Jude, I don't know just what the rental rates are in Eunice but I don't expect that they very high.
Now when you are ready to buy my sisters and I have a house for sale in University Place near the college. It had belonged to my mother and father who are now deciesed. If you would like more info contact me at cajun1enterprises@yahoo.com
What a wonderful thing it is to return to a place you love. Congratulations. Maybe John would rent the house to you until you are ready to buy. Wouldn't that be a good deal?
A buddy of mine moved from Texas to New York. He, too, had to deal with family matters and shift gears a bit when crossing state lines. Hopefully you don't end up broke like him and begging for contributions on the innernet:
And Rick, we can do that here in Texas to transplant from New York. Course, living in a trailer is down right normal. Did they have a proper visa from the Republic or is the Texas Consulate closed up in NY?
Jude, I could do some looking around for you. I live out in the country between Eunice and Basile. Just let me know what your interested in,(apartment,house,in town, in the country,ect.) Both to rent or buy, it's pretty cheap down here.