Quite a long time ago I looked at a remote farmstead site in N. Wisconsin. I thought it was everything I would ever want. I didn't pull the trigger, I waited until it rained. When I went back it was under two feet of water with Mallards swimming around. I was shocked and very disappointed, but relieved at the same time. This was a huge lesson learned. Thanks Brooke and Dave! 🌲🌷🌲
One thing about access in the U.P.: if you need to cross someone else's property to get to yours, you probably need to look into getting an easement from that property owner. Those lumber roads might one day have a gate on them or a pile of trees for that matter. I'm sure you guys have that taken care of, but it might not hurt to mention it in the future. Maybe this is just a realtor scare tactic, but having "legal" access (and to not be trespassing ) to get to your property is one less thing to worry about. Great video! I had to come back and watch it a second time.
Thank you for sharing the upsides and downsides of living remote. If I was in a different stage of my life I definitely would try this. People are seeking a simpler way of life. The world has changed and become way to stressful for many people. As a senior citizen we need closer access to health care. However, we are simplifying the way we live and we have never been happier. Thank you for allowing this senior to live a bit more vicariously with you and your beautiful wife.
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Brooke and Dave, the wife and I have been enjoying both of your channels for several years now and this episode really struck home. We are in the Northern lower and love to camp during the summer months, the rustic state forest campgrounds are not cutting it anymore, big fifth wheel rigs, generators and satellite dishes. You know what I'm talking about, so we thought about finding a piece of remote property we could establish a summer camp on. I have used Google maps and Google earth to find off road trails but with this acre view program you talked about I think i will be able to locate a piece of land to fit our needs. Thank you both so much for the hours of enjoyment and the inspiration. Mike & Lori
Congratulations on your new property. We're super lucky we live in a remote area of the Adirondacks with not only a creek, but a beautiful waterfall and were only 20 miles from a town. Be blessed. 😊🇺🇸
Loved your story!! We did ten years ago something very similar in Nova Scotia. Saw the 100 acre property on a realtor site, January 2nd. Next day it was a day with a big snow blizzard. We still drove the 100 miles (and back) to inspect it. Because of the weather, the selling realtor (a friend) even didn't dare to come along. This acreage had not just 2000 feet of river frontage, but 2000 meters!! We stumbled through the snow with our hiking poles (should have brought our snow shoes) to take a look. And closed the deal a week later. And yes, GPS is very important.
You two have got to be the coolest off grid/remote couple on TH-cam. Showing both the upsides and downsides, the actual realities of the lifestyle is pretty uncommon in the cyber world. Thank you!
You guys are slowly becoming my guides. I've been looking for simple land for cheap to build something like that black-stained cabin you built. Super inspirational!
One of the biggest reasons for living is not to make the most money, have the best toys or be the best known; it's to pass on what you know and how to do what you do best. Thanks Whipples! Keep on keeping on:)) Keep safe and stay well.
I have sent your vid to my daughter and son in-law who are gearing up to resettle up north on a piece of property we will co-invest in with them. We are too old to go home-steading, but we can sure support them in their efforts and get a bit of space for recreational cabin as well,. This is easily the best video on what to consider as you prepare to buy. We are in that process now. God bless you both and thank you! And....congratulations on buying your land!
My wife and I recently purchased a large remote property on a river up in Alaska. Only accessible by four wheeler or snow machine. We will be the only people in the entire valley and we can’t wait. the solitude is unmatched when you’re in the wilderness where you belong. We are from Nevada but we’ve taken multiple trips up to Alaska to look at properties so we are pretty familiar with the area. Our place backs right up to state land for thousands and thousands of acres. I obsessed over google earth while looking at this property as a potential homestead site. Everything you two are saying is exactly correct. My one main piece of advice to anyone looking to buy remote is do your research. Follow your heart, but don’t let excitement cloud your judgement. Thank you for the content, it’s always wonderful to see you pop up on suggested.
Hello Tobias, I just returned yesterday from AK. My 4th time going up in winter to look at different locations and find a place to buy. I was so disappointed to return beck to where I live with nothing. I grew up in Anch and graduated high school there. Married a guy in the military and went all over but now I’m single and stuck in CA. My brother is a pilot and has a DOD job out of Anch . He lives in Wasilla and has a private plane also. We want to build a hanger/home or find one for sale. Thought I’d try and connect with you guys and see if you might know of any properties for sale or someone who does. We are both single so pooling our resources to make it happen. He has been flying for 35 yrs and I’ve been a carpenter for 20 yrs. It gives me joy hearing you made it happen in AK. I can be reached at 650-669-6306 if you know of property or someone who does in AK. I know contacting you is a long shot but ya just never know unless you try it. Thanks for sharing your comment. I am happy your “living the dream” best wishes and God bless, teresa
Hearing the wind blowing while the video was being made was so exquisite and captivating! Coming through my earbuds just transport it into such a remote and natural setting. It reminded me of being in my 20s and giving a stab at this kind of life. Can’t bring back the years but I sure appreciate the upper lift The springs to the heart! Thank you so much for sharing. All the best!
Awesome! Hello from the other side of lake superior. We were lucky enough to get 20 acres up in Northern Ontario on a lake for a good price a few months ago. Already built and installed an outhouse and next is a hand pump for water. 👍
Another helpful hint! If you don't want to pay for acrevalue, MANY counties now have their tax assessor maps online to view for free. It is essentially the same thing that acrevalue does, but you don't have to pay for the owner's name and address. I'm currently using this to find some land for our future homestead! Great video, as always!
Would love to see an episode where the two of you walk the property and make some decisions about where you want to locate the home on the land, then maybe some time around the table where you run through design ideas.
That is really pretty insulting. You have a narrow view of people if you were surprised they weren't yokels. Where on Earth did you hear/learn that people who live in rural areas must be uneducated yokels?
@@vaskylark My, you have thoroughly misunderstood my comment. I was complimenting these two for their speaking ability and knowledge. No, I would not ever put down another person and besides local yokels is just a term for people born and raised in a certain local and they are, BTW, the backbone of the USA; without these people, most of whom are very hard-working, small business owners. Please accept my apology for not being more acute and aware of terminology. Thanks for bringing this to my attention as I will measure my speech henceforth. Happy Trails to You.
@@DEO777 I stand corrected in my verbiage, I know of no uneducated yokels; it was just a hackneyed expression that was perpetrated by the "Beverly Hillbillies". I have traveled, met and discussed many things with people of all walks of life; I've yet to met an uneducated yokel. I apologize for my offense.
@@manonfire3642 That was very nice, thanks for the explanation and no problem :) It did come off rather condescending as I'm sure you can see now, but you explained further and all is good! Yeah Bushradical and his awesome wife Brooke (who also has her Girl in the Woods channel which is equally as awesome) were on that show Alone where they have to survive in the wilderness until they can't anymore. Anyway take care!
The two of you are spectacular, probably in the top 5% of TH-camrs. You are so right on looking out for the gotchas. When I retired a number of years ago one of my focuses was a remote home or farmstead in northern Michigan. I drove a very long distance to look at property with a realtor, several times. I found several properties I was considering. I told a friend about them and his response was, “northern Michigan ? They have a huge problem with Meth labs up there”. I told him I had never heard anything like that. He told me there is a government web site that will shows drug busts, just go to the state/area and look it up. I was skeptical but did so and was amazed. The area I was looking at lit up like a Christmas tree, I was dumbfounded. Thinking about it “kinda” made sense. That was a huge wood products area for years and the wood products industry has been (at that time) decimated. Lots of people out of work wanting/needing to make money somehow. Never did buy property there. Had I not talked with a friend and been told of that website I may very well have purchased something. “Due Diligence”, very important.
One of the most interesting videos I've seen on YT yet. We have an off grid cabin at 8300 ft here in AZ. We built the first one in 1986, then bought two acres near that cabin and built our current "cabin- house" We catch rain water and have solar power, it's only one hour from our main home and is usually only accessible by snowmobile in winter, it gives us the best of both worlds. Love your videos.
This was great to open someone's eyes to the reality of remote property. It's too late for us but you two are like family and so we can enjoy this adventure with you through TH-cam. Be safe! looking forward to either of Y'alls next installment.
Have you guys considered starting a consulting business where you can guide people towards their version of off grid or remote living and if its right for them.
I built solar backup for our main home last year. If I can do it, anyone can. It will come in handy with our new property...it will be our only source of power. You guys are an inspiration.
I'm one step away from being a city-slicker. I love how real you keep your expectations. I get my remote property desires filled vicariously through you. Maybe one day I will be able to cut the cord. Cheering you on from Utah.
Nor only will you cut the cord, but you will literally be cutting many cords of wood to stay warm. Living off grid is not so romantic in sub zero weather without a way to keep warm or ample an food source..
Discovered your wife yesterday and you today. I'm hooked, I just don't know why I didn't know about you two sooner. I found my remote paradise last fall in Nevada with most of the necessities already placed. The only draw back is there is no contact with the outside world. I honestly don't mind it but my kids freak out when I'm up there alone. Long story short, your videos have given me valuable information for things I can improve on and hopefully at least get cel service this year. Thank you for all the awesome tips. God Bless you both and congrats on your new adventure.
OMG I GOT SO EXCITED WHEN I SAW THE TITLE TO THIS VIDEO!!! And then for the first half...pure tension anxiety, stomach in a loop, fingers crossed that you got it. -Living vicariously through you & definitely wanting/needing more answers to this question. We’re going, tomorrow, to look at a couple rigs for travel. Once we have that in place, we’re O-U-T -out! And the search for land, for my and my children’s very first time, is ON. I’m scared, wanting to find & stuff as much info as possible into my head & crossing every finger that I do well. We’ve been dreaming this up, going through it to get to it... there’s no other direction for us to go in. The pull from the chest, from my entire being, being the soul parent to my amazing children... it is happening. Got a huge burst of glee and warmth in my heart, seeing this video. My 12 yr old ADORES the both of you, as I’ve mentioned before and his heart is in this... wanting his own piece of peace & fulfillment by way of nature. I can’t wait to give it to him. Thanks for the inspiration and the constant support you send through your videos.
Thank you for this video. I made a huge mistake on 10 acres. Logging trucks came in all around me. I was over run by snakes and critters. I had to leave and land is basically worthless. So now after that financial disaster I am looking again but not this state. I appreciate your advice.Love both your channels!❤️❤️
Amazing amount of well thought information. Saved us a bunch of hard learned lessons that could have been very demoralizing. Thank you, Brooke and Dave!
I’m fascinated watching you 2 but I wouldn’t want to live remotely. I like people nearby… but I really admire your creativity and work ethic. It’s fun seeing how to tap for water and build a shower. I just sold a riverfront property in the mountains of Washington state - small cabin with electricity and a well on it. Sold it to my nephew for almost nothing. He has kids and they will enjoy for years to come. 😊🌸🌺☘️
I just recently came across your videos and Brook's videos your wife and now am addicted to them. I love how happy you both are regardless of the challenges you encountered. I applaud this video to you both for your determination and positive outlook.
My wife and I got 20 in Keeweenaw County and while that feels like a nice little chunk I still long for that big remote chunk of land. Thanks for the video, that was very thoughtful of you guys to post and a ton of great useable info. With any luck I’ll be up there sooner rather than later. Anyhow...Love your videos...both of yous!
I swear I am looking in the north woods for land right now and You and Brooke are my inspiration and then this video popped up! Serendipity? You guys are my FAVORITE ✨
This is the BEST, BEST, Best video with so much info. Thank you. LIVE THE DREAM! ❤ You two are awesome and inspiring to me. (67, female, strong, able, willing)
Love you two. I wish I was young again. I will live vicariously through you-all. I will enjoy watching what you guys develop your new place 👍congratulations on the new land.
Additional note: Need to check to make sure there is NOT an existing logging contract on the property that could be logged BEFORE YOUR purchase contract goes through. Heard of that happening. We are returning to northern Michigan in our mid-seventies to live out our passion for nature, peace, and quiet for the last chapter of our lives. We love the UP! Enjoy the many posts of you both. Thanks
What a great education, Dave and Brooke. I had no idea a realtor could put any pictures on their sites, if I did not misunderstand. Congrats on yall's new property. Can't wait to see what yall do with it. You two amaze me! God bless yall
That’s a great piece of advice. Don’t wait and don’t hesitate when you find something you love. I got so lucky with my home in Vegas. It was on the market about a month before I found it. Two different people already tried buying it before me, but they’re financing fell through. The same day I saw the house, I put in an offer. It was my dream home. It’s a big and beautiful house, and I got a killer deal (this was back in 2010 with the housing market crash). Even with the closing costs and upgrades I’ve done, I’m looking at a six figure profit when I sell. I won’t say exactly how much, but it’s a lot. However, I’m tired of Vegas and have always wanted to live in the woods. I’m hoping to fulfill that dream in a year or two.This was a great video and had great information. Dave, congratulations on the new land and God bless you and yours! Stay safe and healthy my friend!
I have been following your channel for a while and appreciate your no nonsense approach to content... I have been tracking Michigan's DNR parcel auctions in hopes of finding my own off-grid property; these tips & helpful hints are invaluable!
Came across your video's of building your cabin. Very nice, enjoyed them. Very well done. Then saw this one. Thanks, very informative and straightforward with no B.S. Being several years retired, still have a dream of something similar. One of a few things on my bucket list. Love the outdoors with some solitude.
About 20 years ago I looked at a property in western Illinois that was configured for a campground around a spring fed lake. The county was evicting the campground because they had no sewer and water and... well.. counties do that. I've been kicking myself ever since for not buying it outright.
I feel like you two are related to me some way. Your whole attitude and disposition is so close to how my family are its crazy! Thank you so much for your hard work, and for learning how to edit, so that we can feel like you're family.
Gracias amigos. Thanks for sharing precious information. I've been watching your videos hoping to learn for future plans and adventures but in a totally opposite setting. I want to build my future off grid homestead in a rainforest in the Caribbean. You are welcome to share any advise you think may help. Also, I like to say I am very proud to see you do not hide your faith and always keep a very nice, positive attitude. I love seen you two working together as a couple, caring and supporting each other. You make a good example of what a marriage should be. And last but not least I want your wife to know I love her outfit and her Native American hair style, hat and booths. ♥ Hugs from Puerto Rico!
Excellent points raised, exact hurdles we've considered about having remote land. Unless one wins the lottery or has huge retirement savings, then gotta consider having enough online/independent income like you both pointed out. At least to pay the annual land taxes & any small monthly bills left over after converting to as off grid as possible/eliminating as many bills possible like water electric & gas heat etc, so that's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm not sure if there is anywhere to escape zoning/permit inspection restrictions that I'm tired of seeing humanity suffer through if they have remote land it should be to each his own if they cause no intentional harm to anyone or the land. I'd like to build whatever I want on land if I ever finally get some & allow other ppl who cant get the land themselves the chance to live, build, garden and create art free & wild on some of it that isnt used for growing etc. So I'm sure it would have it be remote to be where we could all mind our business in peace as free spirits exercising our birthrights w/o permits for every right that should come natural. Glad you guys went at the right time & are so right about thoroughly checking out in person what may be cat-fished realtor listings as they tend to go beyond embellishing at times and checking how the land is spring/winter. I never saw your tv show since I watch very little programming the past several years now, but when I do I try to make sure its something worth it, which your content surely is : ) Much success to you two Beautiful souls!
I'm blessed to be 10 miles from a town , I grew up in the ghetto and live out in the trees now . Took some adjustments but I wouldn't have it any other way now .
Congrats on finding your new property, looking forward to seeing how you develop it as you move forward. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Take care.
My current property...I new the area well and I was busy with work, so I bought it sight unseen. There was a guy living on it. The real estate agent never said anything. It turned out that the "tenant" was a really nice guy and it was actually nice to have someone there watching the property. But all the comments about real estate agents are very true in this video. Great work! Worthless real estate agents do great opportunities if you do your homework.
The sad part of building off grid is the moment you improve the land by putting a house or cabin on the property the property taxes starts to go up. You can run from the utilities but you'll never get away from taxes.
Starlink is a total game changer. Faster internet than a lot of connections in the city with great latency. The main downside is the power brick consumes 120 watts continuously while it's on, so you'll want to factor that into your solar budget. Or maybe just use it for a fraction of the day.
Very good points about access. My family owned a semi-remote house up in the mountain areas in my country. Had a big yard that ended up with a river, the other bank of which was the beginning of a 4000 ft mountain. It was a truly magical place, but the road to it was collapsing over time and at one point it became completely inaccessible to anything other than by foot, and that required an enormous amount of effort as well due to the elevation. Wanting to live remote is one of the main reasons I got into programming as well. One day, I hope I get to live on a remote piece of land like this. Cheers for the awesome video!
@@jenn2597 it was beautiful, seeing the mountain up close from the yard. But it was far enough to go by foot to make my parents sell the property when I was 10 or so. Wish they hadn't done it but oh well.
You two know so much about this you should offer your services. Like a land scout service. Congrats on the property. We vacation every year in the Traverse City area. Would love to put a cabin on some UP property some day.
Thank you my wife and I was going to move to Fairbanks this year but she has passed away and now I will be moving up there next year. I still have our property and this video help me a ton so thank you
OnX maps is a great option for scouting properties. I started using it years ago for public land hunting, now I am on it everyday looking at property lines and owners.
I get out into the woods often myself, and have built several homes and even owned a farm. At this stage of life I am happy watching your productions and enjoying your experiences vicariously, so thank you!
Wow! I just left a message on another one of your posts asking these very questions. This was so educational. Thanks guys for taking the time to educate your followers. Awesome video.
I’m from Cleveland and moved to Arizona in 99. Wanted to live out west to see and experience it but didn’t plan on staying there. Moved to Laurens SC in 2006. My wife and I love it here. Have home on 4 acres in the country that’s unrestricted but looking for a more remote piece of land. I am an avid outdoorsman with many skills. So I can do a lot of what you can do. I have found some land but it goes fast. You can’t wait in this market. I found out. I didn’t think about finding property that wasn’t for sale. I am going to give that a try. Love your videos. I get up on weekends and make a pot of coffee and watch you guys. You guys are great. Thanks! Gene Swanson
Hey Dave and Brooke, We live up next to the border in the Arrowhead and I have worked remotely for 10 years. First satellite then we got fiber optic. either way worked. One just a little more reliable. We found our place by word of mouth. You have great experience and my wife and I can't wait until you two get started. The first start of a journey begins with the first step. Take care!
Such good info! You have saved some folks heartache and money. Here in the desert southwest there is remote properties at fairly reasonable prices. Access to water is always the overriding issue here. People think they will just drill a well but they don’t think it through. At $25+ per cased foot it adds up and you may still have a dry hole at 600-800+ ft deep. I have heard so many people say that they had remote property and hoped to move there but they couldn’t find water.
Awesome video. Made it all more realistic/ more real. Am very thankful for your (& Brooke's ) honesty. "If" we can get to own our own home we wouldn't be as remote & yes hooked up to the grid, BUT, would like to have back ups in place & maybe half off & half connected so if there is a "shut down" of the grid we wouldn't be "stuck"...... just back down ("simplify") our lives & be able to "keep on trucking" with our lives 😀😁😉. At 74 & 64 we sometimes wish we were 40 yrs younger BUT we still have the spirit in our side. Yes we struggle at times but we never give up Love ya videos & love to you both & thanks
Dave, thank you for your awesome videos! You and Brooke do a wonderful job explaining realities of remote living. It seems like some of your critics confuse ‘remote’ with ‘primitive’. Those are not the same thing at all. My wife and I are selling our home in the Grand Rapids area and are looking for something fairly remote and probably still in Michigan. I do need some type of Internet access, as I already earn my income online. We also plan on having creature comforts such as a well and septic tank, and indoor plumbing. Our camper is good down to 0 degrees - at least when the propane furnace works - but we are planning to have at least a small cottage, maybe not much larger than your cabin. We looked at one property last winter where we trekked up a hill only to find there was a 5G antenna right next to the property line. Not sure I want to be that close to a tower. Years ago, I took classes in passive solar system design, and it will be nice to apply that education. My questions are: - How do we determine the ground water level of an area? Is there an app for that? - How do we find locations where we are away from zoning areas, so that we can be flexible in what/how we build? I’ve seen that indicator right in listings, but it would be nice to know what general areas are like that as a whole. - it is possible that we can do without the camper to get deeper into the wilderness, but then we definitely need a place to live quickly - perhaps a wall tent like you guys lived in. Thanks for being the inspiration that you are! May God continue to bless you and your family, and that you continue to see that bright side even when crap happens, like a deer landing on your Escort in Canada! Be radical!
We bought our remote property 11 years ago. We were the only people around at the time. Now the area is overrun with people, and more are coming every day. People are leaving cities at an amazing rate these last few years! Also, Google earth images of remote areas can be ten years old. The one for our place is at least 8 years old,
You guys are so awesome! I love listening to your advice and watching you fulfill your dreams. I have followed a much different path in life, but I love contemplating this remote way of life. I have a property where I can retreat, and you give me ideas for retirement and even tips for ways to use my place even now. I've told my relatives about your channel, and now they love it too!
currently very young (13). my great grandma (92) has a piece of land in vermont and all 5 of her children will get it split when she passes, some might sell out or keep but if my grandma decides to keep or buy out i'll probably inherit that land and live there. my great grandpa built a house on that land in the early 60's and i'm hoping to keep it there and add onto it. its not in a very remote area, but it is in a tiny town (danby vermont). it's ~2 acres with a perfect view of mount tabor. i don't think anyone would keep it except for my grandma or her brother, he inherited most of my great grandpas stuff so thats why i think he would keep, he might sell for the money but not sure, everyone else would probably sell for the money or just give up the land since they don't want to pay property taxes (its a couple thousand currently). next time i go up there (i live in florida) it would probably be for the funeral of my great grandma or my great grandpas brother (both 92). theres some stuff that my grandmas brother left in the house, like tools and stuff so i would probably take those if i can, regret not taking them last (and first) time i went.
Thanks for this message, Dave & Brooke! I'm still saving for my land, but it won't be easy. I'm a truck driver/bus driver by trade, so I shouldn't have much problem finding work where I'm searching.
So happy for you guys. Welcome to the UP. You live the life I dream of. You remain an inspiration for my recovery from major health issues. From bed bound to camping and handicap biking......the woods are calling my name.
Congratulations on the new property! On the problem with no internet. Trent and Alie in a remote Utah mountain area. Just installed STARLINK. They say it has made video uploads so much easier.. Also love the videos you do together! Look forward to the property adventure with y'all! Congratulations Brooke on the new subscription numbers! Love y'all.
That is a very good video with some very very good advice I did kind of the same thing many many years ago until my youth went away and health issues took me from my beautiful land now I am closer to town as I have now aged. Be young be strong be healthy and ambitious and live it while you can.
Just discovered you guys. Dave, amazing step-by-step vid on building your small, remote love shack. This video too was equally as informative. Great beta on the realities of choosing a small remote homestead. Keep up the great work and thanks again for all the effort you've put into your vids.
After college I managed buried telephone cable construction along Superior around Munising, Gran Marais, Chatham, and KI Sawyer AFB. I used to spend weekends driving my 4x4 around all the logging trails. So beautiful up there! If my wife didn't have a thriving chiropractic office, I'd be up there in two shakes. God bless you two.
Same boat. I want to escape but it’s a little scary to do alone. It’s not that I’m not good being alone, but it would be awesome to have someone for the adventure.
So inspirational, I’ve recently moved 120km inland to a small country town. We are off grid (not remote) and the next thing to do is start my mushroom farm up and sell at local markets. Keep up the great content
You're never remote as long as Google, the All Seeing Eye, is still functioning... Love your video. It was very helpful for me on my own journey to remote, off-grid living. You're such a blessing!
Heading off grid just as soon as I get my stimulus check. Got land but can't afford lumber to build. Lumber I'd almost the price of gold in Vermont. I bought a chainsaw mill and debating on making my own lumber.the only thing stopping me id it's all mayple. Going to buy a wall tent. We have a huge stream on the land apple trees and Barry bushes cant wait .lol and talk about remote I was talking to s cop the other day and told him where we were moving and he asked me if I lost s bet lol.
I grew up on an Air Force base near Marquette Michigan. I was there in the ‘70s, early ‘80s and the snow made for a great place for a kid! Your sleds remind me of our Yamaha Exiter and Enticer.
Nice find! We live in N. Wisconsin and have been looking at land and possibly for a remote site down the road. In case you haven't heard of it, there is an app called On X Hunt--it has all the information you mention, plat, ownership, contours, etc and you can use it while out and about looking at the land, and of course you can download maps for offline use. Basically you can walk around the property, and check the app to see exactly where you are at any given time to check for boundaries, land features, etc. Its really great--I also love using it when I am foraging/hunting on public land. Thanks for the great content! We're practically neighbors and love getting up to the U.P., especially the Porcupine Mountains and the Keweenaw.
I can't express in words my love and respect I have for you guys. You proved yourselves on Alone, and now share your passion and knowledge with the world. My wife and I moved to Alaska in August 2021 from Florida. I eagerly soak up every bit of knowledge you have to offer. We are in a dry cabin, but not off grid yet. Have a very Happy New Year ahead. We look forward to maybe sharing a meal together someday.
Quite a long time ago I looked at a remote farmstead site in N. Wisconsin. I thought it was everything I would ever want. I didn't pull the trigger, I waited until it rained. When I went back it was under two feet of water with Mallards swimming around. I was shocked and very disappointed, but relieved at the same time. This was a huge lesson learned. Thanks Brooke and Dave! 🌲🌷🌲
Wisconsin is such an interesting state. Gotta be really careful. Love WI with all my heart.
Live in Wisconsin. It's beautiful...
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Wow! That’s something else. I feel mixed emotions thinking about it. You definitely lucked out, but it’s also a shame it didn’t work out.
It’s good to see a property in Spring Time
Around the Thaw or Shortly after.
Topo Maps will give tremendous info too.
One thing about access in the U.P.: if you need to cross someone else's property to get to yours, you probably need to look into getting an easement from that property owner. Those lumber roads might one day have a gate on them or a pile of trees for that matter. I'm sure you guys have that taken care of, but it might not hurt to mention it in the future. Maybe this is just a realtor scare tactic, but having "legal" access (and to not be trespassing ) to get to your property is one less thing to worry about.
Great video! I had to come back and watch it a second time.
You folks amaze me!! Wishing you health,wealth and happiness!
I am absolutely committed to finding a remote property this year and start with baby steps building a tiny cabin and starting a little garden.
Thank you for sharing the upsides and downsides of living remote. If I was in a different stage of my life I definitely would try this. People are seeking a simpler way of life. The world has changed and become way to stressful for many people. As a senior citizen we need closer access to health care. However, we are simplifying the way we live and we have never been happier. Thank you for allowing this senior to live a bit more vicariously with you and your beautiful wife.
Two thumps-up on Star Link . PNW fairly remote retired logger . “Off Grid “ and love my peace !!!
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@@Bushradical How's it going bro just found your channel I have a custom stump chair you might like to check out a rested pedestal lamp you might be intrested in seen, for what it's worth the 7 mention it look forward to hear from you by for now you for new friend brother Ken
Brooke and Dave, the wife and I have been enjoying both of your channels for several years now and this episode really struck home. We are in the Northern lower and love to camp during the summer months, the rustic state forest campgrounds are not cutting it anymore, big fifth wheel rigs, generators and satellite dishes. You know what I'm talking about, so we thought about finding a piece of remote property we could establish a summer camp on. I have used Google maps and Google earth to find off road trails but with this acre view program you talked about I think i will be able to locate a piece of land to fit our needs. Thank you both so much for the hours of enjoyment and the inspiration. Mike & Lori
Congratulations on your new property. We're super lucky we live in a remote area of the Adirondacks with not only a creek, but a beautiful waterfall and were only 20 miles from a town. Be blessed. 😊🇺🇸
Hey there, where abouts in the Adirondacks are you? I was in the "North Country" for about 25 yrs between going to College and Career...
@@Bianchi8000 around the Lake George area.
Loved your story!! We did ten years ago something very similar in Nova Scotia. Saw the 100 acre property on a realtor site, January 2nd. Next day it was a day with a big snow blizzard. We still drove the 100 miles (and back) to inspect it. Because of the weather, the selling realtor (a friend) even didn't dare to come along. This acreage had not just 2000 feet of river frontage, but 2000 meters!! We stumbled through the snow with our hiking poles (should have brought our snow shoes) to take a look. And closed the deal a week later. And yes, GPS is very important.
You two have got to be the coolest off grid/remote couple on TH-cam. Showing both the upsides and downsides, the actual realities of the lifestyle is pretty uncommon in the cyber world. Thank you!
You guys are slowly becoming my guides. I've been looking for simple land for cheap to build something like that black-stained cabin you built. Super inspirational!
One of the biggest reasons for living is not to make the most money, have the best toys or be the best known; it's to pass on what you know and how to do what you do best. Thanks Whipples! Keep on keeping on:))
Keep safe and stay well.
I have sent your vid to my daughter and son in-law who are gearing up to resettle up north on a piece of property we will co-invest in with them. We are too old to go home-steading, but we can sure support them in their efforts and get a bit of space for recreational cabin as well,. This is easily the best video on what to consider as you prepare to buy. We are in that process now. God bless you both and thank you! And....congratulations on buying your land!
My wife and I recently purchased a large remote property on a river up in Alaska. Only accessible by four wheeler or snow machine. We will be the only people in the entire valley and we can’t wait. the solitude is unmatched when you’re in the wilderness where you belong. We are from Nevada but we’ve taken multiple trips up to Alaska to look at properties so we are pretty familiar with the area. Our place backs right up to state land for thousands and thousands of acres. I obsessed over google earth while looking at this property as a potential homestead site. Everything you two are saying is exactly correct. My one main piece of advice to anyone looking to buy remote is do your research. Follow your heart, but don’t let excitement cloud your judgement. Thank you for the content, it’s always wonderful to see you pop up on suggested.
Hello Tobias, I just returned yesterday from AK. My 4th time going up in winter to look at different locations and find a place to buy. I was so disappointed to return beck to where I live with nothing. I grew up in Anch and graduated high school there. Married a guy in the military and went all over but now I’m single and stuck in CA. My brother is a pilot and has a DOD job out of Anch . He lives in Wasilla and has a private plane also. We want to build a hanger/home or find one for sale. Thought I’d try and connect with you guys and see if you might know of any properties for sale or someone who does. We are both single so pooling our resources to make it happen. He has been flying for 35 yrs and I’ve been a carpenter for 20 yrs. It gives me joy hearing you made it happen in AK. I can be reached at 650-669-6306 if you know of property or someone who does in AK. I know contacting you is a long shot but ya just never know unless you try it. Thanks for sharing your comment. I am happy your “living the dream” best wishes and God bless, teresa
BECAREFUL IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO YOU WHERE DOES THAT LEAVE HER? SERIOUSLY AND VICE VERSA TOO, PREP UP PREPPERS FOR BEARS + THE UNEXPECTED ONGOING!
Hearing the wind blowing while the video was being made was so exquisite and captivating! Coming through my earbuds just transport it into such a remote and natural setting. It reminded me of being in my 20s and giving a stab at this kind of life. Can’t bring back the years but I sure appreciate the upper lift The springs to the heart! Thank you so much for sharing. All the best!
Awesome! Hello from the other side of lake superior. We were lucky enough to get 20 acres up in Northern Ontario on a lake for a good price a few months ago. Already built and installed an outhouse and next is a hand pump for water. 👍
You have your priorities in line at least ! Outhouse, water then what's the next step ? Thanks !
Neighbours!
Another helpful hint! If you don't want to pay for acrevalue, MANY counties now have their tax assessor maps online to view for free. It is essentially the same thing that acrevalue does, but you don't have to pay for the owner's name and address. I'm currently using this to find some land for our future homestead! Great video, as always!
I've been using onxmaps, they give new accounts a 1 week trial and you can just make more email addresses. No payment info needed either.
I would agree with everything you said. Well covered and points that people just don't think about. Can't wait to see your new adventures.
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Would love to see an episode where the two of you walk the property and make some decisions about where you want to locate the home on the land, then maybe some time around the table where you run through design ideas.
What jumps out about this video is how articulate these two are; they're not uneducated yokels. This is what kept my attention.
That is really pretty insulting. You have a narrow view of people if you were surprised they weren't yokels. Where on Earth did you hear/learn that people who live in rural areas must be uneducated yokels?
@@vaskylark My, you have thoroughly misunderstood my comment. I was complimenting these two for their speaking ability and knowledge. No, I would not ever put down another person and besides local yokels is just a term for people born and raised in a certain local and they are, BTW, the backbone of the USA; without these people, most of whom are very hard-working, small business owners. Please accept my apology for not being more acute and aware of terminology. Thanks for bringing this to my attention as I will measure my speech henceforth. Happy Trails to You.
@@DEO777 I stand corrected in my verbiage, I know of no uneducated yokels; it was just a hackneyed expression that was perpetrated by the "Beverly Hillbillies". I have traveled, met and discussed many things with people of all walks of life; I've yet to met an uneducated yokel. I apologize for my offense.
@@manonfire3642 That was very nice, thanks for the explanation and no problem :) It did come off rather condescending as I'm sure you can see now, but you explained further and all is good! Yeah Bushradical and his awesome wife Brooke (who also has her Girl in the Woods channel which is equally as awesome) were on that show Alone where they have to survive in the wilderness until they can't anymore. Anyway take care!
Just in case, you do know that the word yokel is a derogatory word right? It doesn't quite mean what you thought.
The two of you are spectacular, probably in the top 5% of TH-camrs. You are so right on looking out for the gotchas. When I retired a number of years ago one of my focuses was a remote home or farmstead in northern Michigan. I drove a very long distance to look at property with a realtor, several times. I found several properties I was considering. I told a friend about them and his response was, “northern Michigan ? They have a huge problem with Meth labs up there”. I told him I had never heard anything like that. He told me there is a government web site that will shows drug busts, just go to the state/area and look it up. I was skeptical but did so and was amazed. The area I was looking at lit up like a Christmas tree, I was dumbfounded. Thinking about it “kinda” made sense. That was a huge wood products area for years and the wood products industry has been (at that time) decimated. Lots of people out of work wanting/needing to make money somehow.
Never did buy property there. Had I not talked with a friend and been told of that website I may very well have purchased something. “Due Diligence”, very important.
One of the most interesting videos I've seen on YT yet. We have an off grid cabin at 8300 ft here in AZ. We built the first one in 1986, then bought two acres near that cabin and built our current "cabin- house" We catch rain water and have solar power, it's only one hour from our main home and is usually only accessible by snowmobile in winter, it gives us the best of both worlds. Love your videos.
You two are so realistic and there's alot of pro's and con's to buying remote property, wow there is so much to this.
One of the best videos on homesteading! Some of the best advice I've ever heard. Thank you so much for this video.
This was great to open someone's eyes to the reality of remote property. It's too late for us but you two are like family and so we can enjoy this adventure with you through TH-cam. Be safe! looking forward to either of Y'alls next installment.
Never too late until it is. 👍
I dislike the word "too late" but sadly it's where I'm at as well. But had I'd a known!!! 😊
Have you guys considered starting a consulting business where you can guide people towards their version of off grid or remote living and if its right for them.
What a brilliant idea
We've thought about it but probably its a no-go
@@Bushradical Don't do it......LOL
@@Autocrafters Hard to see bugs as well. Spiders, snakes, badgers...
@@Autocrafters Would that be Trent and Allie channel ? I think they received one to try.
I built solar backup for our main home last year. If I can do it, anyone can. It will come in handy with our new property...it will be our only source of power. You guys are an inspiration.
I'm one step away from being a city-slicker. I love how real you keep your expectations. I get my remote property desires filled vicariously through you. Maybe one day I will be able to cut the cord. Cheering you on from Utah.
A city slicker from Utah... okay... I live in Vegas and don’t call myself that.
Nor only will you cut the cord, but you will literally be cutting many cords of wood to stay warm. Living off grid is not so romantic in sub zero weather without a way to keep warm or ample an food source..
Discovered your wife yesterday and you today. I'm hooked, I just don't know why I didn't know about you two sooner. I found my remote paradise last fall in Nevada with most of the necessities already placed. The only draw back is there is no contact with the outside world. I honestly don't mind it but my kids freak out when I'm up there alone. Long story short, your videos have given me valuable information for things I can improve on and hopefully at least get cel service this year. Thank you for all the awesome tips. God Bless you both and congrats on your new adventure.
Yeah he found himself a nice gilf
Looking forward to following your journey. Two of my favorite people to watch and root for. May this new endeavor be everything you hope.
I appreciate that
OMG I GOT SO EXCITED WHEN I SAW THE TITLE TO THIS VIDEO!!! And then for the first half...pure tension anxiety, stomach in a loop, fingers crossed that you got it. -Living vicariously through you & definitely wanting/needing more answers to this question. We’re going, tomorrow, to look at a couple rigs for travel. Once we have that in place, we’re O-U-T -out! And the search for land, for my and my children’s very first time, is ON. I’m scared, wanting to find & stuff as much info as possible into my head & crossing every finger that I do well. We’ve been dreaming this up, going through it to get to it... there’s no other direction for us to go in. The pull from the chest, from my entire being, being the soul parent to my amazing children... it is happening. Got a huge burst of glee and warmth in my heart, seeing this video. My 12 yr old ADORES the both of you, as I’ve mentioned before and his heart is in this... wanting his own piece of peace & fulfillment by way of nature. I can’t wait to give it to him. Thanks for the inspiration and the constant support you send through your videos.
Thank you for this video. I made a huge mistake on 10 acres. Logging trucks came in all around me. I was over run by snakes and critters. I had to leave and land is basically worthless. So now after that financial disaster I am looking again but not this state. I appreciate your advice.Love both your channels!❤️❤️
may I ask which state is that?
Man you were brutal at the end of the off grid video; but extremely accurate and honest. Keep up the good work.
Amazing amount of well thought information. Saved us a bunch of hard learned lessons that could have been very demoralizing. Thank you, Brooke and Dave!
Glad it was helpful!
First two people to actually talk realistically how it is living remote. Great couple x
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You two are awesome, congrats on your new property! Really glad we found your channel, we love the vids and are inspired by you, thank you!
Thank you!!
@@Bushradical Yes congratulations you guys have to be stoked God-bless bye for now bro Ken
I’m fascinated watching you 2 but I wouldn’t want to live remotely. I like people nearby… but I really admire your creativity and work ethic. It’s fun seeing how to tap for water and build a shower. I just sold a riverfront property in the mountains of Washington state - small cabin with electricity and a well on it. Sold it to my nephew for almost nothing. He has kids and they will enjoy for years to come. 😊🌸🌺☘️
I just recently came across your videos and Brook's videos your wife and now am addicted to them. I love how happy you both are regardless of the challenges you encountered. I applaud this video to you both for your determination and positive outlook.
My wife and I got 20 in Keeweenaw County and while that feels like a nice little chunk I still long for that big remote chunk of land. Thanks for the video, that was very thoughtful of you guys to post and a ton of great useable info. With any luck I’ll be up there sooner rather than later. Anyhow...Love your videos...both of yous!
I swear I am looking in the north woods for land right now and You and Brooke are my inspiration and then this video popped up! Serendipity? You guys are my FAVORITE ✨
Same
@@justahasbeen Same boat, we'll see what happens with everything, but there's no way all of these city people will be happy out in the woods longterm.
I live with a Jackery 500 with 1 100 watt panel as my electric. I can charge my battery bank at friends, or at a job I do once a week.
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This is the BEST, BEST, Best video with so much info. Thank you.
LIVE THE DREAM! ❤ You two are awesome and inspiring to me. (67, female, strong, able, willing)
Love you two. I wish I was young again. I will live vicariously through you-all. I will enjoy watching what you guys develop your new place 👍congratulations on the new land.
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Additional note: Need to check to make sure there is NOT an existing logging contract on the property that could be logged BEFORE YOUR purchase contract goes through. Heard of that happening. We are returning to northern Michigan in our mid-seventies to live out our passion for nature, peace, and quiet for the last chapter of our lives. We love the UP! Enjoy the many posts of you both. Thanks
What a great education, Dave and Brooke. I had no idea a realtor could put any pictures on their sites, if I did not misunderstand. Congrats on yall's new property. Can't wait to see what yall do with it. You two amaze me! God bless yall
It's actually illegal to post pictures that aren't of the property without mentioning it.
That’s a great piece of advice. Don’t wait and don’t hesitate when you find something you love. I got so lucky with my home in Vegas. It was on the market about a month before I found it. Two different people already tried buying it before me, but they’re financing fell through. The same day I saw the house, I put in an offer. It was my dream home. It’s a big and beautiful house, and I got a killer deal (this was back in 2010 with the housing market crash). Even with the closing costs and upgrades I’ve done, I’m looking at a six figure profit when I sell. I won’t say exactly how much, but it’s a lot. However, I’m tired of Vegas and have always wanted to live in the woods. I’m hoping to fulfill that dream in a year or two.This was a great video and had great information. Dave, congratulations on the new land and God bless you and yours! Stay safe and healthy my friend!
I have been following your channel for a while and appreciate your no nonsense approach to content... I have been tracking Michigan's DNR parcel auctions in hopes of finding my own off-grid property; these tips & helpful hints are invaluable!
Came across your video's of building your cabin. Very nice, enjoyed them. Very well done. Then saw this one. Thanks, very informative and straightforward with no B.S. Being several years retired, still have a dream of something similar. One of a few things on my bucket list. Love the outdoors with some solitude.
About 20 years ago I looked at a property in western Illinois that was configured for a campground around a spring fed lake. The county was evicting the campground because they had no sewer and water and... well.. counties do that. I've been kicking myself ever since for not buying it outright.
I feel like you two are related to me some way. Your whole attitude and disposition is so close to how my family are its crazy!
Thank you so much for your hard work, and for learning how to edit, so that we can feel like you're family.
Congratulations on getting your new property! Can't wait to see what you can do with it.
Thank you
Gracias amigos. Thanks for sharing precious information. I've been watching your videos hoping to learn for future plans and adventures but in a totally opposite setting. I want to build my future off grid homestead in a rainforest in the Caribbean. You are welcome to share any advise you think may help. Also, I like to say I am very proud to see you do not hide your faith and always keep a very nice, positive attitude. I love seen you two working together as a couple, caring and supporting each other. You make a good example of what a marriage should be. And last but not least I want your wife to know I love her outfit and her Native American hair style, hat and booths. ♥ Hugs from Puerto Rico!
Excellent points raised, exact hurdles we've considered about having remote land. Unless one wins the lottery or has huge retirement savings, then gotta consider having enough online/independent income like you both pointed out. At least to pay the annual land taxes & any small monthly bills left over after converting to as off grid as possible/eliminating as many bills possible like water electric & gas heat etc, so that's what I'm trying to figure out. I'm not sure if there is anywhere to escape zoning/permit inspection restrictions that I'm tired of seeing humanity suffer through if they have remote land it should be to each his own if they cause no intentional harm to anyone or the land. I'd like to build whatever I want on land if I ever finally get some & allow other ppl who cant get the land themselves the chance to live, build, garden and create art free & wild on some of it that isnt used for growing etc. So I'm sure it would have it be remote to be where we could all mind our business in peace as free spirits exercising our birthrights w/o permits for every right that should come natural.
Glad you guys went at the right time & are so right about thoroughly checking out in person what may be cat-fished realtor listings as they tend to go beyond embellishing at times and checking how the land is spring/winter. I never saw your tv show since I watch very little programming the past several years now, but when I do I try to make sure its something worth it, which your content surely is : )
Much success to you two Beautiful souls!
Of all the years ive been on this earth, i have never had such good, very informative advice. Thankyou both! A billion times! God bless you both.❤️💙🙏
you're welcome
I'm blessed to be 10 miles from a town , I grew up in the ghetto and live out in the trees now . Took some adjustments but I wouldn't have it any other way now .
Congratulations that's awesome
My two favorite people on TH-cam. Thanks for everything you share with us! God bless
Congrats on finding your new property, looking forward to seeing how you develop it as you move forward. Thanks for taking us along on the journey. Take care.
My current property...I new the area well and I was busy with work, so I bought it sight unseen. There was a guy living on it. The real estate agent never said anything. It turned out that the "tenant" was a really nice guy and it was actually nice to have someone there watching the property. But all the comments about real estate agents are very true in this video. Great work! Worthless real estate agents do great opportunities if you do your homework.
I love your wife and the wolf! So glad this came across my timeline. This video was a godsend and right on time. Thank you for sharing.
The sad part of building off grid is the moment you improve the land by putting a house or cabin on the property the property taxes starts to go up. You can run from the utilities but you'll never get away from taxes.
Starlink is a total game changer. Faster internet than a lot of connections in the city with great latency. The main downside is the power brick consumes 120 watts continuously while it's on, so you'll want to factor that into your solar budget. Or maybe just use it for a fraction of the day.
Very good points about access. My family owned a semi-remote house up in the mountain areas in my country. Had a big yard that ended up with a river, the other bank of which was the beginning of a 4000 ft mountain. It was a truly magical place, but the road to it was collapsing over time and at one point it became completely inaccessible to anything other than by foot, and that required an enormous amount of effort as well due to the elevation.
Wanting to live remote is one of the main reasons I got into programming as well. One day, I hope I get to live on a remote piece of land like this. Cheers for the awesome video!
It sounds beautiful!! ❤️ How far did you have to walk in?
@@jenn2597 it was beautiful, seeing the mountain up close from the yard. But it was far enough to go by foot to make my parents sell the property when I was 10 or so. Wish they hadn't done it but oh well.
I can remember walking land in the Catskill Mountains with my dad in 1967. He ended up with 100 acres.
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This is the best video on off grid property I've watched so far. Vital information! Thanks y'all!
You two know so much about this you should offer your services. Like a land scout service. Congrats on the property. We vacation every year in the Traverse City area. Would love to put a cabin on some UP property some day.
"Whipple's Wilderness Wonderland"
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Thank you my wife and I was going to move to Fairbanks this year but she has passed away and now I will be moving up there next year. I still have our property and this video help me a ton so thank you
OnX maps is a great option for scouting properties. I started using it years ago for public land hunting, now I am on it everyday looking at property lines and owners.
But you do need a decent cellular signal
Ah man, my wife and I discovered the Upper Peninsula this year and I have a strong urge to find a place to live up there. Just such a beautiful area.
Congrats 🍾 can’t wait to see what you do with this property!
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I get out into the woods often myself, and have built several homes and even owned a farm. At this stage of life I am happy watching your productions and enjoying your experiences vicariously, so thank you!
Wow! I just left a message on another one of your posts asking these very questions. This was so educational. Thanks guys for taking the time to educate your followers. Awesome video.
I’m from Cleveland and moved to Arizona in 99. Wanted to live out west to see and experience it but didn’t plan on staying there. Moved to Laurens SC in 2006. My wife and I love it here. Have home on 4 acres in the country that’s unrestricted but looking for a more remote piece of land. I am an avid outdoorsman with many skills. So I can do a lot of what you can do. I have found some land but it goes fast. You can’t wait in this market. I found out. I didn’t think about finding property that wasn’t for sale. I am going to give that a try. Love your videos. I get up on weekends and make a pot of coffee and watch you guys. You guys are great. Thanks!
Gene Swanson
Hey Dave and Brooke, We live up next to the border in the Arrowhead and I have worked remotely for 10 years. First satellite then we got fiber optic. either way worked. One just a little more reliable. We found our place by word of mouth. You have great experience and my wife and I can't wait until you two get started. The first start of a journey begins with the first step. Take care!
Such good info! You have saved some folks heartache and money. Here in the desert southwest there is remote properties at fairly reasonable prices. Access to water is always the overriding issue here. People think they will just drill a well but they don’t think it through. At $25+ per cased foot it adds up and you may still have a dry hole at 600-800+ ft deep. I have heard so many people say that they had remote property and hoped to move there but they couldn’t find water.
The timing of this video is perfect. Last weekend, my girlfriend & I were also looking at land near lake superior. Good stuff.
Awesome video. Made it all more realistic/ more real. Am very thankful for your (& Brooke's ) honesty. "If" we can get to own our own home we wouldn't be as remote & yes hooked up to the grid, BUT, would like to have back ups in place & maybe half off & half connected so if there is a "shut down" of the grid we wouldn't be "stuck"...... just back down ("simplify") our lives & be able to "keep on trucking" with our lives 😀😁😉. At 74 & 64 we sometimes wish we were 40 yrs younger BUT we still have the spirit in our side. Yes we struggle at times but we never give up
Love ya videos & love to you both & thanks
I'm soooooo excited for you guys!! Awesome you guys found some property!! Let the new adventures begin♥️👍
We did the same thing! We snow machined into one property and snow shoe to another. Definitely an adventure!
Dave, thank you for your awesome videos! You and Brooke do a wonderful job explaining realities of remote living. It seems like some of your critics confuse ‘remote’ with ‘primitive’. Those are not the same thing at all.
My wife and I are selling our home in the Grand Rapids area and are looking for something fairly remote and probably still in Michigan. I do need some type of Internet access, as I already earn my income online. We also plan on having creature comforts such as a well and septic tank, and indoor plumbing. Our camper is good down to 0 degrees - at least when the propane furnace works - but we are planning to have at least a small cottage, maybe not much larger than your cabin. We looked at one property last winter where we trekked up a hill only to find there was a 5G antenna right next to the property line. Not sure I want to be that close to a tower. Years ago, I took classes in passive solar system design, and it will be nice to apply that education.
My questions are:
- How do we determine the ground water level of an area? Is there an app for that? - How do we find locations where we are away from zoning areas, so that we can be flexible in what/how we build? I’ve seen that indicator right in listings, but it would be nice to know what general areas are like that as a whole.
- it is possible that we can do without the camper to get deeper into the wilderness, but then we definitely need a place to live quickly - perhaps a wall tent like you guys lived in.
Thanks for being the inspiration that you are! May God continue to bless you and your family, and that you continue to see that bright side even when crap happens, like a deer landing on your Escort in Canada! Be radical!
We bought our remote property 11 years ago. We were the only people around at the time. Now the area is overrun with people, and more are coming every day. People are leaving cities at an amazing rate these last few years! Also, Google earth images of remote areas can be ten years old. The one for our place is at least 8 years old,
You guys are so awesome! I love listening to your advice and watching you fulfill your dreams. I have followed a much different path in life, but I love contemplating this remote way of life. I have a property where I can retreat, and you give me ideas for retirement and even tips for ways to use my place even now. I've told my relatives about your channel, and now they love it too!
currently very young (13). my great grandma (92) has a piece of land in vermont and all 5 of her children will get it split when she passes, some might sell out or keep but if my grandma decides to keep or buy out i'll probably inherit that land and live there. my great grandpa built a house on that land in the early 60's and i'm hoping to keep it there and add onto it. its not in a very remote area, but it is in a tiny town (danby vermont). it's ~2 acres with a perfect view of mount tabor. i don't think anyone would keep it except for my grandma or her brother, he inherited most of my great grandpas stuff so thats why i think he would keep, he might sell for the money but not sure, everyone else would probably sell for the money or just give up the land since they don't want to pay property taxes (its a couple thousand currently). next time i go up there (i live in florida) it would probably be for the funeral of my great grandma or my great grandpas brother (both 92). theres some stuff that my grandmas brother left in the house, like tools and stuff so i would probably take those if i can, regret not taking them last (and first) time i went.
Thanks for this message, Dave & Brooke! I'm still saving for my land, but it won't be easy. I'm a truck driver/bus driver by trade, so I shouldn't have much problem finding work where I'm searching.
good luck
So happy for you guys. Welcome to the UP. You live the life I dream of. You remain an inspiration for my recovery from major health issues. From bed bound to camping and handicap biking......the woods are calling my name.
Congratulations on the new property!
On the problem with no internet.
Trent and Alie in a remote Utah mountain area. Just installed STARLINK. They say it has made video uploads so much easier..
Also love the videos you do together!
Look forward to the property adventure with y'all!
Congratulations Brooke on the new subscription numbers!
Love y'all.
I live in uk and for us what you do is just a dream. But love watching your adventures. My favourite channel. Look forward to every episode.
You guys do such great videos! Thanks so much for sharing your adventures with us on both of your channels. Good luck and God bless!
That is a very good video with some very very good advice I did kind of the same thing many many years ago until my youth went away and health issues took me from my beautiful land now I am closer to town as I have now aged. Be young be strong be healthy and ambitious and live it while you can.
Just discovered you guys. Dave, amazing step-by-step vid on building your small, remote love shack. This video too was equally as informative. Great beta on the realities of choosing a small remote homestead. Keep up the great work and thanks again for all the effort you've put into your vids.
After college I managed buried telephone cable construction along Superior around Munising, Gran Marais, Chatham, and KI Sawyer AFB. I used to spend weekends driving my 4x4 around all the logging trails. So beautiful up there! If my wife didn't have a thriving chiropractic office, I'd be up there in two shakes. God bless you two.
Dave and Brooke, love yr Stories of travel.
Good to do with someone, I have no one, the more I watch all y'all I dream it. It sucks being stuck!!!!
Same boat. I want to escape but it’s a little scary to do alone. It’s not that I’m not good being alone, but it would be awesome to have someone for the adventure.
Best video I've seen on TH-cam for finding and buying remote off-grid land.
So inspirational, I’ve recently moved 120km inland to a small country town. We are off grid (not remote) and the next thing to do is start my mushroom farm up and sell at local markets. Keep up the great content
Go for it!
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Very happy for your family . Bought mine in 2002' , started from scratch, we`re still here. Deeded access is important.
OMG!!!! I AM SOOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU TWO!!!! Looks like a great spot guys!!! Can't wait to see what you put up there!!!!!
You're never remote as long as Google, the All Seeing Eye, is still functioning...
Love your video. It was very helpful for me on my own journey to remote, off-grid living. You're such a blessing!
Heading off grid just as soon as I get my stimulus check. Got land but can't afford lumber to build. Lumber I'd almost the price of gold in Vermont. I bought a chainsaw mill and debating on making my own lumber.the only thing stopping me id it's all mayple. Going to buy a wall tent. We have a huge stream on the land apple trees and Barry bushes cant wait .lol and talk about remote I was talking to s cop the other day and told him where we were moving and he asked me if I lost s bet lol.
@Timothy Mckee that's z good idea I have library cripto rite now.
good luck
I grew up on an Air Force base near Marquette Michigan. I was there in the ‘70s, early ‘80s and the snow made for a great place for a kid! Your sleds remind me of our Yamaha Exiter and Enticer.
Nice find! We live in N. Wisconsin and have been looking at land and possibly for a remote site down the road. In case you haven't heard of it, there is an app called On X Hunt--it has all the information you mention, plat, ownership, contours, etc and you can use it while out and about looking at the land, and of course you can download maps for offline use. Basically you can walk around the property, and check the app to see exactly where you are at any given time to check for boundaries, land features, etc. Its really great--I also love using it when I am foraging/hunting on public land. Thanks for the great content! We're practically neighbors and love getting up to the U.P., especially the Porcupine Mountains and the Keweenaw.
You guys have a wealth of information that is HIGHLY valued to individuals trying to live a life similar to yours. God bless, and thanks again!
I love this! I'm so happy for you guys! Thanks for your insight and can't wait to see your journey on the new homestead! Greetings from Tawas Bay, Mi
I can't express in words my love and respect I have for you guys. You proved yourselves on Alone, and now share your passion and knowledge with the world. My wife and I moved to Alaska in August 2021 from Florida. I eagerly soak up every bit of knowledge you have to offer. We are in a dry cabin, but not off grid yet. Have a very Happy New Year ahead. We look forward to maybe sharing a meal together someday.