Very good video. Just saw this, my sister and brother in law retired and did something similar about 12 years ago. Bought a duplex and rented part of it and absolutely love it there. They are in their early 70’s now.
Ive talked to people that buy a truck and put a small house package in it, drive it here and sell the truck at a profit. I came up here in 79 with everything my young son and I owned in a Datsun pickup. I did odd jobs around the Mat Su the first summer living in a dry cabin. I then got slope jobs in electronics and telecommunications.
@@nathanford5436 What type of technical work did you do? Many companies won’t even talk to people for a job here unless you live here. I even have heard of not wanting to hire or train people in these specialized jobs until they are here a year or two. I have seen many people come up and after a year or two leave because of isolation from other family members. Heck I’ve seen divorces from this. Unions usually won’t put people on the books unless they live here. I know the Teamsters are like that. The techs for remote radar sites, AT&T and some phone companies are Teamsters. I retired from that union and working out of town those jobs paid about $120k a year and about $100 k working in Anchorage. I still have pretty good connections with AT&T.
Hello! I'm a new subscriber and just found you today. Your information is the most down to Earth that I've found and I want to thank you for that. I'm considering Alaska and I'm in the process of gathering information to that I can make a viable plan. Thanks again!
That’s awesome any questions you have let me know. We moved to Mexico a few months ago but still frequent Alaska and have tons of contacts. We have made that trip 7 times. Thanks for subscribing
Thank you Adam for your videos. You help lots of folks. My husband, pets, and I are still moving to Missouri. Not until September though. Your videos were the first step I took to prepare for our move from Alaska. Gave me hope and confidence. Thanks again to you and Christina. 🙂
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
@@bigskyblessing To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
I passed thru osoyoos in mid may this year, took the cassiar to Alaska. I got turned around 2 times at the border. got thru on the 3rd time. I heard effective Oct 1st. 2022 there are no more border restrictions.
Absolutely amazing content. Greatly appreciate the insight. I was curious though. In your opinion what would sell better? A 7 x 14 or a 7 x 16. Keep up the great work. Thank you!
Either would sell fast but bigger is better because there are not many of either. If you have the opportunity to get one with a tall ceiling those are always sought after. Thanks for your kind words
Thank you for making this video. Im 19 and I really wanna move to Alaska but i don’t know where to apply or how to start. I just wanna come down there and work live.
Thanks for watching. A lot of people fly up and start a new life. You don’t have to drive. There are many jobs in Alaska. Don’t give up on your dreams! Make it happen!
Where/How/On what site do you sell the used vehicles once you get to Alaska? Are there any problems on the border if your hauling a trailer with another vehicle that one should be aware of? Thank you for all of your truthful insights. You may have changed my life for the better. Keep at it!
I just joined the Alaska Air Guard, from what I understand this automatically makes me a citizen of Alaska but haven’t seen that in writing I’m interested in buying land in Alaska but I live in Missouri
For the most part Alaska is just like any other state. There are some strict rules For claiming residency for the yearly payment. You can’t be gone from the state more than like 90 days I believe. U am not 100% sure on the days. We own land there too and still claim Alaska as our domicile for our car and driver’s license etc. But we are actually in Mexico most the time now so we don’t attempt to collect the yearly fund and I wouldn’t try to hunt as a resident. As long as you don’t do those two things Alaska is super easy to belong too. Now I don’t have a clue how the military to works. You may be exempt from that. Everyone I met that was in the military there lived there. I don’t have a good source to ask. Buying land there is like anywhere else.
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
Thanks for the comments. We loved 3 amazing years there. It was by far the best thing we ever did. We currently live in Mexico now. But we plan to do our summers in Alaska starting next year.
That's good information. I personally have a Hyundai SUV, front drive. It can't pull much. If I bought an Expedition and a trailer my stuff would have to go in the trailer so how would I get my Hyundai up there? Also, what happens when you want to move back to the lower 48? You can't buy a truck and trailer there because you'd lose money selling it once you get down here.
I am a glass half full kind of guy so fairly positive. This is my guess 100%. I feel like we are seeing most of the world open. The USA seems to be the last. Europe has been open to unvaccinated. I read Japan is about to be if not already. I think it will open and stay open. I feel like the facts of just how Ineffective their requirements have been are coming to surface making it harder for them to articulate. But in my opinion this was more about control than ever health/Safety. If enough “good people” keep standing up I believe it will. Honestly Canadians are the best. They really stay United and stood up against this mess. So I am optimistic it will.
@@bigskyblessing I agree. My daughter married a Canadian. She lives in Quebec. She lives an hour north of Burlington Vermont, over the border. I like your optimism! I’m sad that my son in law still can’t visit USA. He’s not vaxed. Hopefully US will drop requirements soon.
Interviewing monday for a relocation job. Hope I get it. Dream job and dream state. State I am in would never hire ne fir thia work even though I am qualified. Get the expérience in the job and if I do not like it I will move with experience. I am alone bo family so moving around is easier.
Wow, thank you sir. You are really informative and your insight is greatly appreciated. I’d love to help you get in better health and we would love nothing more than help getting up to AK with 4 children (1 infant) and two grandparents in their mid 70’s (1 is a vet.) in tow. Not sure how to make it happen logistically caring for an infant and needed to drive but we are gun loving, unjabbed, family focused and outdoor loving people. :) we are currently in CO and really want to move to AK going on 3 years now. Thank you for your videos and your kindness in explaining everything.
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
I’m 30 now living in Florida and strongly considering moving to alaska. Unfortunately I never got my diploma (yes I know dumb) but my question is how realistic is it to get a decent labor job and create a decent living? I’ve done landscaping for the past 14 years so I don’t mind hard work at all. I’m big on fishing which is one of the many reasons I want to make the move, maybe there’s fishing industry type jobs?? Thanks in advance!
There are lots of fishing industry jobs! There are trucking jobs. There are many things you can do without High school. My advice is get your CDL where you are and go up there and get a job driving. Check out Weaver Brothers in Anchorage.
really appreciate this video boss hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Just wanted to ask a quick question about the awesome secret you were awesome to share with us when ever you would have the ford expedition did you sell them in their RWD trim or were all of them the AWD/4WD trims ?? and also would you go purchase the expedition, trailer , side-by-side (or other AWD mobile that would do good out there ) did you make back your investment plus profit ? Was there good money in the first couple of times ? I’m really looking to try to expand on this idea i appreciate it ! also would you head up there and sell those and then fly back to where home was at the time ?
I am glad you asked! A Rear wheel drive vehicle of any kind will be hard to give away much sell as they are useless in Alaska most of the year. The AWD vehicles especially Subarus bring premium dollar. My best combination was AWD or 4x4 SUV or truck, Enclosed trailer with extra tall ceilings for side by sides, and a Subaru inside the trailer. Not sure what state you live in. I was living in Alaska so their tag office is amazing and you get title same day. You would need them titled and tagged so you can sell it. For Alaska you get title same day makes it work great. Profit from one vehicle normally pays for the trip the other two are profit. We never made less than $2000 per unit profit. The trips were costing me around $2000 to $2300. That was airfare down, renting a U-Haul trailer at times to pull a car to my trailer place. I was doing it alone. If you’re just wanting to move to Alaska and already have a vehicle then the enclosed trailer will pay for your trip you will pretty well break even selling the trailer. I was getting my trailers in Laurel Montana at the Laurel trading post they were quality trailers. Always have two spare tires just pay the extra and get two and sell with the trailer or sell separately
@@bigskyblessing Thank You So Much For Your Speedy and In Depth Response May You Forever Stay Blessed For Sharing Your Wisdom and out of the box knowledge I’m definitely gonna work over the plan 100 times so it all works out well when I go to make it happen .’ One other question I had if you don’t mind is where in Alaska would you sell most vehicles or what would be the best way to go about selling them meaning internet post ? Or just mutual contacts you had in Alaska or maybe even a place you know to take and resell vehicles ? I’m coming from texas to Alaska so I have quiet a fun journey awaiting me just hoping to get as much info as possible to make the transition as smooth as possible hope you don’t mind if I stop by time to time to check the new videos out and ask for tips ! Thank you
@@mysticgaming5629 I will try to get a video made answering all this. We live in Mexico now but I still have a lot of contacts and tons of experience to share. It will be a little tougher with you not living there. There are people that worry about making the drive or can’t sue to a previous DUI or assault charge etc that would hire you to drive theirs up. You could start following those AlCan Facebook groups. To be honest I feel it will be a little tough not living there. You will have a lot more expenses needing to pay your lodging as you sit on these vehicles unless you’re planning to move to Alaska and get a place. I sold everything in Facebook market place. I paid cash for everything and had no emotions if I had to sit on a vehicle a few months which I never took longer than a week and most times a couple of days. You could list as you start through Canada so you have interest when you arrive. I wouldn’t buy everything in Texas and pull that far it’s going to add to your expenses a great deal. Maybe if you find a killer deal in a Subaru in Texas as they bring less money there drive it to Idaho, Montana, or around Spokane and find you pull vehicle and trailer.
@@mysticgaming5629 I will try to get a video made answering all this. We live in Mexico now but I still have a lot of contacts and tons of experience to share. It will be a little tougher with you not living there. There are people that worry about making the drive or can’t sue to a previous DUI or assault charge etc that would hire you to drive theirs up. You could start following those AlCan Facebook groups. To be honest I feel it will be a little tough not living there. You will have a lot more expenses needing to pay your lodging as you sit on these vehicles unless you’re planning to move to Alaska and get a place. I sold everything in Facebook market place. I paid cash for everything and had no emotions if I had to sit on a vehicle a few months which I never took longer than a week and most times a couple of days. You could list as you start through Canada so you have interest when you arrive. I wouldn’t buy everything in Texas and pull that far it’s going to add to your expenses a great deal. Maybe if you find a killer deal in a Subaru in Texas as they bring less money there drive it to Idaho, Montana, or around Spokane and find you pull vehicle and trailer. If you plan to do this in the winter check out our recent part 1 and part 2 videos we document our move down.
@@mysticgaming5629 I will try to get a video made answering all this. We live in Mexico now but I still have a lot of contacts and tons of experience to share. It will be a little tougher with you not living there. There are people that worry about making the drive or can’t sue to a previous DUI or assault charge etc that would hire you to drive theirs up. You could start following those AlCan Facebook groups. To be honest I feel it will be a little tough not living there. You will have a lot more expenses needing to pay your lodging as you sit on these vehicles unless you’re planning to move to Alaska and get a place. I sold everything in Facebook market place. I paid cash for everything and had no emotions if I had to sit on a vehicle a few months which I never took longer than a week and most times a couple of days. You could list as you start through Canada so you have interest when you arrive. I wouldn’t buy everything in Texas and pull that far it’s going to add to your expenses a great deal. Maybe if you find a killer deal in a Subaru in Texas as they bring less money there drive it to Idaho, Montana, or around Spokane and find you pull vehicle and trailer. If you plan to do this in the winter check out our recent part 1 and part 2 videos we document our move down.
Living here in Missoula MT as well. Thinking about buying land and building a cabin. The plan was to transport materials from here to there. Found out the Ferry from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan is no longer a thing! Any advice?
I've heard so many horror stories from people who've moved to Alaska and became stranded up there. I get calls from these guys complaining about things like finding work, places to live and so on.
Ashlea thanks for watching. Anything all wheel drive or 4x4 as your pull vehicle. Then any enclosed trailer and if you get the higher ceilings they bring even more money. We were paying cash from our bank account no loans at all so that limited us to how much we could buy. When we’re moving our stuff up that we had left behind in Montana we found a killer deal on a 2009 Ford Expedition 4X4. They pull like 10,000 pounds almost. We bought an enclosed trailer moved all our stuff with that. When we sold the Ford and trailer they sold FAST. We profited very well off both the Expedition and the trailer. We found the Expeditions make great pull vehicles they are super comfortable and they lose their value substantially so paying cash for a nice one was super easy to us. It was much cheaper than buying a truck. So then we had more money left over to invest in the trailer. Then we got to where we added used Subarus inside the trailer. We could sell all 3 and make awesome and quickly. Whatever you do regardless what you buy listen to this advice: Buy at least two spare tires for the trailer. Have a jack and tire tool handy because ask me how I know lol. The Yukon roads shred your tires unless it’s snow packed. Either way have two spares minimum. Do not bring anything to Alaska that is only 2WD.
@@ashleabrown614 a good rule of thumb is you will make $2500 to $3500 more with any 4x4 or AWD that you sell rather it be 2010 or a 2020 it’s pretty well the same margin and around the same for an enclosed trailer if it more
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
New subscriber here.. I really really want to just pack up and move to Alaska this month. I used to buy and flip cars alot until I found out it was illegal.. any tips to move there with no job ?
Every state is different I think Alaska allows 6 a year you can flip but don’t quote me on that. I had no issues. There are tons of jobs up there. Not sure your background. It will be easy to find a job!
That’s a debatable topic. A lot of people fly up the coast. Top off in Port Ángeles and make it to Ketchikan. But that’s super dangerous if you are in a single engine airplane with limited avionics and no real world instrument experience. Southeast Alaska changes FAST. We are already picking up ice now. If you’re in a single engine I strongly recommend following the AlCan hwy for the most part. If you’re moving your plane to your residence you will be fine. The worse they can do is turn you back to the USA and AK is the USA. I have heard of several unvaccinated making it up fine. Feel free to email me if you have more questions. If you’re in a Cessna 310 that is IFR capable and you are then the coast is les drama.
I am now a pilot for SWA. When I lived in Alaska I was flying cargo around Alaska so drove to work and home daily. My wife had a FA job with Ravn so she flew all over Alaska but was home every night. We live in Mexico now and I commute to Las Vegas. I know SWA pilots that live in Alaska and commute it but they do use FedEx a lot from Oakland. For FA it would be long and depend on your base. From DEN you got one flight a day on United. Seattle has the most with Delta and Alaska Airlines.
@@bigskyblessing Adam I am based out of Denver. Congrats for working at SW! I would love to pick up a trip. To pick your brain. I am working on my private at the at the moment, but I have heard flying in Alaska is very beautiful.
We had our lease. I am actually not sure. I l know you need the lease or utility bill to get the PO Box. If you own protest here the deed or proof of ownership would work
Sucks we cant cross at the Canadian border. My husband has an old stupid felony theft charge from stealing a CD at walmart when he was 19 yrs old. I read that felons cant get passports and Canada wont let a felon cross the border. Do you know if this is true? We want to move to Alaska so bad. We live in the midwest and would have to drive across country to get us and our car on the ferry. It's so expensive.
Jessica unfortunately that is true. If he is a convicted felon or has DUI’s they won’t allow him to enter Canada. I do believe there is a process to get a possible waiver but I hear you have to have an immigration attorney and it’s not easy. At one time I thought of starting a service driving people’s vehicles up that are in this type predicament. But I now don’t have the time. This video is a little older. Canada is now back open like normal pending you don’t have charges. We had one couple in similar scenario that we helped. He ended up flying up and the wife drove up. Another option is check out Tote. You would drop your vehicles at Tote and ship them up and you two fly up. Some of our viewers just sell everything and start over in Alaska.
yep twice the cost to live up here. ==ship any thing 500$ item 500$ shipping. I love that lower48ers get free shipping and we pay double to fund your free shipping.
I buy/sell and fix cars for a living, If anyone living in alaska wants to hold and show cars for a percentage of the profit ill happily buy and deliver some. Id be interested in experimenting with alaskan sales
I moved from Red Lodge. I know Montana has changed since COVID with the additional people moving in. So I am speaking past tense. But I loved how far away we were from most of the US but yet close enough to get anywhere in a matter of a few hours. In Anchorage no matter where you want to go it’s a red eye flight out of Anchorage to Seattle almost 4 hours then connect in Seattle to go wherever normally arriving late at your destination due to the time change. Camping in Alaska in opinion was nothing extra. Unless you have your own plane it’s hard to escape people. If you can drive there so can everyone else. All campgrounds are full! The food cost is extreme. The restaurants aren’t as good and cost a lot more. Montana seemed more isolated but yet super easy to get anywhere quick. Alaska is amazing! I love being off the road system. I was a cargo pilot there abs I experienced some of the most amazing things on the planet. So if you have access to an airplane Alaska is a amazing with an amazing culture. If you never leave the road system I personally think Montana is better.
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards 1 Reply
I have family in Alaska and they've been there for years. I've had two trips planned and both were killed by COVID. I also seriously consider buying land up there. Any advice?
We loved living up there. Now we live in Mexico. It depends on your position in life. If you still need to work I recommend living in the Matsu valley so you can commute to Anchorage or living up in Fairbanks. Fairbanks is not in the mountains and not as pretty. Alaska is HUGE it really depends on your situation.
How do you figure it’s not free? It’s no different than any other business deal. A huge majority of the people that move to Alaska either rent a U-Haul or pull a trailer. The U-Haul is several thousand. The trailer is several thousand but can be sold for $2000 to $3000 more than you paid at minimum. It takes money to make money. It’s far from click bait. I moved myself to Alaska and profited and it was pure accidentally. I never went with the Intentions to die that. Then I realized my move was completely paid and I profited some. It’s free if you invest you money properly and sell properly.
If you really believe your own comment you are thinking like a Poor person. Find out why your comment is wrong or you will live like the Poor all of your life. Sincerest Best Wishes! M.H
@@Mike-zw7fq I appreciate your input. Thankfully God has blessed me abundantly and we are far from poor. Can’t please everyone. Poor people can’t front $20,000 in cash to only profit $4000 to $6000 when the dust settles. We did multiple times. At the end of the day material things and money don’t decide how rich or poor we are. You seem to be the poor person with your mentality in my humble opinion. You lack the important things in life.
lol 2wd cars and truck in Alaska are a joke. LOL good tip :) If you want to be able to drive more than 1 foot in the winter don't drive a BMW or kia 2wd trash up here. I have seen it snow 4 feet in 1 night in the low country thats 20 feet+ in the high mountains. In 1 night :0 bring a good shovel
I live in Bosnia and Herzegovina I have 40 years here there is no life of anyone else in a small town it is days that I do not have to buy bread I would do anything else I am a cook if you would help me come to alaska I would pay you as much as you want just for someone to help me escape from this hell in advance thanks GORAN as far as work is concerned I manage and quickly learn thank you
Man you seem like a genuine person. Thank you for the information. Youd be an awesome friend, I'm a good judge of character.
Thanks for the kind words
Agreed
Very good video.
Just saw this, my sister and brother in law retired and did something similar about 12 years ago.
Bought a duplex and rented part of it and absolutely love it there. They are in their early 70’s now.
I have never drove north to Alaska I didn’t make money on the trip by selling something.
Ive talked to people that buy a truck and put a small house package in it, drive it here and sell the truck at a profit. I came up here in 79 with everything my young son and I owned in a Datsun pickup. I did odd jobs around the Mat Su the first summer living in a dry cabin. I then got slope jobs in electronics and telecommunications.
Hi Chris I'm an E and I tech with 18 years experience... I'm wanting to move my family of 4 to Alaska... any tips?
@@nathanford5436 What type of technical work did you do? Many companies won’t even talk to people for a job here unless you live here. I even have heard of not wanting to hire or train people in these specialized jobs until they are here a year or two. I have seen many people come up and after a year or two leave because of isolation from other family members. Heck I’ve seen divorces from this. Unions usually won’t put people on the books unless they live here. I know the Teamsters are like that. The techs for remote radar sites, AT&T and some phone companies are Teamsters. I retired from that union and working out of town those jobs paid about $120k a year and about $100 k working in Anchorage. I still have pretty good connections with AT&T.
Hello! I'm a new subscriber and just found you today. Your information is the most down to Earth that I've found and I want to thank you for that. I'm considering Alaska and I'm in the process of gathering information to that I can make a viable plan. Thanks again!
That’s awesome any questions you have let me know. We moved to Mexico a few months ago but still frequent Alaska and have tons of contacts. We have made that trip 7 times. Thanks for subscribing
Thank you Adam for your videos. You help lots of folks. My husband, pets, and I are still moving to Missouri. Not until September though. Your videos were the first step I took to prepare for our move from Alaska. Gave me hope and confidence.
Thanks again to you and Christina. 🙂
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To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
@@bigskyblessing To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
Missouri? Gross.
This was very helpful. Thank you!
I passed thru osoyoos in mid may this year, took the cassiar to Alaska. I got turned around 2 times at the border. got thru on the 3rd time. I heard effective Oct 1st. 2022 there are no more border restrictions.
Thank you great information I am thinking of moving there❤💯💪🏼love it
Awesome! Thank you
Excellent advice. Thanks
Absolutely amazing content. Greatly appreciate the insight. I was curious though. In your opinion what would sell better? A 7 x 14 or a 7 x 16. Keep up the great work. Thank you!
Either would sell fast but bigger is better because there are not many of either. If you have the opportunity to get one with a tall ceiling those are always sought after. Thanks for your kind words
Thank you for making this video. Im 19 and I really wanna move to Alaska but i don’t know where to apply or how to start. I just wanna come down there and work live.
Thanks for watching. A lot of people fly up and start a new life. You don’t have to drive. There are many jobs in Alaska. Don’t give up on your dreams! Make it happen!
@@bigskyblessing Im trying boss
Alaska is up son :0 Unless ur in the north pole ;)
Where/How/On what site do you sell the used vehicles once you get to Alaska? Are there any problems on the border if your hauling a trailer with another vehicle that one should be aware of? Thank you for all of your truthful insights. You may have changed my life for the better. Keep at it!
I just joined the Alaska Air Guard, from what I understand this automatically makes me a citizen of Alaska but haven’t seen that in writing
I’m interested in buying land in Alaska but I live in Missouri
For the most part Alaska is just like any other state. There are some strict rules
For claiming residency for the yearly payment. You can’t be gone from the state more than like 90 days I believe. U am not 100% sure on the days. We own land there too and still claim Alaska as our domicile for our car and driver’s license etc. But we are actually in Mexico most the time now so we don’t attempt to collect the yearly fund and I wouldn’t try to hunt as a resident. As long as you don’t do those two things Alaska is super easy to belong too. Now I don’t have a clue how the military to works. You may be exempt from that. Everyone I met that was in the military there lived there. I don’t have a good source to ask. Buying land there is like anywhere else.
@@bigskyblessing thank you for the reply, I’m much more interested in buying land from the auction offered to the residents, more than anything else
I scored a job in alaska got be up in a month... and the logistics of moving the family up there is so stressful!
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
Good for you. How did you do? Is Alaska everything you wanted?
@@indranildas4101no thanks. You're not needed.
It is hard to justify which place is better compared to each,concerning each season in each of the location's 😮
Nice video. Really appreciate all the tips. Hope to reach alaska for good sometime in the future. It's my lifelong dream.
Thanks for the comments. We loved 3 amazing years there. It was by far the best thing we ever did. We currently live in Mexico now. But we plan to do our summers in Alaska starting next year.
That's good information. I personally have a Hyundai SUV, front drive. It can't pull much. If I bought an Expedition and a trailer my stuff would have to go in the trailer so how would I get my Hyundai up there? Also, what happens when you want to move back to the lower 48? You can't buy a truck and trailer there because you'd lose money selling it once you get down here.
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Great video. I subbed. Looks like you travel around a bit.
Thanks for the subscribe. Yes we live in Mexico now.
@@bigskyblessing nice location. Looking forward on checking more of your videos out. You make great content. Makes me want to travel more.
Thanks for the video! Did you need to get a dealership license to sell the vehicles after a certain point? Any issues declaring the income on taxes?
My advice is get a good accountant and a good lawyer in your state. Ensure you keep things legal and safe.
@@bigskyblessing makes sense, thanks!
Great video. Do you think new relaxed borders will continue? Thank you
I am a glass half full kind of guy so fairly positive. This is my guess 100%. I feel like we are seeing most of the world open. The USA seems to be the last. Europe has been open to unvaccinated. I read Japan is about to be if not already. I think it will open and stay open. I feel like the facts of just how Ineffective their requirements have been are coming to surface making it harder for them to articulate. But in my opinion this was more about control than ever health/Safety. If enough “good people” keep standing up I believe it will. Honestly Canadians are the best. They really stay United and stood up against this mess. So I am optimistic it will.
@@bigskyblessing I agree. My daughter married a Canadian. She lives in Quebec. She lives an hour north of Burlington Vermont, over the border. I like your optimism! I’m sad that my son in law still can’t visit USA. He’s not vaxed. Hopefully US will drop requirements soon.
@@wellsonwheels457 praying they do as well. It’s insane to have this requirement anywhere.
Interviewing monday for a relocation job. Hope I get it. Dream job and dream state. State I am in would never hire ne fir thia work even though I am qualified. Get the expérience in the job and if I do not like it I will move with experience. I am alone bo family so moving around is easier.
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Thank you for watching.
Wow, thank you sir. You are really informative and your insight is greatly appreciated. I’d love to help you get in better health and we would love nothing more than help getting up to AK with 4 children (1 infant) and two grandparents in their mid 70’s (1 is a vet.) in tow. Not sure how to make it happen logistically caring for an infant and needed to drive but we are gun loving, unjabbed, family focused and outdoor loving people. :) we are currently in CO and really want to move to AK going on 3 years now. Thank you for your videos and your kindness in explaining everything.
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
Used cars are hard to come but in Seattle and very expensive.
I’m 30 now living in Florida and strongly considering moving to alaska. Unfortunately I never got my diploma (yes I know dumb) but my question is how realistic is it to get a decent labor job and create a decent living? I’ve done landscaping for the past 14 years so I don’t mind hard work at all. I’m big on fishing which is one of the many reasons I want to make the move, maybe there’s fishing industry type jobs?? Thanks in advance!
There are lots of fishing industry jobs! There are trucking jobs. There are many things you can do without High school. My advice is get your CDL where you are and go up there and get a job driving. Check out Weaver Brothers in Anchorage.
really appreciate this video boss hope all is well with you and your loved ones. Just wanted to ask a quick question about the awesome secret you were awesome to share with us when ever you would have the ford expedition did you sell them in their RWD trim or were all of them the AWD/4WD trims ?? and also would you go purchase the expedition, trailer , side-by-side (or other AWD mobile that would do good out there ) did you make back your investment plus profit ? Was there good money in the first couple of times ? I’m really looking to try to expand on this idea i appreciate it ! also would you head up there and sell those and then fly back to where home was at the time ?
I am glad you asked! A Rear wheel drive vehicle of any kind will be hard to give away much sell as they are useless in Alaska most of the year. The AWD vehicles especially Subarus bring premium dollar. My best combination was AWD or 4x4 SUV or truck, Enclosed trailer with extra tall ceilings for side by sides, and a Subaru inside the trailer.
Not sure what state you live in. I was living in Alaska so their tag office is amazing and you get title same day. You would need them titled and tagged so you can sell it. For Alaska you get title same day makes it work great.
Profit from one vehicle normally pays for the trip the other two are profit. We never made less than $2000 per unit profit. The trips were costing me around $2000 to $2300. That was airfare down, renting a U-Haul trailer at times to pull a car to my trailer place. I was doing it alone.
If you’re just wanting to move to Alaska and already have a vehicle then the enclosed trailer will pay for your trip you will pretty well break even selling the trailer. I was getting my trailers in Laurel Montana at the Laurel trading post they were quality trailers.
Always have two spare tires just pay the extra and get two and sell with the trailer or sell separately
@@bigskyblessing Thank You So Much For Your Speedy and In Depth Response May You Forever Stay Blessed For Sharing Your Wisdom and out of the box knowledge I’m definitely gonna work over the plan 100 times so it all works out well when I go to make it happen .’ One other question I had if you don’t mind is where in Alaska would you sell most vehicles or what would be the best way to go about selling them meaning internet post ? Or just mutual contacts you had in Alaska or maybe even a place you know to take and resell vehicles ? I’m coming from texas to Alaska so I have quiet a fun journey awaiting me just hoping to get as much info as possible to make the transition as smooth as possible hope you don’t mind if I stop by time to time to check the new videos out and ask for tips ! Thank you
@@mysticgaming5629 I will try to get a video made answering all this. We live in Mexico now but I still have a lot of contacts and tons of experience to share.
It will be a little tougher with you not living there. There are people that worry about making the drive or can’t sue to a previous DUI or assault charge etc that would hire you to drive theirs up. You could start following those AlCan Facebook groups.
To be honest I feel it will be a little tough not living there. You will have a lot more expenses needing to pay your lodging as you sit on these vehicles unless you’re planning to move to Alaska and get a place.
I sold everything in Facebook market place. I paid cash for everything and had no emotions if I had to sit on a vehicle a few months which I never took longer than a week and most times a couple of days. You could list as you start through Canada so you have interest when you arrive. I wouldn’t buy everything in Texas and pull that far it’s going to add to your expenses a great deal. Maybe if you find a killer deal in a Subaru in Texas as they bring less money there drive it to Idaho, Montana, or around Spokane and find you pull vehicle and trailer.
@@mysticgaming5629 I will try to get a video made answering all this. We live in Mexico now but I still have a lot of contacts and tons of experience to share.
It will be a little tougher with you not living there. There are people that worry about making the drive or can’t sue to a previous DUI or assault charge etc that would hire you to drive theirs up. You could start following those AlCan Facebook groups.
To be honest I feel it will be a little tough not living there. You will have a lot more expenses needing to pay your lodging as you sit on these vehicles unless you’re planning to move to Alaska and get a place.
I sold everything in Facebook market place. I paid cash for everything and had no emotions if I had to sit on a vehicle a few months which I never took longer than a week and most times a couple of days. You could list as you start through Canada so you have interest when you arrive. I wouldn’t buy everything in Texas and pull that far it’s going to add to your expenses a great deal. Maybe if you find a killer deal in a Subaru in Texas as they bring less money there drive it to Idaho, Montana, or around Spokane and find you pull vehicle and trailer. If you plan to do this in the winter check out our recent part 1 and part 2 videos we document our move down.
@@mysticgaming5629 I will try to get a video made answering all this. We live in Mexico now but I still have a lot of contacts and tons of experience to share.
It will be a little tougher with you not living there. There are people that worry about making the drive or can’t sue to a previous DUI or assault charge etc that would hire you to drive theirs up. You could start following those AlCan Facebook groups.
To be honest I feel it will be a little tough not living there. You will have a lot more expenses needing to pay your lodging as you sit on these vehicles unless you’re planning to move to Alaska and get a place.
I sold everything in Facebook market place. I paid cash for everything and had no emotions if I had to sit on a vehicle a few months which I never took longer than a week and most times a couple of days. You could list as you start through Canada so you have interest when you arrive. I wouldn’t buy everything in Texas and pull that far it’s going to add to your expenses a great deal. Maybe if you find a killer deal in a Subaru in Texas as they bring less money there drive it to Idaho, Montana, or around Spokane and find you pull vehicle and trailer. If you plan to do this in the winter check out our recent part 1 and part 2 videos we document our move down.
Living here in Missoula MT as well. Thinking about buying land and building a cabin. The plan was to transport materials from here to there. Found out the Ferry from Prince Rupert to Ketchikan is no longer a thing! Any advice?
Where in Alaska is your property
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looking at a place on pennock island
I've heard so many horror stories from people who've moved to Alaska and became stranded up there. I get calls from these guys complaining about things like finding work, places to live and so on.
I have never heard of that. There is a lot of work there. Alaska is huge I guess depends where they were.
How do you get a horse there?
Hi Adam, what would you recommend buying in the lower 48 to move with and reselling in AK? Make, model and year?
Ashlea thanks for watching. Anything all wheel drive or 4x4 as your pull vehicle. Then any enclosed trailer and if you get the higher ceilings they bring even more money.
We were paying cash from our bank account no loans at all so that limited us to how much we could buy. When we’re moving our stuff up that we had left behind in Montana we found a killer deal on a 2009 Ford Expedition 4X4. They pull like 10,000 pounds almost. We bought an enclosed trailer moved all our stuff with that. When we sold the Ford and trailer they sold FAST. We profited very well off both the Expedition and the trailer. We found the Expeditions make great pull vehicles they are super comfortable and they lose their value substantially so paying cash for a nice one was super easy to us. It was much cheaper than buying a truck. So then we had more money left over to invest in the trailer. Then we got to where we added used Subarus inside the trailer. We could sell all 3 and make awesome and quickly.
Whatever you do regardless what you buy listen to this advice:
Buy at least two spare tires for the trailer. Have a jack and tire tool handy because ask me how I know lol. The Yukon roads shred your tires unless it’s snow packed. Either way have two spares minimum.
Do not bring anything to Alaska that is only 2WD.
@@bigskyblessing thanks! Any specific make, model or year of vehicle that sells best in AK?
@@ashleabrown614 Subaru anything holds its value very well. But any 4x4 or AWD will bring more money in Alaska than the lower 48 and so do trailers.
@@ashleabrown614 a good rule of thumb is you will make $2500 to $3500 more with any 4x4 or AWD that you sell rather it be 2010 or a 2020 it’s pretty well the same margin and around the same for an enclosed trailer if it more
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
New subscriber here.. I really really want to just pack up and move to Alaska this month. I used to buy and flip cars alot until I found out it was illegal.. any tips to move there with no job ?
Every state is different I think Alaska allows 6 a year you can flip but don’t quote me on that. I had no issues. There are tons of jobs up there. Not sure your background. It will be easy to find a job!
@@bigskyblessing awesome hopefully I get this job with the Alaska marine highway style they just emailed me today to set up a interview I'm excited
Alaskans say>>> illegal is a sick bird! Get it an ill eagle
Are you sure your cover picture is Alaska?
Which city has the best country style living? My husband and I are really discussing a move to the great state of Alaska.
Do you want to be on the road system or off?
I’m not sure what on or off the Rose system means? But we are interested in the countryside, more of in the wooded areas.
@@beverlywaters7794 the road system meaning you can drive to your house. Off the road system you must fly or take a boat.
Are u ready for 6 months of under 0 degrees !!
@@clayowens4176 in ketchikan it barely snows and only gets around 30 degrees farenheit
How do I move my Cessna up? What are the ferry pilots doing?
That’s a debatable topic. A lot of people fly up the coast. Top off in Port Ángeles and make it to Ketchikan. But that’s super dangerous if you are in a single engine airplane with limited avionics and no real world instrument experience. Southeast Alaska changes FAST. We are already picking up ice now.
If you’re in a single engine I strongly recommend following the AlCan hwy for the most part. If you’re moving your plane to your residence you will be fine. The worse they can do is turn you back to the USA and AK is the USA. I have heard of several unvaccinated making it up fine. Feel free to email me if you have more questions.
If you’re in a Cessna 310 that is IFR capable and you are then the coast is les drama.
I’ll do it for you. Just did 2 trips within last 2 weeks, took a 182 from ANC to SBP and a 172 from SBP to ANC. $250/day
Hey there I’m a FA for SWA I saw your wife is too. How was your commute? I would love to move to anchorage
I am now a pilot for SWA. When I lived in Alaska I was flying cargo around Alaska so drove to work and home daily. My wife had a FA job with Ravn so she flew all over Alaska but was home every night. We live in Mexico now and I commute to Las Vegas.
I know SWA pilots that live in Alaska and commute it but they do use FedEx a lot from Oakland. For FA it would be long and depend on your base. From DEN you got one flight a day on United. Seattle has the most with Delta and Alaska Airlines.
@@bigskyblessing Adam I am based out of Denver. Congrats for working at SW! I would love to pick up a trip. To pick your brain. I am working on my private at the at the moment, but I have heard flying in Alaska is very beautiful.
@@KappaKuppa-ww6sg shoot me an email bigskyblessing@gmail.com I will give my cell over email. I will help anyway I can.
How well do sports cars like camaros and mustangs sell up in alaska?
Crappy. They suck on snow
Can you get a Alaska drivers License with just a PO Box? Or do I need a Utility bill ext.. and an actual address?
We had our lease. I am actually not sure. I l know you need the lease or utility bill to get the PO Box. If you own protest here the deed or proof of ownership would work
@@bigskyblessing ok. thank you for the reply
@@joshsuehr5766 ask anything. Feel free to email me as well if you need anything.
Sucks we cant cross at the Canadian border. My husband has an old stupid felony theft charge from stealing a CD at walmart when he was 19 yrs old. I read that felons cant get passports and Canada wont let a felon cross the border. Do you know if this is true? We want to move to Alaska so bad. We live in the midwest and would have to drive across country to get us and our car on the ferry. It's so expensive.
Jessica unfortunately that is true. If he is a convicted felon or has DUI’s they won’t allow him to enter Canada. I do believe there is a process to get a possible waiver but I hear you have to have an immigration attorney and it’s not easy.
At one time I thought of starting a service driving people’s vehicles up that are in this type predicament. But I now don’t have the time.
This video is a little older. Canada is now back open like normal pending you don’t have charges. We had one couple in similar scenario that we helped. He ended up flying up and the wife drove up. Another option is check out Tote. You would drop your vehicles at Tote and ship them up and you two fly up. Some of our viewers just sell everything and start over in Alaska.
yep twice the cost to live up here. ==ship any thing 500$ item 500$ shipping. I love that lower48ers get free shipping and we pay double to fund your free shipping.
You can drive. He can fly
do you think i’ll have any problems if i’m a dual citizen
Not at all. My wife is as well.
I buy/sell and fix cars for a living, If anyone living in alaska wants to hold and show cars for a percentage of the profit ill happily buy and deliver some. Id be interested in experimenting with alaskan sales
How are the trips.? How hard is the drive.
It’s easy this time of year. We did two videos documenting the trip down feel free to check them out
Is it viable to buy cars in Canada and bring them to Alaska to sell for profit?
My guess would be No because of the import cost.
No. Import taxes
I dont see why it would be expincive when all im moving is the clothes on my back
I recommend flying in that case
What part of Montana do you like better than Alaska? I am currently in Billings and want to go to anchorage. Thanks for your advice
I moved from Red Lodge. I know Montana has changed since COVID with the additional people moving in. So I am speaking past tense. But I loved how far away we were from most of the US but yet close enough to get anywhere in a matter of a few hours. In Anchorage no matter where you want to go it’s a red eye flight out of Anchorage to Seattle almost 4 hours then connect in Seattle to go wherever normally arriving late at your destination due to the time change. Camping in Alaska in opinion was nothing extra. Unless you have your own plane it’s hard to escape people. If you can drive there so can everyone else. All campgrounds are full! The food cost is extreme. The restaurants aren’t as good and cost a lot more. Montana seemed more isolated but yet super easy to get anywhere quick.
Alaska is amazing! I love being off the road system. I was a cargo pilot there abs I experienced some of the most amazing things on the planet. So if you have access to an airplane Alaska is a amazing with an amazing culture. If you never leave the road system I personally think Montana is better.
@@bigskyblessing I am interviewing for a job in Ketchikan. I want off Road. The job has relocation assistance. Hope to be out there soon.
just take the ferries an bypass canada an there bull
Hi Adam, can you plz help me?
To be very frank, I am from INDIA, a software engineer, had worked in IBM+IT industry for last 20- years but now have low vision problem, under 47years, so please can anyone of you help me to move ib Alaska, Regards
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I have family in Alaska and they've been there for years. I've had two trips planned and both were killed by COVID. I also seriously consider buying land up there. Any advice?
We loved living up there. Now we live in Mexico. It depends on your position in life. If you still need to work I recommend living in the Matsu valley so you can commute to Anchorage or living up in Fairbanks. Fairbanks is not in the mountains and not as pretty. Alaska is HUGE it really depends on your situation.
How does a felon get thru Canada?
Fly or take the ferry you can not get into Canada with a felony
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Better than I deserve! Hope you are well!
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I want to visit for Alaska
Join the military lol.
That’s is far from free
"how to move to alaska for free"
>spends cash on cars to cover moving expenses
thats not for free, aka, clickbait lol
How do you figure it’s not free? It’s no different than any other business deal. A huge majority of the people that move to Alaska either rent a U-Haul or pull a trailer. The U-Haul is several thousand. The trailer is several thousand but can be sold for $2000 to $3000 more than you paid at minimum. It takes money to make money. It’s far from click bait. I moved myself to Alaska and profited and it was pure accidentally. I never went with the Intentions to die that. Then I realized my move was completely paid and I profited some. It’s free if you invest you money properly and sell properly.
If you really believe your own comment you are thinking like a Poor person. Find out why your comment is wrong or you will live like the Poor all of your life.
Sincerest Best Wishes! M.H
@@Mike-zw7fq I appreciate your input. Thankfully God has blessed me abundantly and we are far from poor. Can’t please everyone. Poor people can’t front $20,000 in cash to only profit $4000 to $6000 when the dust settles. We did multiple times. At the end of the day material things and money don’t decide how rich or poor we are. You seem to be the poor person with your mentality in my humble opinion. You lack the important things in life.
lol 2wd cars and truck in Alaska are a joke. LOL good tip :) If you want to be able to drive more than 1 foot in the winter don't drive a BMW or kia 2wd trash up here. I have seen it snow 4 feet in 1 night in the low country thats 20 feet+ in the high mountains. In 1 night :0 bring a good shovel
I live in Bosnia and Herzegovina I have 40 years here there is no life of anyone else in a small town it is days that I do not have to buy bread I would do anything else I am a cook if you would help me come to alaska I would pay you as much as you want just for someone to help me escape from this hell in advance thanks GORAN as far as work is concerned I manage and quickly learn thank you
@@jack8ngross. No.