[cstreit]

Okay all, you're always helpful lending perspective on things. I'm definitely getting out of Illinois when I retire. ...but to where? Here are things that are important...

1. Good amount of easily accessible public land. Not just hiking but dirt-bike accessible.
2. Low mosquito population
3. Trees and terrain. Pine trees and mountains are a real plus.
4. Ideally not too costly to live on some water. (Lake or clean river)
5. Land. 10+ acres
6. Less than 30 minutes from decent restaurants and good healthcare - but I don't want to see my neighbors if I don't want to .
7. Weather better than Illinois. Some cold okay... ...but not 6 months of it.
8. Doesn't break the bank.

Colorado has much of this - except I'm afraid the California C-exit to Colorado may be making the financial picture unobtainable soon.