son at 2 months. My life is tremendously better because of that decision. We are friends on social media, you can see my life. My son is in school to get his doctorate in Astrophysics. No way that happens if we would have stayed in Springfield.

Whatever it takes, do it for your son.

This is a little intense. There are a half a million people in the Springfield area. I have a few friends from Springfield. Some moved, some stayed. They are all doing fine. There is actually pretty decent growth in the Springfield Metropolitan area.

[cooper barrett]

You stole my idea,

Nice to know my kids are in such good company.

Wish I would have known Goodman went to SMSU now MSU

Originally Posted by Dartgod

What a bunch of losers...

• David Glass: Former CEO of Walmart, Owner/CEO of the KC Royals, graduated from Missouri State University in Springfield
  
• John Morris: Founder/CEO of Bass Pro Shops, graduated from Drury Univeristy in Springfield, net worth $3.9 Billion
  
• Charles F. O'Reilly (father) and Charles H. O'Reilly (son): founders of O'Reilly Auto Parts in 1957, more than 4,970 stores in 47 states
  
• Payne Stewart: 2 time winner of the USGA's United States Open, 1 time winner of the PGA Championship
  
• Bob Barker: Game show host, family moved to Springfield in 1931, graduated from Drury University, kicked Adam Sandler's ass in Happy Gilmore.
  
• John Goodman: Actor, attended Missouri State University on a football scholarship, survived multiple deaths
  
• Brad Pitt: Actor, grew up in Springfield, Academy Award winner, used to **** Jennifer Aniston

[cooper barrett]

Originally Posted by luv

That would be SMSU. Southwest Missouri State University. It is now MSU. Missouri State University.

I have always had trouble with calling it that. Maybe that's how it should have been?

All I know is "My checks cashed".

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Springfield is a city with progressive leaders and the state’s largest university. Bright outlook for the city.

Second part is not accurate. Mizzou is still the largest university in the state. Freshman class this year was still bigger than Springfield's, and there are still 20 percent more students enrolled in undergrad and grad programs.


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[BigRedChief]

Originally Posted by BWillie

This is a little intense. There are a half a million people in the Springfield area. I have a few friends from Springfield. Some moved, some stayed. They are all doing fine. There is actually pretty decent growth in the Springfield Metropolitan area.

I grew up there. 90% of my family lives there now and has for at least 6 generations. I obviously follow their lives and what's happening in the city. I've seen a lot of the world. Lived in many places. It's just my Springfield experience and opinion.

[BlackHelicopters]

Originally Posted by duncan_idaho

Second part is not accurate. Mizzou is still the largest university in the state. Freshman class this year was still bigger than Springfield's, and there are still 20 percent more students enrolled in undergrad and grad programs.


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Link?

[BryanBusby]

Buying a house isn't really advantageous unless you intend to stay at that one spot for around a decade, at least. That's befpre mentioning the amount of money you will burn right after buying.

I would almost always suggest renting over buying for awhile until you're sure that area is where you want to stay.

Beyond that, market is god awful for buyers right now. It definitely isn't going to sustain and without veerinng DC, it's best to wait unless you're selling. The bottom is going to fall out again.

[duncan_idaho]

Originally Posted by theelusiveeightrop

Link?

https://news.missouristate.edu/2017/...llment-record/

^SMS enrollment figures. Have to manually add the grad and undergrad figures.

http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/...pected-decline

^ Mizzou figures. Same applies.

Mizzou's graduate school is, as probably expected, much larger, as it it is a research, land grant school, and those have more graduate options.

[Randallflagg]

Originally Posted by Mr_Tomahawk

Spring Hill.

Lower cost of living and minutes away from Olathe/Overland Park.

I have to agree here. Spring Hill has really shot up. I'd recommend Olathe, but damn! Things have went sky high around here - and I wouldn't waste any time in Overland Park....it's worse.