I loved living on Miami Beach — but after 3 years, I knew I had to leave

I spent several years living on Miami Beach in Florida. As much as I loved living in the coastal city, a few concerns and issues led me to move back to the mainland.

India Amos

As a kid growing up in West Virginia, living in Florida felt like a sunshine-filled dream. So when I finally secured a job down here after graduating from college in 2017, I was ready to move.Over the years, I've lived in various neighborhoods throughout Miami-Dade County. I spent a few months in Edgewater in Miami proper before relocating to North Beach, one of Miami Beach's quieter neighborhoods, where I remained for several years.After years landlocked in Appalachia, it was exciting to be close to the city's pastel-colored buildings and the ocean. However, living in Miami Beach wasn't perfect.Although I really enjoyed my three years in North Beach, there are three key reasons I ultimately decided to move off the beach in 2021 and settle down in mainland Miami instead.I didn't have the risk tolerance to buy property in Miami Beach

As great as it is to live near a beach, it can come with risks.

India Amos