My daughter owns a real estate company. A few years ago, she was offered a listing on a grazed out property with the beginnings of a lodge on it. Nice metal building with a kitchenette, bath and bunk room on the second story of a metal building. A little over two hours from the metroplex. After looking at the property, she called her husband and told him that they needed to buy it for themselves. They had just bought out a partner in the SIL's business, so cash was tight. They took on a great guy as a partner and proceeded. 360 acres, mostly ranch land with a few small wheat fields. Kennels, corral, outdoor patio/fireplace in place. They have added a commercial kitchen, living and dining area down stairs, installed HVAC down along with another bath and bunk room.
They let the place grow up, planted sunflower and dove weed in the fields, and now have a dove and quail haven. Side benefits are pigs, deer, turkey, and waterfowl. One pond of about three acres, and several smaller ones. Then one must have a little fun with the coyote population. Sleeps fourteen. It is a nice retreat for family and friends. Daughter uses it for business as well as pleasure. The grand kids and cousins can fish, shoot (supervised) and run wild. They and the cousins have great times. Reminds me of growing up on a farm in the forties and fifties.
Eliminates the need for an expensive hunting lease, and always available. The partner was already a family friend and there has never been any conflict. Got to watch out for rattlesnakes, but that is mostly true for lots of places in this part of the world. Oh yes, there is a shooting range and a clays trap.
Last edited by daddy bear; 07-21-2017 at 07:33 AM.
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