Ok so y'all might call me crazy but...I think I have this all figured out. After I get out of the service I would like to start a small ranch in Eastern Ore. I found 200 acres with a house for $80,000 outside of John Day. It has 50 acres of water rights and is surrounded by BLM land with grazing rights. I can pick that place up for $2000 down and $300 payments each month. I am strongly considering this and having it cross-fenced, the barn, etc. built while I am in the service. I have background in running cattle, goats, sheep, chickens and dogs. I worked on a dairy farm through Jr. High and HS. I have ran a hauling business so I know how to run the books. Do you think this is a feasible plan? Oh, and if this works out my buddy will be renting the property from me while I am gone to run his cows.