Just because other people do it or have done it doesn't mean it the right path for you.

The area is slower pace and seems like a lot of people in the area are here for work.

Some people swear by his program.

I asked the tree guy if it was raining, he said "no" and that "...these people are sh#t".

You'll likely get a lot of people in the forums promoting mid-west, OH, and the south.

Personally, I wouldn't live somewhere where I have people living above me as I am sensitive to noise. 

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Another option would be to use a platform like Thumbtack or Angie's List who have reviews and people on the ready for a variety of services.Best of luck!

And I choose locations where people would want to stay.is it risky to use a va loan then?