VERY smart idea checking it all out before you chose any place. There are neighborhoods and vibes where you dont want to be, for bad crime reasons, and bad-just-not-me- reasons. Traffic is pretty miserable, but the BART is actually quite a good thing, shootings not withstanding.
Though rent is CRAZY, I’d look in the East Bay as well. San Jose can be decent too, as well as the South Peninsula. Since you are such a devoted father, I know you are already considering this, but the schools out there are very different than the schools you are used to in FLL. Make sure you do your research.
Craigs List is one of the best resources for anything out there - lots and lots of house/apartment/condo listings there. Good deals too.
I’m really very glad to hear that it will all work out for your family. While I am sorry to hear that your marriage fell apart, you two are making an admirable go around of a yucky situation, and doing a great job with your daughter. You are an example as a father, and as a man.
I understand your desire to do something you know is good for someone who you inevitably consider an old friend. But man if you open that door, you are gonna have alot of explaining to do.
Think of something else you can do for her. Maybe NLP or some alpha woman course. Ladies?
Diamond my friend, you have my deepest sympathies on your loss.
I know it does not help you now, but the truth is, we all carry in us the lifelong ache from the loss of lives only dreamed …
