Ask HN: Bootstrapped founder. Does it make sense to move out of SF for a while?

Currently in SF bay area solo bootstrapping.

I'm wondering if it makes sense for me to move to WA or NV for a while to continue working without thinking about the fact that I'm without an income and pay a lot to live here. I'm enjoying working on a B2B product driven business and taking care to address feedback as well as my own experience in this space to build something that I can be proud to put out there.

Anyone done this in the past? What was your experience? Pros/cons/pitfalls? Please do tell.

I'm fortunate that I have enough runway for 2-5 or more years without income, but ever since Covid I've always asked myself why I'm still here. I don't own a home here, and I have no roots here. The job market was strong here, but I don't plan to work at a tech company again and just want to focus on my stuff. I'm not at all worried about that, and I'm confident I can get a job again if I really need to, so that's not a concern to me. Most of my friends have moved away, and honestly the vibe in SF is kind of meh these days unlike 2016-2020 days.

Finally, I don't think I need to fundraise because I'm not sure I have a business that needs venture funding. And if I do need to fundraise, I'd like to have enough traction so I can get a good deal.

Anyway, looking forward to hearing from you. Sometimes its nice to talk it out :)

Thanks!

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