Should YOU Buy Land as a HOMEBASE?

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• AC

  @ACheetoDustFinger · 3 years ago

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

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• DR

  @Dreaming7778 · 3 years ago

  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.

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• RE

  @retirementbootcampoff-grid237 · 3 years ago

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

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• MS

  @mstzydeco · 2 years ago

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

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• MY

  @mywoodlandpath · 3 years ago

  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. <br>Doing the estetics now . All paid for .<br>It was a sacrifice ,<br>at times i wandered if i could finish<br> it . &nbsp;Money and time well spent .<br>Will be working on my overland 4x4 truck camper next .

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• MY

  @MyMountainHomeandKitchen · 3 years ago (edited)

  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.

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• RO

  @robertvann7349 · 3 years ago

  I stay on BLM and nobody has ever called me for staying for a month in one spot until payday. A BLM cop told me all I have to do is move to the empty next door camp, I stay on national forest land for over 16 days and never been called out, I leave every month on payday, and sometimes come back and stay. ❤

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• JA

  @jasmineg.5699 · 3 years ago

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

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• DO

  @Dot0011 · 3 years ago

  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.

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• DA

  @davidg.johnson7208 · 2 years ago

  I just bought 6 acres of community off&apos;grid property in Arizona. It has no HOA but some County restrictions like you are required to have a small structure to live in rather than living in an RV. It&apos;s called the &quot;Bridge Canyon Country Estates&quot; and there are several estates with cheap land for many owners. There is a club house ( no dues) which you meet other like minded people. Septic is required and easy to install and water is a 2,500 gallon container. Most owners use solar and/or generator.<br>Very little restrictions and have your own garden! The old historic Route 66 is nearby, Flagstaff, and the Grand Canyon! I will continue to travel in my camper van and have a place when I&apos;m ready to settle down. Land here runs about $3,000 and acre but I have seen it for less! You can buy 1 acre, 20 acres, whatever you want! Lots of large trees on the land, so you get plenty of shade!

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• TE

  @tenabrass3447 · 3 years ago

  You-tube nomads should buy land together and make communities available for other nomads! Start a fund so low income folks can participate.

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• WA

  @waltertodd4479 · 11 months ago (edited)

  Bob, your idea about being near a Walmart and a University town for essentials like food, doctors, medicine, post office, cheap land and internet is brillant! &nbsp;Thank you amigo...

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