My wife has wanted for years to move to the South. I've been trying to make that possible by concentrating on earning my living 100% from the internet.
It's looking like that goal is getting closer, perhaps a year away or less.
So...where to move?
My niece bought a condo in northwestern AR for $90,000 and pays $600 a year in property taxes. An old range buddy of mine moved to northern AR a few years ago, bought a small ranch for about $75,000 and pays $500 a year in property taxes.
Oleg and the Rabbi have suggested that I take a good look at TN. No state income tax, and much lower property taxes than here in tax-hell Wisconsin.
I've been looking at real estate online in a number of areas: northern AR, Nashville, Savannah, Natchez MS, etc. The homes I find in AR are very affordable but lack the character my wife would like: quintessential southern style with a large porch with columns, high windows, etc. All I'm seeing are ranches.
Home prices around Nashville seem to be on a par with Milwaukee, or even higher. Maybe there's some areas that are less expensive.
I found some homes in the Natchez area, but the crime and poverty rate there is very high.
So, any suggestions on where to start looking?