Buying Cheap Homestead Land Part1

This is part 1 of 2 on buying cheap homestead land that covers the things you need to consider before you decide to buy land. www.simplesolar... Part 2 is right here: • Buying Cheap Homestead...

[@solarcabin]

I have Degenerative disk disease in my back, no ligament in one knee and arthritis and I find gardening and working in the yard really helps me to stay mobile so don't give up!

[@solarcabin]

I lived very cheap in a camp trailer while I worked and saved money for my cabin and then I started a small business and started growing my own food, hunting and fishing and raising animals.

[@karcampbell58]

Lamar, Thanks for making and sharing this knowledge. Im a 30 year old nurse/mom getting ready to invest in my dream of homesteading. I lived in colorado for a few years and this is the year Im gonna go out view some land and do my due dilegence. Thanks

[@RioDeZyahneiro2]

Yes i would agree with you on your ideas of buying land......I bought 170 Acres of lake front property with several thousands of non sell-able land surrounding mine.....5 huge surrounding lakes.......no codes , no zones......I bought it 12 years ago and just now ready to build and live a quiet life.....! I got good advice from a book called "Finding & buying your place in the country" and it gives a lot of good advice like you mentioned....it even gives sample adds of things to watch out for .....bogus advertisements and teaches how to read adds....I studied that book from front to end...before i bought land....so.....when i purchased my property I had noooooo need for an attorney I was well educated from that book......."Warning its a thick book" but well worth the information. I'm not trying to take your crown.....nor people from getting your book but the more information people have the better they will be......By the way....I'm also a "Mason" "Carpenter" Architectural Designer" so you are correct work is important.....good job man, I see you have a lot of love for the people.......I will subscribe but this is my music channel....but will do so on my other channel......Peace bro.......

[@jayrockdoc8173]

I have been dealing with society for a long time....I am 47 years old, and a vet. I have a wife of 20 years, and a 14 year old son.....all the other kids are grown. I started thinking about living off the grid about 3 years ago (( just a simple cabin on some land I own in Dalton Ga)), and I gotta tell you....after surfing the web for a long time, YOU sir have a great thing going. You not only show how to do simple things, but you inform a man how to attempt it first. I really enjoy what you post and I want you to know that you are not only appreciated, but NEEDED by people like me....people that want to but don't know how. I thank you sir. Would you mind if I asked you questions every now and again? Thanks again.

[@DomManInT1]

One of the smartest homesteading related videos I have seen so far (I have seen 100's).

[@solarcabin]

Thank ya!

[@solarcabin]

Thanks friend- I do want people to be successful and keep it simple and affordable.

[@maurirish1]

As soon as I turn 62 I am out of this slave system and will take off in my van to a plot of land and just live there till I die, just building a tiny home and farming some vegetables. You video is like the holy bible of how and what not to do when buying property. Thank you!

[@NancyBeegle]

+Maura...that's exactly what I'd like to do, but I ended up permanently disabled when I was 29, now I'm 58. I want a small plot to grow food on and have a ilttle cabin or even a camper...my vehicle right how is a '97 Honda CR-V, not good for living in. However, an SSI (disability) income after only working 10 years doesn't allow for even living, really. So, I'm trying to figure out how to get a little piece of dirt somewhere. NOW!

[@spiritualwarrior864]

62?? dam u r old;! lol jajajaja

[@brianmcnellis5512]

Maura McDermott Live long and prosperous "Sod-Buster"

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

Why wait!? What's stopping you from doing it now? Don't give the best years of your life to someone else.

[@Viking102938]

I've been living in a city for the first time for a few years, and I'd already rather be dead. I don't know how people manage to wait until they're 62. 24, and feeling like I waited wayyyyyy too long..all my time here has done is affirm *how little* I want to be near civilization, lmfao

[@solarcabin]

Just keep mowing down the weeds and pulling them out by hand and eventually they settle down. A goat will keep a small piece of land cleared for free.

[@cupbowlspoonforkknif]

This was the first video to get me interested in off-grid living. It really opened my mind. I couldn't find it but then suddenly it popped up again in the suggested videos! I'm so glad.

[@easternpa2]

I just wanted to take a minute to tell you how much I enjoy your videos. You did a great job with the Solar Cabin and the way you want others to succeed the way you did comes through in all your videos. Great job and thanks for all the helpful information.

[@cam-bo11]

GREAT video to get us dreamers thinking about the nuts and bolts practicalities of purchasing land. I've thought about it for years and can't ever get past the solitude. I think it would literally drive me insane. You offer sound advice about being an entrepreneur. I started my own business and it took at least a year to get it off the ground and actually making any money. Two or more years to make more money than I put into it and five years to have any significant momentum built up. I think it takes people with guts and a lot of elbow grease to jump in head first, take on these types of projects and see them through, but it's important to temper that with forethought and wisdom. Thanks for posting.

[@solarcabin]

Permaculturing a piece of land can help and I use a swale system for watering but it depends on the amount of rain you get and you still need potable water for drinking.

[@Comicsluvr]

I have to say that this video hit a LOT of important points I never considered. I'm thinking of homesteading but had not considered some of these simple things like who clears the snow and how far away is the closest ambulance? A very good and thorough video.

[@mathematics1800]

One of the better homesteading videos I've seen. I am glad you spoke about the way it looked before, how much time it took to clear everything, etc. Not many people will bring this stuff up and give an idea for clearing.

[@SSmithProductions]

solarcabin - Are you happier living on your land? I think I would be happier living like you do. I see that I live in a system where I am a slave, working to earn limited income to pay for a home I am not at because I'm always at work. Paying for water, when GOD provides water for free. Paying for fruits and vegetables, where GOD provides that for FREE. I think I would be happier living like you.

[@solarcabin]

I am much happier working for myself and living a simple life.

[@Highdealist]

solarcabin Thank you for the video and inspiration - very practical and well thought out.

[@newdogatplay]

SSmithProductions he is happy on his land.but for u to think u wont still have bills and need money to manage in life would be very wrong.im not sayin tgis to upset u .i just know i as a 50 year old man who has raised a family .has owned land and not have much on it beyond a camper and a cabin .i still needed at a minium of 700.a month in the mid 90s.plus taxes on the land o had a water source as well.in summer but winter i had to haul it in.wich is a task of its own and unless u co.pletly raise all u eat and drink thats a cost.and insurance on ir veh.and property .if u dont want to take a chsnce on losinh it in a disaster like fire or storms ect.then u have upkeep on wat u build and use.thos is just a few things laundry as well u have to have soaps and such.so dont think u can live completely free.i dont see how its possible cheap or cheaper absolutely. Yes it possible real possible.but not 100percent.like he says.

[@newdogatplay]

solarcabin good info .brother.ive lived primitive for a few years.its not easy.you touch on alot of good stuff here.

[@solarcabin]

Thanks friend- yup I am in Around the Cabin and have an article coming out in Backwoodsman magazine in the next few months. I get around lol!

[@andreschavez2921]

My land is pretty good but I got lucky, wish I had seen this video before I bought. You sir have tons of knowledge. Thanks for sharing!!

[@marilyn4888]

You are a joy to listen to. So knowledgeable and well spoken

[@TheAndreasf85]

I really like how reasonable and balanced your advice is. No hype. I've wanted to homestead ever since I was a little (city) girl. Hopefully following your advice I can make that dream come true someday.

[@lancechance4170]

Terrific videos... (Both part 1 and Part 2) Straight talk and right to the point. Well done!

[@saltylandscaper7193]

I just stumbled upon this video almost 4 1/2 years after you made it. It is an excellent video. Stands the test of time in my humble opinion. It looks like your latest video was about 3 months ago. I don't know if you still make them but you got yourself another subscriber!

[@solarcabin]

You are welcome friend- I tried to get everything in I learned the hard way lol!

[@JourneyOnLife]

I would also suggest in oder to get a good idea of the area since the land will likely be far away a bit. To go camping at s near by state park. My wife and I fell in love with a county after we started camping around their. And we got a great idea were to buy, what places were around how nice the locals were, stuff like that.

[@solarcabin]

It all depends on the county. Some counties are real easy to work with because they want people to move there and others can be major asses. If you understand the codes you can get around a lot of stuff and some rural counties have no inspectors to enforce anything. Always research the county before buying land.

[@LandAcademy]

Like you, we have purchased unusable land on accident in the past by applying some of these methods you highlighted in your video. Thanks for sharing it.

[@EdwardEdmonds]

Really appreciated this video, I think people have a "romantic" view of homesteading, and it for sure can be, but I think as you pointed out a lot of people jump in knee deep without considering a lot of the points you are making.

[@solarcabin]

Because many homesteaders also run businesses!

[@armeijamies]

Thanks for your videos Lamar, I've been watching your videos for many years and I find your information to be among the best available. For me homesteading has been a journey, and I have enjoyed watching your videos over the years and they have been once of several sources of inspiration to me. I have finally over time found my way into a property with land somewhat remote and near Dugway, UT. Was a long route for me to enter the military, go to school, move and purchase a home in suburbia, and subsequently convince my wife to move to a homestead. Nonetheless it is beautiful out here and w frequently are still amazed we made the change. Working now to make it productive. We have here Juniper trees and have cleared about 3000 feet of them (some cleared by previous owner and BLM) to put in a perimeter fence to hold our cattle. Overall I would love to get hold of some additional land to put some cattle on, over time give up my federal job with the department of defence. A this time we have a cow/calf pair with one on the way, 5 milk goats. 10 turkeys, 15 laying chickens, and about 30 meat chickens in the freezer, and some milk goats. I would love to live here get some additional land for an investment while my wife and I continue to work to obtain our independence from the rat race before retiring. Some additional points I would recommend are talking about green belt status. Green belt status requires 5 acres as a minimum and is a significant cost savings for us and potentially for other homesteaders. This requires 5 or more acres. Green belt is a huge advantage in that it is possible to minimize real estate taxes. However, I very much enjoy and appreciate your input which includes keeping costs low. All of your recommendations speak from experience and competence. I am in Utah, but live more in the great basin region where i enjoy the continuing remoteness of modern living.Here as in many places I believe water rights are a significant consideration. Some areas allow for appropriation of new rights and we have some pending new appropriations to obtain additional rights. One consideration for us is whether land has the opportunity for new appropriations as this for us offers significant opportunity. Our water right request for appropriation is in the paper at this time. I hope you are well and enjoying the homesteading life and and I hope to meet you one day as your videos are awesome, I find myself to be in Utah, and your videos have had a tremendous influence on me. Hope all is well on your homestead i know ours needs a lot of work. Again thank you for your videos and all that you do. Dan

[@solarcabin]

That happens quite a bit which is why I recommend people contact the county first and find out the codes before buying land.

[@slwhite1959]

One other thing to make sure of when looking for land to homestead on. Ask zoning and building depts. what the limit of the size of home you can build. Like the area we live in you cant live in what they call tiny homes. Lots of areas have restrictions on the size and kind of home you can build

[@solarcabin]

It may look larger in the video but my land is .78 acres. I have raised garden boxes in the front of the cabin. I had chickens and rabbits for a long time but I take off to the mountains a lot so gave them up for awhile.

[@solarcabin]

Look for foreclosed and fixer upper houses in the area. You can get those pretty cheap and then rebuild as you have the money.

[@solarcabin]

Thanks friend- glad you are enjoying the book!

[@stevefiorito5379]

Good video. Yes! Raw land can be a real project to make it ready for habitibility. And then there are the utilities.

[@chrishardeen1017]

solarcabin, your video is gold . I watched it twice lol . I am in the process of unplugging form the system and buying land for a small homestead . I am about 60 to 90 days away from the home stead. Thank god I am in good shape $$$. Your information on land comes to me at a time where I need it. You are answering lots of questions I have. Thank you .

[@Chinahasbeengenerous]

This video gives people who have no experience clearing land an idea as to what they're in for

[@JoeBoscolo]

Thank for sharing. you provide a solid foundation about what to expect when you looking to buy property.

[@DANTEROY3]

Just wanted to say I started your book and am loving the full detail with pics. Thanks for the help starting out.

[@infoinfo2343]

I love the simplicity of your 12 volt system. Too many "experts" want to over complicate things, making them accident prone and dangerous.

[@robindavis5099]

That's true.rough land is ..well.rough..takes a lot of work..Having some place to live is pretty important at 1st.Having a RV or a camper will fill that need..Substantial living gives you the freedom to grow your own food..Just sitting out on your own land is a wonderful feeling.Having a cup of coffee with a freind..small blessings.but very satisfiing..Thank you for your informative vids..Bravo..well done👋

[@solarcabin]

These trees are not native to this area and yes they are beneficial as a wind break and stopping erosion but they are also invasive and if left to their own they totally take over and make property un-useable. They were put in here in the early 1900's as part of a CCC project and they did not know how invasive they would be.

[@solarcabin]

Property increase sin value all the time as buildable areas become less available. Land is the one thing they are not making more of. Not all land goes up but buildable land near services usually goes up in value. My property has tripled in value over the last ten years because of a housing shortage in the area and the oil boom.

[@jksatte]

Good information. There is much to consider when purchasing land for a new homestead.

[@HarmonyHillHomestead1]

Looking at having to go it alone..so thank you for this valuable information!

[@frugalprepper]

My father bought a piece of property that was .94 acres, and then found out the township had a ordinance that you couldn't build on less than 1 acre. The wouldn't give him a waiver, so all we could do is use it for firewood and sell the walnut trees that were on it, when he passed my mother donated it to a church that sold it to the neighbor.

[@JojoCrazyCat]

When i lived in Alabama, i walked in the woods everyday. I loved the peace and quiet.

[@arjnsdca]

Smartest video on homesteading I've seen so far! Thanks.

[@solarcabin]

Sure you can live a few years that way but eventually you will need some money or something to trade. Bartering and trading is possible in some areas but not all areas and some communes are set up for bartering.

[@johnhegarty3716]

thank u very much for ur video. my wife n I have been thinking of doing this for holidays n security reasons as well as a place to live full time once the kids r grown. we live in Australia so unfortunately there isn't a lot of cheap land to chose from... but we keep our eyes open for what's around.

[@jeanettewaverly2590]

Great video! I recently bought an isolated rural tract that, although it's much more developed than yours was initially, will take several years and mucho dinero to whip into shape.

[@guitarmanz51]

Jeanette Waverly of

[@risingsun49]

And its a good idea to dig up and clear after a heavy rain storm so the ground is moist and its not to hot thats what i would do not in the summer months. Great info thanx so much, more and more of us want to do this and be free once and for all. God Bless. I want to make a straw bale house.

[@gennadiygol3001]

Wow what a great video, you really took everything into consideration. It really made me rethink a lot about my homesteading plan.

[@solarcabin]

About 45 at night but very nice in the daytime about 70 right now.

[@solarcabin]

I grew up with hand sewn clothes and it can be done but materials are getting expensive. I can sew and run an industrial sewing machine for leather.

[@LRO1986]

You made a lot of really good points in this.

[@marksbias6561]

Thank you for this video... and series. I just bought land, and your practical advice is Priceless!

[@solarcabin]

Right on friend!

[@solarcabin]

Usually the county has their codes on their website or will give you a copy if you ask them.

[@darlenenelson9646]

Dutch,Millie jump on your shoulder and your reaction was hilarious 😂

[@solarcabin]

Watch part two and I show you where to look online for land and you can search for that perfect hunting land. Texas, Co, Wy, Id, Az and most of the western states still have good hunting.

[@fuscia13]

I agree, property taxes should pay for services like roads, schools, safety, ext. But should be reasonable. The taxes in my home states WI/IL are very high. In GA, my taxes allow me to have more acreage and flexibility about income requirements.

[@1BlubeTube]

My reasons are: a. I need to get away from the City. My Grandma did the same thing. b. I need to be able to do what I want, when I want. c. I don't want neighbors around bothering me by calling the cops. d. I want and need a big garage with a car-lift or two in it. e. Pay less taxes. f. Don't want a mortgage. g. I don't need a big-house, just a big-garage.

[@LauraWilsonAnderson]

Lol - seems like half the people I know who want a small off-grid house want a garage/workshop/art studio two or three times the size of the house. I know I do!

[@solarcabin]

Thanks Wayne- both parts are now on my channel.

[@johnmal5975]

This a ton of good advice! Most of its common sense but it is nice to have all laid out. Great job.

[@ADayInLisasLife3947]

Thank you for sharing the lessons you learned while buying land.

[@aesops1048]

Very thorough video filled with the information needed to do homesteading. Thanks!

[@JO-gr5bp]

Damn! Im screwd, im 64 and got arthritis. Found 5 acres near van horn under 6k but its rough land no mention of water or power on the other hand lots under 1 acre near water, power, sewer but the lots are 9k each, in New Mexico, Ruidoso.

[@davidzhou5697]

Thanks for this wonderful informative vid, you provided great help to others. wish you live happily!

[@ralexandra1058]

This is very helpful! Thank you for sharing your experiences.

[@flash001USA]

Very good well thought out video.

[@Thefreemans-interesting-music]

Yes. The excitement must be intense. But remember you have to deal with whatever for a looooong time. Easy to overlook the minor details like access, water source, soil suitability etc. Cheap land often is cheap for a very good reason.

[@solarcabin]

Russian Olive trees are not native to the area. They were brought in to create wind breaks and stop erosion but they did not know how invasive they were. They are a weed.

[@solarcabin]

I would talk to the locals in that area as they will know who is motivated to sell and maybe a land swap is a possibility.

[@mr.yanlucena8463]

This man is very wise. Thanks for the video, Sr.

[@bjj685]

Awesome video, great advices !! You have a good and very realistic vision about buying a piece of land, I just learned a lot from this video bro, thanks. In which state is your cabin/homestead ?? and where can I find your book ?? Did you have any experience on homesteading and the business that you run right now, before you moved in to the cabin ?? once again thank you for the video !!

[@1BlubeTube]

It's a good way to fight against the banks for sure. And what you do looks like fun really.

[@1BlubeTube]

4:36 Heck, across the street still looks nice, nice land all around.

[@BigUrbanFarmer]

Great video about homesteading. Very step by step for people looking to get into it. Thanks.

[@solarcabin]

Thanks friend!

[@spiritualwarrior864]

+solarcabin lmao jajajaja

[@NewMusicNetworks]

I agree, the point is people who get barely any water in desert regions can still survive and even thrive if done right. For off grid as in for saving water you should create one of those giant undergound sistern things to go to a storage tank/pool. Luckily we have a pool if the shtf.

[@MyMomo17]

Thank you for all of the great information, I am looking for some land to build my own tiny house I have hung sheetrock, built a 10X10 room onto a house and laid tile but I am pretty worried about doing electrical and plumbing by myself. Joy

[@NancyBeegle]

I really enjoyed this video. Very pleasant man, very informative, and beautiful eyes. :)

[@solarcabin]

Well thank you!

[@brentp4121]

I'm so glad you are sharing your knowledge with all of us. Very informative video, as usual.

[@JuggaloJD420]

im having a hard time with all the laws and permits. i cant find any full article about what i can and cant do, (i also live in Oregon btw) but if u can shed anylight on the big ones to watch out for. (hidden fees taxes, building permits) its all so stressful, and thats what i am tryin to avoid by moving to undeveloped land.

[@solarcabin]

Property taxes pay for roads, schools, libraries, police and fire departments that we all benefit from. You use those services so it is fair that we help pay for those services.

[@ericasmith3490]

loved your video it was really helpful and you are easy to watch/listen to!

[@VasilyKiryanov]

Many willows, poplars, wild cherries and other trees and bushes grow like you've discribed. You can't kill these by cutting them down ONCE. Still, they can be dealt with with a technique discribed above, and even provide substantial benefits. After all, they produce organic matter, and that is valuable in most parts of the world. One does not need to spend years only on weeds problem. After the first cutting is performed - the plot is usable, given that it receives that specific management.

[@mooniebo2752]

This guy knows what he's talking about.

[@TraderRoss]

Hey Lamar, I have been watching your vids for a couple years now. I bought 4ac in city outskirts but zoned rural totally raw land. paid $17,500 land foreclosure, timbered it & got $3,250 = $14,250 but I have spent $7,000 clearing & spending another $13,423 right now to stump, bury & finish digging my 1/4ac pond. I'll have almost 35k completed in it but it will be worth 60k easy, which will just screw me on taxes. It will be a beautiful property after I replant everything & get some grass growing. Now I just have to find something to live in.....well.... septic...

[@solarcabin]

Always lots of work clearing the land but you should have some timber for building your house so that will also help. Send me some pics as you progress!

[@crawdadb52]

Hey Lamar, I see your making ground and getting posted in the Around the Cabin web site as well. Nice video about buying land.

[@nickcooper496]

My internet connection is really slow , so I didn't get to gear your video. Knowing you , I bet you were thorough about what to look for. A few thoughts , I've lived off grid in Alaska on land I bought, and in Texas currently. I just bought land again in Alaska Cheep but all of my property buys have been amazingly inexpensive but great land. You have quite a few subscribers and I bet only %10 have what it takes to live like this.. I think it needs to be said, that most modern day people don't have what it takes. We've seen it over and over again, people move out here, put about $5,000 into something and after about a year they move back to where they came from or they start renting again close by and working just like they did before. Then there is the other problem, and that is those who come out and don't know how to be a remote off grid neighbor. Just can't get away with shooting em anymore and those that got shot are being found all the time these days if you look at the news lately. So what do you do with these city sockets who want a different kind of life but insist on bringing some part of thier city life with them?

[@solarcabin]

They are not native to the area and you can not get rid of them. They are a highly invasive species that takes over and kills out native plants and grasses with their shade. They can be managed but they spread to any land not being cared for and they have thorns that puncture tires costing money.

[@Rohirn]

Hi I've watched a few of your videos. I am currently stuck being a slave in New York City and am trying to form a plan to get out of the city i am in a hard place financially right now too. I;m basically lost. My question is how would i even begin to think about moving away from the cities and start a homestead.

[@Justaguyyoutubin]

Finances. You need to figure out your own finances. Living "off the grid" or creating a homestead can cost as much or more than living in the city. Infact living on your own property usually ends up coming with a lot of surprise costs that you need to have savings to cover. What if there is a storm and you need to pay for tree removal? In the city this is dealt with by the collective taxpayers or "slaves" as their referred to in this comment section. By having a large city everyone shares the burden and finances are much easier to manage. When you're on your own you need to have the bank roll to take care of yourself... If you cant manage your finances in the city you wont be prepared for solidarity.

[@CarloS-ss7lt]

I'm giving it a second thought after watching this video. Thank you!!

[@TheRealWestMagazine]

Great video as always! I was just about to make a video about this, and I must say yours made mine unneeded! Great video!

[@dechinta]

That was my dream. I would have worked my fingers to the bone digging and breaking my back from dusk until dawn, but I could never save the money to buy the land because there was always a medical bill. My grandfather had promised his kids 40 acres each if they would move out on the land and my mother would not allow Daddy to do it because she was a city girl and he was hen-pecked. I used to beg him to take the land and build a cabin on it and then will it to me, but nope, my mother said no, that no daughter of hers was going to live in the country, so I worked 2-4 jobs until I was in my 40's and my body broke down and now I am disabled so I am stuck in downtown and my parents are dead so my dream is dead too, but I admire what you have done and I admire your family for appreciating land! I would have been happy to live in a camper. I always had as big a garden as I could in my yard, but no chickens or rabbits are allowed in town. Now I am unable to dig in the dirt anymore. I wanted to homestead because I am a hermit and I like to dig in the dirt and my Daddy was my hero and he was a farmer and I wanted to be exactly like my Daddy and nothing like my mother. But when he married my mother in 1939, he had to move into town and drive a taxi, then a city bus, then a fire truck, plus he painted houses. He always had a garden though. Mama always hated that because she thought only "common people" ate food they grew, that well-off people could afford to buy food at the store, but Daddy enjoyed gardening, so she gave him "permission" to have a little plot in the yard for a garden. What she didn't know what that every year, he increased his little plot a foot or two every year and she never knew. Plus, I gardened my yard as much as I wanted to and there was nothing she could do about it and I would bring him some of my garden and every time I would find poke salat, I would bring it to Daddy. Mama hated it, but....oh well. I have a small fence here that I was going to garden, but the next door neighbors have over 20 cats so every time I planted ANYTHING, there would be cats jumping over the fence digging up my plants and using it for a litter box. Grrrrrr!

[@Cybelle2006]

Good info. But you make me dizzy by panning so much and so fast with that camera fella.

[@solarcabin]

You can't kill these by cutting them down. They just grow back from any root left in the ground. You can't burn them or use pesticides. They do no t respond like normal trees. That is why I said they are a weed.

[@tony5180]

Very helpful video. Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@solarcabin]

Apparently you have never dealt with a Russian olive. You can cut them down every year, burn them, spray them with root killer and they will come back. I call them zombie trees because nothing kills them. These trees have bad ass thorns that cut you and flatten tires. They are a hardwood and very wet. Have to be cured for two years before the wood will burn. No good for building material. They are a weed tree.

[@champagne5552000]

Thanks for all the info. I've been looking for land in MD and near Pittsburgh. When I call Zoning in different Counties all I get is "NO you can't live in a trailer...No homesteading is ILLEGAL!" I'm really stressed looking. My friend took me in, while I look for land. Her price is less than rent. So, I'm still saving money. Really tired of looking and have considered just buying a home and missing out on my dream life. Fingers crossed..