I wish we could move....

[Bruce]

I don't disagree. I would be extremely fearful of living in a housing situation like that one. However, some people are racing sailboats, turn on a dime and some are air craft carriers, turn on a mile. OK bad analogy.

BF might have many reasons he wants to stay put. His job, family in the area, whatever.

@Alexz7272 is BF in the room? We have some questions for him

 

[greybeard]

Colorado was one of the states that suffered minimal overall damage n the last recession.

 

[Alexz7272]

Sorry for the late response! I ran my Jeep into a tree on Friday and was busy rebuilding it this weekend.
Funny enough, last night he made a comment about looking into moving to Texas We are in the planning and assessing stages I would guess. Cost of living here is becoming ridiculous and so is property taxes. His immediate family lives here in Colorado and he has never lived anywhere else, that is where his hesitation comes from. I'll need to get some numbers and calculations put together as that is what speaks to him. He did say he liked the idea of Texas because it better aligns with our political views as well, so at least he is thinking about it somewhat. However, he is the opposite of me and money is extremely important. So he'll have to find a good job to be influenced to move, seeing as I found him his current job, I say mission accepted
Thank you for all the info!

 

[Alexz7272]

@Baymule What you found was extremely helpful! I think I might've gotten him drooling over the water & machine shops on some of those!
THANK YOU!!

 

[Alexz7272]

I'm thinking from my experiences that Austin would be where I'd like to go, he has never been to Texas so I'll have to bring him down to get an idea of the areas. Anyone know that area and how hard it would be to find some land? Maybe a bit farther out? Also, opinions on Austin? If ya'll don't mind

 

[frustratedearthmother]

If you looooove being stuck in traffic for hours at a time - choose Austin! Don't mean to diss my own state, but the traffic in Austin is a nightmare...

 

[Alexz7272]

@frustratedearthmother Then not Austin! Hahaha

 

[Bruce]

Austin? You have to be nuts @Alexz7272 ! If you want affordable property you can't be close to big cities. Austin metro population is now about 2M.

http://kxan.com/2016/03/24/as-austin-population-rises-some-are-looking-to-get-out/

http://www.zillow.com/austin-tx/home-values/
And that ISN'T property with acreage for your animals.

 

[Baymule]

I live in the Tyler area, so am kinda partial. Tyler population is over 100,000, but there is an estimated half million people a day in town because everyone drives in to work from outlying towns. You might find a good job for him in Tyler. Bear in mind that salary difference could be lower because of overall lower cost of living here versus Colorado. Happy hunting!

 

[Baymule]

Yeah, stay away from Austin.