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re: Where would you retire?
Posted on 8/9/16 at 11:38 am to AllbyMyRelf
Posted on 8/9/16 at 11:38 am to AllbyMyRelf
I have actually thought about this at length.
I am actually on the western edge of where I want to be right now - so...
#1 - start in North Alabama, near or west of Huntsville. Follow the AL-TN state line, TN-GA, GA-NC, NC-SC lines due east. Stop somewhere just before you get to Charlotte. I want to be somewhere within 75-100 miles of that line. There are moderately sized cities that are better than expected (Huntsville, Chattanooga, Ashville, Greenville, etc), mountains, low cost of living and property, never more than 6-8 hour drive from the beach if you really want to go. You'll get four true seasons and the worst one will be short (winter).
#2 - Coastal areas - I don't want to be on the beach but I like the laid back lifestyle and attitudes. Maybe 10-20 miles inland. Plenty of really nice small towns like that in AL/FL/GA/SC/NC. Have always loved the AL gulf coast but work has taken me to Cocoa Beach frequently in the last few years, and we really really like that area as well.
#3 - The WEST - work also frequently takes me to Utah, and I used to work for a company HQ;d in Denver. So love both UT and CO. Not sure I could take the cold weather but love the area a LOT. I think Utah is a lot cheaper than CO right now but is developing, getting a nice place north of SLC near Ogden would probably pay off handsomely in the future.
Who am I kidding though... my house is paid off and I have too much crap to move. It would kill me to even try and I'd never even enjoy retirement.
I am actually on the western edge of where I want to be right now - so...
#1 - start in North Alabama, near or west of Huntsville. Follow the AL-TN state line, TN-GA, GA-NC, NC-SC lines due east. Stop somewhere just before you get to Charlotte. I want to be somewhere within 75-100 miles of that line. There are moderately sized cities that are better than expected (Huntsville, Chattanooga, Ashville, Greenville, etc), mountains, low cost of living and property, never more than 6-8 hour drive from the beach if you really want to go. You'll get four true seasons and the worst one will be short (winter).
#2 - Coastal areas - I don't want to be on the beach but I like the laid back lifestyle and attitudes. Maybe 10-20 miles inland. Plenty of really nice small towns like that in AL/FL/GA/SC/NC. Have always loved the AL gulf coast but work has taken me to Cocoa Beach frequently in the last few years, and we really really like that area as well.
#3 - The WEST - work also frequently takes me to Utah, and I used to work for a company HQ;d in Denver. So love both UT and CO. Not sure I could take the cold weather but love the area a LOT. I think Utah is a lot cheaper than CO right now but is developing, getting a nice place north of SLC near Ogden would probably pay off handsomely in the future.
Who am I kidding though... my house is paid off and I have too much crap to move. It would kill me to even try and I'd never even enjoy retirement.
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Posted on 8/9/16 at 12:26 pm to iglass
I've always wanted to own a lot of land in a hilly area like NC. Basically, I'd retire from my career and then work full time on the land. I think teaching at a nearby college or university would be cool too, but doing all these things is kind of a pipe dream.
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