I had no idea a simple recommendation for realtor was going to churn up so much dislike for a city.
I specifically didn't want to create another "what city should I move to" thread, because there is enough, and they are all the same as this tread now. I just wanted a recommendation. Thanks to those who PM'd me, and also thanks for those who took the time explain what they didnt like about bozeman and suggested alternative areas. I'm not stuck on bozeman, but it was a starting place for my search. I've been there and I enjoyed it. But i'll definitely be broadening my search after this post.