looking for a state with cheap housing and farmland

[silkiechicken]

Hmm. Idaho, that's near eastern washington... probably pretty cheap. I'd watch out for snow though and the like.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Yeah I am not much of the snow loving kind. is texas exspensive?

 

[KKluckers]

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I've lived in Idaho Falls (southern Idaho) and currently live in Eastern Washington. If you dont like snow dont move here. Property in my area has gone up a lot in the last five years.

If you find some cheap property let me know.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

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If you find some cheap property let me know.

I will send you a PM if I find something good. Thank you

 

[ORChick]

I have always longed to live WAY out in the country, with lots of animals, and no neighbours. But when we moved to Oregon we were both in our fifties, and it just didn't seem like a good idea to be too far away from things like health care. A friend of mine, who is also an MD, agreed that that decision was probably a good one; after many years of working in the E.R. her opinion is that if one were to have a stroke or heart attack it is best to either be within 15 minutes of a hospital (for a probable good result), or more than an hour away (for a quick end) - in between, and modern medicine could probably save one's life, but not necessarily one's quality of life. I'm not trying to be negative, or morbid, just realistic. Depending on your age, health history, and intentions about length of time you want to remain on your new property (the rest of your life, or just a few years) the question of health care is an important one. As we all know, health issues can crop up at any time of life, and not just when we are old. Just this last year, at age 58, my DH has undergone treatment for 3 different cancers.

That said, may I also add a big Congratulations for having received the abilitiy to make choices now that many people either never get, or have to work many decades for. Personally I think having those choices is the greatest part of your father's legacy.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

I will try 15 minutes but still live on some good farm land.

 

[TxChiknRanchers]

Go to Progressive farmer magazine's web site or find a copy. Every month they have an article about what land is selling for and what has sold and is for sale in several states. You can see the farm and ranch markets for several states there with pictures.

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

I never heard of that before. Thanks I am going to bookmark that site

 

[tazcat70]

It really depends on what you want. If you want to live within 15 miles of a decent sized city it will most likely cost you more. If you buy a larger parcel of land the price per acre comes down.

Honestly what you need to do is sit down and write out what you want.

Climate....Warm winters usually = hot summers. Cold winters = not so hot summers.

What about humidity? Is that a problem for you?

Do you want to build it yourself or find an existing home?

Will you want a pond or a lake? That could determine what state. What type of trees do you see when you picture your dream place?

I have heard it is better to buy more land because the price is less and in time you will probably need it. Better to buy too much than not enouhg.

Good luck, hope you find that special place!

Tonya

 

[hypnofrogstevie]

Thank you tonya. I will do that tomorrow and I will let you guys know what I wrote down.