Buying a piece of land to retire on

[Rob Tucker]

Hi Judy, I think it best to plan on taking enough time to look the whole area thoroughly. There is a wide variety of climates -temperature, humidity, rainfall, and a broad variety of locales. The land prices are quite reasonable and that sometimes temps people into buying more land than they have energy to deal with. That's okay if you want some acres of space around you of course. There is a Hawaiian Atlas which has very good charting of climate and other factors. Remember that climate can vary quickly within a couple miles. There is for example a rainforest just a few miles from a desert area. Best thing to start with is developing a clear vision of what you are looking for for your retirement lifestyle. Also proximity to town services can be a factor. This is a very rural area overall and some people are more comfortable with rural life in theory than in reality. So before you begin looking carefully for land begin by looking carefully within. I am confident that you can find the perfect spot.

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