Sooo... I Bought an Abandoned River... Here's Why

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[@aidanf1654]

Employ a diver to check the entire river for possible hazards. From experience please check it all. I lost my brother in a similar place to a peace of rusty old angle bar. PLEASE be vigilant.

[@Drew18000]

This should have more likes.

[@Kevin.033]

Commenting so he sees

[@607snapperz9]

🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@VonKraut]

He did that collab video with that diver guy on his other channel before. Maybe they could collab again and have him take a look.

[@user-iu2yb7dd3d]

Great advice. So sorry for your loss

[@brianadkins105]

Love the property. After reading the comments I agree with having a diver check out as much of the River up and down as possible for hazard. This would be a good collaboration opportunity with Jake, Jordan and Tristan. Dallmyd, Jiggin and yappy. That’s what they do is clean trash while looking for things.

[@smallfish01]

sometimes there will be snakes and crocodiles in the river waiting for their prey

[@masterv2041]

I'd also recommend dredging it to make it deeper during low water as it was during the video.

[@austinfreeland1349]

@@smallfish01 there are a lot of water moccasins in rivers throughout the hill country. Unfortunately there's not much you can do about that unless you shock the water all the time. But then you kill all the fish.

[@poopcoolman]

love this idea

[@ericflowers2146]

@@smallfish01 it's alligators here.

[@ProObscureX]

Definitely build something on the property. Maybe a building to store floats and stuff. But I also agree with some of the comments, get some divers to check the river out and then also contact the tree house guys and build an amazing, and safe treehouse on that big tree or even on multiple trees. Maybe multiple treehouses that connect via bridges going along the river. Would allow for slides and an amazing treehouse village feel!

[@yellerthc6010]

a lil treehouse villa would be dope af

[@roberttanguay8532]

I wouldn't built treehouses that close to a river that is known for flooding due to erosion

[@rowdysgirlalways]

Getting a diver to give the river a thorough look over is brilliant! I also love the idea of multiple tiny houses and a treehouse. I suggest 1-2 tiny houses on wheels so they can be moved to high ground when floods are threatening and you have the time. Goats and a donkey sounds like fun. I'd also suggest some kind of structure to give shade to your 2 cement slabs. Shade is really important in a place like Texas. I think the little shed for the toilet is a grand idea. Make sure there's good ventilation.

[@BigHeartedMan65]

Just to be safe I think I would go in (if the state will let you) and Dredge out 3 to 5 feet of the mud around the diving platform so there are no accidents . Do it while the water is down . Clean out a 20 wide by 30 foot long area so if someone did jump in head first they would not break their necks or backs and end up in a wheelchair for life . I would also put up a small storage cabinet with A Well Stocked first aid kit in it . Sorry , I was a safety manager for GE for many years . I have also burried two sons so I know both sides . of what accidents can do to a family . Enjoy your river but please be safe with it . PUT UP SIGNS , YOU SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK . To make you're insurance company happy .

[@ZanyBuildCo]

Sorry for your loss

[@phoenix5646]

Since water is so vital in Texas legally you cant disturb the riverway (IE no dredging) with out approval Texas parks and wildlife plus the state law allows for access to the "riverbed".

[@maxcullen3427]

Look great advice so for you loses

[@deepdawgie]

Maybe a flexible stick out there in the water that shows the current depth of the water. Also, I'd dredge and not tell anyone. Peoples safety come first vs some fine or red tape.

[@Alex89111]

agreed, my sister broke her neck jumping into shallow water on her 23rd birthday. she is now a quadriplegic. shallow water can be very bad.

[@pattiwagner1980]

If you decide to get goats, I would recommend getting a donkey to protect them. Not sure if you have coyote in the area, but they will pick off your goats if given the chance. A donkey will absolutely protect them. And you have the bonus of a fuzzy donkey to enjoy!

[@Chi-town1369]

Interesting, i would have never guessed that 🤷‍♂️(I’m a city boy Through And through lol)

[@pattiwagner1980]

@@katndon also trim hoofs.

[@pattiwagner1980]

@@katndon But being a vet, I'm sure he knows all of that.

[@Wginther32]

It’s Texas, we have coyotes in all 254 counties.

[@FarmerFpv]

We use donkeys on our ranch. Not all donkeys are created equal it's hit or miss. He is better off getting an LGD from a good breeder. Like a Great Pyrenees. Anatolian Shepard, or a Kengal. They will protect the family too.

[@dtcarpediem]

Seriously just seeing you spending time with your family and doing all these awesome things together is so cool. Seeing the joy that ya’ll have together is so infectious it always puts a smile on my face bro 👊🏾. Also for a guy that suffers from depression and PTSD I try to find things that are very uplifting and your videos do just that. They always lift up my spirits no matter how down I am. Never change my brother and as always lots of love to you and your family 👊🏾🤘🏾.

[@ILoveFilm247]

Now that Matt owns a river, I wonder how long until he has an armed PT boat to cruise around it with.

[@thndrlngs]

The little two wheeled cart thing is for transporting firewood. They're great, especially if you're out collecting dead wood.

[@jiimmyboy63]

Yep. Came to say that. Definitely a firewood cart. They're handy.

[@OffTheRanch]

Ohhhhh genius

[@tastx3142]

Yes, we had one just like it.

[@johnsnyder1046]

I wonder if it would haul a keg?

[@reesekatterhenry2704]

@Heroinsniffer4life That isn't funny.

[@Phantom-vo8jy]

just waiting for the abandoned island announcement at this point

[@DirtyD07]

You mean abandoned space station

[@The_John_Galt]

Land on Mars

[@paulherman5822]

Abandoned continent.

[@wewsvideos6321]

Can find a bunch of those in the Philippines...lol

[@bismafatima102]

Samee😂😂

[@donaldsavage3699]

Cool property, the kids are blessed to have great parents. Thanks for sharing👍

[@humanityfighting4apulse378]

Sweet find!!! I wish I would have found that type of place. Places like that are few and far between. I hope that you and the family all have have a great time, and stay safe. I look forward to seeing what you do at your new haven! 🤗💞🦜

[@johnathansaegal3156]

Matt... you and Mere are giving your kids the best childhood possible. They aren't stuck behind their electronics 24/7 and they enjoy family time. You're doing awesome!

[@EmazingGuitar]

Rich people perks

[@Chi-town1369]

@@EmazingGuitar you don’t have to be rich to give your kids the best possible childhood

[@mattysee24]

You only see a 10minute snippet of what's going on and think their perfect

[@brycebomkamp331]

I believe the concrete is set up like that in multiple levels so when the water is at its normal height, not during the severe drought, it acts as like a beach entrance? I could be way wrong though, but that is my guess. Congrats on the new property Matt and family!

[@rustbucket9318]

I concur.

[@ajyadamiec]

That’s exactly what I thought

[@humdinger5701]

I was thinking that as well.. Also I could see it as a way to protect against erosion of the bank since it looks like the water is channeled that direction when it's higher.

[@jeremyperkins2183]

Also those steps are good toddler areas if under water

[@ke4qpf]

Stepped concrete banks are moreso due to algae and mold build up. Here in Florida, that biomass forming on concrete builds up, gets slick, and will send you on your rear. By making stepped shelves, the sun can easily kill some of that build up from forming, and the current of the water sheering across it can help keep it from forming.

[@stevecasvan5225]

My buddies bought 80 acres a little bit away from placerville California. They have done virtually no major improvements on the property however it is totally beautiful as it is. They've set up a reservation style camping setup. They built a yurt and have improved a number of campsites that you can rent. But one of the cooler things is that they bought some as you were saying tough sheds and built them up and made them into what they call the Shabins. The built counter space and beds and put in a couple of windows and they rent these out like they do the campsites. I think a few of those would work well.

[@Bear304inc1]

Takes me back to my childhood days watching your family enjoying a beautiful lil river. Nothing better!

[@heehaw8401]

I have seen videos of people pouring molten aluminum in the ant holes, let it cool, and dig out. Makes beautiful art pieces!

[@loganjeter4810]

He has done it before awhile back

[@buffmomma1]

If all children were born with a small percentage of the love, devotion, privilege and guidance you give your three, how different the world would be. You guys are doing a fabulous job. Way to go.

[@saschahofer413]

That's why I like this family so much! He is a very good example of success in many ways. And shows this with its reach. Down-to-earthness despite great success testifies to true character.

[@debk9889]

Beautiful piece of land! I grew up with the very long knotted rope swing to enjoy the river. Many great memories! I love that you're doing this for the kids. Memories for a life time. Less time in front of the screen. Maybe have a paddle boat, raft, that you can launch off those steps near the water. They'll need to be for shallow water, but options galore! Can't wait to watch the progress! God Bless you and your family!!

[@jayneal8154]

Nothing like watching kids have a blast! My kids would love it there! Awesome property can't wait to see what all goes on there!

[@Balb23]

Hire the Tree House guy and you can make an amazing set up high! We have goats and you’ll love them. Make them a rock play yard and you’ll love watching them play. Looking forward to see y’all set this up to enjoy with your family. Congratulations!

[@george25199]

Scam

[@halcarmody2946]

Perhaps a big ole tree house that could handle your family for a couple days at the river and if it's a tree house, it would be protected from rain events during a flood due to elevation. Could even work as a ranch hand house if you decided to pasture some animals out there.

[@mdfogarty]

Collab with Pete Nelson, Lol,

[@RyanConnell5150]

@@mdfogarty for real. Get the TreeHouse Masters out there.

[@OmegaMTG]

This is a great idea too just might need to have a boat handy to get to the treehouse if the plain does flood but it puts you right on the river.

[@hamptoncothran8886]

Tree house masters would love that cypress😂

[@braydenklassen]

I was going to say the same thing!

[@aryandelband3632]

That's a dream that I don't think ever going to come true in my life. But congratulations to you and your family. You deserve it.

[@bernardjohnson9490]

great property, better kids & the whole family, good job, Mom& Dad. tiny homes rock!

[@cobymcgee8026]

Matt’s “tiny house” is what we call a house. 😂 Love it Matt. Have fun.

[@scottcol23]

Honestly the first "Demo HQ" that Matt built with the solar and water tank would be the perfect building to put on the high ground.

[@johnsnyder1046]

Wow Matt, that river looks about as clear as your pool does 😂

[@chasetonga]

Yeah, that isn’t my idea of clean water. You can’t see the bottom.

[@g1andonly1]

You are living the life brother. Great for motivating others, keep up the great work.

[@markscheepers6561]

I love the new place. You guys can do so much with it. I am really happy for you and your family

[@smalltowngirl78]

I'm not so sure your kids will want to be moving out at 18! It's so great to see a little of the awesome life you and Mere provide. ❤️

[@IGWT86]

I was gonna say that samething but who knows being financially set im sure they will collage and all that also

[@CLEARVIEW666]

i dont think it's the kids choice. lol

[@jons2189]

The RV shed is already there, you might as well use it. You can get some awesome campers that are way better than a tiny house. A bunkhouse model has a master bedroom and bunk rooms for the kids. The sky is the limit with campers now days. They put the fans in the shed to help keep the camper cool, plus you have power, water, and a septic tank to hook a camper up to. You really should look at some campers before thinking about building. Plus no permits.

[@amandahamm624]

I would say the only downside is mice damage. There are way too many access points and mice will wreck havoc on a travel trailer or RV. I would say a stick built would be much better suited for the long term. I would suggest using the pavilion area as a place for an outdoor kitchen area and dining and maybe even a huge sting fireplace at one end with seating all around. It would give the place more usage than just the summer months.

[@itsneight1260]

lol this is Matt Carriker we're talking about. He's not going to do ANYTHING cheap. Wouldn't be surprised if they ended up building a full cabin on the property and/or even a commercial campground.

[@rossfrazier3501]

"These are out pet ants" Matt is so stinking funny. His whole family vlog is fun to watch.

[@patriciahazeltine9986]

Very cool property!! Happy for you and especially for the kids!

[@darrinrebagliati5365]

Instead/alongside of a tiny house, how about a few RV sites so you can have friends out and have space for them! Bathrooms are a great idea too, especially by the river! That shed idea is a good start, but you should build it more like a house so that it lasts. Vapor barrier, insulation, sheathing and stuff like that. Then it'll last the ten years till they're out of the house, and you can tell them to fix it if they wanna use it!!! Otherwise just build some post n beam stalls that'll let the water thru when it floods!

[@kennethpryde966]

I was thing along the same lines. Rather than an AirB&B just have an RV park. Some folks, if the like the spot, will stay for months or even years.

[@earlfarina7151]

Camp Demo

[@patrickmartin4200]

I was definitely thinking the same thing like a fifth wheel and could have some RV spots with hook ups.

[@yagottabelieve5116]

I think you mean… Demo Camp

[@ManBoo55]

I’m sure you’re going to enjoy those concrete tiers when the water level is up to normal depth. They’re probably for easy access to boats and floats etc. Also check out the cabin at the 5 acre pond on BamaBass channel. That was built off site. Hauled in and installed. That’s a good way to go.

[@exotichandyman]

A cabin kit would be perfect!

[@alexibarra4675]

They got a great set up… that would be amazing for Airbnb too

[@PeacefulVictorytoTruth]

Big Congrats on the purchase ☺️. The next years at you new properties... Are going to be loaded with lots of love and memories!👍🫂🥰

[@Janosh92]

Protect this family at all cost!

[@farmingforlife1257]

I agree with other comments definitely recommend having a diver come out, also u should just make it a campin spot for ur friends and family that would be a good time , and I also do like the idea of using the shipping container and modifying it for anything u need

[@leebullock8790]

Congrats Matt. How about a container home? The abandoned River is completely amazing have fun making memories.

[@OffTheRanch]

Ooooooo that’s a great idea!

[@SomeoneDK]

Yep and even easy to make multi level. Especially if you like working with metal.

[@johnsnyder1046]

Wouldn't that be hot as hell in Texas summer heat?

[@chriscarnes87]

@@johnsnyder1046 They would have a window unit in whatever they decide to have.

[@stranger13inch]

@@johnsnyder1046 theres this new invention called insulation. You would use that and 2x6 inside

[@R24914]

You are so blessed. I am happy for you and your family. You have the right idea about the children. They will enjoy these places for their lifetime. Congratulations, man. Enjoy.

[@robertporter6683]

I agree with putting a diver in that water to check it out. Put a premade tiny home either near the RV shed or near the barn, whatever is convenient to the septic. Also, in the flood plain, a treehouse would be a great idea. You mentioned a window unit, make sure it's one that does both heat and AC.

[@chiro726]

Glad to see you and Mare are doing all the things you can to enjoy life and create as many memories you can with the young ones. My thought is if you are going to have animals, make a functional space like a barndomenium like you have on your home property, for all the equipment you need with living quarters. Second idea, utilize some of the large trees and create a riverfront set of “Tree houses”, which would keep the living quarters high above any flooding issues and create a really unique property that could eventually be turned into an air bnb or few.

[@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444]

High up living quarters among those trees sounds a thousand times better than just being up on stilts, which seems still prone to flooding during the highest waters

[@chiro726]

@@readtherealanthonyfaucibyr6444 not knowing the property, I don’t know if there are any decent sites, but I remember watching a KZbin channel that featured tree homes out of Washington state or Oregon. Would be super cool to see something like that in the large cedars and it would be something a bit more “out of the box” compared to a micro home or an rv.

[@Eugenia_Farms]

it would be mere like meredith? lol not mare like a cow haha

[@jeremyk_541]

@glizzy god farms So many people spell it like that in the comments like her full name is Mare lol not shortened too mere for Meredith lol 🤣

[@Biffo1262]

@@Eugenia_Farms A cow is a cow a mare is a horse!

[@kasanovakash25]

You're awesome. Do something today that makes you better tomorrow. I love that saying of yours.

[@ericjdanis1872]

In n.Carolina

[@xJuiCYxxJaYx]

he stole that saying from Lorenzo Snow. sorry to let you down

[@ericjdanis1872]

Or dale Earnhardt jrs western town

[@hankfox4170]

Rumor has it that Caveman Urgh said it first... it's that old.

[@HorridBeing]

Glad you mentioned snakes. That’s the first thing I thought when I saw the pictures! Your place is screaming for a shipping container home. There is an outfit in Waco called Cargo Home that does customized ones. Probably more than you want to spend on it, but at least the web site might give you some ideas about what can be done. You have some pads already that you might be able to use for a simpler DIY installation.

[@marshawargo7238]

Or a few! Renting out or weekends with friends! Dot them close but not Too close with privacy plants between (resort like). Great Idea u have! I was just thinking of building little cabin/bungalow/cottage type structures, but with shipping containers he'd be giving old/waste new life!

[@ney.j_]

container homes are so impractical cost way too much to be worth it

[@HorridBeing]

@@ney.j_ for around $3,000 you get four walls in a secure structure! Unlike other pre-fab type structures, it can be made moderately tornado proof and water tight against storms and flooding. That seems pretty reasonable to me...

[@shawncook7656]

There's a lot of difficulties with containers built and finished yourself. Most all containers are sold because the are at the end of there life, thay leak. Mite be much better built by a company.

[@HorridBeing]

@@shawncook7656 you can buy them in any condition - at least near me you can. I'm not far from the port of Baltimore and they have containers used once all the way to ones that look like they've been floating in the ocean for awhile. Of course the better ones will cost more but still pretty cheap since they're all made in China.

[@leftfinned]

Your family is super awesome! You guys are living the dream. I was surprised you used to be mean to grasshoppers! Enjoy your new river property, its truly beautiful.

[@gregkrekelberg4632]

You can find your property in Google Earth or (I think) Google Maps and look at the satellite views from the past. In my area, the history goes back about thirty years. This might help you understand some of the structures on the property, as well an understanding the evolution of the surrounding properties. This could be quite useful for you.

[@OriginalMomo]

If ya know anyone with an excavator, a few buckets pulled out from that spot they’re landing in, will make sure you land nice even in low water / drought times.

[@diggingupnorth3453]

Depending on how fast the river moves, a hole you dig with an EX will typically fill in within a day. and it fills in with silt and becomes "mucky". Obviously thats depending on the river, and the speed, but messing with the ecosystem like that is typically frowned upon by DEP

[@chriscarnes87]

They would probably have to get permission from the river Authority to do that.

[@jakeman52]

Destroy an ecosystem to jump in a river hell yeah

[@scottbutler2761]

Whistlindiesel has a Excavator

[@mebro1610]

@@jakeman52 hell yeah

[@phuslen2962]

“This place is ours” wow her reaction os priceless. Congratulations! Great purchase

[@tanyajenkins919]

The first black box in first building. I.think it's for baby chickens and such. Congratulations 🎉 guys on your new river property. 👍

[@scottdonohue3379]

The little two wheeled cart we used on my grandparents property for moving bags of feed, partial hay bales. Of course you could use it for lots of stuff, so use it as you please Matt, firewood, tools etc. Congratulations on the new property! I’m sure you and the family will have a ton of fun on it. Maybe the new thing for the Off The Ranch channel should be don’t tell Annie. 😂

[@DocDazzler]

I think it was Addy that found out everything, not Annie. I guess they don’t tell Addy, but she already knows.

[@skyshark117]

My grandpa used to have one too! We used it to move fire wood to the house.

[@gradybrowning3976]

You are doing it right, growing up with your kids! Have fun and make memories cause they will be grown at the blink of an eye! I miss mine but I’m so proud of them!

[@ryanniles6570]

It’s cool to have all this footage of your kids as they grow up!

[@Adam-uo2mc]

That's a prefect place for a tiny house compound. One main living space done with a shipping container and a few smaller shed's/ container's in a semi-circle around an outdoor space. Easily turned into an airbnb even just for holiday weekend's.

[@matthewenerson2095]

Good for you guys! Living the dream! Congratulations!! Just buy a travel trailer. Bathroom, sinks to wash up. Beds for a nap. A/C if you need it. Place to change. Lots of options. Can dump right into your septic.

[@TristanAD_]

not only did you BUY a river but also abandoned it, what a man!

[@edrozenrozen9600]

I feel like he really just bought a new playground

[@Einsatzkommando1945]

You can buy a river, what?

[@nomoregoodnamesleft2]

Poor river. Can’t believe river owners could do this too them. So sad. I hope the river finds a new owner to care for it.

[@804_Rider]

What a great twist on a typo

[@derek735]

@@edrozenrozen9600 demolition style you think?

[@KERAAK35]

Awesome family, hope you all grow & creating a lot of cool dreams in all this new things out there, having the ability to do so & future generation! :) Cheers for cheering! BR AN.

[@A5JDZK]

Very cool. Congrats. You have a beautiful family. Good luck with the new project.

[@ronsimpson143]

Looks like a great campground area. Build a bonfire pit, a sand volleyball court, maybe a small driving range, an outdoor kitchen and a real bathroom since you have electricity, running water and septic. Are there fish in there? Be awesome if you could catch some dinner.

[@jarrettgreen1948]

I wish more parents were like y’all!! I love that you appreciate every second you have with your kids

[@stephendoherty1275]

Good job Dad. Great plans. I too grew up with a large red ant colony that I fed critters to! It was next to the tank we fished at. The tank had to be re-dug a couple of times over the years, but the colony is still there. It's at least 55 years old! As stated below... donkeys go with goats.

[@countryboy5413]

Looks like a great piece of property, just be careful in the river. We have a river place and built a tiny home and we love it. I think eventually you need to do an Airbnb river home because a friend done it a few months ago and it stays booked

[@billbloodworth6296]

Congrats! A tiny home would be nice but a treehouse built by Pete Nelson and his crew would be waaay cooler plus it would be great content. A rope swing would be in order after you dredge the landing area.

[@Imugi007]

I highly doubt dredging the river bed is legal.

[@roinealenius]

100% treehouse

[@stevearnold100]

Congrats on your river purchase! You have got to win the award for "The coolest Dad ever"!

[@lynettedear4833]

Thanks for sharing this with us.

[@NonyaDamnbusiness]

Big deck for picnic table and grill and power outlets, small deck you put a locking shed on to store stuff in like floats, grilling/cookout gear like charcoal, wood, etc. Cut down the grass around the big deck enough to put several tents on for camping.

[@tomekagraham4006]

You guys have a blessed life. Never forget that. Enjoy every moment with your beautiful little ones. It goes by so fast. Be safe, have fun, and enjoy. You should probably also get the water tested for parasites. When the water gets low during droughts they become concentrated.

[@mebdeb1508]

Brain eating amoeba?

[@punch3n3ergy37]

@@mebdeb1508 YES! Can't stress that enough. 100% death rate.

[@EDC_Tactical]

Rather than a tiny home, I’d suggest going the camper route The property is already set up for it and it gives the flexibility to take it with you for other family trips, not to mention the fact that you have already admitted to liking trailers in general Just be advised, most traditionally built campers are prone to leaks and water damage (among other problems) so factor that into which ones you look at (most brands are junk, some are decent/good) as well as your maintenance schedule. The covered parking spot will be a major help though

[@EDC_Tactical]

@@SagebrushRambles most tiny homes are not built to be moved on a regular basis like campers, and will lack the fresh/black/grey water tanks needed for campgrounds without full hookups

[@Dukes3677]

my parents built a tiny home out of a 26 foot trailer, and I've been in a lot of campers in my life, and their tiny home is MUCH better, and much easier and comfortable than any camper. can also be run on just a generator and have way more appliance's \space.

[@leeward6762]

Yeah, this place was literally designed for an RV/Camper, definitely the way to go.

[@mistabone3899]

until a flash flood hits and Matt nor Mere are around to move vehicles to higher grounds.

[@masofspades4262]

This ranch used to be a commune in the 70’s and 80’s. Campe Tejas was a place all were welcome and memories made, that big tree was the best for rope swinging but the river was much higher. The jumping dock is new but nice addition! Enjoy the fun times with your family Matt and Mera, thanks for all the fun videos and updates!

[@kathytiffin6518]

Yes, a tree house would be a blast.

[@devinb5937]

This is not true

[@masofspades4262]

@@devinb5937 Yeah I made that up, but that’s how I pictured it😂

[@tylersowa3858]

@@masofspades4262 don't be like joe Biden, no one likes a liar

[@Dwendele]

Yeah, there's a real Camp Tejas near Giddings

[@shaugt241]

Congrats on a nice property. Can't wait to see what will happen here in the future.

[@chaoscreations9744]

My advice eventually build several small one room cabins or tiny home and when you’re not using them list them on Airbnb along with the RV spot. You could literally have your own private campground. With cabins in an RV spot for rent.

[@SagebrushRambles]

@Jay Dog not with permits it's not. smh

[@cajunalabamaman]

If I had this property I would keep as is and keep it just for the Family and Close Friends!

[@ryanlamfers8692]

That's what I'd do. A few little 900 to 1000 square foot cabins to rent out. Put them decently far apart and back from the river a bit.

[@tncountryboy06]

@Jay Dog no its not.

[@CosmicPBnJ]

@Jay Dog 3rd to say it... with permits, its not.

[@DonPablo2011]

Looks awesome, just right for a small log cabin. I did recoil when you jumped in not knowing the depth or if there were obstructions on the riverbed.

[@melaniedowell7064]

Great property your family are going to have Many Adventures out there can't wait to see what you do much love to all of you from northern Idaho

[@laurarivera8136]

Totally understand what u mean about the kids growing up. Love to give my kids the life you are giving yours. We are in San antonio so it's nice to see types of places we actually have close by. You have your own private Garner State park.

[@flyinryanfpv8763]

Drop in a couple of 20ft high cube shipping containers. Turn one into a bathroom/kitchen and the other into a sleeping space. If you get nice ones, they will be water tight and protected if it floods. Easy to anchor down as well so they don't float away. Could even stack them with the important stuff up top. Then you have a nice lookout platform on top of that.

[@brandonkerr93]

Congratulations! What a beautiful property. This would be ideal for me and what I want to do with my life. *The shed to bathroom* concept is a good idea. If you have a simple shower head inside or outside that will allow you guys to feel fresh after rinsing off all the river water. Just to then enjoy a nice night camp fire with the family in comfort. That lifestyle would be so rough, poor you guys! Haha

[@CoppertopCruiser]

I have one of those carts. We use it to haul firewood into the house. The big wheels make getting up the steps a little easier.

[@finaltouchautodetailingllc]

That is very awesome man! Congratulations on all your success sir! I love seeing your videos

[@bfeemster2109]

You're an awesome dad and you have a beautiful family. God bless you, brother.

[@publicadventures]

I don’t know why but watching your whole family just out here living your best life makes me happy for yall

[@tanyastene-connell2703]

I would definitely start with the outhouse idea, then I would make sure that the river was safe for the kids- get a diver to check it out, make sure there isn't anything dangerous in the swim zone. I love the tiny house idea. I also love the idea that someone previously mentioned of tree houses connected by bridges...with slides into the water...your kids would be in heaven. 💜💜 Keep up the great content.

[@furdah1264]

I've been rewatching the abandoned mansion series and MAN seeing the kids grow up so much in such a short time is really amazing. It's awesome to see Matt doing so many great things for his family

[@intricateinc8566]

Adorable watching the kids hold hands and run together off the dock. I miss those days when my daughter was young. You said it, the kids are only young once, great job on the property and the family and congrats on all of your success. The house and gun safe are looking sick and I respect all the moves you are making, Cheers.

[@robertdurkin7596]

Sounds fun at river, that beautiful place !!!!🤗

[@candycrusher45]

Love that you are putting more "non-car" content out again so I starting to watch your videos again! Many have said it, but do please have the river checked. It can prevent something little or something big. Peace.

[@markbrown3606]

Congrats on your new property, very cool. Consider a mobile home, if allowed by local building codes. Single wide and double wide homes can be very nice. Or, call the Treehouse Master in Washington state and build a hunting/fishing cabin themed treehouse! Take Care!

[@kennethpryde966]

Seconding this.

[@Nattefugl]

Oh! Treehouses would be an amazing AirBnB project as well!

[@HoJoGoGo]

Since you have water, power and sewer, look for a park model trailer, some are like a small mobile home and have a sleeping loft in addition to a single bedroom, and can even have a stacked washer/dryer setup, which could be very handy on the weekends. They start at around 40k on up. You'd have residential appliances with a shared kitchen / breakfast bar / living room / dining area in most of them, they're about 400 square feet or so.

[@markoverton5858]

Totally great idea bring out the kid in you mat, time is so short the only thing you take to our graves is memory’s 👍

[@grandmauti]

Amazing place to buy , big tree and the riverside are awesome

[@lyndonwortley6329]

Consider getting a few "shepherds huts" on wheels. You can move them close to the river when the water is low and move them clear when it is in flood. You could set one up as a toilet block/shower room

[@henry44mag.26]

Absolutely beautiful place brother. We have 20 acres of family land on the river close to us and it's a nice place.

[@henry44mag.26]

Just a little info on goats you better have a good fence around there cuz they are prone to getting out. At least all of the ones that we've ever owned got out nearly all the time.

[@Seelenschmiede]

Oh heck yes, they are escape artists galore!

[@henry44mag.26]

@@Seelenschmiede yeah and if they have horns and you have a net wire fence around the property they are gonna get their heads hung in all the time. I know that for a fact and they can't figure out how to get it back out neither.

[@Seelenschmiede]

@@henry44mag.26 yep, they are too smart as it is good for them and on the same time sooo dumb... 🤣 gotta love goats, they are funny as heck

[@rainbowfox1934]

Fun property. Have a great time.

[@dhansonranch]

Nice place! Some of that concrete is to slow down the water to prevent erosion. Make a tiny home village - one for each of the kids and then to rent out as Air B n B later on.

[@fauxque5057]

They sell diy cabins. You pick the floor plan, they build it, and then ship it to you unassembled with instructions and every part is labeled. Two or three guys can knock it out pretty quickly. Don't forget, the kids want horses. Be a good dad.

[@danschramm1397]

Oh man, I just love the excitement in Addy’s voice and laugh when she told you that she already knew your secret !! LOVE IT !!!

[@t2gunner]

Love our Texas Hill Country! A friend has 425 acres on the Guadalupe, 7 miles north of Hunt. It's fabulous. Get a good RV/motor home and take the bathroom and beds with you... security, no issue. As much as you guys like to travel, the RV might be fun. Go watch Robert Arrington's DeerMeatForDinner's recent 4-family trip (+ caravan with crew) from Jupiter, FL to Alaska and all points in between. I could see you guys doing something like that!

[@scottchaput9372]

Great property congrats! Have you thought about one of the tiny homes from home depot pre fab for like 12 g's two story just have to finish the inside to what you want and can put thoes split AC units on it then bathroom solved and air bnb solved too.

[@lambof316God]

Now you need to collaborate with someone who you can help restore this water to its pristine quality. You can do it man.

[@slezyorla]

the indians building pools when you wake up at 3am

[@logancravey7640]

Restore a river???

[@craigtalbot607]

Love it!! Wise choice, especially since it’s close enough you’ll use it!! Really think through the “tiny house” before you start! If you put in plumbing and electrical, it won’t be much more expensive to build it a little bigger. Maybe use a floor plan you can easily extend when you need it! That’s probably the most practical and future-proof. ENJOY IT!!

[@edwardbuckner5031]

That's some cool-looking property man. Contrags!!!! I'm jelly!

[@shannonbaldus5458]

I say the shed for an outhouse is a great idea, have watched a couple off grid people do it already. Tyler and Todd

[@mike_mizushi]

Tiny home is the way to go, maybe even a couple different style ones and a tree house that way you have separate but multiple indoor spaces for you/guests/kids. I've built many of different size complexity fitting for each unique case, 80% of them I came up with a from scratch blueprint. If you need any help on design/build/ or just to bounce ideas off of to see if they are feasible please feel free to reach out! Congrats on the property, I'm sure you and the whole family are excited to shape the land the way you guys want it to be ! ( my suggestion is Mountain bike paths but hey to each his own ;) )