Do I give up access to transportation, restaurants, cultural activities, doctors, emergency medical care, religious and business activities, vet care and maybe more, to live in the country on my ranch or on the beach in a beautiful country, or do I keep access to all those things and live in the city? 

You will generally get people who are more nomadic in nature. 

You could reach out to the folks at The Nature Conservancy and they could provide additional info if that route sounds appealing.  

I specialize in building and flipping properties, focusing on transforming houses into beautiful, functional spaces that create value for buyers and investors alike.With several years of experience in real estate, I’ve developed a strong foundation in market analysis, design, and project management.

Hello there community, in the recent days I have been teasing the idea of house hacking if I decide to move in the future  in SLC ( love skiing and the nature). 

I lived in Upper Saddle river back in 88 with my parents and remember all the beautiful homes.

I have not had that happen, but natural gas is a lot more reliable than power. 

Given your focus on equity and scaling for future development, targeting properties where you can force appreciation through value add renovations seems like a natural fit.

Fast forward a year later I am at home (Chicago) and find myself in the beautiful suburb of Oak Park.

The beauty is that you can easily change your mind on this issue in the future.