Not moving anytime soon with the housing market being unfavorable to buyers right now, but I think I'm done with being "in the city" and would eventually like at least a 1 acre property on the far outskirts of the metro.
I'm looking for some experiences on things that can be "sobering" when going from being in the city to living out where it's more open.
I know there's a few obvious ones like:
There are some oddball concerns I've thought about. Are these a concern?
I'm looking for some experiences on things that can be "sobering" when going from being in the city to living out where it's more open.
I know there's a few obvious ones like:
- May not have city water and sewer, so then you've got septic and well water
- May not have trash pickup service? (I think this concern is not as common though)
- Less/no high speed internet options
- May lack paved roads depending on the area.. could have a gravel or dirt driveway.
- May need to upgrade to a riding mower
- Longer trips to go to the store, more money spent on gas, increased wear on vehicles, etc.
- Dealing with wild animals? I have guns and have no qualms about shooting coyotes or raccoons.
There are some oddball concerns I've thought about. Are these a concern?
- Neighbors who shoot on their property and accidentally shoot towards your home?
- Neighbors who regularly burn trash or rely heavily on fireplaces, and your house being downwind from them? (I've read stories of people whose houses were constantly bombarded by smoke)
- Random people riding ATVs or dirt bikes on your property, despite putting up property markers? (I assume a simple fence would solve this)
- Noise from pump jacks?
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