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Originally Posted by EscAlaMike

Sounds like you have a pretty good plan.

The Wiregrass is a great part of the state in my opinion. If possible, you may want to find a short-term rental when you first get down here to get a better feel of the area before you commit your whole life savings to a particular property. It's a seller's market right now, so everybody seems to be asking top dollar.

I missed your concern about tornadoes. We do get them, but I don't think it's serious enough of a concern to deter a move. North Alabama is much more prone to strong tornadoes than the southern part of the state. Dothan was hit pretty hard by Hurricane Michael(?), or was it Matthew? - the one that tore up Panama City a couple of years ago. It followed US 231 inland and did some serious damage.

Best of luck to you!

Thank you and where we are coming from, Tornadoes are a way of life there too! We will search for a rental at first, I believe. We hate to throw away the money but it might be a good idea. We are hoping to find something pretty quick and if we do buy immediately and don't like it, we can always return to Ohio to visit, and within hours we are reminded why we left!!!!!! It works every time!