After you finish update/repairing the house it won't seem expensive. You can always borrow a goat to cut the grass, and probably your garden too unfortunately....lol. Thanks.
I disagree. Once you establish your gardens and eat the rewards you will find it cheaper than the transportation costs to buy vegetables and fruits. You can buy an electric lawn mower or weed eater. Solar panels make free electricity . Yes it costs in the beginning but the happiness you feel when breathing clean air, growing your own food, and sleeping peacefully will make you appreciate the country. All great things take great work. Be proud of your hard labor.