As an alternative to moving to a low-cost rural location, have you considered moving to a lower-cost, creative cultural city? I'm thinking specifically of Montreal, QC.
There is an incredible creative scene in the city covering, music, the arts and an amazingly supportive technology community. There are also a couple of very active seed-stage funds (though nothing compared with Silicon Valley and not much of an angel network, I'm afraid)
The best part is that cost of living in Montreal is among the lowest in North America, yet you still have access to amazing infrastructure, stunningly beautiful architecture, and beautiful friendly ladies - seriously.
I am actually looking to trade places with you and am planning to leave this wonderful city to go check out San Francisco for a bit (I have my reasons), but I cannot recommend Montreal enough. Oh, and I'll be back!
How easy is it for programmer from the U.S. to move to Montreal? Are there a fair amount of companies in the startup scene able and willing to support a visa?
There is an incredible creative scene in the city covering, music, the arts and an amazingly supportive technology community. There are also a couple of very active seed-stage funds (though nothing compared with Silicon Valley and not much of an angel network, I'm afraid)
The best part is that cost of living in Montreal is among the lowest in North America, yet you still have access to amazing infrastructure, stunningly beautiful architecture, and beautiful friendly ladies - seriously.
I am actually looking to trade places with you and am planning to leave this wonderful city to go check out San Francisco for a bit (I have my reasons), but I cannot recommend Montreal enough. Oh, and I'll be back!