How do you evaluate an opportunity?

[Dace]

I am perplexed and could use some of your wisdom.

We found a property for sale, 24 acres large nice home, large garden, Rolling topography with oaks and pasture area. 5000 sqft agriculture building with roll up doors, power, office, baths (DH can use as office space.). Panoramic views to west. 3 HVAC units, 2 propane tanks, 12,000 gal water storage. The owner had to relocate and is willing to carry the loan for 2-3 years, which is what we need after losing our home, we can not qualify for a loan for 2 more years.

Really, I think it is my dream! It is an hour away from where we live now, so that will be a challenge for the kids. I sent Dh the email and info on the house thinking he would never go for it, but he is actually very interested and we have an appointment to view it on Sunday.

DH and I always believe that things happen for a reason and what is meant to be will be. My dilemma is that now that DH is semi on board, I feel myself back peddling. Mainly I think I am worried because it is relatively close to the Mexico border, which is not a good place right now. Last night I prayed for God to show us the way. I woke up in the middle of the night with visions of me being afraid to go out in my garden alone during the day and afraid to leave my kids home a lone because of illegals running thru the area Was that God telling me to be wary? If so why is it all falling into place? We do have the opportunity to speak with the neighbor so that may help get some understanding on what goes on around there as far as illegals passing thru.

So how does one go about making a good decision and turning it over to God at the same time?

 

[TanksHill]

Dace, it sounds like you need to just go with the flow. Isn't that what everyone has been telling me? Go see the place. Get a feel for the area and speak candidly with the neighbors. I can't imagine any more illegals there than any other place in San Diego. Even up here I am not allowed to go to the grocery after dark. Sad but true.

Take pictures, jot down notes, look at the local web sites. Police blog, school district etc... If it meets all of your requirements who knows.... Besides maybe you could get a lease with option to buy. That way if it does not work out you could move.

Good luck and best wishes.
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Ps does he have a private well to fill the water tank? sounds like it is pretty self reliant.

 

[PamsPride]

That does sound like a dream property!
I would proceed very cautiously! It seems that perhaps the dream was a warning and God knew that you were going to be presented with this house today. This is a decision only you and your DH can make....we can not move with you. When you have that pit of your stomach gut feeling it shouldn't be ignored.
But, if it were me I would have to drive by the place and check it all out for sure!

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

Dace, I'm sorry, I have no advice for you, except to pray and pray hard.

Talk to the neighbors. Talk to the current owners. Be sure to be very open about your concerns.

And pray pray pray. I'll pray, too.

 

[big brown horse]

If you are worried about illegals hang out there at night..see whats going on during the "after hours".

Sounds like a dream come true to me. What is the town life like?

 

[miss_thenorth]

I would think that the visions were just your anxieties coming out. Go, check the place out, keep an open mind, pray about it, talk to neighbours, law enforcement, Joe blow walking down the street. If after all that, you still have an uncanny feeling, rest assured that other opportunities will come up. If it was meant to be , it will be. God's voice is soft, you need the ears to hear it. Your mind needs to be open so He can come in and talk to you. If you already have preconceived ideas, you've already made your decision without him.

 

[noobiechickenlady]

we can not move with you.

Awwww, why not??? Hehe, sorry

Dace, it does sound like a beautiful spot, I would step boldy with great caution. Sounds like an oxymoron, but it says this:

Pray, deliberate it, then go with what your spirit & body say to do. If you have a "check" in your spirit, that means there is at least something you need to consider. You will find it. Thats the caution part.

The step boldly part means, once you have made your decision, act on it or let it go, which ever fits. Don't bother about the what-ifs, the might have beens. It is what it is for a reason that may never be fully explained to you.

 

[miss_thenorth]

Beautifully said Noobie .

 

[Dace]

Wonderful advice...all of it!

I have a way of hyperfocusing on things and getting my heart set on something and then getting my stomach all in knots trying to work out the details and the what-ifs....all of that is usually a signal that it is not meant to be.

This place is not like that, really I think it has some wonderful attributes. It is beautiful and may be my dream come true...on the other hand it is quite a ways away, so I could take it or leave it. I mean I don't NEED 24 acres! No predetermined expectations.

Dh spoke with the agent to confirm our appt. He brought up concerns about illegals passing thru and the agent said that the neighbor has told him (and the owner as well) that they have never seen anyone coming thru. There is a boarder patrol substation a mile or so away so they think that they tend to stay clear of this particular area. That is reassuring. Although I will be the first to say that I feel badly for illegals passing thru trying to find work to feed their families, but the truth is that sometimes desperate people do desperate things. I just want to be sure that I am not considering putting my family in a potentially dangerous area.

So pray, research, followed by more prayer and more research. That seems to be the verdict here. Thanks guys! I appreciate all of the thoughtful feedback

 

[modern_pioneer]

Last year I burned out some voodoo symbols for a client that use to have this problem. They placed the symbols in the four corners of their property, they called and purchased four more to place between the others. He stated that posting the symbols kept illegals away from his property, he did say it was working.

A few days later, the shops outside light burned out, spooky.... The following day I found a wire that had come loose.