Buying RV Friendly Land (because you need a home base!)
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Finding RV Land for Sale can be tricky. Between zoning restrictions, building departments, and permitting, creating an RV home base can be challenging. So the RV Odd Couple share the Top 10 things you must look for when seeking out real estate for RV living.
Many consider full-time RV living on private land. And one would think, “well surely I can buy land and live in my RV?” But finding an RV lot is tricky- even if it’s on private property!
When considering the RV lifestyle, many ask if RVers need a homebase. Well after getting kicked out of campgrounds, campground closures, and overfilled rv parks, the RV Odd Couple share why they want land for off grid living and their struggles of finding good RV land for sale.
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My tips as a Texas landowner. If you buy in Texas.
1. Once you decide on an area find a Realtor that is local to that area. One that deals primarily in land. I cannot emphasize that enough.
2. As John mentioned, call the County. I live in rural Cooke County. The only permit needed here is one for Septic.
3. Regarding Septics: You’ll need soil sample to see what type of Septic you can do.
4. Easements for electricity…your local provider will help you as John mentioned. But I’d like to add that in some cases, you might have to get permission from a landowner (such was our case) to get an easement so that you can even connect to electricity. Not all landowners will give it. We had difficult time getting it. We got it. I cannot emphasize how important that is. Make getting an easement as a Contingency on buying property. The electric company will tell you your options on where to connect.
5. Regarding water: If you can connect to water that is great. But if you require Well.. You can get drilling/well reports on your area of interest. It will give you a lot if information: Name of driller, exact location of well, depth of well. Don’t just call a driller. Not all Drillers have a good reputation. We got ours from another area. Our Land Bank, Lone Star Ag Credit was very resourceful as was our Broker. We also talked to owners of those properties about their wells. Do research. After well is drilled you’ll need to see who is available to service your well should you have an outage. My well 7 years ago was $35,000. We had to go to depth of 785 feet to a GOOD aquifer. That meant we didn’t have to buy expensive equipment to mitigate poorer quality water (in our area lower depths have iron). Better quality water will also not ruin appliances!
6. Texas has no State income tax but we have higher property taxes. We do have Ag exempted land. As a rule of thumb you need at least 11 acres. You need 10 for Ag and 1 for dwelling. Each County in Texas sets the amount. Check with local Appraisal Office. Make sure your property already has an Ag Exemption. If not,
it takes usually 5 years before you can get it. Eleven acres in Texas NOT in Ag will cost $$$$. County Extension Agent is a wealth of information for land management. Texas you can apply for an Agricultural Exemption Tax number. That way once you buy your land a lot of things needed are tax exempt. Examples : Tractor, Fencing, Gate operation mechanism, a Gator or something that is like one. It will save you $$.
7. The land you buy you may not have access to the Mineral Rights. In Texas Mineral Rights were often sold off years ago. So the owner of your property might not own them. You don’t need mineral rights to drill for well. Mineral Rights are primarily for oil. Check with an Attorney. Mineral Rights owners actually have laws that protect them.
8. A lot of people are looking at Oklahoma. Oklahoma is dirt cheap on taxes but they have an Income Tax. So depending on your situation you’ll come out ahead there. Also land prices are more reasonable but have been going up.
9. Because of the flood of people getting out if California and the East Coast you need to be ready to pounce. Land is often times not reaching MLS.
Sorry for LONG post but buying land is a different animal. I just want to augment what John said. I hope this helps.
What a wealth of info! Thank you for taking the time to share it 👍🤔💚
@@RVOddCouple Sorry about the dissertation! 😂
Love this and your willingness to help❤️
@@katherineb.3140 you are a treasure, thank you!
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Thank you😍
As an experienced realtor, we are NOT allowed to tell you things like zoning, etc. YOU must do that research called due diligence and you will likely sign a due diligence disclosure. Surprisingly, we are also NOT allowed to tell you when it a good or bad school, good or bad neighborhood, etc. which came about because of discrimination law suits. There are actually "under cover" people who will call an agent looking for trouble and ask "what is a good school" and then you are sued over it. We are not allowed to suggest an inspector and if we do it must be 3 or more to cover your butt because people will sue an agent saying it is the realtors fault an inspector did not find XYZ problem. We aren't even supposed to tell you what to offer on a home, we are supposed to show you what other land and home sales were and you tell us what to write the offer for. Our job is to be sure the paperwork is correct and timelines stay on track so the contract does not default. Anyway.. ALWAYS call zoning and any and everyone you can find to get all the information you can to make a good decision. As a realtor , I have been looking for my own RV land and it is brutal! Whole counties have put in regulations on no RV's and no manufactured homes on what should be unrestricted land, it is ridiculous. Good luck to everyone!
As a licensed real estate agent in New York state, I often would steer folks away from the bad schools and I'd tell them the real deal on the sly. I was good.
@@michaelking4578can you help me find RV friendly land
I pay cash
Yeah, only a crappy human being would keep those things hidden in order to deceive people into purchasing something so that you as a realtor can make money easier. I don't care what you are taught, that's no way to be a human. Shameful that you would act like you are forced to not tell people the truth/full picture. If I was a realtor I would find a way to not get in trouble for telling people the real deal, and then tell them the real deal, just don't take a client with a crappy real estate and you won't have to lie to sell it.
Not allowed to tell you what the property is zoned for? Ridiculous and not true.
SO what I am hearing you say is that realtors ONLY advertise the house and facilitate the paperwork. And for that you charge 6 percent of the value of the house?!?
My idea would be a run down rural house on some property. You can live in your RV but the house would likely already have utilities that you can tap into. Maybe use the run down house for storage or fix it up slowly as you get a chance.
That was my thoughts as well.
Definitely an option
Great idea, but sometimes even 20 acres can't be subdivided. The very rural areas, seem to want to keep it that way!
No Agriculture area want Rv or Travel Trailers parked down a road on an empty lot... More farm people are OK with a machine shed that houses a travel trailer or RV inside. Install overhead doors or sliding doors on four sides open the doors when your there close and lock them when you're away.
Most rundown property are usually purchased by the next door landowner to keep vacated. Farm communities keep land secured from open sales. New neighbors are just another unwanted problem to them. Don't be surprised if you purchased farm ground that within 3 months there will be a HOG Lot surrounding your trailer. Just saying.
In Louisiana you can buy a old rundown house that needs an absolute total demo or rebuild for hella cheap on a couple fenced in acres... let the house sit. Park your RV. Hook up everything...sewer, electricity, water, etc. Bam, got an address already, Bam homestead exemption, and nobody says squat. Locals questioned my brother (mostly out of curiosity) and said he was planning to rebuild house when time permits. 3 years later his nice RV now has an big metal awning cover on a concrete pad.
Note: my bro travels a lot for construction and stays in hotels. This is his life choice, and made it look easy 🤷🏽♂️
Where at in Louisiana
Maybe look for a defunct mobile home park where water, sewer and electricity is already there and start a community🌻
We would love to make that trip
Small homes are great
Hard to find two strangers that could agree on anything.
I'd consider it , but doubt it's possible
Look in St. Johns, Arizona, there's many 40 acers lots going for about $16,000 and NO HOA's !!. If you buy land plant fruit and nut trees, that's what I've been doing.
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We sold our house to full time RV two months before you know what. All the campgrounds began to close. TH-camrs were looking for a place to ride out the storm. We put our travels on hold and purchased 3 acres walking distance to a trout stream with a 2/1 mobile. Fixing up property and doing motorhome upgrades. Hope to head out this fall. Now have a fantastic base of operations.
"All" the campgrounds didn't close. Hasn't been a problem for me.
Looking to do something similar in the South East. Glad to hear it worked out!
@@csmoothsk8ter17 that is so good to hear. This is very scary to me. Hearing that all campgrounds are booked are to book. We are right now in the process of selling our home and full-time rving
But now . I'm afraid it might be a worse idea than staying in our house and fighting through this economy with so much debt.
Sorry so long just need
Some guidance. 😔
@@dorispeterson9059 You'll be fine and there's always boondocking too if you want to save $. Watch Carolyn's RV Life and Bob Wells for boondocking info and tips.👍🥰
@@csmoothsk8ter17 thank you so much. I will chem them out. ❤️
You can be completely off grid with solar and starlink. Starlink satellite internet is as good as any broadband internet.
About 30 years ago I purchased 35 acres of heavy pine forest in Colorado for penny's on the dollar (today). I built several RV spots tucked into separate private meadows for ourselves and friends to use. The further away from a city the better, and have good cell and internet- yet have a food store about 20 mins and a Wally World about 45.
Don't make the same mistake I did. I enjoyed it so much I built a house on one back corner. Now RVing takes a backseat to country living... :(
Now that I'm retired I'm in the process of refining those RV camp spots and thinking about a B&B strictly for RVers.
Ever in Colorado hit us up.
Where in Colorado?
@@wyllowwolf4128 N. Central Elbert County on the edge of Black Forest.
would be a nice property to buy someday
I would love to see more info for your staying when visiting Colorado , that's what I'm looking for a place to get that tucked away feeling in a meadow, please PM me Don Denver prices the time of year etc etc. Thank in advance.
That sounds awesome. I'm thinking of this very type of home base. I am interested in your dream for your property.
One thing you didn't mention -- is the state retirement friendly? To us, that is very important...a must.
Medical facilities are key as well. I sold a cabin on 65 acres because it was too far from medical as my wife and I where nearing our retirement.
Great point
We live in East Texas on 25 acres outside an incorporated city. Other than septic and sewer, there is no rules. No permits, no building codes, no inspections. We have built two home on out place in the last four years, no permits required, no inspection required. Love Texas! All is good as long as the state stays free from those who want more government control of your life.
Our daughter just bought 4 acres in Southern Illinois and is giving us a secluded corner to set up our camper. Retirement just around the corner!!!!!!!!!!!
A little too cold for us
@@RVOddCouple we are not far from Paducah Ky. So its usually pretty mild winter but blazing hot and humid summers! We really don't have much for hoa or zoning laws. Taxes are low here. Just remember Illinois is over 400 miles north to south so things are very very different in these parts. Chicago is over 6 hour drive Nashville TN is less than 2. Just something to think about. Oh yeah property is super cheap too, but zero industry. No jobs and I mean none.
Ummm, the municipality will come knocking to tell you that you can't live in an RV on a property..
@@joemicheals4964 there is no municipality here. We only have 4,000 people in the entire county. Believe me, you wouldn't understand unless you've been here. Not the Illinois people think of.
Wow! I'd love to be RV neighbors with such beautiful, helpful and thoughtful people. I don't own an RV yet, but it's big on my plans. Having an RV base in a sparse community designed for RVs is a super great idea for many reasons, including security -- you can rough it but have comfort that you're not totally isolated. Signing up for the newsletter immediately!
Agreed 👍😃
Man guys we're going through this right now with our 52 acres and you have nailed it
Picked a rural county in Georgia that has no building inspector or building guidelines.
The driveway way was expensive as well as county water and electricity. Septic system has been approved. We're putting our sites 700ft back in the woods for privacy. We are now clearing the land.
It has been a long process so far and more to go
How much for the driveway and the septic system ?
How many spots will your septic serve...that's the limitation. You're gonna need acres of field lines to handle more than 4 spots
I’ve been looking at land and all your points are bang on. Don’t forget to look at properties with a mobile home or old farmhouse that already have the improvements. Money saver!
HOA is a deal killer for me, ill do what I want when I want with my property
Agreed! I owned a condo and never again will I be subjected to an "HOA"! It almost ruined my life!
Hit da nail on the head with that comment😁
That’s fine, as long as you don’t buy into a neighborhood with certain restrictions and proceed to ignore them.
@@joysoul4089 my property my rules, if im going to pay out that kind of money , im not going to be somewhere apart of a hoa
I won't even do $10 for a road. If I knew the neighbors and we join to end the HOA at a certain date I might.
Just bought RV/tiny home land up in Idaho. Can’t wait to park and explore!
Congrats! Where in Idaho?
It was a wake-up call when I started looking for RV land. There are a lot of things to consider, practical considerations like access, availability of water, electric, etc. and legal. Kudos for making this video.
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Great video. We are looking too and found out all these hard truths. Finding an old mobile home site with utilities etc is also great. Get rid of old mobile home and set your RV on old pad/expanded one that suits you. These are hard to find and go quick that we’ve seen. We’ll be happy to join the RV Squad!
Here is an idea that might work for some people. If you buy a house with a large plot of land in a place where the legalities and physical part works, build a campsite on it that you can fully hook up to and fits your RV. The house, rent that out for long term rentals either directly to a tenant or through Airbnb. As a condition of rental, the RV pad and nearby storage structures are not a part of the rental and can not be accessed. Include utilities in the rent so the tenant can't say you are using their's. So anytime you want you have a homebase to park, and storage areas.
I like that idea.
Yes & no! Make sure that in a contract you are specific on what area they can rent, etc. Because if they are renting the whole place they may say you need to give them 24 or 48 hour notice and even with the propef notice the tenant can still deny you entry.
BELIEVE IT OR NOT there are ordinances in some states , counties, THAT WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO PUT AN RV, MOBILE HOME ( SECOND HOUSE , ETC ) ON YOUR OWN LAND...Please do not assume that because the land is yours, you can do with it as you want. It was shocking to me..when buying land, look at the property discription and make sure there is no HOA, LAND RESTRICTIONS AND THEN STILL GO IN PERSON TO THE COUNTY, PLANNERS, ETC AND ASK, THEN GET IT IN WRITTING AND THE STATUE/ LAW , RULES, THAT ORDINANCE....AND SUE THEM IF THEY LATER SAY OH WE NEVER SAID THAT ..WELL YES YOU DID...
@desertedenblooms I agree. I'm a realtor. One of the things I dislike are HOA's ... there are enough restrictions as it is.
Lol if we could afford a house we wouldn't be trying to live in an RV.. the point is to not have any bills, because there are no jobs in rural areas..
All good points regarding land, utilities, and restrictions to living in an RV in Northern Colorado.
I came across your channel a few weeks ago and absolutely entertained and educated from you guys. My wife and I are just tiptoeing into the RV adventure. But we are certainly enjoying watching your videos. Extremely educational informative as well as entertaining. I want to thank you for what you guys are doing. We joined your rv odd squad and look forward to seeing you on the road sometime. Good luck Godspeed and God bless you and your family.
Great video that covered a lot of aspects of a RV property purchase.
Having a secure and enjoyable home base for your RV is essential.
One of the most enjoyable moments of our 7 years of full time RV’ing
was when we purchased our golf course RV LOT In Juniper Ridge RV Resort in Show Low, Arizona.
If you are only part time on the property, catchment and storage might be a lot cheaper than a well. A catchment roof with a sizable tank might be all you need. Not needing a pump for a deep well reduces your electrical needs.
Hey guys.
We live in British Columbia Canada in the Columbia Shuswap Area A which surrounds the town of Golden. There are no planning or zoning requirements what so ever and it is awesome. You can do and build what ever want. Land is still reasonably inexpensive and there are some amazing views as we are in the Canadian Rockies.
Andy! are you Canadian? I have been to an air bnb in Golden and would love to go back. Unfortunately I am not a citizen. What can I do?
@@KathrynLee5456
Hi Kat
Do you just want to visit?
If so you can visit Canada but you will have to check our Governments travel requirements first.
I picked Las Vegas. Almost no rain so no rust, no rot. Close to EVERYTHING that's cool. Grand Canyon, Utah, Pacific Ocean. No need to winterize. No humidity so no mold or odors. I have a big metal building for shade.
Scorpions?
@@segurosincero4057 I graveled the whole acre. It's like a one acre gravel parking lot. I don't think critters like slithering or walking on gravel. The inside of the building is 6" concrete.
@@segurosincero4057 Neither scorpions nor snakes are the problem... It's the rats and coyotes as new housing encroaches on their habitat..
@@TheBandit7613 ah, good on you mate.
where is las vegas is too hoy in summer ?
Love this! My church is doing this exact thing- not with RVs only, but getting land to live on as a community, becoming self sufficient with gardening & agriculture (as well as other crafts- I’m a weaver!). This is wonderful advice and info for anyone looking to have private land to live on. Excellent job & thank you!
Thank you Amy🙏💚
I have been wanting to create a group like this, but I don't really fit in anywhere due to my doctrinal beliefs. What church is doing this and what area would you be considering? I need to be in mountainous area where cells don't work, off grid. I'm hoping to build a cobb home and help others do the same.
@@kellycarver2500 Hi, Kelly. This channel is the RV Odd Couple and I simply responded. My church is in Texas, but I was just excited to see how people in all walks of life are wanting this lifestyle- whether for religious reasons or just a desire to have a simpler life. It’s a beautiful thing!
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This is what I want to do in Texas, the state I’m from. Have a big fishing pond with a dock, A recreational room with kitchen , sofas and fireplace. A vegetable garden. Storage and mechanic shop. RV hookups for me and guests.
Check out Landio.. They have a website and TH-cam channel..👍
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Yep I am looking at something similar in the northeastern OK.1/2 mile from state park few miles to Illinois river and historic Talhequah Oklahoma also NSU university maybe even set up as dispersed camp sites
Thank you for addressing this as the Covid pandemic sure made many full-timers have reconsideration of a home base.. Yes we are living in crazy times and a bug-out area is also a need for full-timers. Have read some issues people have run into trying to do this and ran into zoning problems and they thought they were good per their agent who was not so well versed in zoning laws. Please keep us informed. Thank you so very much.
All things being equal, a location with no state income tax would be something to think about. So much to consider! As always, great video & thanks for sharing!
You guys just exude love and family! Great information for those looking to park their RV in a home base! Thanks! @Traveling Robert is doing this in Florida.
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Looking to do a similar thing in South Carolina soon. My husband and I literally looked at each and said, “this is us!” Great video you two!
I would come to south Carolina beautiful area
Did you ever buy anything in SC?
This info. was great not just for RV-ing, but for tiny houses etc as well. Thanks for sharing. Bless you guys.
God Bless you as well Pup💚
We just closed on an RV lot in Port Charlotte, FL today because we came to the same conclusion that we needed a home base as well. I'm older, so was not as driven to do things "from the ground up" as it looks like you are wanting to do (way to go!...wish I had your energy and expertise!). I guess we took the easy way, but it is going to feel good to have a place to "Land" when we want and need to do that, especially with the growing number of rigs on the road. Keep up the great work, you two! You have learned tons from you already...Thank you! Praying your medical issue resolves well, John!
Thank you for such a well thought out and informative video. If your viewers will actually do their homework based on your suggestions, they'll save themselves a lot of time and potential heartache and finances. We aren't full- timing any more...just bought a house as home base...but have run into all of the things that you mentioned. One other thing to think about is "Covenants" on a deed... restrictions that a previous land owner attached to a piece of property. Some friends of ours bought 4 acres, but it was written in a covenant on the deed that they could only put two residence buildings on the property.
My husband and I have talked about buying land so your info about buying land for an RV home base is so helpful! Thank you guys! 💜
We bought in No Colorado 3 years ago. Small 3 acres but so beautiful and our piece of heaven. We saw the camping changing with more people Rving.
Excellent! As usual and it's really fun watching how animated and passionate you two are! Thanks!
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I've been looking for some time as well and have encountered the same difficulties, primarily county restrictions agains keeping an RV on the property for more than a few days/weeks per year.
Great information. Have 10 acres in TX, down on 118 near Terligua. N restrictions
“Fascinating “ i love it!! Yes that spectrum changes so much state to state and county to county! Georgia has specific areas that this is welcomed and others that the county tax base is a bigger concern and rv living is not allowed
For similar reasons, we decided to keep a home base. We sold our home and were able to purchase a condominium outright in Tennessee. This way we always have a place to come home to and it's close to family which we really like. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and knowledge.
Danny and Lynn
I would love to become part of your new community, just no HOA rules.
"Do what ever you want on the land" can be a dangerous statement if you want to share your land. Old cars, trash, undisciplined children, pets, misbuilt buildings will make your property unsightly and cut into your "enjoyment of nature". Please take those factors into account when you decide to share your land with other RVrs.
Of course 😃
The utopian dream.
Background check everyone b4 letting them invest. Probation period living with neighbors b4 allowing purchase of site .
This is something that I've been thinking about. I haven't looked into it to much, but maybe I need to look at Texas and head back to my home state. Thanks for all the information
You guys do all the hard work so we wont have to and for that I am truly thankful. Thank you for this video.
This is the one of the most important videos that you guys have done. You nailed! How can I sign up for the newsletter?
I just signed up for the newsletter - we are interested in finding out where the property is and consider the possibility of a community of like-minded people! I wish you the best, can't wait to hear more.
I check Facebook marketplace for land or homes and find great opportunities just never 👎 where I’m wanting to set up a home base. Start there Gina!
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@@RVersity I never thought of Facebook Marketplace! Thank you - I'll check it out. :)
NP 😉 Gina! 🙌
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I'd like to know where you are buying as well.
Great points... I just bought at BayLake Motorcoach in Fl... next I need to start building my home base to get ready for those winter months when most northerners are taking over the south. Thanks for sharing guys.
Definitely a needed video about buying land. U guys did a great job! 👍🏾👏🏽
My husband and I have been talking about getting some land.. Thank you for doing this video! All excellent advice! ~ Kat
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Maybe sell the RV spots under a time share of 1 month each so then people can afford to get in and if you want all 12 months you can do that also? And with the dues you can cover the operating costs!
I am looking into buying an RV land lot in an established RV campground or RV resort, which has full hook ups. In the past, I had looked into RV land lots, and there are none that already had utility box or hookup box, no sewer, no water access! It's been so difficult, so I appreciate your honesty in this subject. Thanks!
Thank you for this super helpful vid !!! Need more content like this in my life🎉❤
I think this will be the wave of future RVing. As more and more RV’ers hit the road we already know that procuring space -esp if you are year round-is getting more difficult. Throw in pandemic type situations and you could lose the ability to use your home! Collaborating on property or buying as an independent will provide a blanket of security esp for full timers! John & Mercedes, the concept of “Home Base Property” and all your tips can help prevent a disaster when there are so many things to consider to avoid financial and psychological damage. Thank you for this video!
Crazy times
The only blanket of security is (Jesus, Not to sound trite) especially with the times we are living in...but these are all good ideas that I'm reading.
Great tips! I’ve been looking for RV friendly land for a home base as well 🤔 Giving me a few extra things to consider!
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wow this video really helped. full timing ten years now and thinking about putting down some roots.
We bought a lot in Happy Trails in Surprise, AZ. Gated, security, many pools and a wonderful she shed with washer dryer and pantry. Covered lot to boot! And you can rent your lot out when you're not there, realty manager on site. Many lots also have stick built Arizona rooms as well as your RV spot. 😎
I was thinking about this today, I need a home base. I’ve been full time 4 years and it’s time.
Have had this idea in my head for 45 years, always looking toward retirement travel. A few acres with a secure metal pole barn to hold the things I can't part with. Low taxes, no house and a place to go when I don't want to be on the road...sounds like heaven to me!
Shipping Containers are good for that too.
@@TheWestlandgirl Absolutely! The other thought I had was the pole barn could be a place to stay in my camper with proper hookups. Camper inside, high and dry place to live for a few months at a time. Probably against zoning laws any place that has them. Just a day dream I guess.
Thanks guys. This is just what my wife and I have been looking at over the past 6 months. It isn't easy to find the ideal property. One thing I might add is about flooding. A piece of property that is high and dry when you look at it might be under water during different times of the year. Also, look at insurance for your property. We found that our land, although in the desert, is listed as being in a flood area, and the flood insurance (which is required) is high! (Edit: Just saw that you talked about flood plane . . . you guys have covered everything!!)
Great insight! Ty
This was a great eye opening video! Thank you for this.
This is the way everyone should be thinking right now
Buy a piece of land. Build a barn on it with a large garage door. Back the RV in the barn.
Is a garage door legally necessary?
While that seems a good plan, in Oregon they do fly overs with detection equipment to see what is under the roof. You cant escape the technology in the US) I am very familiar the government can see a missile in a silo with a 60 ton concrete and steel lid and whether the missile is armed and whether launch ready.
And then the problem of electricity and water and likely sewage connection to the barn. And most jurisdictions will require building permits for a barn along with periodic inspections. In other countries they lack the money for such technology, besides don't really care what you do.
@@riskyron1416 Living in any state on the west coast has more challenges than other parts of the country. If you buy enough land (10 acres) to get farm status, building permits are not necessary. The energy company will request an electrical inspection before they hook up, but that generally isn't a problem. Same goes for a septic system to be used for the bathroom in the barn. It's been done numerous times. Maybe not in Oregon.
@@rustynail7866 I suppose it might be done even in Oregon with 10 acres. But who would care to pay over $700,000 for the land to live in an RV in a barn at that price? The point to me made is that cheap living in an RV is pretty much myth. And the costs and regulations are only getting worse. I started RV'ing in 1968. Ended in 2012. And those final 8 years full time. My lifestyle is so much better here in Costa Rica where I rent a 7 bed/5 bath house with 4 car garage on 23 acres for $164 a month. Owner is Costa Rican, a Pharmacist ,living and working in Zurich Switzerland. His sisters and a brother my neighbors and we all think of ourselves as family. This is the live beyond any I could have imagined. Should anyone know of those desperate Room and Board is available for $50 a month in Nicaragua. A 2 bedroom house rents for $80 to $100 a month even in downtown Managua. Need a cook/maid that too will be $80 a month. And have her do your shopping she will save you more than her salary. Even a few months there one could save up for an RV pretty quickly if that is their desire. Speculative RVer is a retired person getting around $1500 a month income. Living frugally an RVer might get by on $1000. But that will crash down when something costly happens. And by age 80 few are even competent to drive a car much less an RV. So the next step beyond should be considered.
@@riskyron1416 Again, Oregon is a very expensive place to live. 10 acres doesn't cost anywhere near that in other areas. I live on 30 acres that I bought at auction for $100,000. As for Costa Rica, I love to visit, but living there would not be my choice.
Wow, great timing. A buddy and I are actually in the process of buying some land in South Dakota. Summer home base only, winters are too cold!
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KUDOS for another great share, video and thought! It helps much with John's experience and backgroud to ask all the right questions... and then some. I never heard of a perc test until I bought my forst house.... and yes then learned about septics, permits, servicing etc. Gets complicated real quick, and I suspect with more growth and regulations, harder to find. Wonderful idea though, but as you say West Coast where I am is pretty much NOT! All the BEST to all 3 of you and Cheers! :)
Great video. I would also add that Environmental Regulations can be a huge issues/showstoppers. For example you might want to build an access road across a dry creek bed that hasn't had water for decades. You can be stopped dead in your tracks by the EPA. It's never been harder to navigate all these issues and steer clear of all the pitfalls along the way. Any of which can stop you dead in your tracks. I think it would be wise to hire a land use attorney before making any substantial land purchase.
Great point!!!
Great info! I love people who put feathers in their vents like I do when I find them ❤️🙌
My dad left me 3 acres and my brother lives there. We are going to build a storage shed for our trailer which will hide it from the road when we need to sit still for a while. They want to keep those big tax $ coming is why they don’t want people living in what ever we want to live in. What a scam huh 🤣
Always enjoy your videos. Honest, Informative and entertaining. You are such a balanced and equal couple. Please let us know if you decide to go with a community. As a single older woman, searching for a home base myself. Take Care.
Very thorough presentation. A good place to start is the county building/planning department and look at a zoning map. Look at the permitted and conditional uses.
Great subject. This is what I want to do
ok, I will say it. never buy a property with HOA
Yup
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HOA hidden tax
We picked up a little piece in Park County, CO. Nice and remote, but it looks like lots of hurdles just to build a little shack. Can’t wait to see how your little village pans out. Thank you for sharing the information and have a great day.
I lived in Pine Junction, CO in Park County. The building permit folks there in Fair Play are horrible, to rebuild our barn, we spent 2500 in permits, and had to pay for an engineer to approve a hand drawn plan of what we were doing to the barn and then inspection fees. What a bunch of crap. We lived there five years and moved to East Texas. So much happier and we feel safer.
This is such a great help! Thank you for researching this issue!!! Much appreciated!!!
Happy to help K-Dog
Wonderful and timely video, guys! With the current surge in RV ownership and interest in RV camping, full-time RVers are being crowded out of campgrounds and are even finding it difficult to find places to boondock (which I know is not your thing, Mercedes).
This video has given me some ideas about how full-timers can work around this system.
An excellent alternative solution might be to create communities of full-time RVers who are part of a cooperative. Full-timers who purchase land and invest in acquiring all the necessary services can attract other like-minded full-timers to reserve spots to live part (or maybe all) of the year, and pay to help defray the costs of set-up. This way like-minded full-timers can congregate - i.e. those with children, those without children, seniors, or any other category of like-minded group - and live in a semi-permanent, cost effective community. Perhaps some day there will be a system of permanent and semi-permanent full-time RV home bases that provide all full-timers with the security of knowing they have one (or more) home bases that they can hunker down in when needed or wanted. No vacation camping allowed!
These are just some thoughts. Camping is becoming such a drag with all the crowded campgrounds. Campground owners are squeezing us in like sardines, with sites so close together you can literally hear the conversation going on in the rig next to you.
The full-time RV community is only going to grow. The temporary vacation camping style campgrounds are no longer serving the full-timers to the extent necessary for stress-free living, which is why we chose the lifestyle to begin with. This could become a niche!
We love your ideas Susan 💚
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@@RVOddCouple Thank you! I just signed up to join the RV Odd Squad, although I thought I was already a member because I receive your emails. Better to be certain 😊 Plus, I already feel like a member since I've been watching and commenting on your videos on TH-cam for over a year. We've been through a lot of changes together! ❤ I've always loved your videos and how you tell it like it is - the good, the bad, the ugly, and the downright embarrassing 😳
The service you offer the community and the relationship you have with its members is a perfect example of giving and receiving being the equally blessed.
Just finished watching the 5/2 livestream. I joined the OddSquad right after Mercedes commented that she likes to schedule spontaneity-lol. I knew I had found my peeps. God bless. Congrats on the land.
I would look to collect rain water depending on the location you may be able to be sufficient on just rain water if wells are hard in the region. Also composting is a good option rather than septic tanks. Complete self reliance is a beautiful thing
If your going to have a well and septic I recommend having electricity for the underground well pump especially during Winter months and cloudy days. My folks built their custom retirement home on an acre on the Chesapeake Bay where they needed to make sure the land perked for drilling a 225 foot deep well into the acquafier plus installing a 1500 gallon septic tank and 4 leach field pipes. Septic tank size and leach field pipes is based on number of bathrooms typically.
Guys, I am interested in your RV community project. Great idea!
Cass County Texas, many of my neighbors are on acres with just their RV. Usually they have a storage shed, and a deck, electric, and septic system, and well water.
TX is Definitely RV friendly
How far from good medical services/hospitals?
@@6248cjl great point
@@6248cjl , I am 30 minutes to one Walmart in Mount Pleasant, TX, and 35 minutes to another Walmart in Atlanta, TX. I'm one hour South of Texarkana, and 90 minutes NW of Shreveport . Medical care is amazingly easy to get local appointments. Hospitals are 30 to 60 minute drive depending on your favorite hospital or ER. County roads and backroads are well kept in Texas. Lots of land for sale as families.are parceling them into smaller acreages . Its common for families to own 30 plus acres.. I only have one acre, but I cannot even see my closest neighbors because their properties are huge and surround me on all sides. I have an an RV carport and my own water well. 😅 I am selling this fall to fulltime with my Labrador Retrievers. I have a big family, and many places to moochdock if I need to. I would definitely resettle here again if I need to get off the road. Also, we are on a different power grid than most of Texas, and did not lose a single minute of electricity during the deep freeze. I measured 14 inches of snow accumulated on the top of my outdoor heat pump. Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions . Oh, yes, hog hunting is huuuge out here. 🤣
@@luannkelly5071 I'm interested in your acre.
Great video! Thanks for sharing! Safe travels Zoe and Ramón
I just started this process with my 5 acres in Oregon.... With a year round spring fed creek, where the big trout come to spawn. I love this land, but...It is so secluded.... And I'm a single guy... So I set the groundwork...A big building with an RV door, and living quarters/office,...What I have learned is called a "Barndominium"....Having trouble with the banks because there are no comps.... Still pushing... JW
It's nice to see you guys so happy hope everybody's doing well happy traveling. RV friends forever.
We would definitely consider purchasing in an RV community!!
Always an option! I just found most to be expensive 💰
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@@RVersity Yes, but I grew up in a very small town. The sense of community means a lot to us.
Maybe we just did it yoo young. We bought a beautiful RV lot in a gated community. The HOA was like a swarm of gnats always in everyone’s business. Sneaking around your camper and belongings when you weren’t there, stopping by on their golf carts to check out what you’re planting, how many square feet of decking or cement you have, little men on big power trips. Never, ever again. The best day of our lives was when we sold it. I’m the president of our sticks and bricks HOA do we certainly know what an HOA is but they were ridiculously in everyone’s business. I have talked to others who had the same issue with their camp lot’s HOA. We are currently looking for acreage and plan to build a barndominium inside of which we can place our RV. I think most RVers value independence, freedom, and peace. We had none of those things. If you choose to purchase in an RV park, look further than the covenants. Are there quite a few lots for sale? Why? Talk to neighbors. Ask about the Board. Just sayin…
Very informative on everything you need to know in finding a lot for your RV👍
Love you share your adventures with us John and Mercedes!
My wife and I looked all summer for the same type of thing! We even almost bought an RV park. We would definitely be interested in going in on some land ! #RVCOMUN
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Dead-on list! I was looking for a piece of dirt anywhere near the lake of the Ozarks, MO. Found one lot. Met all those on the list and had a boat ramp access. Poof, went within a couple of days from posting. Super cheap too. It was the last lot. So I feel for you guys in your search without HOA fees. It's hard. Good luck.
We knew there were others thinking about this
I was out there a year ago but sadly those areas are infested with ticks. It was discouraging, not sure how that big of an issue could be gotten under control.😕
Northern Alabama has had some Hummers of tornado lately!!!
I remember bugging out of Oklahoma RV park b4 tornado warning. That storm chased me across 6 counties. So glad I had a n hour head start
I am so glad you guys are looking to buy land and see the need for a home base. I was born and raised in Alaska. We are now missionaries in Uganda. Everything had to be built from the ground up. We have had so many problems with water and electricity that have still not been solved. A word on solar as your only full-time source of power. We are on the equator and still have to conserve.
Solar means no ironing, no washing machine, and maybe even turning your fridge off at night. The price is astronomical to set up the panels, batteries, inverter, controller... And the catch 22 is if you hire an expert it's expensive, if you don't hire an expert it's expensive.
So important to have a home base for storing food stuffs and just a place to BE. I applaud you for helping people figure out the land issues.
February 2020 I finally found a RV spot in Punta Gorda Florida.....it was perfect and had just about everything we were looking for!! I was all set to fly down in March to hopefully close the deal when covid hit and everything closed.....they ended up selling it in May!!
What a bummer! We know PG well
@@RVOddCouple We are near Punta Gorda and going to start RVing next month! We are also going to look for a home base. :)
I needed to be in Florida, and the only solution was to buy a lot in a RV Resort. At the end with the pandemic was the best solution. HOA is a little expensive, but the place is really nice, close to parks, and lots are decent in size. Prices in the lots have gone up a lot in the past 2 years and they sale fairly quick.
Excellent post! Great info! I bought a fifth wheel and looked for a spot and an old friend offered me a great place but there's no way the RV will be able to be driven in..So I'm building a tiny, tiny home instead. I'll be living in the RV on for a few months during the build. Off grid. Forget a septic system! Go compostable! It's the best! I replaced my sewage toilet in the RV with a DIY compostable toilet. Cut down on the meat eating and nothing stinks. Divert the urine and you don't have sewage, you have compost that you can actually use on your flower beds (must get up to a certain temp to use on plant beds but you can.
Just wondering how your tiny house build is going. I would love to do that myself, as in extremely tiny, I've seen some really cute ones. Also I love your idea about the compostable toilet.
Excellent information! We have thought along the same lines. Keep us informed!
We did this in 1993. Bought 28 acres of land in WV. We wanted to be secluded and rural.
How did it turn out for you?
Is it still running?
Good for you . I’m trying to talk my husband into moving to Greenbank area. My fantasy.
@@shirleyduncan3653 quiet Zone
Your land search and community home base dream is something that I would love to participate in. I'll take 20 acres.
Good info, we have been looking for land and found what you have said to be spot on.
We were fortunate enough to pick up 11 acres in the black hills of SD. No covenants or HOA and great views of the hills. A cozy 550 sqft cabin comes with the deal, so the cold won't be so challenging. Our 9 YO is on the spectrum as well, so hoping getting away from the noise of the city will help him. And, no state payroll or personal property taxes are huge for us. Great content here, thanks for the great info.
This year I bought a piece of property in Florida and I'm happy to say it meets all the requirements you mention. Whew!
Looking for the same in Florida. Is zoning difficult? So fat finding restrictions for rvs. Guess I'm not looking in the right places.
@@GimiH1 Look in Taylor County... RV friendly.
@@CarlCrumley thank you for this have been having a hard time finding areas that allow it as well.
Florida was what I was thinking 🤔 too! Warm & sunny 😎 close to the ocean!
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Where in Florida ? Would love to move to Florida . Have a house in S.C. on a acre ! Too much land to take care of ! Own my house out right ! Have my own well ! Utilities on my house run $100.00 ! My house is 3200 sq feet . Not happy I want to travel !