>>2677704i would buy land that is unincorporated and has no building codes, permits or inspections, also the climate is very important if you are planning on raising food. as far as housing i would either stick frame a house, buy a large prebuilt shed and finish it out or buy they building in a box(you can get a insulated 24x30 one for just under $8800 delivered). you need a well period, i know alot of people trying to do water catchment and it will not be enough to garden and you will use all you favors up with your neighbors quick if you are constantly asking for water, so where you go look into well permits and costs. to be successful you will need alot of tools and know how to use the tools, youtube can be helpful but only if you have a good understanding of construction. constructing things will be your biggest expense and to do it correctly yourself will save you tons of money and is also why buying land without codes or inspections is so important. alot of places if you are not licensed you cant even get the permits and hiring it out will cost at least double. it will be at least twice as hard as you think it is going to be. ama
t.homesteader since 2020
