By the way, here's a link to a local housing co-op that gives an idea of how one can work:
http://millstonecoop.org/about
http://millstonecoop.org/about
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Maybe you would have renters who could do groundskeeping & maintenance as part of their rent.I used to be a very active craftsman/builder and could do pretty much everything required to maintain/repair/improve a house, but in present circumstances I would have to hire a handyman for groundskeeping & maintenance.
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The farther one gets from the big cities, the less expensive the real estate, but for people who need medical care, distance from big cities can be a problem, so obviously there's a tradeoff to be made.
CJB, that's a good idea about including at least one younger person (e.g. student) who could help out with caretaking, house chores, etc.
Lawn mowing!
FWIW --Here are links to previous threads on the subject
Possibile intentional community in Reno? Or elsewhere in the US? | Phoenix Rising ME / CFS Forums
Members Only - Looking to Relocate | Page 2 | Phoenix Rising ME / CFS Forums
well don't know why I got page 2 on that one.....
Another consideration is people who have Section 8 vouchers for housing. My understanding of Section 8 vouchers is that they cannot be used to rent a room in a house, they can be used only to rent a self-contained apartment. So a house that has already been entirely subdivided into self-contained apartments would be preferable for Section 8 folks.