It will have to be out of state since I live in a HCOL location so I am open to anywhere in the country, but most of my research has taken me to the midwest (e.g.

I’m currently in the save all of money phase, I want a couple years of solid savings and some education before I get started, I’m 33 and have been working construction my whole life so this will be a much different career path for me.

When they presented the opportunity to me, they showed me what countries want it licensed, what companies are interested and all of that.

I am not convinced this is a good path.

I have a daughter at MSU in Bozeman so I love your part of the country.  

@Geoff Engel depending on what amount of available cash you are starting with and what you ultimately want to achieve will help determine your path.

If you've got to ask a question on an online forum about managing an out of state or out of country renovation, you aren't ready to do this on your own.

You never know who is on a similar path, has a similar mindset, or just believes in you and your goal for a better life for the family.All the best!

We have done lots of research about the city, but I know there are things that can come up from people with experience, especially since we are OOS (and out of country too actually!).

They can review the restriction and let you know if there’s a straightforward path or if it’s going to be an uphill battle.