I just had one of those delayed-reaction brain movements that keep getting more common the older I get.

My In-Laws had their farm for maybe 20 years before they built a house on it. Way before that happened, they put a used mobile home on it, with electric service, oil heat, window AC, and the septic system which eventually was used for the house. It was a great place to get out of the weather (hot or cold) for meals, overnights, etc.

Sunil, if you could find one used, a mobile home would give you decent living acommodations for weekends & vacations without too much $ or lead time. You decide to sell the place - you sell the mobile home with it or separately. You decide to keep the place and build a nice house - you sell the mobile home when you are done.

Note: Local zoning limited mobile homes to 18 months duration at my In-Laws, so for 20 years they had a "construction shed."

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-S. M. Stirling
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