Fairview (Franklin, Brentwood: rent, mobile home, buying)

[Pocketplayer]

Just moved to a 2 acre cabin...set up a fence for my dogs and really like this little town. However I just found out my work status will change and I might be laid off.

I am renting at about $1200 a mo plus utilities

SO...I was wondering if a few locals or those who really know this part of TN can help. Here's my thinking thus far...

1. I am throwing $$ down the drain renting even though I like the place and area. The cabin is worth about $120k and buying it might be a possibility.

2. I have about $30k in savings and if I get laid off will have to live off this. If I buy a very cheap place--mobile home--I could sell in 2 years and hopefully break about even. This is a good time to buy. I would then not lose all the rent money.

3. I rescue dogs and have three now. I need a place that is isolated...would like to not see neighbors or be fenced in with trees, etc. I have fun driving these rural roads but wonder a few things;
a. How open are those to someone new? Some of the people look like "good ol' boys" that have lived there with their families for generations.

One thing I have noticed however is even in a small town, few really know their neighbors. Outside of the closest neighbor…almost nobody next to me really knows anyone else. Like a big city, people get up, go to work, come home, have dinner, watch TV, go to sleep…repeat.

b. I really like isolation if I am working in Franklin/Brentwood area. I love pulling into my driveway and entering my little world.

4. I love the Primm Springs area I have seen. Property ain’t cheap however.

5. How can I get to know an area outside of talking to locals and driving a lot?

I know what I want…it’s just about being patient.

Is it possible to find a decent place for cheap? I only need a place to flop and space for my dogs. I’d like to get 3-5 acres.

If you were to go outside Fairview…where would you go?

If you were to go further east…what city/town would you explore?

If I get laid off, I can pretty much move anywhere. If I buy a cheaper place, I can live off of $1500 a month with no mortgae payment.

Love to hear ANY thoughts here…

[Big TR]

Sorry, but maybe you should stop rescuing dogs when you might not be able to afford your rent soon.

[Pocketplayer]

No sorry...I have stopped. Cannot rescue dogs right now but I do HAVE three. I agree...if I was still involved it would be irresponsible even though it is a good thing to do. If I can really downsize I can help out by fostering which helps out a lot prior to adoption.