Thanks to all for the comments and effort. I certainly wouldn’t buy anything based on comments on an internet forum. Buying sight unseen is not something I have done, or will do.
Perhaps I wasn’t quite clear enough. The description of the property I’m seeking was more for clarity’s sake than anything. The areas I’ve described are the best fit based on what I have gleaned of crime rate, proximity to the places I need to be, cost of living and housing, etc.
My question proper (which was perhaps made unclear by the tangential information regarding the property and area I am looking at), is:
Can anyone recommend a real estate agent who may be a good fit in helping me locate a property like the one described, in the areas I outlined?
What I would like is a contact on the ground to help me to prepare for looking for houses before I arrive, whether I’ll be renting there for a period before buying, or whether I’ll be staying for merely a short while to get a feel for prospective neighbourhoods and to look at properties as a “feeler” trip. All of the advice is much appreciated, in any case.
