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Originally Posted by Steely Dan
i've noticed several formers recently saying things along the lines of "i like where at i'm at in city X, but if i had unlimited resources, i'd rather be in city Y".
let's say you got stupid lucky tonight playing the lottery and woke up $5M richer tomorrow morning, are you sticking around your current town, or are you bolting for greener pastures elsewhere in the world?
including "why's" and "where's" in your answer will make it more interesting.
if you're a modern globe-trotting work-from-anywhere digital nomad, this thread doesn't really apply to you. this is for those with a well defined "home" where they live most of their day to day life (not including travel and maybe a vacation property somewhere).
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Same city. It's urban enough without feeling overwhelming, has great weather and accessibility to outdoor and cultural attractions, is visually appealing with scenery/landmarks, and most of my friends/family are located here as it's where I was born and raised. While I wouldn't mind trying a few other cities out for a few years but since the question is specifically about establishing a "home", I'd still pick the Bay Area.
Since we're talking about unlimited resources, I'd just get multiple residences. Multiple places sprinkled throughout like a place in the Inner Richmond, Pac Heights, as well as a penthouse at 181 Fremont, a place up in the Berkeley hills, a place down by the water in Tiburon/Belvedere, a cabin in Point Reyes, and a cabin up in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Places that I can enjoy and host family and friends.