Okay, since the end of my "first" career is just over the horizon (probably within the next 5 years) I'm starting to think about where I want to end up in the long run. I have kids entering college and kindergarten next year, so I expect I will probably stick out 5 more years in the Navy, then work for about 10 years in private industry before I try to call it quits for good (at the ripe, old age of 57!)
Since we have so many members from all over the country, I'm looking for any insights on goods and bads about various locations. Here's the general list of requirements:
- Decent amount of land (10-40 acres). No particular intention -- I just want to be able to do my own thing away from everyone else (and that includes shooting whenever I feel like it).
- Decent sized house (2500-3500 sq ft). We want room for ourselves and to play host to the kids (and eventually grandkids) whenever they want to visit.
- Cable and computer access. Can't live without it these days!
- Relatively easy access to transportation for cross-country travel (i.e., major airports, highways)
- Nice scenery...prerferably some mountain views. (Proximity to majestic sites is a plus!)
- Reasonable cost (preferably under $150K for land)
I'm leaning toward buying the land now and building on it in the future once retirement is a lot closer. In the meantime, I want to do my homework and start looking in the right areas -- maybe plan some vacation trips to check out likely areas.
If you have any general inputs about a state in particular or a specific location within the state, I'd be glad to hear them. Links to good information sites or land for sale are appreciated, too.
I'm looking forward to the inputs.
Thanks!
Jim
Since we have so many members from all over the country, I'm looking for any insights on goods and bads about various locations. Here's the general list of requirements:
- Decent amount of land (10-40 acres). No particular intention -- I just want to be able to do my own thing away from everyone else (and that includes shooting whenever I feel like it).
- Decent sized house (2500-3500 sq ft). We want room for ourselves and to play host to the kids (and eventually grandkids) whenever they want to visit.
- Cable and computer access. Can't live without it these days!
- Relatively easy access to transportation for cross-country travel (i.e., major airports, highways)
- Nice scenery...prerferably some mountain views. (Proximity to majestic sites is a plus!)
- Reasonable cost (preferably under $150K for land)
I'm leaning toward buying the land now and building on it in the future once retirement is a lot closer. In the meantime, I want to do my homework and start looking in the right areas -- maybe plan some vacation trips to check out likely areas.
If you have any general inputs about a state in particular or a specific location within the state, I'd be glad to hear them. Links to good information sites or land for sale are appreciated, too.
I'm looking forward to the inputs.
Thanks!
Jim