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Amber Boyette

ENC 1101

Professor S. C. McGriff

August 29, 2019

Goal Essay

One day, I plan to live on my own land. On this land, I am going to place a brand-new

manufactured home for me and my family. I currently live in a neighborhood right in town and

as much as I enjoy the proximity, I yearn for open space. I see many more opportunities for my

family this way as well as an investment for my children. To attain my goal of living on my own

land, I will need to find a secure job, buy land, and sell my current house.

The initial step I need to take to achieve my goal of living on my own land is to find a

secure job. I am currently working on my degree in medical office administration. I plan to

graduate in four years and start working in my field when my youngest child enters elementary

school. The location of my future job will be a major factor as to where I choose to buy this land.

Having a reliable job will not only be beneficial to my goal, but financially imperative.

The following step toward reaching my goal of living on my own land is to buy land.

After obtaining a job, as stated previously, I will have a better idea as to what my budget will be,

thus affecting my search. I will do my own research on the internet as well as follow market

trends. I will also find a real estate agent to guide me to areas for sale. Buying the land I would

like to live on will allow me to move forward toward my goal.

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The last step I need to take to reach my goal of living on my own land is to sell my

current house. I plan to use that amount towards the purchase of my land and my future home. In

order to maximize that amount, I will need to do some updating and remodeling prior. I will need

to find a well- qualified professional to assist me in selling my house. Selling my house would

provide me with the funds necessary to complete my goal.

In conclusion, after finding a secure job, buying land, and selling my house, I will have

achieved my goal of living on my own land. As well as the much anticipated space to roam, this

goal is so important to me because I have two children whom I would like to leave this to when

my husband and I are gone. We have chosen to place a manufactured home on the land so they

have the option to have it removed when the time comes and don’t have to fight over a house.

Mark Twain once said, “Buy land, they’re not making it anymore.” I agree with this quote and

am confident in my goal.