We've been looking for a secluded home and 2-3 acres, primarily in Northern Missouri. We currently live in a
city 2-3 hours from that area, and need to stay reasonably close because of family. We are educated, and have been keeping tabs on U.S. changes - economic,
political and geophysical. We know that it won't be safe in cities, in the near future. We have been 'looking' for over a year - and can't find anything that is in our price range - $35k +/- for a home with (preferably) 3 br, at least 1-1/2 baths, a basement, garage or building for car and
workshop. Prefer ranch style or master BR on 1st flr; son with lung cancer would like to have his own private area - a 1 br "apartment" or area where he can crank-up his stereo! Want to have large garden - in-ground
greenhouse - and hope to find fairly wooded
land, with a clear area for garden, as well as some kind of '
water' (
pond, stream, nearby lake, etc) as well as a good water well. Thinking of raising a few
chickens, and experimenting with pond-raised fresh water shrimp. Must have groceries, at least some shopping, doctor, pharmacy and hospital within 15-20 min drive (or less). Looking for friendly people we can share our skills with - retired home builder, sewing, quilter, knitter - incl socks for cold days! - almost all crafts incl home decor,
gardening, canning, preserving, dehydrating. PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN LAWS UNFRIENDLY TO RETIRED - HIGH TAXES, INHERITANCE TAXES, ETC. ALSO INTERESTED IF STATE AIDS PEOPLE WITH PURCHASE OF HEAT
PUMP (IOWA PAYS FOR IT),
GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION, FRESH WATER POND FOR SHRIMP, ETC. Want to pay cash for the property - and MUST MOVE BY MID-MARCH. Any info can give would be very appreciated. Thanks!