Comments on: Fuel’s up, Land’s Down. To Buy or Not to Buy? http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/ Working to find the dream life. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:08:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.2 By: Hitek Homeless (jenn) http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2373 Hitek Homeless (jenn) Thu, 29 May 2008 05:11:45 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2373 I am sorry. I don't have any answers for you. For me, I am hoping that, when the time is right, I will find a place that I wont want to leave. Part of this adventure is seeing all the different areas of the country in order to find the perfect one. I am a bit of a foolish romantic.... Best of luck to you in your decision. I am sorry. I don’t have any answers for you.

For me, I am hoping that, when the time is right, I will find a place that I wont want to leave. Part of this adventure is seeing all the different areas of the country in order to find the perfect one.

I am a bit of a foolish romantic….

Best of luck to you in your decision.

]]> By: el jefe http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2267 el jefe Sun, 18 May 2008 00:27:27 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2267 don`t worry about your parents!, they can get old without you. as for "taxes" consider "infrastructure" ! don`t worry about your parents!, they can get old without you. as for “taxes” consider “infrastructure” !

]]> By: Kelly http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2258 Kelly Sat, 17 May 2008 11:46:42 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2258 Good post and interesting comments... I sure appreciate the ability to read and learn useful info from the wonderful RV community ! Good post and interesting comments… I sure appreciate the ability to read and learn useful info from the wonderful RV community !

]]> By: Susan Fox http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2255 Susan Fox Sat, 17 May 2008 03:57:44 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2255 I agree with Henry about location, especially when and if it becomes time to sell. Boondocks land adjacent to public land can be on the market a LONG time. What kind of weather and cultural amenities do you want? Will you want to be near aging parents at some point in the future? What will do you do about water? Putting in wells and such is expensive in remote locations. Since you haven't found one place that says "stay here!!!" yet, do you think that you will find two? Should you have a clearer idea of what kind of business you would want to establish on your property before you buy? Just some random thoughts that come to mind while we sit here at the end of our two day heat wave watching the Giants game. It was 90F at in the shade at 11am yesterday morning out here in the Dow's Prairie Banana Belt. All doors and windows now open at 9 pm. Climate change, anyone? I agree with Henry about location, especially when and if it becomes time to sell. Boondocks land adjacent to public land can be on the market a LONG time.

What kind of weather and cultural amenities do you want?

Will you want to be near aging parents at some point in the future?

What will do you do about water? Putting in wells and such is expensive in remote locations.

Since you haven’t found one place that says “stay here!!!” yet, do you think that you will find two?

Should you have a clearer idea of what kind of business you would want to establish on your property before you buy?

Just some random thoughts that come to mind while we sit here at the end of our two day heat wave watching the Giants game. It was 90F at in the shade at 11am yesterday morning out here in the Dow’s Prairie Banana Belt. All doors and windows now open at 9 pm. Climate change, anyone?

]]> By: Henry Ferguson http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2249 Henry Ferguson Fri, 16 May 2008 21:27:54 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2249 Just remember with buying real estate it is location location location. For either of your plans to work in later years it will take the right location. Just remember with buying real estate it is location location location. For either of your plans to work in later years it will take the right location.

]]> By: Scott http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2248 Scott Fri, 16 May 2008 20:59:34 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2248 And the disad with #2 is a disad regardless of which one you go with. And the disad with #2 is a disad regardless of which one you go with.

]]> By: Scott http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2247 Scott Fri, 16 May 2008 20:58:56 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2247 I'd go with A. While "moving around won't be cheap" if you decide to stop moving around you could rent the other piece of land/house. Source of constant income. It gives you more freedom. Plus I think I'm a bit of a gypsy. I’d go with A. While “moving around won’t be cheap” if you decide to stop moving around you could rent the other piece of land/house. Source of constant income. It gives you more freedom. Plus I think I’m a bit of a gypsy.

]]> By: Theresa Dormi http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2246 Theresa Dormi Fri, 16 May 2008 20:14:34 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2246 Hi! Both ideas sound good! You bring up valid points (both pro and con) that make it difficult to decide! But, I have always wanted to have two homes - one in the mountains and one by the beach. I think it would be the best of both worlds to have two homes and a self-employed lifestyle! Maybe buy the big ranch (but not as big as you originally planned) AND buy a much smaller, second property in the South? T Hi! Both ideas sound good! You bring up valid points (both pro and con) that make it difficult to decide! But, I have always wanted to have two homes - one in the mountains and one by the beach. I think it would be the best of both worlds to have two homes and a self-employed lifestyle!
Maybe buy the big ranch (but not as big as you originally planned) AND buy a much smaller, second property in the South?
T

]]> By: Froggi Donna http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2245 Froggi Donna Fri, 16 May 2008 20:04:34 +0000 http://www.liveworkdream.com/2008/05/16/fuels-up-lands-down-to-buy-or-not-to-buy/#comment-2245 Been doing a little of that myself. I ended up with 5 acres outside Big Bend..strictly boondock land but I can park there free because it's mine with no restrictions. I also have 1/2 acre lot in rural PA, close to where my hubby and I used to live. It also has no restrictions and can be used as a camp lot. So might end up just going between the two...but will continue to keep my eye open for 'priced right' opportunities (ie; CHEAP). LOL!! Been doing a little of that myself. I ended up with 5 acres outside Big Bend..strictly boondock land but I can park there free because it’s mine with no restrictions. I also have 1/2 acre lot in rural PA, close to where my hubby and I used to live. It also has no restrictions and can be used as a camp lot. So might end up just going between the two…but will continue to keep my eye open for ‘priced right’ opportunities (ie; CHEAP). LOL!!

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