Latestarter's ramblings/musings/gripes and grumbles.

[babsbag]

I don't know what the requirements are for foundations but I would check into a USDA loan. I was told that FHA wouldn't finance more than 5 acres. But that being said my girlfriend has a manufactured home that has piers and skirting and it is still considered a permanent foundation, depends on how the home is anchored to the piers and what kind of piers. It also seems to vary by location and underwriter.

The second place sounds good...pictures???

 

[Latestarter]

I didn't take any while there as I felt it would be obtrusive since it wasn't even listed anymore...
If you don't have zillow: http://www.trulia.com/homes/Texas/Naples/sold/1003132388-10038-Fm-250-N-Naples-TX-75568

 

[OneFineAcre]

I can't remember
Why were you focused on TX and KY?
I know NC attracts a lot of retirees
A lot of military retirees in particular
I know in the Mtns and down east land is reasonable
Of course we seem to be in the national spotlight recently over who uses what bathroom

 

[babsbag]

It will only let me see the first picture. ???

Don't forget things like internet access when you are looking for land. That has been a real challenge for us, I HATE satellite and data caps.

 

[Mini Horses]

AHA!! I noticed those flipflops.....thought, hope he wasn't walking property in those. Nice a 4 wheeler was used so you could see all around. You sound a tiny bit disappointed that you didn't find a place that "spoke to you". But, check out those other areas you liked.

Hey, long, long trip -- home to a flood -- best part was dinner & meet-up. I'm having a beer for you right now! It's cold and refreshing -- especially since I just went out to close chicken coops and found 4 big piggies out of their pen. Magic bucket got them back quickly.

Hope you are relaxing as I'm having this drink for you...perhaps we are having one together, who knows.

Soooooooooo.....you have 30 days to buy. You can get a moving company to transport a container for you....rent a motel for a couple weeks, if things don't line up time wise. I have a garage aptmt you could use BUT I'm in VA. OOOPS......

 

[babsbag]

There are 47 other States to consider...well 46 since we know that CA is not in the running and I am guessing that HI and AK are out of the equation too. Me...I have to live east of the Rockies since I am not programmed for humidity but it seems like the USA is your oyster so go for it.

 

[Ferguson K]

There's some really nice places all around is that aren't listed online. We drive all over this part of TX visiting friends and family, and delivering foster dogs.

Maybe set up a time to just drive around? Driving May show you properties you've missed, but, it's a PITA.

 

[Devonviolet]

Well Latestarter, look elsewhere (KY & beyond), if you must. You need to find the property that is perfect for you! I've learned, from past experience, that if you are open to guidance from above, you will just know when you find the right property.
I think Bay & I agree that we hope it will be here in beautiful East Texas! We sure did enjoy meeting and sharing a meal of Texas BBQ with you!

 

[Latestarter]

I would have liked NC for the simple reason that I love the ocean and would have been in range of decent offshore fishing. I couldn't have afforded what I want out near the coast and thinking of buying over in the mnts brought back memories of the movie Deliverance Just kidding

No, when I started considering the move, I looked at taxes first and foremost. Income, inheritance, property, sales... just taxes in general and what ones would most affect me. Then I considered politics and "freedom/rights" violation/infringement. I also looked at places with overbearing and intrusive govt, exhaustive rules and regs, just too much govt. Then I looked at cost of living in general and ability to be self sufficient; grow/raise my own food year round. In a couple of years I'll be fixed income with mil retirement and social security. Neither would be taxed in KY or TX. Neither state has inheritance tax issues that would affect me. TX property taxes are high, the only real detractor to there. KY has very low prop taxes and low sales taxes.

Then of equal importance, I've lived in jungle and desert and wanted something in between... I really like cooler weather, don't do well in high heat and humidity (you can only take off your clothes when hot, but can always put more on if cold). Fall season and all that goes with it is my fave time of year. I wanted access to water (year round) without having to "buy" it from the "govt". I wanted to be able to take a crap and not have to pay the "govt" for each flush. And I needed land that was reasonably priced in an amount that would give me room to breath and not have nosy "neighbors" in my knickers every time I turned around. If I want to walk out on my back porch naked and piss over the rail, I don't want to fear jail time for "indecent" exposure... I'm not forcing anyone to look. I like shooting and if I want to bust caps on my property, I don't want jail time because a neighbor thinks I'm shooting at them, or fearing me because they're scared of guns, or thinking I'm deranged because they believe what the liberal brain washers are force feeding them.

But I also wanted to be within reach of "civilization" when I wanted contact with it. I'd love Alaska (been there), but I don't want to be that remote and unreachable from my family (kids and grands). Just because I don't like "most" people and dislike/avoid crowds, doesn't mean I want to be a hermit with no human contact at all. I'd just prefer that contact be of my choosing. So I'm a bit of a conspiracy theorist, and I have seen this nation slipping into a state I'm not comfortable with, and those in power coaxing it along... I don't want to be within easy reach of large populations of people if something happens that's gonna mean life or death when "society" breaks down and it becomes a dog eat dog, survival of the fittest (best armed) world. Not going there right now Let's just say I'm prepared to handle reasonable amounts of zombies. Having a few close friends/acquaintances like you folks here and in East TX would benefit the entire group.

I seriously considered buying a motor home or pull trailer for the truck and just becoming a nomad for a few years and wandering around following the seasons... north for cooler summers and south for warmer winters. But now I have this (rather large) dog that needs a large confined area and little animals to watch. I don't feel right having him on a chain or restraint, and he is rather independent and doesn't "mind" all that well. He has his own "mind" and likes to wander. That's fine as long as he has an enclosed, "fixed" area that he can own. I also have a lot of weapons that I won't sell or give away, can't really leave laying in a storage pod someplace, and could get myself locked up for simply owning/possessing in certain states, so being a nomad only works just so well But over the course of a couple years, I thought maybe it would allow me to find that perfect place to plant and stay for the remainder of my life.

And Kate, you are so right! There are literally thousands of available properties that are NOT on the web! But I could spend the rest of my life seeking them all out looking for the perfect one, and probably still never see them all. Had to limit the search to something reasonable. Bottom line, there are beautiful pieces of property (available) in every state of the country... and I could live on virtually any of them if it came right down to it...

Babs, I think you meant WEST of the rockies vice East... Unless I'm misreading your mind/intent... And yes, I checked on internet service with every property I've looked at or been interested in. The 2nd property it is DSL I think through the phone line. and TV is via satellite. I'd have preferred high speed cable, but that's another of those things that "ties" you to being close to civilization at the moment. There is a pic there that indicates 21 other pictures... says photos and indicates 21... it opens for me... Maybe if you take the address and cut/paste and search?

Several have now commented on the choice of breathable footwear for the dinner engagement. No, I made sure I was wearing sneakers for the property viewing. I was aware of the possibility of ticks/chiggers as well as all manner of other biting insects as well as things like Bays favorite plant... green briars! And of course I got to tangle with the thorn bushes and raspberrys during my tours of the properties. There was also (I believe) poison sumac and no doubt poison oak and ivy as well.

Mini horse, thanks for enjoying a beer for the both of us. I rarely drink, and have less than a 6 pack of beer over the course of a year. When I do drink, normally at dinner on a night out, it's virtually always a double screwdriver (or two) in a tall glass. I really like it when they garnish it with a cherry or two and a slice of fresh orange. Life's simple pleasures.

So I never got that nap earlier but spent the last several hours napping in my recliner while listening to the drone of the NFL channel. Now I think I'll end here and go try to get a decent night's sleep. Got a lot to do tomorrow. Including crawling around under the house (getting too old for this crap... why can't I have a basement?) Number 2 priority is starting the application process for a new mortgage loan for the purchase. I think I might hit it perfect right before the fed raises rates in September. We'll see.

 

[babsbag]

Oh yeah...west of the Rockies is what I meant.