Retired and thinking about moving (Dickinson, Jamestown: to rent, buying, live in)

[wvmountaineer]

Hi,Both my wife and i are retired,and i have had a deep interest in North Dakota!! we both like winters!! I have one question to ask,if i may,If we made the decision to relocate to N.D. where would be best place to look to rent? not interested in buying,at least not buying under the present circumstances with the economy!! somewhere in meduim range of rent,preferable small town,any info,would be deeply appreciated!! Thanks to all!! B.T.W. We presently live in Tenn. and I am a Pastor.

[Dopefish]

What towns in ND were you looking at? Rent prices can really vary from town to town, so it would be great if you could provide a list of places you've been considering. The more info the better!

[Cain]

For a smaller town feel, I liked Dickinson. It seems to still have the amenities you may come to expect, but have that small town feel too. Jamestown also gives me that impression.

Renting a place may be easier the further away you get from the oil area.

[wvmountaineer]

Hi ,thanks to the replys!! i will be going over some places,and then posting them soon.

[magiccity]

Another option to think about is some of these small towns need a pastor. if you are willing to pastor part time for a small pay, you may find a church with a parsonage. I know Mohall has a parsonage but i'm not sure if there is currently a pastor or not. We go through them a lot since the weather scares a lot of people. Either way, this may be a option for you.

[wvmountaineer]

Hey Thanks for the info on Mohall!!! just having the parsonage would be worth so much!!! In all my yrs pastoring,ive never asked for any pay,if the church wanted to give me some,that was ok,if it didn't hurt the church treasure,but i never asked for any,so again,many thanks!! i will be talking to my wife!!!!!! God Bless to all!!