Couple Buys ABANDONED FARM Sight Unseen - Was it a GOOD PURCHASE??

In this video, Kelly and I explore a 111 acre farm that was purchased by one of our viewers sight unseen. The farm is very rural and has been vacant for a very long time. They asked us to check it out and make a video for them. This footage is a condensed version of what we shot.
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[@josie_posie808]

As an grownup, finding occasions to play in the woods on a treasure hunt with the one you love is success ❤️I really don't know what's better than that

[@justinbieber12373]

People have no idea what's involved living on a farm. My Grandmother was up at 4 am Chickens ,4 pigs, 2 Cows, 2 sheep , up at 4am ,in bed by 8pm latest. This is a game for the young, good Luck.

[@Jilly-Kerry-2Mullens]

I'm 66. My chickens don't get up till 8 a.m. I get a nap in any time I want. Cows and pigs and sheep so easy to care for. Harvest time is busiest time and we love it! This lifestyle will keep you young and healthy!

[@imaginewhirledpeas6696]

I think the location being miles back on a country road is perfect for a homesteader or person wanting to be farther away from the rat race...if I had the money I'd live there.

[@mr.smartypants3485]

Don't be too quick to write off the old equipment as "junk". It has value to someone, either as parts or restored. Also wanted to say, don't go crazy cutting down trees either, make sure you're not wiping out an old orchard or other "desirable" trees like persimmons, cherry, etc. That property looks a lot like mine in Hampshire County, WV. You're lucky to have electric and water already on the property, even if you have to restring the wire and bail out the well. Good luck to the new owners, and remember to leave the bs way of life that you're trying to escape right where you found it, and become a Freedom Loving, pro American, West by God say it with a smile, Virginian !

[@timewilltell3098]

Couldn't agree with you more mr smarty pants 💯✌❤🙏2u@yours 🤝👍

[@theonesickman]

@@timewilltell3098 Way to many bring their bad habits with them .

[@georgehutcheson9679]

That should be part of the agreement on the deed to the property. We in the mountains like our peace of mind so just remember that and you'll be welcome.

[@davidwayne1333]

Dudley. ...... chronically

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

Amen. Great comment.

[@LivinglifeRVstyle]

Just wanted to let you know that, we’ve always loved your videos and they are very informative. Thank you for allowing people to see how beautiful it is in West Virginia.

[@AFloodofSolaceJohnWhigham]

Really beautiful property.

[@dajw7540]

During a rain in the rainy season you could soak that house in gasoline and set it on fire. It would burn down and stay contained. Whenever we burn large brush piles we do it when it’s raining. It works perfectly. Not a real heavy rain obviously. It’s best when it’s already been raining for a few days so that the surroundings are not dry underneath.

[@calisingh7978]

Yes but it will contaminate the ground

[@donaldkunst5248]

What an awesome tour of this property, thank you for taking us along!

[@MatthewCuba]

I surely do enjoy your videos. Thank you for taking the time to post them. Nice piece of property - there's a lot of work to be done there but once all that detritus is hauled out of there, they've got themselves a fine place. All the best, Matt

[@tripler3724]

I'm in total agreement with the assessment. Years ago, we passed on a site we loved on a farm we already owned due to ease of access and daily commute. We own land similar to that, but use it for recreation and would never build there. Go price needed equipment to tame and maintain as well as the cost of hiring it done. If you have the time and money and patience necessary, go for it, otherwise I would pass even if you already bought it, I would put it back on the market.

[@haleyheavenhill7680]

Beautiful looking land! I’m in Ballarat Australia, my town is beautiful too, but you are really blessed to have such incredible land. Just love it!!!! I’m drooling about what could be done!!! Best of luck to you both.

[@DeanFamilyAcres]

Love these types of videos. You guys are a great resource for all of us, but especially for the couch burners. :)

[@kysmik8214]

We bought 32 acres that was abandoned over 50 years ago. The old house, cellar, barn and outhouse were all still there but everything was so overgrown, you couldn't see the buildings. We were in our 50's but healthy and desperately wanted a piece of land to retire on so we went for it. It took 3 years of VERY hard work to clear it and tear down the house and cellar/smokehouse but it is beautiful today. We do not regret buying it and would do it again tomorrow. The roads are owned by the state and even if not paved, they will gravel them if you call and complain. Our car has never had a problem traveling the gravel road.

[@casper3438]

just wondering, doing the math you guys are over 100 now?

[@j10001]

@@casper3438 the property was abandoned over 50 years ago. _Not_ that they purchased it over 50 years ago

[@davidsellars646]

As a forester and a current resident of the left coast, my comments are rather generic. The survey is a huge plus as long as there are not other conflicting surveys. Acquiring copies of all recorded surveys in the immediate area should be done sooner than later. The house is a huge liability. Could it be legally burned in place? The machinery probably is so stripped that it just needs hauled off. The area needs to be examined carefully for oil, antifreeze, etc., as well as batteries and tires, and any pesticides. Where you find junk equipment, you frequently find this stuff also. Did I hear right that there can be no timber harvest, domestic use or commercial, until 2075? Were perpetual timber rights sold off at some time? That, for me, would be a deal breaker. What about mineral rights? How about liens and judgements? In the last fifty plus years, I have run into all of these issues.

[@markb1487]

Very very lucky to have 1 acre,never mind 110+,,wow,amazing place.💯👍💯👍💯👍

[@debrapomeroy7235]

We loved it! It’s close to husbands family down there…..cabin creek. And my family are from Huntington area. To bad there is such a large farm. We would like to buy about 5 to 10 acres I like that. Sure would like to get out of northern ohio. These winters are brutal . Plus, the older we get, the more we want to return to a simple life like we grew up in.

[@dons207]

Hi Troy, protective covenants are also becoming popular with land companies. I personally would probably decide not to purchase under those conditions. Some covenants even dictate what type of animals you can raise on the property. I think if you did a video on buying WV land through a Sheriff`s sale with pro`s and con`s would be really interesting. Maybe even film checking a property out that is on the list. 2 thumbs up on this video!

[@denp54z]

Do covenants pass on after a forced Sheriff sale?

[@calisingh7978]

Agenda 2030, agenda 2050

[@myd0gr3x]

find the Land Patent for the land... the Patent list any and all restrictions... a Patent cannot be collaterally attacked (covenant)... if the seller is trying to sell surface rights only RUN RUN RUN...

[@westvirginiaminer3046]

@@myd0gr3x in WV almost no property of any real acreage has mineral rights anymore. Most were sold off decades ago to mining companies. A lot of places have been mined out underneath and gas pumped out or being actively pumped. Surface rights are kinda the norm. Unless it’s a place that had no coal or gas to start with

[@myd0gr3x]

@@westvirginiaminer3046 that situation, land ownership, is created by the criminal acts of the State aligned with the Corporations... when the Corporations abandoned the lands the State should have returned the lands to the people with all rights, instead the State holds the lands away from the people creating BS historical sites or parks... all States are criminal enterprises...

[@INFINITYSWAGGER1]

Really enjoyed this video. Thanks Troy and Kelly!

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@LivinglifeRVstyle]

Hi guys to answer your questions, the trees are able to be cut we had the prior owner fix that issue and so the trees are able to be cut. It takes time and we’re just taking our time on how we’re going to build our homestead. We appreciate Troy and Kelly so much for what they did for us. We have been looking for properties there since I’ve been watching Troy’s videos. We had a few other land choices and decided on this one for its seclusion but also an hour away from a major city. We hope you guys can find a piece of property for yourselves and I know Troy and Kelly will do a wonderful job of representing you guys as the buyer. He does two videos one a shortened video for KZbin and another one with more descriptive explanations of right and wrongs of the property. They are great people and are totally appreciated.

[@nef4693]

I dont get all the guss about commercial timber. i dont think country living ot homesteading requires clear cutting or timberimg. Some of those trees been there for a long time should be left. But large ones are usually the first hoveager timberer wants to cut down. Save some wild I think. Geez all wanns move to the eild but the destroy it. just dominate not live with. Hope you are the live with tupe. Would luv afollow upor do you jabe a itunechamnel yo sun to to see?

[@myrrhavm]

Waltons mountain. I always think about the original owners walking into their brand new home and how happy they must have been stepping in. By the looks of that place they must have been people of the land. Lots of water which is good. Be nice to be in a place/community and you got along well with the nearby people helping each other out, maintaining peace and sanctuary making sure no undesirables seeking to do no good stay out and away. To think just 10 years ago that land was more than half the price it is today leaving more money to clean up and build a nice small home.

[@danbailey96]

Usually they didn’t walk into a new home they built it a lot of times one room at a time living in the humble building adding as they could.

[@myrrhavm]

@@danbailey96 Think you responded to the wrong person. Didn’t mention anything about bedrooms. Anyway, even still then or today, people moving into their first or new home be it a mansion or a studio, I’d bet money they were happy. Heck, kids are happy walking into their first apartment. Merry Christmas!

[@matieyb]

Good work y'all, I love it!

[@ELaine-hq2ge]

I greatly admired your respect for your wife and how you included her input on everything.

[@airenesivad2975]

You can tell she is a big part of it and very educated. U must have and include that for a lasting relationship.

[@SagebrushRambles]

They are a team. I'm confused as to why it would even be pointed out.

[@ELaine-hq2ge]

@@SagebrushRambles because some men don’t treat their wives or other women with respect.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

Great finding all those markers and the spring.

[@ralphmills7322]

That part of rural West Virginia looks a lot like rural land around here in Maine. When my father and I used to go along back roads in the 70's where he grew up in the 40's his most frequent comment was "I remember back when this was all fields." He and my grandfather used to run horse drawn mowers to cut down the vegetation along the shoulder of those old town roads. Of course the old fields were all full of tree saplings and an undergrowth I called "pucker bush" wild blackberry, ball burrs and briars.

[@andrewslagle1974]

The farm property in new york where we are makes that place look like hard scrabble ground for sure !

[@dennistyler8746]

My Grandfather farmed 40 acres in Freedom, Maine. My Father and his siblings born on the 🚜.

[@nancymarie4463]

I love WV it's the best state!!!! Yes I live here😊

[@JH-jd8ip]

You guys do a good job , both in the production of this video and inspecting/exploring the property. Sure is some beautiful land in that area!

[@PaulT3046]

I’m not a golfer but I really enjoy watching your channel. A big hello from Australia 🇦🇺.

[@seadogg1979]

that is a great place. the 2 thing i would want to know is could a cement truck get back in there or other heavy equipment. cement truck accessability means most things could get back in there but if you couldnt get that in u would have a real tough time with things...other building sites that ridge above that great pasture would be nice place for a house then use all the rest whatever..

[@ladyryan902]

I just found you..so good of you to tour these peoples property for them..im from mts originally and my 1st thought at the meadow was whoa way to low flooding area...😁that's just my grand talking lol..its beautiful

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@helentuma8989]

A property was sold not to from us . About 5 acres it has a a section of a house 25 x 50 ft. They bought it for a very large pole building They fixed up the old home that was sitting ther and put an addition on the back looks nice. They did a good job

[@f1s2hg3]

My 15 acres is on a little river that looks like a big creek. It is two parcels connected by a private Right of Way 66 foot wide 1/2 mile long deeded to my 5 acre parcel and the ten acres has a 37k gambrel Polebarn timber frame with Beautiful red steel siding 28 mil thick. The roof is gambrel with white steel and it looks great with the new cooperative power company charging $8k to hook up power to the Polebarn on the ten acres. The five acres has Amish built timber red pine cabin and a shallow point well water tested high quality with no arsenic present at only 15 ft down. At 42” deep our shallow pump hole started filling up so that tells me the water aquifer is high and deep with a open dale on rivers edge apple trees planted and cherry trees with peach tree that died in the winter 2013-14. I’m trying to get everything setup for long vacations soon. I found one pile of trash on the ten acres it was the remains of an old RV trailer most was rotted away and gone just the metal parts still rusting into dust. Pray for our 1647AD American Cherokee Kelley family.

[@dammitbobby283]

Hire an excavator to dig a huge hole next to the house and barn. Push the house and barn into the hole, burn the pile and then push the dirt back over the hole, and pack it down in layers to prevent settling. Find a local individual to haul off all the metal scrap for free. The pre-1977 F150 Ford truck (gas tank behind the seat) is most likely 4x4 and can be rebuilt for around $4,000 for a long block motor, and rebuilt transmission. Invest around $10K total in the truck and it will run and drive like new which is VERY cheap for a good truck.

[@mburke1211]

That was a visually appealing property with potential. The access was my main concern. To make it something I would homestead on, there would be quite a bit of hard work and money to be spent of road work and clean up.

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@lindyrockmam1189]

Man you found a paradise in heaven. What an awesome place in not so lucky to find something so beautiful.

[@darylbrown7849]

Great video! We have been looking in eastern WV. It seems a lot of that stay available long enough are in a flood plain.

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@darlenenistor6759]

Very pretty area. Great video. Random video want to watch more videos

[@charleenkell5714]

OMG the bent tree is amazing.

[@user-qm3jo9os7s]

Wonderful.theres water.access road .and a power pole.great deal.

[@lukebieniek9069]

Wow I love it. This place has everything. 🧐🌈😃👍

[@randybird9979]

hey, that is the best places to be, wish I was younger, keep us posted on your updates and progress, I am pulling for you

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@TheRetroFarmhouse]

Love these videos and appreciate the knowledge you share. We might be moving back to WV eventually to continue our homestead and will be contacting you if we find a property to look at! 😊

[@doloresmitchell8083]

Enjoyed the video and thanks

[@gars1074]

Great video and beautiful land. So peaceful looking. I agree with many comments though about too many city escapees moving in and spoiling a quiet, rural, respectful way of life. BTW Are there many poisonous snakes in that area?

[@any1butclinton]

This makes me miss the old homestead I sold in Kanawha a few years back. The 50 acres was landlocked when the interstate was built however, and the easement was steep and practically unusable. Someday I'll return to the mountains but am leaning towards Eastern Tenn.

[@morgansword]

I have to agree with you... at least in eastern tenn., most finish highschool and its southern language is understandable and musical. no pun intended.

[@baldwelder8775]

being so high up, that spring could be utilized as a hydro generator for energy security, then the water collected and reused

[@marilynhebert7852]

Yes it is GOLD, did the same and we were blessed!!!!!

[@dougsmith548]

I did not see you and I did not hear you mention anything about cell phone coverage in case the phone line does go out from a tree falling in a storm. As far as the property goes I would buy it in a minute. Stay safe you too good luck on your future endeavours with your place. 🇨🇦

[@jesselove6989]

These videos are great.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Makes me miss the 38 acres I owned right next door in Roane county.

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@j.sargent9172]

Pretty cool, I got family right outside of charleston in Boone and racine

[@cindkmac]

Lived in Pocahontas county yrs ago, love w Va!

[@TheKris2615]

Hi guys thankyou been looking gor the land and eyes to see what out there.

[@charlesvickers4804]

The old house is barn worthy . Use what is good material on inside to firm up the outside and use as a barn. Take out the floors and back fill the foundation with dirt to floor level.

[@darleneclark6098]

Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. Too many cons for me at 50 years. But for some young buck might be worth it. We just purchased land in Henry county VA that was partially timbered. Has a Mobil home ( that we are currently rehabbing) good well, creek, and natural spring, good Septic, and electricity. It's perfect for us, out in the country, but not too far. 20 min. To Lowes etc. Everyone's needs are different, but the timber restrictions would be a deal breaker for me personally. Ours is A1 zoned land and we have all mineral rights. That's important. Also depends on the amount of cash they have going into the project.

[@nathanhale7444]

I want something like that so friggin bad! Watching this is pure torture but I couldn't stop watching

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

lots of land for sale down there for close to 1100 a acre if u look hard enough better get some while u can , its just going to explode upwards someday soon maybe

[@diannadunford8098]

It a dream of mine too but I'd prefer East TN not WVA.

[@valerieirvin249]

You n me both.... This is what the Globalists - Marxist- elites are fighting to TAKE FROM US, among many of our other God given rights, 🤬😠

[@jeffreycoon9634]

@@AmericanPatriot-cw9xewhere is “down there”? I definitely don’t need 100 acres but would love to get 20

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

@@jeffreycoon9634 wayne county West virginia or any countys around it, some to the south of wayne county has pretty remote spots, a 2 yrs ago I found land for about 1,000 a acre, its went up a bit since then but how much im not sure I , I ended up buying more land right next to me that came up for sale here in Ohio, but my familys roots are in West Virginia and its hard to beat the people n price of land

[@TimAZ]

Beautiful land, I'm in Arizona and I am jealous. I would buy that in a heartbeat if I could afford living in West Virginia.

[@villagesteader3552]

Beautiful land!

[@vanlifenomadfirekeeper]

I need a one or two acrea plot. Real cheap. I'm living in my van. I've got close to $5000.00 saved up.

[@stevewinbush4254]

The one tree you showed us that looked bent over was an old indian trail marker . preserve that one. Its our history.

[@tammywright8290]

I actually have one on our property. We are in TN...I let my husband know 4hat was one tree that stayed..lol

[@johndoshier6825]

You wouldn't need to mark a water source in the eastern US . Water sources are everywhere on that small farm .

[@glenmclendon9209]

Looked at land 12 miles uphill from Hinton for a few years that belonged to my Father in Law . Having to drive to work and back everyday was the deal breaker . Beautiful as it is there I'm not doing it .

[@localcrew]

It comes with canned goods? I want to live there! Looks like you’d need a rugged 4WD truck. That timber restriction might be a deal breaker though. That sucks.

[@marciam6224]

Here in west MI we call that "road" a 2 track. Lots of parties held back in our early years. The siding on the farm house looks like it could be asbestos.

[@elaprendiz7203]

I just got a property like this, it is only 5 ac, I will clear the property to make it look good to sell it for a profit…. love this videos always something interesting….

[@sadocramos857]

You guys did a good job Ramos from Connecticut say hi to my new friends

[@karenb3567]

I'm actually curious as to what the purchase price was for this land? 111acres of farm land...beautiful spot in the middle of nowhere! Love it!

[@RedToolHouse]

$1100 per acre

[@joshuasummers7440]

Red Tool House - Homestead the ford pickup truck that you're looking at is a 1977 Ford F100 or F150 pickup truck.

[@janiefox3458]

Very neat exploration as I live in Morgan County in the Eastern Panhandle - from Berkeley Springs to Paw Paw - this is could be the same video.

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@artemiasalina1860]

The prohibition on timbering until 2075 is very strange to me (I'm in the north). It just seems so wrong to buy a property with someone else deciding what you can do with it. Imagine buying a chicken coup with a restriction that you can't sell the eggs from the chickens you raise in it. Really rubs me the wrong way when I hear of these restrictions. PS, you're providing a valuable service by walking these properties.

[@stevemorris3710]

'Land of the free'

[@artemiasalina1860]

@@stevemorris3710 "This land is your land (kinda) This land is my land (sorta) From California (or thereabouts) To the New York island! (YMMV)"

[@shanebiggers8437]

@@artemiasalina1860 I feel the same way searched for a good while before I found land with no restrictions bought it then guess what the county came up with their own restrictions. No mobile homes 1800 plus square ft houses snd no splitting the house from the land 🙄. They want that house tax on every acre.

[@artemiasalina1860]

@@shanebiggers8437 Yup, I hear you.

[@ian3580]

But presumably when that restriction was put in place and the land sold, the price reflected that limitation as well. My guess is that someone owned this parcel and an adjacent one, wanted to keep the adjacent and sell this but wanted to be sure it didn't just get timbered.....this reducing their enjoyment of their own property (the one they kept).

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

Driveway needs numerous Lg culverts. Im gettin to old to tackle such a project. At 63 I need to be winding down, not winding up. Sure enjoyed walking w you across this property. The springs is a HUGE plus !

[@albertbasson6611]

House is gone, but a lot of old reclameable wood. To use as a reminder in a new dwelling... I would buy it in a heartbeat.

[@sambotros1918]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3zSc6ignq-snMU

[@margaretmcdonald9470]

Nice property. Love looking at old places. I'm sure there's a lot of old stuff there. There is value in those. The old food jars are old too. Don't know how long they been canned but some could be good. Not really sure. If you don't want to keep the food in the jars. Dump it out. Food canned back in the day would be good as long as the seal hadn't been broke. That's the way it was when I was growing up. I'm sure you know all that. I just wanted to say something about that. Good luck with your property.

[@terryatpi]

Also he was talking about not much riff raff around. Kids or drunks would have broke / shot up the place in 20 yrs. So that’s a good sign

[@dennistyler8746]

I think it's way more than traveling Nurses would want to get into. GL to them.

[@sambotros1918]

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[@mistytyndall3228]

Us nurses are hardy resourceful people..dont underestimate us

[@jamespitts8679]

Loved ALLLLLLLLLLLLL OF IT !

[@sambotros1918]

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[@greenleafycabbage8715]

Its beautiful. I want to work on a place like that. With or without an internet

[@charlescroney2742]

Awesome video,I definitely buy it

[@centerlinepreparedness3691]

I inquired about this property right after it had gone into contact. That old Ford truck is worth a lot more than scrap. A lot more.

[@stickybudsgardens6942]

Cool video! First time I'm on your channel. Thats a real blessing to the couple you did the walk through for and a great day out for you n the wife too! Got me thinking maybe I should look and see if there's any land auctions in my desired area!? Cheerz!

[@tomwinkle5536]

I would not write that house off without having an expert look it over. Older homes in my experience are built well. Check out roof rafters and floor joyce. If the lumber is still solid you can repair a hell of a lot cheaper than destroying and haul off and starting from scratch. Lumber is very high and repairs can be done a room at a time.

[@terryatpi]

Also you can save yourself a ton of red tape , permitting, inspectors ect. Ect ect.

[@terryatpi]

You can literally switch out the structure piece by piece. Alone in the woods.

[@terryatpi]

The things people moving out to the woods are getting sick of

[@brucemanning388]

I’d buy it for the right price!!! Being retired and the motivation for off grid would be a enjoyable way of living!

[@grantperkins368]

Oh :-) But you wouldn't be able to denude it of trees!! Bloody restrictions! Damn, that fella would have those big 'uns down in a pinch lol! Murrica.

[@mother8696]

Lol…”the way of the land”… have u ever lived here? Darlings.. go home until spring. If it’s still there, you can buy it for 1:2 price. Are YOU living on that Farm? You ? Fascinating…. Show us how you do that

[@russellpetrie119]

2603 agreed with that alot of fire wood and alot of metal to cllearas for tricky in winter you ive off land and stay put til the spring

[@mechanics4all405]

sorry didnt realize till after there was no tree felling,unless trees already down I suppose,loved video

[@brad2548]

I deeply appreciate the fact you are boldly but lovingly vocal about your firm proclamation of being born again Christians. Thank you.

[@michaelbottomley2520]

You could reclaim some of the timber for making chicken sheds etc off the old house etc

[@eortheain]

Great video. Would have been helpful if you'd shown it on a map to give us an idea what the parcel looks like. Definitely looks like a potential diamond in the rough - with water and electricity available, you could bring in a camper and live there while you build a new house. To me, the biggest issue seems to be access; those roads won't be fun in winter or when you haul in heavy equipment to demo the old house. I too have noticed that rural properties -- especially old farmsteads -- in WV are selling very quickly right now. Any idea why?

[@RedToolHouse]

Mass exodus out of urban areas due to the pandemic. People can work from home. WV is cheaper and more rural.

[@eortheain]

@@RedToolHouse Would make for an interesting video discussing this! And as someone suggested on the retreat video, you could hold workshops for new homesteaders.

[@rondenniel2894]

Lots want out of the city. You can be more self sufficient on property. In a depression its best place to be. Back to simple living is in high demand. Much safer. I started my place in 2012. Best decision i ever made

[@richardstump4582]

Alright! Thank YOU GUYS

[@markhudspeth8503]

Love it

[@chriswhitley3283]

Horses, truck garden, possibly hay fields. Flat ground. I think 🤔 for his idea of a homestead. Would be beautiful for remote home office.

[@alan30189]

That pick-up truck is probably more from the 50s or 60s. Check the tail light lens. Usually it has the date of the vehicle. You might be able to sell some of the parts. Good luck with the new property! I wonder why they don’t allow timbering for such a long period of time.

[@RedToolHouse]

The bed may be older but the truck is definitely early 70s. I had a ‘72 and a ‘59 Ford pickup.

[@LittleCabin]

Could local volunteer fire department use the house for training??? Looks like nice property once the cleanup is done.

[@RedToolHouse]

I have heard of some people getting that option. Usually they don’t let it burn all the way though! They are too good at putting them out

[@SwannOG]

Good idea once is burnt down completely minimizes trash removal.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Yep. I had the local FD come burn down an old farmhouse and barn on my old property. They did a great job.

[@LittleCabin]

@@RedToolHouse Ha ha -- I guess that should usually be the goal!

[@alan30189]

@@RedToolHouse You could always have a major bonfire, and tear the rest of it down. Get somebody with a excavator in there.

[@johnmoore2555]

Y’all need to do some follow up videos on properties that you have looked at

[@chrischurch2587]

Greetings from South Africa.

[@BillyBob-cx1kb]

Your awesome if I buy land in WV I'll call you im looking to buy 5 + acres. For someone new.to this your alot of help. Great job

[@BearfootAdventures]

my wife and i are looking for a old farmhouse on plenty of acres to rescue in North Georgia area. any help you can suggest would be great.

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

Wow! Well that's really cool that you did that! I live in central Ohio - have made 2 trips to WV and have looked at 5 properties there, that we were tempted to just "buy sight unseen" but really glad we didn't once we saw them. Honestly, I thought this looked like a decent property. I mean, 111 or 112 acres! That's nothing to sneeze at. Ya, needs lots of work and I have been looking for land withOUT a run down house :) but still keep looking. I think the stream crossings are a bit scary for me because I don't have 4 wheel drive right now and the properties I looked at were very inaccessible without 4 wh It's really a cool video though. I loved the "boots on the ground".....My issue is, once I call about a new listing, I get no reply or a reply 2 weeks later stating it sold. It certainly is a sellers market.

[@RedToolHouse]

Yes, we are seeing listings go in 48 hours or less. Crazy time right now. Keep looking! Something will turn up.

[@chessman483]

Talked with heaps of people who have been looking for months and even years. They keep missing out. I decided to buy, just bought sight unseen days later. All the worries and concerns are there to be conquered. In 2 months our run down 33 acres, now is green after putting down a bore. Got some sheep and now they are lambing. Cows with calves. Ducks sitting on eggs. First chicken hatched in our incubator yesterday. Over 100 ready to hatch. Planted a lot of fruit trees, and various grape and passion fruit vines. So the place is alive. And yes we have had more disasters than successors. But you just need to get in and get going or people like me will buy from under you all the time. Good luck

[@Cruzinsusan5101]

@@chessman483 That's awesome! Thanks so much for sharing!

[@AmericanPatriot-cw9xe]

do u guys ever get over into wayne county say from around genoa heading south or east or west is all cool, i really love down by cabwaylingo state forest my grandmom was raised on missouri branch all down hill about a mile to school, n a mile up hill back home, her brothers stopped n lit a fire to keep the girls warm up a couple times next to rock cliffs, grandpa was raised a bit to the west of their n slightly north, his family settled their early 1820s ad was amongst the first of the settlers in wayne county

[@stormmountain2521]

Really enjoy this. I hope you do more like this. Heck I may move to West Virginia if I could afford it. Thanks another great video

[@sambotros1918]

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[@petuniaromania6294]

It's a real treasure - what a Blessing of a place you found and with so much potential :) That home probably has lead paint, so wear masks when you're inside. I imagine that the wood from that old home can be repurposed into other small structures, including a bridge, walkways, outhouse, shower area, off-grid cook site, chicken barn, etc. The tin on the roof (I think that was tin, yes?) is very valuable and can also be repurposed as well. In the Spring you'll have beautiful blooming trees and vegetation of all sorts - especially vegetables b/c obviously the Lady of that home had a large garden, thus the canned items :) If any of that is canned fruit, then you've also got fruit trees around :) perhaps even nut trees :) WATER and FLOODING: I'd take special note of "all" sites containing and holding water, for both your future design and construction plans for the property, off-grid resources, as well as your general safety (flooding comes to mind and swiftly flowing water) so be very careful there. Well, congratulations and may the Lord Bless You in this beautiful and exciting endeavor :)

[@teresahiggs4896]

YES! Look at EVERYTHING and ask “ What can I use this for? How can I remember use this “thing”” ? You will be surprised at what you can re use. Any old equipment you can sell , if you can’t use it.

[@petuniaromania6294]

@@teresahiggs4896 Thank You, great advice.

[@valerieirvin249]

Never heard of being around " lead paint" as being toxic. Digesting it, yes... 🤔

[@petuniaromania6294]

@@valerieirvin249 we studied it in one of my environmental science courses. Lead paint chips off and as it breaks down over time it enters the lungs as we breathe in the minute particles and can contaminate waterways and the overall environment.

[@Mr.ForceRipe]

You can never go wrong when buying land, its the surest investment one can make, just add value to it and wait a few years and you'll be smiling..

[@ruzicatowers8693]

OMG!!!!!that house shape its in, would be 3 million here where i am in B.C canada, so sad, working FT making 25 an hr, STILL cant afford a house. id love to move to the USA.

[@unclegunnysack4895]

I would have it logged and have a couple guys brush hog it out and dozer the buildings and flatten out the lot with some dozer work. Then a new build. Leave the spring house / root cellar. The foundation anyway. Dozer can level the road too down to the paved road.

[@kennethhopson7087]

The black waterline may go on up to the other spring. I would say that the water there is good. It may be limestone water 💧