Where To Find The Best Land

[@jimclaire7996]

Becky, we even have building codes in our very rural area in the Philippine Islands. We had a few problems, but over came the problems. We did well, until the typhoons came. Class five storm wiped us out. Our taxes are about $40 a year. Believe it. Labor us from $5 to $10 USA $ a day, not an hour. Weather is tough, but we can grow year around. We are very blessed. Great channel. Thanks for sharing. God bless America.

[@windswepthomestead4851]

Low taxes could mean problem areas. (Flooding, remote, no jobs) For us we like the dirt roads and counting the deer on the way home. Living out where we live also means that when/if someone comes to our house they are either 1) lost, 2) up to no good, or 3) got directions from us as to how to get there. We like it that way.

[@alishaorsinger2922]

Check every fine print!!!! We are zoned agriculture. But the township has it you have to have 5+ acres to have atleast 1 chicken. We got the OK from our neighbors year ago where the coop was going at bottom of our property. Well we got a rooster and 6 peeps at the time. He turned us in to the ordinance officer. Rostravor has it a fine of $250-$500 per bird. We didn't get fined since we're technically ag. But we worked out a deal with our neighbors. No roosters, and our hens are on the side of our house behind privacy pannels.

[@FLaDave351]

Check building codes, zoning, and the planning and development department to see if you need "permits" for "sheds" or barns, and septic systems.

[@kayofthecountrywifeskitche9494]

And don't forget if you plan on having animals to check the codes for that also. Some allow chickens but not pigs or goats or cows and some allow nothing. Some will allow hens but no roosters. And some counties will allow everything but put a limit on how many animals you can have per acre.

[@kayofthecountrywifeskitche9494]

+OFF GRID with DOUG and STACY I agree! But we didn't know that some places had those restrictions when we bought our first house. We are now in a place where we don't have those kinds of restrictions!

[@realcukiemonster]

Good info I didn't know that!!! I knew from one of this woman's videos to make sure it's zoned a certain way but didint know restrictions like that existed!

[@kayofthecountrywifeskitche9494]

***** we didn't know about that kind of thing either so we didn't know to look for them. It was a real surprise when we found out about them. And we went owner financing so they were not very forthcoming with that kind of information.

[@localconsumer4078]

Its called, make sure you check that your piece of land is 'ZONED" for agriculture, and livestock.

[@Pinkenstein]

E. Martinez agricultural AND residential

[@labcat647]

On the other hand, if you're buying an existing home for your homestead, the last place you want to buy is in the county with the most lenient building codes. My stepmom ended up with an owner-built house that has light switches that get really hot to the touch, bathtub overflows that dump water into the walls, and a second floor that almost collapsed because the supports were undersized. All which were not discovered by a housing inspection.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Always get a good prepunches exam of any house you buy. That is money WELL spent and could save you a ton of money and heartache down the road. ❤️☀️🐷🐝🐔

[@labcat647]

She got a home inspection done. What is a prepunch exam. Is that something different? I never heard of that. Unfortunately most of my stepmom's problems were hidden in the walls. The part you could see looked good.

[@BeckysHomestead]

pre purchase exam

[@gayle2020]

+Lab Cat I was told in a home buyers class to get a home you're interested in inspected by an engineer. They check everything including structural damage and such that you came across

[@labcat647]

gayle2020 True.. wish my stepmom had done that, but it is in a remote location on a lake. The view sold her.

[@LandAcademy]

Thanks for sharing your informative and inspirational videos with us.

[@oakcreekfarm7069]

Great post, Becky. The dirt road comment resonated with me. Our drive is about 1 mile of bumps and ruts! Nerve wracking AND costly just as you said. We are on our third set of motor mounts and need new CV joints. Another thing you mentioned is living by a river but not a flood zone, A creek that runs year round is nice. I love your videos! Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.

[@TraderRoss]

+Oak Creek Farm on a homestead you should have a tractor (or a neighbor) & just run a box blade down out every few months.

[@TommyboyGTP]

Thanks for bringing up dirt roads. Some are nice, some are downright terrible and should be marked for 4wd only! If it's maintained by the state, they're usually in really good condition, with well drained ditches on each side and grated on a regular basis. I've driven down some washboard roads that would rattle your damn teeth out they were so bad. Very rough on your vehicles, too. Wreaks havoc on all of your steering and suspension components, plus getting your cage rattled can damage other parts of your car or truck, working things loose. You also don't want to live down a dirt road that turns into a hog waller mud pit when you get a good rain. A 2 mile road might as well be a 200 mile road if your car can't drive down it after a typical summer afternoon thunderstorm.

[@coyoteken1000]

Also people should not forget that if you are going to do any concrete work, ie... building a slap or a poured basement, cement trucks can't or won't always go very far on bad roads, like unpaved roads with a lot of ruts washout etc..

[@mday1416]

I love your Homestead videos. Makes me wish I had a place like it. I am the gardening kind but don't know much about pets and animals. Love this video! TY

[@thinkforyourselfjohn3163]

Lol Becky all your recommendations are identical to what I looked for when purchasing land. Good thinking👍💗🌻. Great video always!

[@simplylivinghomestead8282]

Lenient codes, though, only benefit you if you are building yourself, that way you know what you are getting. Pre-existing shelters can be filled with problems that may not be discovered right away. And if all those problems surface at the same time, you better have a large savings account or be a master at DIY jobs.

[@CookingLessonsforDad]

Good tips! I am also appreciating the tips your other viewers are leaving in the comment section.

[@banditausa]

Love all your videos and the way you explain everything! Thank you so much for everything!!!

[@susanb.solstice4873]

Greetings from Puget Sound in WA state. You are so right about lenient codes. My family started looking in one county, and then found out we would not be allowed to park an RV on our property, even tho we were looking at 5 acre parcels. RV owners were required to rent commercial storage. Needless to say we bought in another county.

[@realcukiemonster]

I appreciate this video and the other one you mentioned zoning in so much right now someone totally tried to pull one over on me last night didn't want to answer ANY questions immediately after they realized I wasn't gonna just take their word for it without checking it out myself. You probably saved me every sort of greif lol

[@MelissaRichelle]

I keep watching these because Becky is just too cute. I want her to adopt me.

[@StBernardAcres]

The best place to buy your land is where your heart is. If your dream is homesteading, than anyplace you're happy, is going to work. But, really valid points you made......good tips for sure!

[@ALL4SCUBA05]

St. Bernard Acres So if my heart is in going to the casinos I should by land next to the casino? SMH

[@ktn8595]

hehehehhee

[@0kietuff847]

Becky, MY WIFE AND I THINK YOU ARE ONE SMART LADY. MAY I ASK WHERE YOU LIVE? JUST THE STATE IF YOU ARE COMFORTABLE WITH THAT. THANK YOU FOR THE GOOD POST YOU HAVE ON YOU TUBE.

[@pattybaker3852]

+0kie tuff Some of the videos she says Florida.

[@LeeAcresFamilyFarm]

I have been watching your videos for 3+ years now, and I absolutely love your videos!

[@BeckysHomestead]

Thanks!

[@parjacpar3077]

When it comes to finding land in UK to build a home like you have Becky it is not easy and also expensive

[@mackenziewittmer6171]

Hello Becky! I love your channel. What are your future plans for the homestead (new animals, plants, barns etc.)??

[@wslandry]

Great video! All your information is great and useful! What state are you living in? My main requirement for a piece of land is: No bugs, crazy cold winters, really hot sticky summers and 30 minutes or less from a good Hospital. "No Crazy Neighbors"

[@juneisnumber1]

There will be bugs everywhere. That is a side requirement of chickens and ducks, but ducks are better for bugs IMO. And I suggest California if you want dry. It's not humid in Southern California but it can get HOT on certain days. Closer to the ocean would be better in taming down that heat, but depending on how close you are, you will have to worry about how the ocean would impact you. 30 minutes or less from an ambulance is totally on you since it goes by the specific location. Good luck! :)

[@goldsilverandiamonds]

Really good advice. People really need to shop with their wallet and pocket book in mind. Some cities, towns and counties are really abusing the citizens with high taxes and fee's. Any chance they can get they'll raise rates, cut services and find ways to steal more money from hard working people. It's really is important to reward those towns, cities and even states that respect the tax payer and don't abuse them with ever growing taxes, fee's and poor service. Where I live they did a survey of all people who have wells so that they could put a meter on their well and charge us for our own water. They put water meters on everyone's homes who were getting it from the city or county and now are going after those that have wells. It's real important to find good places like you mention. Keep up the great work.

[@shenikqwamcduffie8974]

Great video, just like the last one it gives good information thanks Becky

[@larsturner310]

Thanks again, Becky.

[@WallaceRoseVincent]

Love your channel.

[@kaysay716]

Just a comment on the thumbs down people. What is not to like? Why do you even come here?

[@MVIsland]

You forgot to mention that when you find a town with the lowest property taxes, remember people your fire, police and ambulance are all run by the town generated income. Me personally, I would look for a town that had a solid fire department (not volunteer). If you are living 2 miles down a dirt road, where exactly is the fire department suppose to hook up to water to put your burning house out? Two thousand person towns also have volunteer "Mayberry" police departments. If you ever need to call the police you don't want to wait 45 minutes for them to show up. A town with two thousand people living it, most likely does not have a ambulance service ( they are funded by the towns tax payers dollars ) that little towns don't have. If you need a ambulance for a emergency, be prepared to wait (hopefully your not having a heat attack). So while living off grid, away from the rat race of a city is wonderful. A person does not have to choose the cheapest tiny town that tax payers have dirt cheap home-owners taxes. There is wonderful raw land that is far enough off a main road in decent towns where homesteading is fine. May cost a little more, property taxes will be a little higher, but having the security and peace of mind knowing the fire department, police and ambulance are only minutes away can make he difference if your house burns to the ground, or the ambulance didn't get to you or a family member fast enough. THESE are the things I would consider before I plop a off grid homestead in a tiny town that has dirt cheap property taxes. That is exactly WHY the taxes are so cheap! You are not paying for emergency departments.

[@mandiczarnecki]

Most small towns use pumper trucks to fight fires as there is no city water and residential well pumps could never put a full force fire out. There are positives and negatives to country living, it doesn't sound right for you but a lot of people enjoy it and don't mind

[@MVIsland]

+Mandi C I DO live in a rural "country area" with many small family owned farms around me. And have lived in the same location for 30 years. I am also a very successful vegetable gardener that supplies a local farm stand. BUT, I also live in a area that that our property taxes support a fire department, police department and ambulance service, all in our small town. While "country living" is great, there are important issues that seriously need to be considered before buying the cheapest piece of land you can possibly find. For me personally, the location I put my home on was the most important factor to me. It was a good land choice, I am still living on it 30 years later.

[@TheLAinvestor]

What area do you live? if you don't mind me asking I am trying to find a good place to homestead thanks.

[@bigmurr725]

Thanks Becky , Great video great info !

[@danhamakua9757]

I purchased my 20 acre homestead 12 miles north of Hilo Hawaii.

[@danhamakua9757]

+OFF GRID with DOUG and STACY Yes it was but it is the perfect property for year around crop production and raising livestock.. We even got a year around stream and 20 ft waterfall in the deal. I subscribed to your channel. Looks like you guys have a great homestead.

[@mrazik131]

How is building in there going? I guess going snale speed ? Locals did not come by to tell you you stole their land? I wish u d best

[@7106Billy]

See I'm the opposite a bumpy dirt road calms me down the longer my driveway the better as long as it's not uphill when it's bad weather

[@carlsbadbeach9088]

You are so smart and precious

[@aliciaemmons8774]

thanks you becky

[@HighConsciousness1]

Great advice! a friend of mine purchased a wooded lot in South Carolina in a very small town turns out the cost of clearing the property will be almost as much as he paid. Are you in SC? I've enjoyed your videos!! if you don't mind me asking what was the cost of your building or was it already built?

[@dragonfly9209]

+HighConsciousness1 Becky lives in Florida

[@HighConsciousness1]

dragonfly9209 Must be northern Florida - her land is lovely. Anywhere Gainesville? I'm looking for good affordable land. Thanks.

[@MrsSoapPeddlersHomestead]

Thanks Becky!

[@thomashoward7909]

we bought our land just exatly how you said thanks for the info though

[@alicecoppers8980]

If it's not bank financed, don't buy a house on ur property, cause you don't get the protections. Best is hire a contractor and tell him you want to make a major remodel. He'll come up with the problems...guaranteed! I like contractors cause they understand buildings. Or get a contractors license yourself.

[@Pinkenstein]

alice coppers Or bring in a mobile home. They can be very basic, or super fancy, whichever suits your family and your budget.

[@daltonvickers7977]

Great tips. Thanks

[@kchstudiophx9843]

grate little site

[@funfettiyani]

Great points covered

[@dosvaskosfarms2985]

I so agree with investigating property taxes. This is one of the reasons we are looking to leave Dallas, it is OUTRAGEOUS!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Great tips thank you so much!

[@johngodwin7902]

Another Great Video!

[@lisasmith9311]

New Mexico don't have much on building codes

[@estados-unidos1]

I am a farmer toó from Perú.beautifull lady Becky's Home.

[@BeckysHomestead]

How cool!! Please share my videos with your family and friends❤️❤️

[@bellesparks4374]

Great tips:)!

[@jamieacosta9181]

I love your videos!! You just have the most wonderful info. Thanks a bunch for sharing it with us novices. BTW, are you losing weight? You are looking slimmer. Keep up the good work

[@harperm8782]

Could you do a video on how to teach a horse/mule to jump?

[@lindalai9092]

What about ticks, snakes, mosquitoes etc. I have two relatives who almost died from Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted fever from tick bites. I personally love my city life.

[@208karatekids]

What company did you get your cabin kit from? thank u!

[@saintEmory]

I want to buy a homestead in FL, I particularly like northern to central FL. Do you recommend any areas. I was looking in SWFL but is too expensive. Any ideas, thanks, Alina.

[@364janet]

I also want to homestead in Florida, dont know where to start looking , someone mentioned that I should worry about sinkholes, that really worried me . does anyone have any feed back on that . would love to be neighbors with Becky ,what a great neighbor to have ...Love watching Becky...

[@alcormier7197]

look around old town, chiefland area

[@scoutjoy8720]

*watches intro *Spills tea frantically reaching for the subscribe button

[@donnaallgaier-lamberti3933]

Do be-ware that if you choose a county that is leanent in their building codes you could also end up in a county where a lot of not so good to look at things are "allowed." I know this first hand as I was looking for lower taxes and as a result I ended up in a county with lower property taxes yes, but where there are also only a few ordinances and structures are not maintained. (I did not expect this because my life experience was if you owned a home, you maintained it.) This means trashy trailers, piles of junk outside of structures, houses and structures that are not kept up, empty abandoned structures, and generally poorer people who cannot afford to keep their homes up. This effects your everyday living as well as the future values and sale of your property too. You might think, so what I not planning on selling out...but you never know what the future may bring, esp. with aging.

[@BeckysHomestead]

Put up a fence, grow a green fence and stay busy on your own property. Yes there are poor people in the country. You can always live in the deed restricted suburbs and be controlled by someone else. Nothing is perfect. ❤️🐔🐝🐷☀️

[@anaherron2123]

What states are the best for homesteading? I want to raise animals and horticulture. I'm a single mom.... Want to homeschool my daughter.I'm looking more for Washington or Texas! My family lives in those states!

[@alejandrosantos8318]

what is the best counting in Florida for homestead?

[@sphinxhutc2829]

how do you get electricity out that far or are you on solar

[@MrMaximus1974]

Hi Becky i found you on here a couple of months ago,,Im in the process of what you talk about,,anyway i can talk to you,,looking at a Property in Levy this weekend,,,,thanks

[@Natalyaandall]

What county and state do you live, Becki?

[@ktn8595]

what is homestead? can you explain?

[@jopeart914]

I necky plz help i want a piece a land help .

[@nitaaych1213]

When you said hurricane, I knew you were in Florida. September 2017 hurricane Irma category 5 OMG! I hope she weaken and lose some strength 😦😟🙏

[@dreamingofbeingfree1217]

What county do you live in Florida?

[@sophitaylor1502]

Hi Becky can you make another chicken video about your chickens and their personalities

[@elizabethnazeeri6044]

Why would Becky care about her chicken's personalities? Doesn't she send all of her animals off to be slaughtered anyway?

[@wendyg4697]

what would be considered high taxes for you ?

[@dreamingofbeingfree1217]

What state do you live in?

[@ناصرالعتيبي-ط2ذ]

👍Laek

[@TheRajneesh99]

can I buy land in Arkansas /Tennessee and contact a builder and build 10 house single family ?....if yes can you give me some good county's please.

[@kdholden]

I'm so curious. Does anyone know where she lives? New subscriber. Obsessed ❤❤❤❤

[@ROSELINEartcreation]

Katie Kyle she live north of Florida

[@kdholden]

@@ROSELINEartcreation Thank you! I always wonder also when they talk about gardening 😜

[@neckbone3943]

Building codes are for your safety. Hopefully you don't find that out the hard way.

[@janelewis4019]

C

[@ryanparag6403]

Which counties have the most lenient building codes in Florida?

[@elizabethnazeeri6044]

Becky I want to just say that I love how u trick animals into thinking u wouldn't hurt them but then one day when they r fattened up u go send them off to be slaughtered. And why?...because they r yummy

[@paulinek1967]

Instead of trolling Becky's videos, why don't you just come out and say you are a vegan and against raising animals for food.

[@scouttroop291]

and not a place that has army bases near it lol nuke nerve gas no place is safe

[@armanbash]

Tq Becky for all your infos. I have been sharing it with my children but I have one suggestion that please do little workout. You are beautiful but you will look more appealing more if you have BMI index. I am working on mine too. Tq.

[@elizabethnazeeri6044]

Maybe I will have a homestead but unlike Beckys it will be a safe haven for animals, I will grow my food to have a healthy diet, and as a result I will have a healthy body

[@paulinek1967]

Vegan?

[@sherinemincel2525]

Wow, that was totally uncalled for. Becky is doing so many possitive things one at a time. She is doing an awesome job and will be at her best soon enough Elizabeth.

[@jovanbergh33]

Vegans are no more healthy than anyone else, check the research

[@AhJodie]

Thank you Becky!