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@TheRockInnRobin4 ай бұрын
Here is a tip even more for those who are financially challenged. Look for upcoming property tax/sheriff sales. Food stamps buy fruit trees. Pick something you like but others like more. The will sell faster than you can eat them. Start small. The hare doesn’t win the race. Now excuse me, I have 20” of rain to mow for because I need to go buy goats from my neighbors still 😅
@D312094 ай бұрын
Thanks for that tip
@MichaelBrown-sh8yh4 ай бұрын
Yup , just found me some land. Thanks again
@ironwoodworkman49174 ай бұрын
You would be a great neighbor. The message is good.
@kweenjlynne8514 ай бұрын
I am currently saving for my homestead in AZ! I’ll be leaving NY behind and dragging my dogs to the desert. Maybe I’ll see you there!
@scanadaze4 ай бұрын
My land. They only allow 6 months in a camper. Tight on money. It will take longer to build. Simple. Before 6 months is up. Take the camper to a lake or park for a couple of days and go back. Time is reset. 6 months straight is full-time. Every 4 months. Take a two or more vacation. Until the house is built.
@x_ph1l25 күн бұрын
This is simply crazy that you can't live on your own property in a camper full time. Just crazy.
@SmilingCowFarm4 ай бұрын
Hat is off to what youve accomplished, truely look up to it and is a goal
@Remo303-c9i4 ай бұрын
Keep Grinding, John! Haters only express their own angst and inadequacies (jealousy?). FREEDOM!!!!
@ultramiddle49914 ай бұрын
Smart opinion; negative remarks are them just worrying about themselves out loud
@D312094 ай бұрын
Living the dream. Thanks for the inspiration.
@steelmill4 ай бұрын
John thanks for motivating me to recreate my landscaping for a butterfly and humming bird oasis.
@LadyDesertTortoise4 ай бұрын
Beautiful idea!
@cadence90554 ай бұрын
Great honest video. 👍🏻 What you’ve done with “unusable” land is incredibly. And you did it on your own. If others actually want to do similar, they’ll do it. Otherwise maybe they should keep their ugly comments to themselves. 😊 🎉 It’s great to see the beautiful horses thriving!
@unitedstatesdaleАй бұрын
John , You are a inspiration and I personally thank you
@chasjacks93784 ай бұрын
This man has succeeded in his quest. I wonder how many years he been working on his homestead so far. I say so far because it never ends you never finish.
@g.eeducation2514 ай бұрын
Not all of us have an amazing red beard!
@brendaturner3464 ай бұрын
Thank you!! You are so 15:03 encourageing!! I want to do this soon too..i hope i can start buying your teas and books soon also..im a late bloomer ..70 yrs young.. but I know it can be done! done.Again..Thank you so much
@stretchsmith52324 ай бұрын
I was that kid with an old push mower 60+ years ago. Going price was twenty-five cents a yard.
@victorygarden5564 ай бұрын
And nowadays a lawn mowing is CHEAP at $20, probably more like $50-$70 depending on yard size 😂
@Zach-sg5uu2 ай бұрын
@@victorygarden556 $25 a lawn is reasonable just starting out. $25-$35. If you work hard in high school at this rate, you will have four or $5000 saved up by the time you graduate!
@DrDooDah4 ай бұрын
Bless you, dude. Finding your channel has been a true and valuable gift.
@ChrisGreenberg864 ай бұрын
You’re a big inspiration to a lot of people. Thanks for the chronic optimism!
@package2go4 ай бұрын
I’m an old lady with 40 acres out of Yucca AZ. I did build a permitted 580 square foot home and a garage. I also have a good well. The problem I ran into trying to have animals is that I couldn’t find anyone to hire to help when I needed to be gone overnight or for a few days. Do you have help or do you only go town for the day?
@thewitchyprepper83964 ай бұрын
I LOVE this video!🤩So motivational using logic and reason without resorting to "hype"! Just real TRUTH!!! Thank you John!🥰Inspired! The paperwork and permits stuff isn't that bad, it's just a bureaucratic process that needs to be learned step by step, I couldn't agree more! Keep up your GREAT works! 💕
@kerbyjackson884 ай бұрын
I love your "I can" attitude and your desire to be out of the ordinary, man. The problem with most people today is that they self defeat themselves by making excuses about why they can't do what they want.
@tracydubose2652 ай бұрын
You have come a long way braddah. I really enjoy your practicality. Not to many people think your way anymore. Debt is prison with a fence you build yourself. Aloha
@RoosterRaw4 ай бұрын
Great video mate! Greetings from the UK.
@dominictesta86544 ай бұрын
Absolutely love the work you've put into everything, the homestead is looking really productive and healthy! Love what ya do man, keep it up!
@mikejames-drummerreginacan13864 ай бұрын
Congratulations John.......thanks for sharing.
@Brian-ok1ep13 күн бұрын
Thank you so much, John.You've been an inspiration I've been working a lot and i've missed a lot of your Videos, but I have to say you've made great progress.So thank you again in god bless
@foryoutube48464 ай бұрын
Being generally frugal doesn’t mean never having anything nice or never treating ur self. Haters will always hate. Keep on coloring in ur book how u see fit.
@gr8tosk84 ай бұрын
You just seem like a great guy. Thank you for being so positive 😊
@counterculturevulture19174 ай бұрын
We bought a property site unseen in NE AZ. 5 acres was 10k, but sadly 17k to finance. That was our only option, people were snapping up land at the time. When we finally made our way up there we met with a "neighbor" who clued us in to buying other properties in the area who have lapsed on their taxes. I personally wouldn't do that, since property taxes are a scam and I'm not just going to swipe someone's property out from under them, but it is a legal option. Should we ever make the move, my husband works remotely and we could get star link to support that. In Apache County there are few restrictions if any. No permits required unless you wish to have insurance. We would rely on rain water collection and storage with a filtration system, and a composting toilet that turns your waste into methane gas that can be used in place of Propane. They're pricey toilets, but you don't have to worry about buying gas. We think about it a lot, but with my husband being an only child of a woman with early/mid stage Alzheimers, we're going to be the ones caring for her. Living 4 hours away just isn't going to work right now. Which is sad because I think it's now or never. At the very least, we have a bug out location.
@BigRigsLongWeekendАй бұрын
I love you channel man. It was very inspiring. Me and my young family are trying to start a homestead over the next 2 years. I love the good information. Keep up the good work.
@skippyjl14 ай бұрын
The power unit looks absolutely awesome.. You Accomplished, a lot and you have a lot of knowledge .. Excellent information 👊🏻
@Debzahomesteader4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the information your giving to help others. My first property I purchased at 22, I had nothing. That was MANY moons ago. The point is, if you want it bad enough, sacrifices are worth it. Do your research on the area that you’re looking as far as permitting, right away and road conditions. Thank you John!!
@nicklane18974 ай бұрын
amazing what your doing with water collection and no well. amazing.
@mamaslitterbug30714 ай бұрын
I would love to see you pack orders.
@huskydude1244Ай бұрын
Like how positive you are keep it up man. Very inspiring 🤘🤘
@joycejudd51094 ай бұрын
this video is such a good lesson. Truth is - if anyone else is doing "it", you can do it too. First you have to "want to",and then "you have to try". And we always find what it is we're looking for. If you're looking for "I can't do it", that's exactly what you'll find. But, if you're looking for "how can I", that's what you'll find. Thank you for sharing your results and your want-to's with us!!!
@robertdknight2 ай бұрын
Incredibly inspirational video. Thank you so much for putting it together. So many good points of view. You are 100% right ... the top two 'excuses' are fear of due diligence and actually buying the land. I can see that now. Information is power ... and once you know what your restrictions are, you can plan around them. Once you actually buy the land ... then you're super motivated because it's your dirt, not someone else's. Totally appreciate the diversification points you made for income. Love the video. So grateful
@stanjohnson78493 ай бұрын
Well to counter any negative folks comments… I think you’re doing an awesome job out there doing what you want 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 and have great ideas 💪🏽
@FrugalOffGrid3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@joannbaumann40284 ай бұрын
What fab advice!
@kayte134 ай бұрын
Your brillance amazes me every time I watch your videos! You have taught yourself and all of us a phenomenal array of survival techniques, with a kind and gentle heart. God bless and keep you safe.❤
@ReusernameTaken4 ай бұрын
How are these algorithms not yet clever enough to have already pointed me toward my new favorite channel ever?
@Registros3erMundo4 ай бұрын
Thank you, John. Inspiring. Salutes from Maule, Chile.🇨🇱
@DKC1034 ай бұрын
A good day to you sir, I just came across your channel and i must say Well done, great advice." Keep up with the great videos
@makeupbyjessika12 ай бұрын
I love all of your points of logic throughout this video. Your videos are inspiring. I found a 10 acre parcel of tax liened land I am considering purchasing and going off grid. I thought it would be expensive to live off grid, but after following your videos, you are convincing me otherwise. Thank you for sharing all of your experience with us!
@desertqwest2 ай бұрын
I'm really diggin' the videos but mostly the lifestyle. I dream about living off-grid and self-sufficient with my wife in Arizona. I'm in the rat race in San Diego but have always been connected to the outdoors and nature, so much so that often times the first thing I do when I wake is to just stand in front of the window and stare outside and daydream, lol. One day, hopefully 🤞. New sub!
@fx1337.w2 ай бұрын
💥 boom 2 years later.. awesome dude
@betterlivingonabudget3 ай бұрын
I love that you're off grid, self-employed and still make a to-do list every day. ♥ Blood, so much sweat and maybe even a few tears and here you are living your wholesome AF best life, my new friend. I was just wondering what you pay in property taxes, so thanks for that info, and for the inspo!
@David7pmАй бұрын
Thank you 😊
@russellponder9404 ай бұрын
You are a very fortunate Man. God bless you
@JennaLeeEquals34 ай бұрын
If the “work” you do is what you love, it’s really not “work” at all!! I miss having a horse- can’t wait to get property where I can do that, but for now our chickens & garden are definitely off setting food costs for me & my boys & I share with my parents & siblings when I have extra. 🥰 You’re doing a great job man, don’t listen to the haters!!
@FrugalOffGrid4 ай бұрын
Being around animals is pretty great. I'm very happy with my life. I can't really make others happy with my life too. 🙃
@JennaLeeEquals34 ай бұрын
@@FrugalOffGrid you’re not supposed to, it’s up to them to make themselves happy Hun. 😉😬
@ThePooper553 ай бұрын
Just bought 5 acres site unseen in New Mexico it’s a corner lot on 2 dirt roads so access shouldn’t be a problem cost 8000$ owner financed 200$ a month I have no plans for it right now but no restrictions or HOA I can travel out there and camp if I want… glad I pulled the trigger
@erikthered55394 ай бұрын
Solid advice brother, thanks for sharing 👍🏼✌🏼
@sterlingeisenhower5947Ай бұрын
There is TRUE "no restrictions" land! OZARKS, baby
@simplyblessed70364 ай бұрын
Im working towards becoming an experienced woodworker
@lizmeadows604 ай бұрын
Love your videos!!
@Patriot-od6xk3 ай бұрын
Stumbled across your channel and glad i did. You give me hope 🙏 in the future young man! I'm 55 and disabled 😢 and can't do the physical work you doing but I want to go off grid so bad 😞.. i have some empty land about 40 minutes drive from 2 small towns that have pretty much anything one would want or need. I don't have much money 💰 but I do have tons of trades (plumbing Carpenter Mechanic etc) skills 💪.. Trying to develop a plan to make my move now.
@PatrickJB4104 ай бұрын
I have 90 acres up in Berkly Springs, Wv. I haven't even messed with the property, was left to me when my dad passed. Has 2 cabins but it was his hunting property. So nothing is cleared besides a small gap where he would bait deer. Lol
@brianritchie93202 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot for the advise bro
@robertlemoine35004 ай бұрын
Thankyou 😊
@rebbeccatindall50502 ай бұрын
So awesome
@a-k-jun-14 ай бұрын
Many of the people I know that are very well off don't show it off. Most of them have vehicles around 10 years old. Most dress in modest work clothes. The people driving the newest cars and flashy clothing are usually the ones who are in debt up to their eyeballs and are one mishap from bankruptcy. I make a very good salary, my vehicle is 15 years old and has over 300k miles. That's my newest vehicle too. They run excellent and are doing everything I need a vehicle to do reliably. I'll be debt free by the end of the year and yes I live off grid as well, but in interior Alaska. 🙃
@Wisdomseeker_7774 ай бұрын
8:09, I literally had a conversation about this a couple of days ago. Hauling items, across the board.
@jayjohnson37244 ай бұрын
You rock.
@morrdak-ironbender3 ай бұрын
I'm slowly binging your entire channel my bearded friend and you have some great info, resources, and inspiration. Thank you so very much. I have one question that could be in your Q&A videos (I apologize if you've answered it before). When you got laid off, how did you handle the existing debts you had (if any). I'm sure it was a huge awakening to get laid off, but keep doing what you do.
@bradleycordova35484 ай бұрын
Very nice, great job.
@JennfamousartBlogspot4 ай бұрын
My problem was/is the area I want to homestead in is 4,000 miles away… so I’m building out a school bus instead (it’s also frigid-so immediate shelter is wise) and saving money by living in a parking lot. Not the funnest way, especially in the heat (one reason why I want the frigid place) but it is getting me there…. It’s so slow going I want to pull my hair out in frustration bc it’s too hot here for me, but I know I’ll get there eventually.
@w.c.s.m.42154 ай бұрын
What was the first job you did when you started the only doubts i have for homesteading is the income did you survive of savings? How did you first make a income?
@mickeyroberson90824 ай бұрын
Thank you sir .
@danste4114 ай бұрын
Do you have plans to install any earth tubes for your buildings?
@russelldonithan2621Ай бұрын
Where my land is no limits permits needed etc southern Missouri
@angiedarst68204 ай бұрын
Do you have to do anything special, such as FDA approved steps , to sell your tea mixes??? I love drinking teas and would love to sell mixes but I don't want to get in trouble. I love your channel and have been watching since shortly after you posted your first videos. I am getting closer to getting off the grid with my kids.
@JBROWN38304 ай бұрын
Great channel. I’ve been a sub since the beginning. You still selling tea John ?
@RobertEnleedАй бұрын
Making a Homestead in Canada is way harder due to harsh winters. But, chopping wood for heating I can do. What I cannot do is to share my space with the kind of politicians we have in Canada.
@williamfields84524 ай бұрын
I'm very interested in doing something like this. how do you deal with the public address situation? since i know the local government doesn't want most people to live permanently out of an RV or a van. but since you dont have a habitable structure on the property, i would imagine you can't say you dwell on the property. I'm just trying to potentially navigate these overly burdensome bureaucracies before making a move. Thanks in advance for sharing
@acoupleofoldfartsjusthavin13394 ай бұрын
You can also apply for a 911 address!
@kerbyjackson884 ай бұрын
Friend of mine went through this. He lives in an RV and the county wouldn't give him an address. One - he got a PO Box. Two - he uses a relatives address on his documents. Three - he simply made a sign with his lot # and put it out front.
@SeshbyStephSymbolicJewelery4 ай бұрын
Hey John, I was looking for your P.O Box and I can't find it. Where should I send your gift?
@carlosmontoro23134 ай бұрын
Give a like everyone
@crazyplantlady24034 ай бұрын
What area is your homestead in? I bought land that had potential, worked a regular job until is was paid off, now working on going off grid. NE Utah
@Daniel-_-.4 ай бұрын
Sorry if you already answered this, but I am new to your channel, how much land are you currently on?
@darylhill94004 ай бұрын
Way to go, bro?
@bigbill4368Ай бұрын
How much land do you think you need?
@ldygzlle12914 ай бұрын
Minds alike
@garfieldmartinez874 ай бұрын
What state?
@nj11014 ай бұрын
🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋🦋
@slothguy_Ай бұрын
I didn't know the US government was so annoying with permits, I mean if you have to ask permission for everything is it really your property?
@Khingkhai4 ай бұрын
Fax
@kezzatries4 ай бұрын
Go small and cheap, go now. Try to go large and expensive, don't go at all. Then whinge about being left behind .
@robertdknight2 ай бұрын
comment
@BrianPoitras-o9k4 ай бұрын
No money cuz they spend it all on tattoos instead of real shit
@NunuGodBodyАй бұрын
One day people will pay you to visit their homestead and assist them with ways to improve or build it! Mark my words 🫶🏾