Buying an RV Lot | Affordable RV Home Base Option | Everything You Need to Know

[@charlesallen9045]

Excellent video!! All these other RV videos just show off their stuff and talk about everything except for the main point. You were short, informative, and to the point!! Great work

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I am glad you enjoyed it and it was helpful.

[@aodwyer]

Great info, very helpful. I took notes, thought I'd share, but be sure to watch the whole video as I might have missed some... Things to find out: 1. HOA dues 1. When due, monthly or annual 2. What is included 1. Water 1. City/well, any extra dues or fees… how calculated 2. Tap/meter on site or need one installed 3. Allow water outside to wash RV 2. Sewage 1. City or septic, min usage fee, separate fee 3. Garbage 4. Electric 1. 50 amp 2. 30 amp 3. Need electric 4. How calculated, and mins per year/month 5. Wifi 6. Lawn cutting 7. Pool 3. Ask to see the financial status of the association 1. Any reserves or is the HOA broke 4. Any upcoming special assessments soon 1. Use as negotiation tool in purchase price 2. Property taxes 1. Any back taxes owed 2. Any personal property taxes of existing rig on site 3. If anything there, get title to register it 3. Insurance 1. If anything there, may have costs 2. Get costs up front 3. Hurricane costs 4. Consider condition of lot 1. Need gravel 2. Remove trees 3. Grading, dirt 4. Junk removal 5. Seller personal property 6. Permits (county or HOA) 5. Gated community 6. Allowed to live full time 7. Rentable, if so what are terms 8. How many structures allowed and size 9. How many RVs on site 10. Guests, how long stay, I need to be there? 11. Amenities 12. Laundry or on own property 13. What types of RVs allowed, age and so forth 14. RV Community rules and regulations 1. Golf cart, gas/electric 2. Pets, how many, size 3. Quiet times, generators too 15. Access to services 1. Hospitals nearby 2. Restaurants 3. Airplanes overhead 16. Costs, get details for all applicable 17. Mosquito spraying, streams causing mosquitos 18. Inspect site, walk around, make sure neighbors good and not loud

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Great summary and it will help others.

[@gufredd9675]

Just found your Channel today. I think many nomads that look for a piece of land are looking for off-grid situations. They've got their van, RV or whatever and they just want a place to park it and rest. Yes, always find out if there are HOAs and everything you said. HOAs are so uncommon where I live that I had to stop for a second and remember what the acronym stood for!

[@EarlBalentine]

A lot of good information. We bought a lot in Michigan and had planned to put out 5th Wheels travel trailer on it for the 1st year or 2. We had planned to build a house on the lot in a year or 2 but just wanted to stay in our RV during the summer months until we could build at an later date. The City and County new our plans and said we would need a temp permit to use our TV on the lot. later we find out the City and County didn't know what they were doing and jerk our permit for our Rv. They said that they made a mistake about the temp permit for our RV and ask how soon we can get the RV off the lot. After installing sewer connection to city sewer and temp power pole, clearing the lot, installing a new shed we had to sell the property and leave. So even when you know you crossed all the i's and dotted the T's the city or country can change their mind.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

That is so true. There is a greater risk buying vacant land and improving it than buying in an established RV park. Some folks have commented they hate HOAs, but I would rather have a plug and play lot than the risks of dealing with county permits.

[@anthonycapirichio3957]

Life is to short to be miserable.....love it live it

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Amen. The older I get the more I realize this.

[@chrisreed26]

Best option, if you are able to live off grid, is to buy in one of the few counties in the country such as in TX and AZ that forego building codes or any restrictions meaning you have no HOA and you can build any structure you like with no issues...You would be off grid which to anyone who has lived in a communist run HOA park, is a slice of heaven!! I've lived in a 55+ community in Fl and was happy to sell that place! Beautiful Palm Harbor 2200 sq ft mobile home but park was run by crazy mgmt! Many are! Remember when you buy a lot in a park you are as good as just renting!!! Buy land with NO RESTRICTIONS!!!

[@NomadicRVLiving]

That is a great idea if you have the money and time to figure out how you will get water, sewer and electricity to your land. That's assuming one cares about having those items.

[@chrisreed26]

@@NomadicRVLiving uh That is what Off Grid means!!!! No water or power on the site!!! haha Quite a few are doing it now..through solar and water holding tanks...still less money than buying in a park usually anyway!! Not ideal for the much older crowd that wants the social aspect of a park of course!!

[@patc1309]

@@chrisreed26 Chris I'm outside of Philadelphia PA and have to escape this congested disgusting crime ridden COMMUNIST area. Love the idea you mention. Are you aware of any counties specifically in TX or AZ?

[@chrisreed26]

@@patc1309 Hi there! Yes, in TX Brewster county and maybe Hudspeth county are very open with Brewster being no codes or restrictions and in AZ Cochise county and there are a few north or Phoenix but the names escape me! In Ozarks they abound..Most of AR is free from building codes and there is a website that deals in land up that way and calls them "Homesteader Friendly Tracts"..Terlingua TX is a very free from red tape place to build.. Good luck! I'm still trying to de-clutter to make my escape from FL!!!

[@patc1309]

@@chrisreed26 Thank you for your speedy response! I will begin my search with those options you gave me and start working my exit plan from here!

[@jaytomson7052]

Man! Home base needed for RV'ers is absolutely the truth!

[@NomadicRVLiving]

It definitely helps to have something simple and centrally located.

[@LetsDanceTampa]

HOAs are a strict NO-GO for me!! No busybody neighbors telling me I can't have certain paint colors or a fence etc.. MY LAND, MY MORTGAGE? MY SAY! Thanks for the info.

[@missmaryjanegreen]

This was the most comprehensive & informative video on RV lots. Thank you!

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Thank you and I am glad it was helpful.

[@tinaprice4948]

We love our spot we bought. its only 25 minutes from our home, lots of big trees and space, and for only 100 a month a great price to store our rv, and go there whenever we want to relax. It has a private pond, swimming pools that are very clean, playgrounds, and lots of activities and such as well.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

That's fantastic and sounds perfect for your situation.

[@Sarahdrybones]

Where is that located?

[@jameskrivitsky9715]

Good to know items for a check list....even for temporary or over-night selection. Some choices I was not aware of. Thanks J K

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@joselpepo]

By far, the best and most informative R.V video ! Thank you for taking the time to make this video.

[@ifly64s]

Thanks for the great info. This sounds like jumping out of the pan and into the fire.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I am glad it was helpful

[@jeffkarrow6924]

In Wisconsin I bought a beautiful RV lot for $7500 in a private non-profit corp. park. Dues are only $300 annually, include$59 for property taxes. We have 5 John Deere tractors for lawn cutting, fuel is half price, propane we get wholesale (again, half price). Our general fund has a $95,000 surplus and we just built a new laundry room. We all decorate our own lots. Too bad we have winter! Your assessment sounds unbelievably complicated.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Sounds like you got a good deal, especially with the low dues and property taxes.

[@papid2437]

Sounds great Jeff. What part of the state is your park located? Fellow Wisconsinite here looking for a potential site to eventually place a new park model.

[@sarala1jan]

Jeff - please share the location info.

[@jeffkarrow6924]

@@sarala1jan Fountain Lake Park is just South of Hwy 54 East of I-39 near Almond (that's your P.O.) Wisconsin. Adjacent to the Waupaca suburb of King. If you could live there year 'round these lots would cost a fortune! They have a website.

[@jeffkarrow6924]

@@papid2437 Waupaca - suburb of King, has an Almond, WI postal address. Website somewhere

[@BorntobeWild.]

Thank you. Such good info, specially for first time buyers.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

You are welcome and I'm glad it was helpful.

[@GrantSR]

If there are HOA dues at all, then that's a nope from me.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Pros and cons to HOAs and most things in life.

[@globetrekker2968]

New to your channel. Thanks for the very informative and very valuable information. Priceless.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Thanks for subscribing and glad the video was helpful.

[@foxthefox7913]

Great video thank you for taking the time to make it, very cool.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

You are welcome. I am glad it was helpful.

[@CC-ii9hg]

Very helpful, thanks. Can you share this in written/checklist format? Thank you!

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I am glad it was helpful. I have not made a written checklist.

[@donaldtimmons7675]

Great information, thank you for your time, and knowledge...

[@NomadicRVLiving]

You are welcome and glad it was helpful.

[@snakemadness1439]

That does it . I'm posting up at my in laws back yard with my camper!! Lol

[@thetravelingmyfundsarelow1693]

Thanks for the valuable info...safe travels bob and deb

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Safe travels to you too.

[@anon-w9l]

Excellent video!

[@Lilliancooks]

Lots of important info...thanks👍

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Thank you and I am glad it was helpful!

[@carolmaplesden916]

Can you offer any pointers on how to look for an RV home base I am pretty clueless and trying to not get ripped off

[@PierreMichael2020]

excellent video, very helpful, thank you.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Thank you and I am glad it was helpful.

[@JD-kf2ki]

Most important thing is: "Do you really like the lot?"

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I love it. Cooler temps, fresh air, mountains, and lots of trees.

[@sheila7931]

Thank you do much for this information.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jimcalifwin3760]

This is Helpful and thoughtful 😀

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Thank you Jim.

[@ebonieriley8309]

Great video

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@denise8242]

If I purchase it won't be in any HOA.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

If you can find something you like without an HOA, that would be great. I think a lot of people don't realize the process of finding a lot you like, can afford, can park an RV, that has a water well, septic, and electric. That's assuming one wants full hookups.

[@dong7446]

Do not I repeat do not buy any property that has an HOA POA or any kind of OA buy it straight up land you'll be better off in the long run because and the only thing you're going to have to pay his property tax nothing else

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Not being subject to an HOA has it's advantages and is cheaper. However, it depends on how much is the HOA and what is included or not. I like the fact that the lot has full hookups (i.e. plug and play), is a gated community, wifi, trash, and water are included, as well as having a clubhouse, washers & dryers, swimming pool, fishing pond, etc. For $888 per year, I think it's a bargain.

[@sarala1jan]

@@NomadicRVLiving Can you please share the location the one you mentioned?

[@NomadicRVLiving]

@@sarala1jan please send me an email and I will tell you. [e-mail]

[@michelleotts6236]

Great information. Thank you

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I am glad it was helpful.

[@chetwood6517]

Great video, learned a lot! Thanks

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I am glad it was helpful.

[@yourmechanic5987]

Only thing i think was missing is getting the property lines identified-marked

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Good suggestion. Where I purchased it was platted and they have maps, as well as corner boundary pegs.

[@sarala1jan]

Do you have a checklist on all the items you mentioned? If not, that's fine. Thank you so much for posting this so helpful :)

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I do not have a checklist am glad it was helpful

[@walterhernandez7832]

Thanks for you time

[@NomadicRVLiving]

You are welcome.

[@mcmc7504]

Video is very informative. I am looking at a lot in a few days with a campground that is in the works of being built that is in my budget to own the lot. Water , septic, and electric will all be included in the price. The campground will be finished by this summer. How should I go about this? Get a contract?

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I would suggest you contact a local Realtor who would represent you as a buyer's agent. Typically the seller pays the commission so it should be no cost to you.

[@mcmc7504]

Thank you for the quick response!

[@TonyCook7]

This is so amazing

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Thank you and I am glad you enjoyed it.

[@fozzybear9114]

NEVER NEVER NEVER BUY INTO A HOA. NEVER

[@ggarbo303]

I saw a video where a builder for a tinyhome register the home as an RV and they buyer was then allowed to purchase a lot in an RV community. Have you any experience with this? I am considering a tinyhouse as opposed to and RV. Thanks

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I have not heard of that before, but you might want to look into Park Models, which are a little bigger than tiny homes. Park Models are classified as RVs but much, much heavier to move than tiny homes. I have a video on my channel about park models. If you decide to go with a tiny home, just check with the community rules and regs before purchasing a lot. Some may allow them and some may not.

[@ggarbo303]

@@NomadicRVLiving wow, thanks for the quick response, now I am totally confused as I went out and looked at sites that build "park models". They do everything a tiny house does but some of them on a bigger scale and both are on trailers....single wide, double and triple. They seem more like trailers? I will checkout your video in the meantime. Thanks so much! BTW, this was a great video...

[@GungaLaGunga]

I thought this was about "getting out of the rat race."??? If you have an HOA then you don't 'OWN' land. NO HOA'S for me. Sigh.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

I do own the land. The HOA fees cover the water, sewer, caretakers, clubhouse, internet, etc. For about $900 per year, to me that is cheap living. Unless one lives on free land, you will always have some type of "housing expense".

[@nia6849]

@@NomadicRVLiving : If the land has HOA with many amenities available for $900/yr, it is not bad for me.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

@@nia6849 Ours includes water, internet, full-time caretakers, pool, tennis court, clubhouse, horse corral. The only thing it does not cover is electricity.

[@fozzybear9114]

NEVER

[@ckm-mkc]

"High end RV community" is an oxymoron.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

There is one in Breckenridge, Colorado where just the lots are $250K+. I would call that high end, but way out of my budget.

[@jimhoffacker1351]

Excellent video.Covers all of the major items for purchasing an RV lot. You might also consider leasing versus purchasing an RV lot, what the local police station can tell you about crime in the area, and what the local ordinances are for removing squatters from you land.q(varies greatly from state to state. After 7 years of full time RV’ing my wife and I have decided to sell our 40 ‘ fifth wheel RV and beautiful Golf Course RV lot. Our RV lot is located at Juniper Ridge RV and Golf Resort located 3 hours east of Phoenix at 6200 feet elevation in the cool White Mountains of Show Low Arizona. Unlike Phoenix, summer temperatures here are typically in the 70’s or 80’s. Juniper Ridge RV resort is a pet friendly 55+ gate community consisting of 528 privately owned lots Including RVs and park models if you are interested, just Google. MLS 231335 for more details.

[@NomadicRVLiving]

Thanks for the compliment and good luck on the sale of your lot. Fortunately my lot is in a gated community (separate gate codes for each lot), and the full-time caretakers know most of the people so squatters, at least for me, are not an issue.

[@FLORIDA-LAND-NEAR-DISNEY]

You will regret an HOA community. Also very remote will prove to be fuel expensive, inconvenient and insecure. Dessert hot and Freezing cold is dangerous and no fun. RV communities have no privacy at all. My take, think small and private. both the land and your rig. I love mid-Florida and while Florida has many regulations that keep you from legally living in an RV on most land, many cheap small lots you will feel like you are on a 20 acre spread, but have a Walmart and Home Depot 10 min away. Also, you can legally be on the land at any hour of the day so long as you comply with building, environment, health and noise ordinances, even if you can't park a big ole RV and hook up for months. Many use their lots for storage and projects and the land can actually be cheaper than a few years of storage. Consider Mid-Florida and downsizing your rig and land needs and being much more outdoors natural, off grid, off road and mobile.