Hi,
@vision blue,
I have printed out and read the two documents you sent. I have 3 suggestions for you to consider or reject. ;-)
1. You mention you are currently looking at two counties in PA. Could you look for a really unflappable realtor, type up a bulleted list of "must haves" and "like to haves," and turn them loose in those two counties? Have them do the leg work for you?
2. If you decide to look for help here on PR, I agree with
@YippeeKi YOW !! that you need to start a new thread with a descriptive, pointed, title.
Maybe an edited version of what YippeeKi YOW suggested: "Please help me find quiet housing anywhere in U.S." (something like that)
3. I hope you'll take this last suggestion in stride. I spent 17 years in all forms of book, magazine, and online publishing, so it is with deep respect to you, the author, that I suggest you whittle these documents down dramatically if you want folks on this forum to actually read and reply.
You should also cut and paste contents from these documents into the actual post, because folks may not have the energy to open and read an attachment. Or their device may not support the documents.
If I were your editor I would suggest breaking your wish list into just 5 bullet points. Focus on the most important ones. Perhaps the following:
1. Quiet (with your description of what this means to you, from House Wish List doc)
2. Non-Toxic (your description from House Wish List doc, plus you could add the part about being fine with unrenovated, broken down, etc. here)
3. Location (your description)
4. Ideal Setting (your description)
5. Necessary Conveniences (list the 5 conveniences from House Wish List doc)
Phew! I've been thinking about this all weekend and was waiting for a window of better cognitive function to write you.
I hope you find this helpful, and I look forward to seeing how this unfolds!