He Bought 43 ACRES for $10,000 - Was it a GOOD DEAL???

In this video, we get to do another property tour for one of our viewers. This abandoned farm in Clay County, WV consists of 42 ridge top acres. The drive to the top of the mountain was a bit rough but the land made up for it by far. Walk with us as we enjoy a beautiful spring day in central Clay County.
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[@philipedwards8762]

Great that your parents can still get out and walk the land with you.

[@David-fv7zg]

I was thinking the same thing. My parent are the same age, no way they are out there doing that. GOOD FOR THEM !!

[@HorsesandCoffee]

It's rather wholesome

[@etacas1412]

Both of mine are gone. You're a lucky man that they can do that with you.

[@pjfoltz8810]

Very nice. My husband's grandfather gave us 17 acres for $1.00. My husband is the only male grandson in the family.

[@phoenixlove76]

Are their female grandsons in your family?

[@MexicoAdventurer]

That's awesome. I inherited some family land in western r n Sicily and am debating what to do with it.

[@changeisalways4839]

That is awesome, passing on legacy

[@user-zz5hm1xn6l]

All thieves are under investigation. Grandpa lucifer did a lot of theft before being killed. All stolen property is under extreme judgement. And haunted btw. 😂yeah 👌😎😒😏😌🤣👌

[@rogerwilliams4493]

​@phoenixlove76 you must be out of the loop. 😂

[@OutoftheWoods0623]

didn't know you offered this service, good for people looking for land, good video,

[@kevinblevins2612]

So glad that someone is maintaining the cemetery

[@kingscairn]

Buy it in a heartbeat - no questions asked

[@HappyShack534]

After reading many of these comments.. to sum it up.. he got it cheap because it is a family property.. generational… no need to cast a negative vibe. There was an old cabin at sometime or another. I am familiar with this area so I know what I’m talking about….this is a prime area for any homesteader. It was timbered out years ago. I’d settle there in a heartbeat too‼️🕊️ peace to all ✌️

[@whereswendy8544]

What a lovely piece of nature, lots of potential and an incredible deal for that much property.

[@soundbwoikilla764]

Literally 15 seconds before you showed the snake I looked at that pile and thought, boy I bet there are all kinds of snakes under there!

[@cstrutherskgs]

That is an incredible price. I would buy it in a heartbeat. EDIT(It’s a hypothetical. No one is saying it’s ideal land)

[@HankBukowski]

@Gia Marie Lol. Winner attitude.

[@mikejarvis7701]

@Gia Marie how would you know that? WEST VIRGINIA has more than some big city living. Peaceful home on that ridge would make anyone jealous. But come on we have fire departments and County police every where. The place he was looking at was great even with roads and power. Road on both sides of hill. When this country goes down hill from government you will need to be like my grandparents. Grow your own food rise your own animals. She had everything in canning jars. Look around at stores you may need this education. Have a good day.

[@twinkletoes3010]

@Gia Marie if there was a house there. It has water n apparently ppl grew their food there. And we have lived litterly centuries without having someone up ur but. I have lived like that. It's not difficult. It just takes will power n not laziness. I would love 2 have it. Me n my family no how 2 take care of ourselves without government interference. Been there done that. And can do it again. In the process of looking 4 something like that now

[@samsmom1491]

Everybody has a different idea of what makes for a great place to live. Some prefer city living, some don't want to so much as hear another human and everyone else fits everywhere in between. It's smart and diligent to research any place you're investing in and wells are known to go dry. Some parts of West Virginia are breathtakingly beautiful and some are not (I've seen both), but every single state in the US is like that. That is awfully cheap for that many acres, so I would want to know why.

[@rtubed2471]

@@samsmom1491 The reason is simple, it was a family deal. My great uncle was just happy that someone in the family wanted it. We’re grateful to have a chance to be caretakers. It’s been in the family for over a 100 years. I have deeds going back that far. Nothing wrong with the land. That generation just moved on. Also, lots of family buried there. Fun fact, that pile of rubble was an old dirt floor farm house and was spring fed at the time.

[@maryjomorra2865]

It was so wonderful to see your parents walking around with you and their in their 70' s?.. What a beautiful peace of land and property... Not much better than having something handed down in the family... and the old family's still there!! Really gives you a strong feeling of really belonging! What a Feeling to have, most don't.. How fortunate for the new family member to get this property.. it sounds like they're going to love it too.. and you sure can't beat the price!! I wish you all the best💖

[@adamgarcia4827]

No no

[@bethewalt7385]

* they're in their 70's?

[@earlinemcgahen3931]

Number 1 item for homesteading is a water source which no-one mentioned with the price of wells today that might break the budget

[@victorhopper6774]

cisterns are pretty common. also usually plenty of rain.

[@the_truck_farmer]

@@victorhopper6774 I have a spring fed creek and wanted to run it into a cistern for water. Of course the county building inspector says I have to drill a $9000 well instead…

[@victorhopper6774]

@@the_truck_farmer get a copy of the ordinance for your county and see what it says. usually the health department covers that. lots of spring water isn't a safe scource nowdays. i had a friend that used grey water from a spring for his toilet and shower but trucked in water for his sinks. saved a ton of money that way. his spring had too much nitrate in the water which is pretty common nowdays.

[@stevestevens9046]

@@the_truck_farmer I don't tell anyone what I'm doing... just do it and don't let building inspectors know

[@Mountainrock70]

@@stevestevens9046 better to ask for forgiveness

[@mikejarvis7701]

Great to see any Wrst Virginia channels because I live in Jackson County and born in Spencer WV. The old Jarvis farm of 300+ acres is out Linden Road in Roane County. I wish it was all still in the family but alot has been sold off. Our graveyard is on top of a hill also. That was a great plot of land you were looking at. If like our home place there was a spring coming out of hill by house that they made concrete retained wall. Still great water

[@cekfraun]

Thanks for the tour. It's so nice that this beautiful piece of land is being passed down to a family member.

[@bluelava4282]

The only way

[@maxwellsommer1731]

Whoever got this land hit the lottery!

[@DannyCasino]

I can't believe that this man still has his mother and father and they're still walking around with a sound mind that's such a blessing God bless them I lost my father this Christmas he was 69 years old...SMH.... For all of those people who have their father but don't talk to him because you either holding something against him or he has done something to you in the past let it go nobody is perfect and this thing that we call being a parent does not come with a manual you never know when you will lose a parent so please make your peace with your parents with your fathers and mothers and spend as much time as you can with them because when they pass the guilt you would feel would be unbearable

[@akfreed6949]

The healthier your lifestyle the better you are and the longer you live .

[@HorsesandCoffee]

Cheers to good health! 😊

[@flyingpigpreserve8562]

Great Piece of Property. It will make a great Homestead. The price was also perfect. Nice to see your Mom and Dad out surveying property with you. Enjoyed Video Peace from Mineral County WV

[@paulheart5178]

I'm in Northern Ontario Canada and my parents who are in their late 70s are looking at two acres beside their house. 2 acres for just over a hundred grand in rural Ontario.

[@stephaniewoods6505]

Not everyone has a great- uncle. Don't think deals like this are available to just anyone.

[@HankBukowski]

Look into it. There are deals like this available to everyone.

[@victorhopper6774]

@@HankBukowski not for that price

[@lynnephelps7984]

@@HankBukowski l

[@ripvanrevs]

@@victorhopper6774 In Ohio, this type of property is asking about 3k an acre right now. Couple years ago it was around 2k an acre.

[@victorhopper6774]

@@ripvanrevs this is a gift.

[@wvjeepguy8178]

I live in Nicholas County, which is right beside Clay. $10,000 is an excellent price for this property, even if the only thing you ever wanted to use it for was timber.

[@seanberthiaume6909]

Own 23 in Roane County WV w/about 4 acres being flat w/remolded house 24' by 50' shop, well equipped vehicle lift 5-ton, compressor and I have about 50k$ into it no neighbors for about a mile abundant wild life 30 minutes to town (Ripley WV)...the yearly taxes are @ about $500...

[@rtubed2471]

That’s the dream! We can’t wait to get there and get started. Just have to find work. As soon as we get that figured we’ll be on the land!

[@DAYBROK3]

lilac, tiger lillys, and rhubarb, are also good indicators of homes

[@kathyrogers2065]

Getting land at less than $300/ acres is a wonderful price even without buildings or improvements

[@Khlandestine]

I dont understand can you only get an acre for less than thousands and thousands if your buying 50+ acres??? Where do they sell 1 or 2 acres for cheap besides texas on the mexican border!?

[@johnthor]

Great property with a cool history. I would take a metal detector around the old house. Probably filled with old silver coins

[@pcojedi]

Makes me smile that you walked that with your parents

[@joseph8468]

I enjoyed your exploration. One could do so much with that kind of land. Here in NJ the cost of one acre of land is close to $200,000. I can't imagine owning such a wonderful piece. I hope it serves your client well.

[@vladdracul7810]

You could give me acre of land and the $200,000 and still couldn't force me to live in NJ at gun point.

[@joseph8468]

@@vladdracul7810 Ah, obviously you know our lovely, Garden State. I couldn't agree with you more but this is where my whole family has taken root.

[@8675-__]

And that's exactly why so many former NJ residents have moved....not to mention the outrageous property taxes! 🤔

[@Cp3659]

NJ is a dump.

[@bethewalt7385]

You make an important point, you could have 100 acres for 10k but if it's in an impoverished, depressed area with no jobs and you aren't independently wealthy and have to work but there's no jobs what are you going to do?

[@PJ-si2po]

The Yukon Territory is the size of the state of California with a population of 40,000 One friend looking for land and last week there was 10 acres for sale for more than $300,000 and is around 45 miles from town The gouvernement dosent release hardly any land to the public to create a shortage that creates a higher demand and prices going up

[@the_truck_farmer]

Government wants values high so property taxes can go up. B%stards!

[@captainvanaroo1729]

It’s called communism most people are sucking off high pay cinchy goverment jobs and all the Indians collect big big welfare checks and work for cash it’s sure beats living in Mexico

[@canadiangemstones7636]

Lol that’s some BS, undeveloped bush that far north is almost free. The government would actually love people to settle there, but who would?

[@hubertwebb9869]

That Cutoff pile would make some really good Hügelkultur soil don't throw it away.

[@stevehaile3325]

That would be perfect for a off grid homestead, or even a campground.

[@lilwarrior989]

For WV property, that's an incredible piece of land.

[@EYALAVRAHAMI]

I absolutely LOVE this type of videos! They are so interesting.

[@bluelava4282]

Pipe dreams are

[@connieacree4006]

Oh, my! I'm from Clay County. Now living in Nebraska.

[@51rwyatt]

Really cool property. Love the elevation changes. Gorgeous state.

[@kennethhopson7087]

That is a good sized cemetery for a family plot.

[@ralphmills7322]

Nice property, I'm glad he was able to buy it.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

I love that area. We used to go 4 wheeling in Summersville from 2000-2009. Thanks for the walk about.

[@JJamiah]

You’re lucky to have your parents and they’re lucky to have you!

[@fbennett3619]

You're a really good teacher (I just finished this video and currently absorbed into the Biggest Money Mistake with "Modern Homesteading" video). I'm watching for the sheer joy of learning tons of things and seeing the pride and care you and Kelly put into your homestead.

[@dwhallon21]

Loved the tour. What a buy. Even with a few faults, a great piece of property. I wish I could find something like that in indiana

[@myrrhavm]

Awesome keeping the land in the family. All those in the cemetery are family? We have friends in Tennessee been on the the land since 1760. Second to the last home on the road. Need to talk to neighbors and see about gating it off to keep out riffraff.

[@jacobm1001]

Well done. We are looking to get out of new mexico in the next year. Congrats to the new land owner !

[@mariewaldrep863]

Awesome view of the property. They are very blessed to get that for that price. That would be a dream find.

[@Bwanar1]

I wouldn't rule anything out. I've seen several properties that started (and still had) with an outhouse and later got indoor plumbing.

[@johnwoody4905]

really nice would have loved to had it when it was cleared. good you had mom and dad looking after you. take care, be safe and well.

[@MyLevelheaded]

I caught the name miller which means there may be the remains of an old water mill on the property and possible a mill pond ...Likely washed out but the old mill stones would be nearby as mechanization took the trade? remember water used to drive all mechanization....

[@vickierosebrough2652]

Man I feel the Lord having me move to Kentucky , this would be awesome , saving some horses and children , God is TRIUMPHANT.

[@Johnrider1234]

Awesome. Good for you. We are joys with the boys homestead. We are in Ontario canada 🇨🇦

[@sandrashort6563]

I want to move back to WV. Miss them there mountains and the wonderful ❤️ people

[@thenewyorkredneck4735]

I bought 7 acres up here for 23k. The property next to mine is now for say for 55k. Doubled in one year

[@MIKESTREED]

I just bought 85 acres for 249,500. Granted I have a brook and a spring, also Mountain View’s, but That’s a good deal.

[@shirleybillingsley9635]

I wish I could get some mountain top land, any size, with a old house, even a small piece

[@heidimattson6775]

I'm jealous. The cemetery is priceless. I love the history. One of the first things I would do is to clean the tombstones. The OCD in me would be so happy. The land is fantastic. So glad it stayed in the family. Did I say I was jealous? 😀❤

[@kim79710]

Me too, that's the first thing I thought when I seen the cemetery

[@lisanowakow3688]

I love old structure sites where you find flowers ad fruit trees!

[@calamitysue1274]

How blessed to have this piece of Wild and Wonderful, West (By God) Virginia. Did you find a spring?

[@maxwellsommer1731]

I'd be surprised if there wasn't one

[@silverbullet7434]

Right where you said about putting a house is exactly what I had said to myself I would build on one them top flat spot. beautiful property. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@stoneycarter7789]

Love watching these Videos great job Troy, And it is a beautiful piece of property he would be crazy not to buy that.

[@basketcase8540]

What a absolutely beautiful area.

[@righttobeararmsetc.8492]

The no trespassing dont work when a cemetery is on your land a nice pice of land but the cemetery ruins the land wait and see be safe god bless

[@patricialucinda2506]

Nice to see Mike and Pam out with you.

[@peacepeople9895]

That is a great deal, hope it works out well for them

[@adamnorris9646]

For a price like that how could it not be a good deal? Even if it somehow cost a hundred grand to fix up the land (which it never would) it would still be worth it.

[@stupedcraig]

Snakes...

[@jackdannyels5059]

it was a gift

[@klausstimpy2292]

You need water

[@klausstimpy2292]

@@stupedcraig was it a gov't installation?

[@miketabacco5436]

How would your scenario be worth it? 😆

[@LittleCabin]

Definitely looks like a nice property to start a new home, and a great price to boot!

[@vincen.3590]

West Virginia is not a good place to start a family.

[@arliegage1380]

🎉 really enjoyed this, great views, and conversation!!

[@Doc1855]

I’m a WA state native and I LOVE the mountains, pine trees, rivers, lakes, streams, snowy winters, etc. I wish I could find land for cheap with a well and power on it.

[@patrickmckeegan5345]

I am next door in ID and would jump all over a piece like this here. Currently I live in what is considered the most overpriced place in the country and an thinking of selling and getting a place outside of the city.

[@Doc1855]

@@patrickmckeegan5345 what part of ID?

[@Doc1855]

We own part of a mountain where we built our house. I wish it had a stream, river or a lake. On the mountain where we built is right next to another mountain and 9 of us own that mountain. The trail head is about 50 yards from our front door. The best part is that we don’t have to pay taxes on it bc it’s non buildable and has no electric or well. We live 5 miles outside of Cashmere, which sits between Wenatchee and Leavenworth.

[@willong1000]

@@Doc1855 Did you pick up an old patented mining claim?

[@Doc1855]

@@willong1000 No I did not. We finished building our house in 19, here in the mountains of north central Washington state. I am older than my wife and not in as good of health as she is, so this year we will be looking at property to buy in Montana, so she can be close to her family when I die, (which I plan on living for another 15-20 years). My wife is my world and I need to look after her after I’m gone

[@littlegriffoffgridalberta6837]

Nice Tour ! Very beautiful piece of property :) Awesome spot to build a little homestead, Nice when you can keep a piece like that in the family !

[@matthewhamrick1099]

I know this is a year later but 43 acres for 10k is outstanding. I grew up in Marion county wv and land was 4K or more per acre 15 years ago. Now I live in upshur county wv and land goes for about 2k or more. Depending on the land use of course. Luckily my wife inherited 7 acres with house, free gas, water well, and septic.

[@royevans7793]

LOL, who would have known, I was born & raised in Clay County also! However the Clay County I'm from is in Missouri! Our claim to fame is Frank & Jesse James, they were from the Northern part of the county, outside of Kearney, MO. The old farm is now a county museum. Just an FYI, my wife & I moved out of Clay County almost 2 years ago, and now live just outside of the booming metropolis of Tightwad, MO (yes it really exists ) population 69.

[@davidlaws1438]

Wow, what a great deal....Beautiful track of land, paradise 😮

[@witness1449]

Great property! West Virginia is a beautiful state. I have visited and gone camping and fishing there several times. Water would be my biggest concern. That top bench area would be perfect for a home site 👌 John has a good amount of work to do to make it a working homestead, but what a beautiful remote area to thrive in. Great video and the price was insanely cheap.

[@maxmillion868]

You got Luck to buy the Land , the Treasure may not be on the Surface it maybe in the Ground , Gold , Silver , Coins , Gems Stones etc. Good Luck . Thank You 23/5/2022 .

[@robertkish2483]

I love how mom doesn't want you to kill the snake even though she doesn't like them.

[@AStanton1966]

I believe that was a black racer. They typically grow to 6 or more feet and feed on rats and mice. All snakes eat rodents and have value.

[@busyrand]

Fantastic video... These properties are ideal but I know the learning curve is massive for this type of setup...

[@tinagale7840]

Look at all the fantastic firewood that can be utilized!

[@kennethleonard3060]

oh man! yall are so lucky. Gods country. I wish i had something like that but glad to see yall will enjoy it.

[@amandarussell596]

I love hearing the birds. Nice Property ,I like it.

[@rachelfrees1268]

Oh my. To save that land from greedy developers, it is worth it to buy and let rest. I hope this land will provide much happiness and hard work for someone who values/loves the land. Thank you God for our planet.

[@Heknows37]

Came across my feed, never seen you before. Love the walk thru. Wish I was blessed with land. Am older. It's my hearts desire.

[@reeblesnarfle4519]

Exquisite value. Nice land layout, surveyed 👍👍👍❤ Nice vid, AND free lunch.

[@susanjordan2130]

Wow . What a fantastic piece of property.

[@johnkranz4004]

Beautiful piece of property good luck with it

[@brendacarlson6575]

Congratulations, you have a beautiful piece of land. You need to start building your home as soon as possible. Also Clear yourself a good size area for growing vegetables and fruit . Get some help from family and friends, you need all the help you can acquire to get building clearing and growing. We are going to be facing famine and shortages of building supplies Good luck to you and your property. Make sure you have solar energy for off grid power.

[@maryannpratt6821]

Thank you for this nice tour ...

[@paulinelarach938]

Good buy, in western NC, our parents estate 2000 sold for 5,000 dollars an acre. no bldgs, creek in middle. We had to divide into lots for no one wanted a big farm.

[@efrenmoreno8617]

You guys are lucky 😀 that’s a beautiful property

[@summertimesunshine2444]

I’m so glad I happened across your channel! Awesome videos!

[@local631]

great description and spot on detailing of the property, I was curious about one thing you had said. when you spoke about why the south face would make a better choice for the location of home you mentioned it would be better view, and ease of power hook up but then said without the hassles of the north side. I have been starting to look for a like sized piece of heaven between where you were all the way down to NC. so i like to learn as much about the Blue Ridge Mountains ahead of time..

[@KrisAndLarry]

This is absolutely beautiful! New subscriber here. Looking forward to more videos!

[@juliepurvis2044]

Looks great.Youz r duin an amazing job.Very proud of what you have achieved so far...Luv wotchin....Happy Christmas...Will miss you at the family Xmas night get-together....Hopefully see you soon..Luv and hugs..Julie,Pixie,Daisy,Oscar and Milo.x

[@mariesheppard3750]

Wow great place and enjoyed seeing every thing,

[@philipchandler330]

Thanks for exploring my maternal grandparent's neck of the woods

[@DanoFSmith-yc9tg]

That's a sweet chunk of land. Wish I had an opportunity like that.

[@silverbrass6711]

Beautiful land. Feller is rich with BEAUTIFUL dirt. Love it. PS are y’all Hiring 😁😂🤣😅. Really like the video.

[@LDBoone]

Good find. Exceptional price. I live in Va with WVA being only 2 miles away. The price difference on property is astounding. Lots of Northern Va residents are driving up the cost of property by giving twice the tax assessment value... In CASH!! I guess they see the writing on the wall and are fleeing urban areas. Cant blame them but they are creating an unsustainable market. My veteran son is anxious to purchase a home but cannot compete with "city people" loaded with cash. Its sad. What was $3000 an acre a year ago is now $10,000.

[@alrent2992]

People become greedy!

[@BradSabako]

This is life.

[@daleferguson1233]

😮 Great Video 😮

[@gladiatorgrr790]

awesome!! great details.... loved it.

[@erwinbrubacker7488]

Its good to see u again, I had missed u. I enjoy yer contents.

[@jennywren4290]

Beautiful !!!!

[@SaltyReels]

I wish I could find a deal like that. Great find..

[@stevefranklin9920]

Absolutely can’t go wrong with 43 acres for 10K!

[@alzathoth]

i would LOVE to have an opportunity like this to build a future and create a homestead. it would be a dream come true.

[@Tigman396]

the way things are going you just might get your chance.

[@mac4fun57]

Great property. I'm jealous! I've been looking for property in Ohio. Prices are crazy there. Wife's family is in Ohio but I also wouldn't mind West Virginia.

[@Neznisgip]

Look around Beverly Ohio if you want a remote property, at a decent price. You might have to talk to some locals there to gain information. A buddy of mine picked up about 5 acres with a small off grid for hunting cabin for $15. With the help of a neighbor, he ran electric to it for a few hundred dollars. They ride their ATV's on the gravel roads.

[@mac4fun57]

@@Neznisgip Thanks

[@MAM-cy3yy]

Intel is moving into New Albany area, entire state will see land price increases. Columbus and surrounding counties will become the Silicone Valley of the Mid West. South and South East counties are the cheapest land right now.