This Is Home || Our Debt Free Homestead Property Reveal

After a year long road trip, picking a state to call home, and nearly 5 months of searching and waiting for our perfect-for-us homestead property to grow our own food, raise animals, and build a sustainable life worth living, we are so excited to be able to FINALLY share the beginning of our new home with you.
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[@vivianfields9261]

I’m 89 going on 90. Love watching you homesteaders . Can’t do it anymore but sure enjoy watching people do theirs. Brings back lot memories even of my growing up days living on a farm. Lot work ahead of you look forward to see what you do with your property.

[@h.o.p.e.inchrist7904]

😊😊😊

[@Dana_NC]

I told my husband other day that if we were younger, we'd sure be in this homesteading thing!

[@barbarawilliams7207]

I am so happy for you! God bless and give you the strength needed for what's ahead. I'll be 89 soon and watching all you homesteaders working your land makes for such an exciting adventure for me!

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

For me as well, I've been where they are right now, but I was a lot younger. There is nothing that comes close to the homestead life, except doing it with God's help. Without Jesus it's just another place to live out your life.

[@pamopdyke6805]

Ditto! I am too old for starting from scratch, been there and done it a couple of times. Now, I am so blessed watching you youngsters follow your dream, hard work and all. Anxious to see more of your boys playing and helping do chores. Happy, healthy, blessed family.

[@anofritz]

im 21 and im starting mine :) any plants i should plant early? any tips?

[@marylynndontchangename3461]

@@anofritz find a Greer's almanac. Or you can Google anything these days.

[@StrangeRealityVlog]

Much Love from Cleveland Ohio

[@lindaandrews2309]

It’s really fun going back and watching this video to see how far you’ve come. Great job! Especially adding Buggy!❤️

[@kneelathisthrone9191]

Can't believe it has been nearly 3 years since you found tour ideal home...God is so good and when you see He cares about the small things too is absolutely heartwarming!!!

[@fionajane56]

How awesome. As a farmer.....i would recomend keeping the dirt floor in the barn. It is much healthier for the legs and feet of critters.

[@twistedoakhomesteadtwisted404]

Total agree

[@hudsondentalcare1466]

so right. Keep it dirt or clay. better all the way around especially if mulched properly

[@24upickles]

I wold like to see you open a Amazon wish list. People will send stuff if they want too, It gives us a chance to help you to go forward.

[@TheSoupdragon1968]

What a cracking idea!

[@jadeinthewoods]

Yes! Awesome idea. We’d love to contribute to their new home.

[@jenniferbeach6166]

Great idea!!!

[@klee2u]

Good idea. Always ask for help where you need it. Its definitely a part of the homestead experience. Then show it on your videos. It makes it very real for us when you do things with your friends and family.

[@lunaflamed]

THIS!!!

[@natashatries8490]

We sold our 4000 sqft expensive home and bought a beautiful double wide on a basement, with an amazing 3.5 acres. Debt was a huge motivator for us too. It's been almost a year and I could not be happier. We just got chicks and are starting to fix up our out buildings. So excited to watch you aventure!

[@wandagreene4994]

i started watching your videos today and cried through most of it. Not because it was sad but because your family reminded me of mine. Forty years ago we did pretty much what you two have done or have begun to do. We bought a farm house on 8 acres and cleaned it up. Best thing we ever did. Cow and pigs will take care of the huge Japanese vine. They love it and will grow fat and healthy from it. It took us awhile to figure this out and we lost many of our fruit trees and other things because of it. The vines grew as large as our arms and the leaves smothered everything we tried to plant. The previous owners had planted it to cover a red clay embankment, I think. Huge mistake. I love your videos and am hooked on them now. I just adore your sweet story and the way you two communicate.

[@walkbyfaithfamily9177]

Praise the Lord for dreams fulfilled! It was worth the wait- He gave you everything you had on your list. What a great God we serve!! 🤗

[@jamesgames4280]

Micki A Amen

[@Bamboo4U2]

Uy.

[@helened6896]

PRAISE THE LORD!!! He can do it for everyone as we dream, focus, believe, act.

[@chrisis9030]

@Micki A So how did you guys get into this $23 trillion national deficit?

[@YolklahomaRocks]

Amen!

[@TheOldMayfieldPlace]

Twenty-eight years ago we moved our family to the farm that had been in my husband's family since the 1840's. The house (built in the 1890's) had never been plumbed and the electric was knob and tube. The structure was sound so we gutted it and completely rebuilt it. If your farmhouse is structurally sound, I promise you will never regret rebuilding it. We don't. You remind me of us 28 years ago. Thank you for sharing your story.

[@1968DodgePolara]

I agree to fixing up the farm house it would be a lot more valuable put their money in to it and forget the single wide trailer tear that down witch holds no value ...

[@marilynledet7010]

Keep the trailer for his and her business.

[@bonniehatcher8198]

Congratulations! I would encourage you to get Nigerian Dwarf goats. You can have milk and babies and they will clear your land!!!

[@laragreene8328]

I've heard that before also!

[@highstandards6226]

Actually, ANY goats will do the same, nigerian dwarfs just top out the cuteness factor!👏👏👏💞🥳🦄

[@isnoo1]

LOVED rewatching this video!!!!!!!!!! YES..... the beginning of a humungous transition!

[@0Hillbilly]

Many I am sure view that property as a land fill. Like you I view it as a piece of coal. With time, heat, and pressure it will become a diamond in the rough. Then with steady work and commitment the shine and cut will appear. When that happens it will be the envy of many. Congratulations, now, get to work!

[@Lori-mm6fg]

Wisdom speaking

[@janetsanford4059]

Lots of work...lots of possibilities! I see why you wanted it....and no debt!!🙂

[@V7avalon]

When rebuilding start with the roof make sure there are no leaks. Check foundation or relevel pylons. Remove any damaged exterior siding and replace sheathing if necessary. Use house wrap then exterior siding. Thermal windows and exterior doors next. Any new additions should be done before adding new electrical plumbing and hvac systems. Now the fun begins of refinishing the interior. Take your time and do it right the first time to save time and money.

[@timkneiski9919]

Just build a new one after that cost lol

[@LifenaDay525]

V7avalon - got one for you . . . Which comes first, carpeting or painting?

[@timkneiski9919]

@@LifenaDay525 painting, carpet is last.

[@peggyparker1905]

@@LifenaDay525 painting...won't matter if it drips. Then flooring. That's my thinking anyway.

[@laurielyon1892]

I found your channel a few months ago and I truly enjoy watching all you do. I hadn't seen when you got the property. WOW! You have done so much with it!! If I had seen inside the buildings and what was to be my "home", I would have probably run, but it is obvious the main thing you were looking for was the land and you definitely found it. Now I've got to start watching them from this one until current to see what you ran into. You should be so proud of yourself because I know what you have created is fabulous!!

[@bluemarlin4069]

Congratulations on your new land...Marlin electrician from New Jersey at your service...offering a couple days of work... God bless you...

[@victoryismine2926]

That's so sweet!!!

[@caroljohnson5879]

Marinaldo Bomjardim ❤️. God bless you. If I lived near I would definitely patronize your business because of your kindness.

[@magomago7819]

God Bless you.

[@midsouthhomestead9180]

May the Lord Bless your new Homestead! Lane and Rhonda

[@ariainman6691]

GREAT. We also struggled and enjoyed it. We purchased LAND only. Cleared it enough to bring a House Trailer to live in. FOR two years we did. We designed and started building our homestead. It took 10 years. We have a beautiful home. A chicken coop. A maple syrup house.....and a family and a house we LOVE.

[@Humblest_Homestead]

I just found you guys from Abundance Plus and I must say I LOVE your story and also your EXCELLENT editing style for these videos! God bless you Hollars! Keep living the dream 💕

[@gerriellsworth4100]

It was meant to be.... I am already watching it the second time! CONGRATULATIONS, HOLLARS! ❤

[@debrabutler9954]

Yes, serious congratulations are in order!! We are so excited for you....and us! This is my third viewing. Love me some Hollars’ !!

[@TRuth.T]

​please be extra careful with mold, mouse droppings, ticks etc... This may cost more then you expected. Best of luck..

[@debrabutler9954]

Especially ticks...

[@debbiecustard5225]

I hope you never give up on Megs dream for fixing up the 90-year-old house

[@tinatippin5705]

This is just amazing. This was almost 3 years ago you bought your home and look what you have done already. Including the addition of your little girl who I refer to as "little bits". You described your vision and you've worked hard for it to be realized. I am so stinking proud of you two! Well done.

[@FarmhouseTeas]

It's awesome and I can't say how much I love that it's debt free!! On to part 2 of the journey.

[@charlenemarcia597]

Hallelujah!! Praise God, what a beautiful place you have found, may the Lord guide you through every hurdle you may face knowing that you will come out in victory.

[@donaldbrown2585]

yoou are absolutely brillant people. How do I know that? You had sense enough to leave california.

[@ka6148]

Beautiful property 1) bush hog - tick protection & its nice to see your property😉 2) garden -self sufficient 3) income- built/fix the space for your working area 4) animal helpers - hogs, chickens

[@maggiereese1053]

So cool for you. We bought 6 acres with the original dog trot, 19th century farmhouse on it as well as a stick built 15 x 30 foot shed, a pump house for the cistern that was once plumbed to a ram pump that supplied the house and, two single wide trailers, one a 1960s single wide (tore it down, too far gone) and the other a 1989 16 x 80 foot Fleetwood mobile home in grossly nasty but, solid shape . Spent $2000 on bringing the 1989 one up to livable and lived in it for two years while we got the garden and chickens set up and restored the farm house. We have now been in the house for 7 years so, basically we are on the other side of where you are heading. Those two years in the mobile home were long and hard. At times I despaired of ever getting the house done so we could move into it but, we stuck with it and are so glad we did. Congratulations and good luck with your new adventure, it IS worth the hard work you have just gotten yourselves into I promise.

[@hanorabrennan8846]

Hey, Hollars! This sneak peek is so cute. I see that you're house sitting for the Rhodes family at present. You are such nice people and have the best behaved children on You Tube! Don't forget to get the merch. going so we can all chip in to help. Greetings from an Irish hillside.

[@peggyparker1905]

How is life in ireland? Do you homestead? I live on a homestead in the Appalachian mountains in virginia.

[@homesteadhillbilly]

I am way more excited about this premiere then I was for Game of Thrones.👍😀👍

[@TheHollarHomestead]

Yeeeeesssss! We win!! Haha!

[@homesteadhillbilly]

@@TheHollarHomestead you guys have a hit channel...! Make this premier EPIC !!!

[@doveoo5]

"Game of Thrones?"...... I'll have to google it.

[@fergusfarm3793]

When we bought our homestead a neighbor came over with his excavator and brush hogged the entire thing. It cost something but it was worth so much more - we could see everything, access everything etc. In our case we also had the 3 generations of dumping to clean up (where do they think it goes?!?!) as well as literally hundreds of blackberry crowns to dig out. We wouldn't have even known where to start without it. We've estimated we made over $2000 on scrap alone. Can't wait to watch you on this journey! We are 10 years in and it brings back so many memories!!!

[@debrabutler9954]

Alison Derum... Do y’all have a channel?

[@anniegaddis5240]

Wow! and in NC! You gotta get a Metal Detector. Bet you have Civil War relics. Contact Aquachigger and give him permission to metal detect and give you advice on what may be found on your property. Some could be sold to help pay your yearly Property Taxes, or start a nice Collection!

[@autumnspring6624]

Annie Gaddis good idea

[@jepurl1]

"We like to work on things'--THE BIGGEST understatement of the year!

[@julieb7068]

....But the transformation will be awe inspiring ...

[@whitehouseonthehill]

Great looking property! Can't wait to see how you guys transform it!

[@1chelib]

You guy's are such a inspiration for so many people. I love your channel!

[@joellynmaggio2787]

Where did they move to?

[@sandrasherritt9708]

@@joellynmaggio2787 good question!

[@ordinarymomma4413]

You two are the sweetest duo!! Cannot wait to see this journey unfold ♥️

[@tnwhitley]

We bought an old farmhouse built in 1940 that includes a one room log cabin they lived in originally plus a two car garage/carport/corner building connected together on one acre. The next yr we were able by buy the barn & another acre connected to it. We love living in the country. We’ve starters two gardens & have a chicken coop with chickens so far. I love that old farmhouse you’ve bought. I can imagine how great it’ll be to fix it up & love in it. Thank you for sharing your lives with everyone!

[@mylifesjourney...sharonkar7802]

The ending......let's get to work! And the boys following dad ready to go. 🤗❣😭. I am so beyond happy for you guys!

[@g.cosper8306]

I'm stupid excited FOR you! You got the dream I want. Btw, excellent vid.

[@thedebbieadams]

Oh wow look how far y’all have come in 2years! Y’all have worked so hard.

[@prairietarrien3467]

Congrats Hollars!! Very fun to watch. We cant wait to see the progress.

[@Pondandgardensanctuary]

He gave you everything you had on your list. What a great God we serve.

[@edwardpresutti5417]

I do 't speak for anyone but wouldn't it be great if folks gathered there for a massive cleanup to help them out...

[@markaveravlogs]

Edward Presutti I’m three hours away. I’m off on Thursdays and Fridays. I’m in man.

[@cheryltemple7188]

That's what I was thinking could happen for them!

[@5NFarm]

A bunch of folks have pulled together and helped out bobblehead homestead in Arkansas. I think it's a great idea. Wish we were closer.

[@dannydizzle21]

That would be so awesome.

[@onemorchatykathy]

Where are they located? I missed that part of exciting news. And YES what a great idea. I thought it was amazing how folks came together for Jeff at Bobblehead. I know they would do the same for these kids. And as someone already suggested, for those of us who live too far away to actually come and work on the property, an Amazon wish list is a great idea and way to help them out!

[@bmoreoutdoors4684]

Such a blessing to get your new home. I’m supper excited to see what you guys make of it all. Congrats!!!!

[@paperchaser9565]

It's beautiful to have this dream, to become a realistic

[@mammabear8207]

That farm house could be very gorgeous! So glad your not tearing it down! Nice property.

[@kiml1508]

I was thinking the same thing. For it being as old as it is it's in really good shape and wouldn't be a HUGE job to make over and remodel.

[@elizabethchetwood1916]

NEW T-SHIRT IDEA: "I'm STUPID EXCITED for homesteading! " Y'alls "to do" list just exploded, but know there are LOTS of us out here in #HollarNation praying for you! Also, set up a PO box! Goodies will be coming your way, I'm sure! Tell the postmaster to put your # on speed dial!

[@MKCarol-ms7lg]

Super shirt idea!

[@elizabethchetwood1916]

@Em Reotutar, where? NEVER MIND. Found it.

[@debrabutler9954]

Elizabeth Chetwood great ideas...both tee shirt idea and postmaster idea!!

[@marcialittle7893]

So excited for you guys! Good luck to you.

[@hilarykey8189]

Your joy is infectious! Congrats!

[@ninebeeshomestead4036]

Congratulations...it couldn't have happened to a sweeter family..May God bless yall

[@christinamclamb7501]

I love that you guys look at the potential of something more than just surface stuff!

[@paulaestes567]

Hi, I just stumbled across your channel, and after watching only 2 episodes, I have fallen in love with it! Looking forward to binge watching a bunch of these videos! I lost my husband in 2020 and we had 1 son together, my husband and I had lived on a 5 1/2 acre plot of land and were in the process of building our little dream home when he passed away. I turned the farm over to our son and he and his wife and 2 girls are wanting to homestead as well. Their just staring out so their living in a camper and working on finishing the house. They have chickens and geese now but as time goes by more animals will be added. Homesteading is the way to go!

[@old_and_slow5471]

Congratulations on the new homestead. Definitely looks like it has a ton of potential. The Rutherfordton area is beautiful. New subscriber, but your story reminds me so much of my wife and I. We met back in '86, and found out we had tons of friends in common for several years and had just missed meeting over and over. Then we got married 5 weeks later. I was only 19 she was 18 at the time, and kids came right away. We escaped SoCal back in '94, and moved to the mountains in SE Oregon after taking a road trip to see northern Utah, Wyoming, Idaho then Oregon with our kids and 2 dogs on an old Ford Bronco. We bought our home in April (3 bdrm, 2bth on 14 acres) then had to go back to CA and wait until the school year ended In June to move in to the home (know how you felt with the anticipation building). After moving to OR, we had goats, chickens, ducks rabbits, a pig, cow, bull, calf (he put 641lbs of prime beef in the freezer). Kind of funny, after 16 years in OR, we moved to SC, not too far from you (about 60 miles away) back in 2010. We are now in the process of buying a new to us place down near Columbia, SC. Our new place is only going to be .7acres for now, but hope to pick up some of the neighboring acreage in the future. Good luck with the new place, look forward to following your progress

[@SAlvitre29]

God is good!! So so anxious to watch y'all grow & bring that homestead to life!❤

[@Sqeptick]

First order of business is to reroof that old house to keep it dry and structurally sound until you decide what to do with it.

[@debrabutler9954]

Sqeptick ...maybe could top with metal at this point. Would be quick and when can afford to reroof acoustic reuse the tin for other things. They might want to change the configuration of the house or add on...roof to new size or shape then.

[@normaburton161]

Very happy for you! Congrats 👏

[@pbonniejean]

Congratulations, folks! What a milestone for you! Best wishes.

[@salgal861]

Your land is stinking awesome!!! I am so happy for you. Thanks so much for sharing all your dreams. God Bless you all.

[@alicewalters7056]

I love the idea of your garden. You can Container garden to start with. Good for you guys. Give a P.O. Box.Blessing.

[@karenhernke281]

Oh my....I'm in tears so happy for your family. I have watched your videos since you lived in CA. I freckin' love you guys. I can't wait to continue to follow along in your journey. Now go get those chickens girl!! Congrats on making your dream come true!❤ Lots of love from Wisconsin.

[@debrabutler9954]

Karen Hernke , me too! When I started watching they were finishing up the remodel on their CA house. It was good. I think it sold in like 4 days, if I remember correctly!

[@sowmanyseedlings]

Just joined your channel over from Roots and Refuge! I am SO excited to share your journey with your family! This is amazing!!!!!!!! Love watching dreams come true! I feel so lucky to have found you at the beginning of this excitement! Yaaaaaayyyy!!!! :D

[@AfterTheRains]

Putting down roots and planting the future. 🌈

[@amynelson9362]

Congratulations and Praise God in Heaven! Happy for you and inspired by your dreams and work ethic! I love the way you ended you video with "get to work" and showed the boys marching off to do just that. All the best to you!

[@jj4christ]

Congrats on finding your new home. Beautiful.

[@katiemiller6034]

Just LOVE your excitement and energy!!!!

[@kowandathornton3068]

The Lord says in God we shall trust. And he will provide. May I say along with many others I am so happy for you. It is nice to see you dreaming of what you can do now.May God bless your family.

[@wayneschnare4019]

AHHH !!! To be young , and have a vision !!!!! You have a big job ahead , but from what I have seen , you are more than up to it . so looking forward to watching your new home become yours . Blessings to all of you !!!

[@fireforcecreative]

so pleased for you guys!

[@BobandMelissaVlogspot]

The History! Congrats, we are excited to watch your dreams come true

[@tgslorenzo]

Congratulations 🎉 Just be careful with the lead paint in the farm house. Wishing you the best of luck on your adventure.

[@susanstrong4277]

You are finding the perfect in the imperfect. Psst...I saw grapevines, too.

[@trenaoquinn753]

So happy for you!

[@EastBayFlipper]

That land definitely looks like it has very good potential for development of your homestead. Congratulations and I wish you all the very best of luck.

[@noramax2925]

Welcome home and congratulations. Thanks for sharing your new life.The potential of your new place has no end. Blessing to you both and the boys.

[@yahode39]

Welcome to you new home...may the Lord bless your endeavor...as you build and plant, etc your land for your sweet family

[@mydogboofer3467]

Congratulations!! Gunna be fun watching your family journey on....thanks for sharing

[@bumblebee7982]

Major cool! So blessed!!! Happy for y'all. 💛🧡💚

[@susanjohnson9991]

I am so excited for you guys. Your land is beautiful and I can't wait to see all the dreams bloom, blossom, and grow❣️

[@windsweptfarm1972]

Oh, beautiful 6 acre dream come true. I am so super happy for you guys.

[@litebkt]

I love your enthusiasm!

[@wibes-adventures]

I'm so happy for you guys!!!!!

[@dorisgreenberg2811]

Excited for you!! But wow, all the work!! Looks like you could use a bit of help from fellow homesteaders, hmm??? Big plans , good luck! Glad you are young! With many boys to help.

[@anjabennett6434]

REMINDER HAS BEEN SET. Hello from Australia see you in the morning.

[@timpedzinski230]

I'm so happy for you! Oh, to be thirty something again with all the potential you have.

[@michellemooney4225]

I am so happy for u guys!

[@SixBlindKids]

Congratulations! Looking forward to your progress blogs! ♥️💪👏👌

[@kcmgfarm2389]

God bless you and your family! Couldn't be happier for you 🌻

[@donnamays24]

So happy for you 💖

[@Junkinsally]

So glad you guys found a place!!

[@baconsoda]

Came here from Justin's latest video to see what you were about and I was captivated by your enthusiasm and excitement. This is going to be a super project and lifestyle and I am really looking forward to seeing how you manage your dream. Just got yourselves another sub. Best Wishes, Brendan.

[@dabigwilli]

That is how I got here as well. Absolutely loving your content.

[@honeysucklefarm1216]

I got here from Justin Rhodes as well! Glad to be able to have this community!

[@creatingourthymewithdustie2394]

Oh this was so lovely. Thank you for sharing your new homestead with us. We had a very similar CA to homestead story and watching this is like reliving all the doubt and anxiety and finally relief. Welcome home Hollar's

[@faithabraham7202]

Congratulations!!God bless you in your endeavors

[@arthurcollins8209]

Can't wait to see the work getting done good luck

[@jackywaldon359]

There's still a lot of work cut out to make this property what you want it to be but it is yours!! I've been following you before you left California and will continue to follow!! It's been a good ride.

[@gdljunkremovalllc]

Hello Hollar family, I am excited for you guys to have gotten your farmhouse. We are starting a local and family-owned junk removal business near your area. It looks like there is a lot of junk your farmhouse that you might be better off without. If you guys are interested in our services, we would love to help you get all of that junk out of your farmhouse, and we will throw in a deal. Please let me know.

[@evelynsalinas4852]

Congratulations, and many blessings to you.

[@thebartonsisters1]

Looking forward to your journey. On your brand new homestead. Congrats.

[@kathygreeson6001]

Wow!! Amazing!! I can totally see your vision!! Cant wait to see it come togeather for you guys!!💕💕 God bless!!

[@grannyt1264]

Congratulations, prayers answered! Can't wait to follow your journey!

[@CnJWade]

So very happy for you!!

[@livelifesurvive6375]

Oh God. Help me have the enthusiasm that this family have. I'm on my way too. Its just that I'm alone in my journey. I know I will get there. I will.

[@cobbybarzillai-vandapuye6433]

Yes you will! Don't give up. I'm starting the same journey too and I'm so looking forward to it.

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

@@cobbybarzillai-vandapuye6433 You will both, with God's help get there. Put God first and everything else falls into place.

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

You will make it with the help of Almighty God. ❣

[@cobbybarzillai-vandapuye6433]

@@marysurbanchickengarden thank you so much! 😘 😘

[@marysurbanchickengarden]

@@cobbybarzillai-vandapuye6433 You are very welcome ❣❣❣