Opinions on the Orlando area? [View All]

I'm really not sure if this is the right forum for it and I apologize if it isn't, but I might possibly be moving to the Orlando area this year or next and I'm just wondering if anyone has any opinions about neighborhoods, cities surrounding, like Winter Park, Ocoee, Casselberry, Maitland, Winter Garden... basically anything north of Mouse World and hopefully at least as far inland, hopefully on a bus line and $150k or under would be lovely.

I'm not sure what to expect, as far as hurricanes and potential flooding, the bus system, Homeowners Associations, taxes and fees... basically everything. It'd be my first time owning a home and well, I admit I'm clueless about the whole thing but trying to learn.

I've noticed there are lots of lakes in the area I'm looking and I'm not sure if it's a good idea to be by a lake, if they flood badly during storms, etc. Concerning hurricanes and flooding, I'm in Houston and I believe I'm closer to the coast than I would be in FL and the elevation here is lower, so that may be something to consider.

Also, I noticed one of the turnpikes is named after Ronald Reagan. :crazy: I'm hoping to get something above that turnpike because it seems the buses run in that area and not much below it.

I have so many questions and really don't know anyone who lives in Florida to ask them about it so any help or even just general advice would REALLY be appreciated! :)