Hi! Glad to hear your so excited to move. I think having a land line is a good, but it depends on if you are looking to save money or not. Otherwise a prepaid cell, unless you are there quite a few months then you could get a regular cell. If you are only there a few months at a time, it is so cheap to have the landline you could keep it installed all year round. It would be wise to rent a condo while you are out there. Describe what you are looking for in the place you rent. When will you be down next?