Should YOU Buy Land as a HOMEBASE?

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[gemini]

We NEED a website or app to connect land owners with nomads. Just a peaceful place to park is all we want! Maybe build a tiny house.

[BeardedGoatBoss]

#1 make sure you're not land locked having an easement to get to your property always.

[denisestarr]

6 years offgrid . I started with a fithwheel rv, drilled a well then a septic . Solar, generator for big loads, tv antenna.woodstove, lpgas cook range, I use my phone for internet . 3 years ago i started my cabin . Almost completely finished.
Doing the estetics now . All paid for .
It was a sacrifice,
at times i wandered if i could finish
it . Money and time well spent .
Will be working on my overland 4x4 truck camper next .

[thepcal]

Not having water would be a pain as far as a garden is concerned. But the freedom of having your own land is worth the minuses.

[jasmineg.]

I just bought land from the owner and it was easier than I thought it would be. I'm moving a shed cabin in next week and wish I'd done it sooner! Having a van has been great training.

[mstzydeco]

This was on my mind today. Im glad YouTube is reading minds.

[garbostyle]

For many years I have thought about forming a small group of like minded people to buy a large piece of land and divide it up into smaller lots for just this purpose. Buying a huge tract of land gets you more land for less money in most cases. You also could form a neighborhood watch to look after things when you are traveling or even trade turns working security to avoid paying anyone. Dividing the cost of building a road, digging wells, fencing in property for extra security, sharing gardening chores or animal care, etc are all optional and can be decided on by the group in advance. Like I said before, " like minded people" . Some would just want to be left alone while others may like a more community type existence. I am of the mindset that I don't want to be bothered much and won't bother you much either, but if you need me I will be there and it's nice to know there's someone I can call if I need to.

[retirementbootcampoff-grid]

Experienced land buyer here.
1 ALWAYS look at the land first. Do not rely simply on photos or overviews. If you don't use a real estate agent, meet your Seller, if possible. FYI, online parties with websites are typically resellers and they mark-up the price they paid WAY, WAY above market levels.
2 Shop and use Sold prices the county can provide you until you understand area prices.
3 ALWAYS HAGGLE to get a fair price. Start at 20% under Asking price. YOU determine the value, NOT the Seller he can ask the moon if so inclined and some do.

[shaggymcdaniel]

Be careful buying land. Especially if the neighbors are a holes. They will fight you every step of the way. It makes it so much more difficult.

[Dot]

I worked on cell towers. 1 tower does not send out signal 360 degrees. They probably cover about 180 degrees in 3 separate sections and sometimes they move the sections/coverage. So if you are reliant on one tower you might find yourself without signal. Carriers have coverage maps and sometimes you can find a tower map. Try to make sure you are covered by at least a few towers/carriers.

[dianetaff]

He should do the things to protect his property ( shed, utility trailer, anything inside shed, anything you keep out side. Thieves are everywhere and once they stakeout your place and find you are not there but only one season. My friend did what you are doing, but theives cleaned him out. Took everything in the shed and the flat bed trailer. It was not insured.

[qnslanman]

According to University of Arizone state University DOA.
"In the state of Arizona, it is legal to collect any rainwater that falls on your property for future use. Rainwater can be harvested in rain barrels or cistern systems that funnel rooftop runoff to water collection tanks."

[MyMountainHomeandKitchen]

Mark makes some very good points about the challenges of living off grid in a rural location. This is a great idea but it needs to be very carefully thought out, including your own financial, physical, and emotional abilities to solve problems.

[michaelcranston]

Great video! I just want to comment on something I hear sometimes when people consider "off-grid" living on your own land. A lot of you think that you have to have a septic system - you don't! I bought a porta-potty. You can rent them too. Its not a disgusting public toilet, its yours... so you keep it clean. You'll find a port-potty company in your area to pump it out as needed... its cheap! Give this some thought as a cheap alternative to a septic system.

[AWcinema]

I bought one and a half acres up in California City sitting 3 years ago been living in my RV on the property I'm just now ready to do my above bed farming and life is so wonderful I'm almost debt-free

[AnelGonzalez-os]

This is a very smart man. I saw the earlier video of his trailer and I was so impressed at how perfect and tidy all the wiring was done. Now he shows us that awesome shed he built on his own. Great great work. I can’t wait to see the garden that he probably has planted by now. Looking forward to future videos of this nice man. Thanks Bob for the video!

[bensonsspeedshop]

Having a Base to come back to is an Amazing Feeling!
We own our place, and, God willing, won't Ever get rid of it!

[jaimejones]

I would really enjoy seeing you tube videos from mark about his progress and how he goes about everything. He’s already accomplished so much in just a year. If he does garden and have animals in this area it would benefit so many considering going in this area to see the real struggles. I bet he’d get a big following of subscribers and it could be a good side hustle for a bit of extra gas money lol. I wish we could have seen more of a tour of his place. Thanks Bob and Mark!

[DanAndHisVan]

Awesome, happy for Mark. I'm heading out on my 19 state, 7 month, 8, 000 mile tour on Saturday...been planning this for 12yrs thanks to you Bob...nomad or bust! ❤

[donhippy]

Been vanning around the US 30 years and always owned a piece of bare land to go relaxed on . Still have it today. Maybe when I get older (70 now) I will build something on it.
Happy trails