Quote Originally Posted by Cigars n scotch View Post
Realistically I'd like to have a house with some property and be able to build a pole barn for my toys but that would put us a little further out (longer commute to work and lake). We found one home with 3 acres that is definitely appealing. Store the boat, have a quad or gator, be able to shoot my firearms, etc.
Get the property!! (if that is an option)

I don't have that much room, but I have two acres with two houses on it. I lived in one while I built the other. After building three garages, then giving up one to my renter I am in the final stages of designing my pole barn for our pontoon boat and board boat. Right now I am doing the same thing, dropping the tower, moving the weekend toy car out of the way, putting the boat in (I don't have to worry about the swim step because I built that garage 28' deep), putting the car and bike back in. I cant wait to have the pole barn set up and just back up and go!!!

Another plus of some acreage is that I am finishing up a pretty nice backyard with a pizza oven, outdoor fireplace and a pool, with speakers everywhere and we can turn up the music, my kids can have as many of their friends over with no one to complain.

Anyway, that's my two cents worth (if its even worth that?), Happy house hunting!

p.s. you can always rent for a while and check out the neighborhoods.