I am looking for a rural cabin to purchase as a vacation property. I
have the following criteria and would like to either have a listing of
properties fitting this list - and / or a suggestion of how to best
find this property. The suggestion should not require extensive
research time (such as call all local realtors with this list nor
enter this criteria in multiple search engines.)

I have spoken with several real estate agencies and have had little
success. Most only know their local market and do not deal with these
rural type homes.

Criteria in order of importance:
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* $300,000 or less
* Within 2.5 hours drive of both Redding, CA and Chico CA
* Located on or *very* close access to a year-round stream - a lake
might be possible but stream preferred.
* Remote property - not in a close group of residences - neighbors not
closer than 1/8 mile. Or large parcel to give adequate space,
seclusion.
* Road accessible - 4WD ok but not jeep trail
* Includes running water - power not required (adding well possible -
depends on cost)
* Elevation between 3,000' and 6,000' (want some snow but not
snowed-in for months at a time.)



Thanks

$10.00 tip for a quick reply that really helps find this property.

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Clarification of Question by ottonorse-ga on 28 Nov 2005 14:26 PST

Thanks for the comment!

Rather than providing the specific property, I was looking for a
broker name and or other *method of finding* the property.

I can increase the price if the answer will include actually
properties fitting this criteria.

What do you suggest?

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Clarification of Question by ottonorse-ga on 30 Nov 2005 22:23 PST

thanks - myoarin.

I think the idea of placing ads is a good one and I guess I will go
try that instead.

This question is outside my areas of expertise, but I sincerely doubt
that it can be well answered at the price you've set. Surely it will
take several hours of careful searching to find a cabin that meets
your requirements. I suggest that you consider raising your price
considerably in order to attract someone who is willing to commit
quite a bit of time and effort to the search.

Hi Ottonorse,
"The suggestion should not require extensive research time (such as
call all local realtors with this list nor enter this criteria in
multiple search engines.)"

I can understand your frustration; realtors want to sell what they
have on their list and don't want to go hunting around for a few
places that may or may not meet your requirements  - the same problem
a Researcher would have.
I expect that it will take some of your own time (days) to find the
cabin, but that is not unreasonable for the amount of investment and
to satisfy your long term satisfaction.
Have you considered placing ads in the local newspapers and in the SF
Chronicle and Sacramento paper?  The place you want is likely to be
owned by someone outside the immediate area who wants to sell.
If you are willing to spend some time in the area, identifying more
closely specific areas that are of interest, you can then search the
county assessors' maps for potential parcels.  A realtor can also help
with this since they also have the maps.

Yeah, I know, this is not the kind of quick solution that you were
hoping for, but I don't think there is one.
Good luck, Myoarin