Thanks for watching! I filmed this video in late January, and all of the properties were obviously for sale then. But as of posting this video, all of the properties are sold, pending sale, or otherwise off the market. (And yes, the even the terrible one sold!) Check the video description for GPS coordinates of the approximate locations if you want to browse those general areas on Zillow, Land and Farm, etc. And let me know which spot you'd choose! -Tristan
The wildcard land would have been the best choice, but all the Californians are flocking to AZ and snatching up all available land, driving up the cost of everything...
We live rurally in central AZ. My brother's family is in Henderson, 3.5 hrs away. We drive hwy 40 regularly & are quite familiar with the terrain. We also dry & wet camp all over these hills & valleys & lakes, all of which are less than 5 hours away from wherever we are. It's beautiful here, too. Not like the scrub land in Golden Valley. Just saying. Everyone has their own esthetic comfort level. LOL
Been RV ing this area for 20 years. It is much better to just snowbird in Lake Havasu/Parker/Quartzite than to own land. If you don't like neighbors just move a mile. I have never seen 2 week BLM rule enforced. As soon as you leave something on your property somebody will steal it. Thieves watch when you leave. Depends
You are incorrect, we live here and love it. What you called the Chamber of Commerce is actually our Waffle Cone and Meadview market, the Chamber of Commerce is across the street. Great place to live.
I spent more than two weeks in this area looking at property. There are a lot of hippies, outcasts, drug users, and people with mental health issues. Some people are friendly some are not. There are lots of guns. I was in a restaurant with a bar and some weirdo threatened me because he thought I looked like a narc. I asked a mailman where a certain road was and he got angry said "How the hell should I know." Be skeptical of anything your realtor tells you. You can spend $25,000 or more on a well and there's no guarantee you're going to get water. You're better off with a tank if the lot doesn't have piped in water. If you want power you should buy a lot that already has it. It can get up to 110 + degrees in summer. Don't expect your property to appreciate much. I was mostly around White Hills, Meadview, and Dolan Springs. If you want decent groceries you have to drive to Boulder City. You'll want to be well-informed before you make a purchase. For myself I decided to skip it. There is all kinds of BLM land and other public lands that you can camp on in the area. In addition, I want to give a big thanks to Tristan for the positive and uplifting content in all his videos. Also, I want to finish my perception of people in the area. I ran into a couple and their friend, they lived in a large house not far from the highway in White Hills. They were very warm, considerate and helpful people. They were fun to talk to, and told me to just stop by if I needed anything. They were the kind of people that you would like to invite over for a cook out. The owners and employees at Rosie's Den were also really nice. This was before the place burned down. The bartender was a well principled and super tough dude. You could sit at the bar and relax knowing he totally had your back. He demonstrated this when a troublemaker came in and started harassing a customer. He was on that guy before you could blink. I also talked to some very helpful people on the outskirts of Meadview. I rode my bike around and talked to people who were in their front yard. That's the best way to learn about these areas. The place isn't all bad it depends on what you're looking for. It's warm in the winter and some of it has a certain beauty, and that just might be enough.
Thank you for pointing it out, I have found these concerns in excess and real. Additionally, these realtors are mostly investment agents who, from my own search, do not live in the state and have never seen the properties. Also, most have no easement and if BLM land near, ATV and other recreation could be along or through your property. You purchase surface rights so anyone can come and drill or dig, legally. You must have a septic or can only stay on your own property for 30 days with a specific time range between. Ask, research and tap into the county seat. I found counties to be very kind resource.
@@wanderlust62 Yes, I forgot about the surface rights / mineral rights issue. That would be a good subject to dig into. I'm not sure if you can purchase the mineral rights with the property. The county offices can provide a wealth of information. In Utah I had to look into water rights that I would have needed for a well, and also other concerns with zoning.
Excellent issues to bring up. Buying unseen land can be a real issue. Another issue is security. I know some people that bought some land for temporary/recreational use in the Mojave and they ended up with squatters. It took them a while to get them off. If you do buy raw land for camping or recreation, be sure to get to know your neighbors so you can all look after each other's places. Install a fence and gate and maybe security cameras or alarms. Sadly, these things need to be considered...
I bought a cheap parcel in AZ that met my needs before I moved from Idaho in 2021. I needed good road access, electricity for my kilns and wheels and close to my job at the time. This year I moved on to a better job 60 miles away. My lot now has a prefab shed on it that is my weekend studio. Hopefully this summer I will get the power on and start a production pottery studio. Our county requires a permitted building before the power gets turned on. I am just waiting on my permit number. My original lot was really cheap and financed through the land company. When I had too many problems trying to get the power on, I bought the land across the street. That lot had the septic, community water and a power pedestal on it. I just found the owner's name through the assessors office. She was in Ohio and happy to sell it to me, even carrying a note on the balance. When I finally get "old" and retire I know I have a place to live.
I live in Mohave County and there are a lot of angry people in our small towns. Its hot desert and some are trapped so, please give us a break. Not all are mad, most are contempt and wonderful people. Thank you for doing this video as I learned a bunch.
24 years ago we did something similar except it was raw land to use in the summer with our rv. It's about 6000 feet up in the mountains of north eastern California. Too much snow in the winter to drive into the property, unless you snowmobile in. Put in a septic and a big deck and a pole barn over our rv. Beautiful views, and very private. But....three summers ago one of the major forest fires that tore thru that part of California burned up our property and all of our improvements (except of course the septic system). We still have our views and privacy, but a forest of blackened pine trees is not what we were thinking of when we bought the property. Just one thing to keep in mind if someone is looking at mountain property for summer camping. We still plan on using our land, but it sure isn't the same after a forest fire tears through an area.
Fires are a natural way to rejuvenate the land. In 10 years, 20 years your land will be better than ever. If you can afford the taxes consider to keep it as your retirement nestegg.
Yes, I was looking into some property in eastern Washington, but with forest fires becoming the norm, it’s a big risk. I’ve decided I don’t need to worry about property, pay taxes on the property, and not be able to camp on it more that 14-30 days a year. No thanks.
El Dorado fire did a lot of damage in the California mountains the back Highway has been closed off and on UA-cam mudslides the past 3 to 4 years it's not like it used to be it's as if they're burning people out of their land I've been in mudslides and fires in California since the 60s it seems to be an ongoing thing and just keeps getting worse with the overload of people in California and Dad purchased property in Arizona Golden Valley area many decades ago however that area just flood out across the roads makes it difficult to get in and out so I thought no I'll pass on that I think it's now easier just to find a place to camp on BLM and move on meaning if you don't like the neighbors or a bad situation like a Mudslide of fire cuz you can just turn the key and move
Safer spot for the next big fire I guess. I've seen the rejuvenation w some colorado fires.. sorry u had to go through that, hope everyone came out safe.
My ex and I toured those areas extensively back in 1994. I'm telling you, the prices haven't increased much since then and there are ample reasons why as listed by comments below. Thankfully, we never purchased any land there.
I can relate in some ways. About 20 years ago we bought 50 acres of land in NM for less than $40K (so way less than $1000 per acre). But then it was $10,000 for driveway, $10,000 for septic, $15,000 for electric, and $24,000 to have a well dug (they went down 1000 ft and never hit water). So now we have 2-3000 gallon water tanks and we truck in our our water from a little town 25 miles away. We now live here full time and have our sticks and bricks house and a little guest house. It not for everyone but we love our little corner of paradise
I had been looking online for land in New Mexico for quite some time, but so many people were telling me that the crime rate is ridiculous there. I eventually caved in to the pressure and am now reluctantly looking for a place in Arizona. What is it like in your corner of the state? Are the fear mongers exaggerating the crime rate?
Crime is only high in large cities ( no different from anywhere else) or in some of the border areas. Out in the middle of nowhere there are no people and is no crime. Regarding water cost-we were paying someone to do it initially. They charged us $175 for 2200 gallons which lasted 4-6 weeks. Now we own a small trailer and tank to get our own. We can buy 1000 for $8.50 (which lasts a couple weeks). So our only really ongoing cost is our time. I
After watching this, I really appreciate how great a deal I found for 10 mostly wooded acres in Pennsylvania for just under $2K/ac. Heck, I didn't even get a permit when I put an RV on it. They just started taxing the property as including a mobile home on it. 😅
I live in Pa as well and I'm fulltime van life in Lackawanna county. If I could find a cheap acre or pay someone to park at night I would sleep a lot better not being in fear of the dreaded knock or worse. Can you please tell me how you found your land and guide me where to begin a search? Thank you
@@davidfairfield651 Believe it or not, I found it on Craig's List by searching the term "acres." Of course, this was 2008, and craig's List is pretty much abandoned by everyone but commercial spam. Pennswoods classifieds would probably be a good place to keep an eye out. Facebook marketplace is the other option, if your savvy enough to spot the plethora of scammers that use it. Then there are website realtors that specialize in offering rural land. I can't post web links, because UA-cam will delete comments that have them. (in fact, I had to edit this comment in a way that UA-cam allowed it)
@@markeverson5849WTF are you talking about? Although I agree with your your comment, it has nothing to do with the topic being discussed. People have been breaking into vacation homes forever.
FWIW, any time you see Joshua Trees, you're at elevation, they usually don't grow below about 2000', and really take off around 3000+. This means it's going to be colder in the winter, but also cooler in the summer usually. Of what you looked at, I would get the property with the hill, you could put your water system at the top, cut a pad half way up, and have a septic with a leech on the down-side.
@@randiholbrook5849 I think Joshua Trees just need a little more water, or maybe something with soil chemistry. Joshua Tree Natl Park is full of Joshua trees, it's also at higher elevation (and cooler) than the surrounding desert communities. Same thing if you go up Mt Charleston near Las Vegas.
I would get the camper and boondock. I would continue to save for land, but while you are boondocking you will have opportunities to get to know the areas and towns better. Thank you for taking video. It was a fun way to look around. Safe travels.
Yep. Been RVing this area 20 years. Highly recommend BLM boondock before buying. Lake Havasu/Parker/Quartzite for snowbirds. Warmer in winter. Hotter summer. Never seen 2 week blm stay limit enforced.
You wish a lot of laws against doing anything to change the land even on your propertyto close to californicators for me theywill regulate it to death just like they did to ruin Calihell prying into every aspect of yourlife
I understand the appeal, but as a homeowner, having a second property for occasional use seems more trouble and expense than it's worth. I'll stick to tent camping at campgrounds when traveling. For me, that's less stressful and more fun.
Completely agree. I have friends who have a second property, and for the vast majority of their visits, they do nothing but DIY repair and gardening projects. There's lots of interesting stuff to see in the area, but they seldom get to see it, because they are too busy taking care of the property. However, they seem to enjoy their relationship with the place. Myself, I would rather get out in nature than do property maintenance, so I camp on public land for the most part.
I have lived in Vegas since the late 70's, I know the area very well. Golden Valley has a private run Prison on the side closer to Kingman, there was an escape I want to say 10 years ago. Meadview is mostly retired and close to Lake Mead. The reason Dolan is expensive is due to alot of the residences commute to Vegas for work and the ability to have city water and electric on the property. The 4k property in Golden Valley looks to be the best property of them all in my opinion due to how close you would be for major shopping. IE: Major grocery stores, Smiths, Albertsons, WalMart, Home Depot, Hospital and restaurants located in Kingman. Nice size and affordable, just check how far away electric is to the property. Best of luck in your search
Showing us the towns near those properties was valuable information for me. I've noodleled cheap Arizona property occasionally over the years. I've always wondered what the surrounding towns / services were like.
Very interesting. Thank you Tristan. My husband and I have thought about buying land in AZ for an investment if nothing else. We live in western CO and have managed to boondock and travel around AZ for a month at a time the last 2 years. We also love UT. We thought you were crazy for buying in Rock Springs because we had only been there one time and passed through the part of town that was just industrial. Last Sept we got to see the other part of town and it's beautiful. We also had a fantastic meal at a restaurant on the north edge of town. Now we understand why you bought there and the politics are much better than CO. Anyway, thank you for what you do. We are heading to the backside of Arches soon, per one of your videos.
If you want a cheap place to winter why not Quartzsite, AZ? Or Yuma area? In Quartzsite there are 4 LTVA's where you can camp (live) for $180 for a total of 7 months - Sept 15 - April 15, inc water, trash & dump stations. There are 6 other locations on the AZ/CA border (2 near Blyth or 4 near Yuma) you can move to under the one permit. There are an additional 5-14 day free areas to camp just outside Q. You can be somewhat close to other campers/snowbirds or further out with less people. The roads are easy to navigate with mostly hard pack small rock. Snowbirds have been camping/living there for over 50 years. There are hundreds of miles of fairly easy 4x4 trails & lots of old history, mining sites to explore. Quirky rock art abounds! It is 15 minutes from the Colorado River (Ehrenberg), 30 minutes to Parker, 1.5 hours to Havasu or Yuma. KOFA is just down the road from Q & you can camp there for 14 days free too! Imperial Dam near Yuma is a favorite with the view of Senator Wash (lake) if you get the right spot!
I've been hearing that things are changing and there may not be the same opportunities to camp on BLM land like there always has been. I was planning on being there this coming winter....Sure hope it doesn't change too much!
I'm an old Grammy but I've had a vacation property. Beside liking the land you buy, the town you're land is close to will become important. I loved the view and I loved the village where it was located. Because you'll not want to be cabin bound all the time, close by activities are also important. Interesting show today.
I Have A Place In Missouri. Owner Finance, $99 Down, $89 Monthly for Six Years and I Live Here Year Round. When I Bought The Lot It Had Electric, Water and Septic. Best Deal Ever. My first place was $850 for Two Lots... Lived there 24/7/365.
I am at the Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area as I type this. I'm on a site that is probably a sixth of an acre. I have road access, water and dump stations at the check-in area, and it's $180 for six months. That gets my vote.
We were considering options years ago whether we might want a cabin or a camper. We chose the camper, small travel trailer, because we could go wherever we want and are not tied to one spot.
At 13:11; straight back in the middle is a plateau that looks very interesting. We bought a piece of land with 2 1/2 acres, no water or power, and lived off-grid. We made our power and stored water in 50 gallon drums. It got too rough in winter. I don't think you will have that problem there. We were 2 miles outsideof "Little Valley CA. I loved it there, but chopping wood and hauling water gets to be too much. I lucked out and bought a nice home for $25,000, in Westwood N. CA. We just got too old and disabled to work a property. Best to you and yours. Love your videos. If I have company and you are on, everyone says: "Who is this? And I tell them about your site. I've been watching you for a few years now. Always a good watch. Thank You for taking us along.
Westwood is such a sweet town! I live down the hill in Chico, but we had a place on Rush Creek near Twain, on Highway 70, for years. I hope to get back up there this year to kayak Walker Lake. It will be the fist time visiting the area since the devastating 2021 Dixie Fire.
One thing you did not mention is the way of life that exists in these communities. People need to be prepared that each runs it's own way with little to no government, HOA, etc; BUT serious rules. They police themselves as the authorities can be over a hour away. Your neighbors will most likely well armed. This can be exactly what you are looking for or not. These places exist so that the land owner adjusts to the communities; not the other way around. I don't recall if you mentioned how far hospitals are from these places
ANY place with a HOA can rot ! Not sure what fools thought government is not in our face enough lets get some Karen's to tell us how every last stone and blade of grass has to be !
@@BeefNEggs057Not fleeing progressive politics. Fleeing expensive prices only. I’ll always be as rainbow and leftist as they come, no matter where I am.
You have such a positive take on these desolate, dumpy little towns in these desert areas. I find it all very uncomfortable without any water or trees. I applaud you for seeing the beauty!
That was fun! I'd love to see more of this type vids in the future...showing land options. Always love your hiking adventure videos but this subject is interesting and worthwhile. Thanks so much! 🙂
Only being able to be there 14 days twice a year, guarantees that theft and vandalism will be a problem. So, the only choice becomes to spend $10K on septic, $10K on site work, and a minimum of $20K on utilities/tanks/security, and try to be there a lot to establish a presence and defend your place. At that point, it doesn't matter whether a lot is $4K or $8K, because that makes it really $44K vs $48K. Plus the cost of your camper, tiny home, sheds, storage container, etc. So you end up spending $50K or $100K and ending up in a remote, insecure location without the convenience of sticks and bricks, in a place without any guarantee of good neighbors or police forces watching after your place. Every one of the places looked too rough and tumble for my taste. In some cases due to the iffy mix of what neighbors are using their land for, but even more so by not knowing what other future neighbors will do, or who they are. There are some very remote places without riff-raff, where you get more property, the character of the neighborhood is already firmly established, and the area has more more local services, and fewer worries. I'd be happy to gamble $5K if my only plan was to leave the land empty and park on it 30 days per year. But once I start sinking money into a piece of land, and building stuff that can be stolen, vandalized, or even just devalued by what unknown future neighbors do, I look for better options. The land cost is barely the down payment on what money you'll sink into a second home site. Think very hard about how much you'd sink into it in the next 5, 10, or 20 years. If the answer is $50K, $100K, or $200K, then spend a good third or half of the total on getting better land in a better location, with fewer risks. Location, location, location. 90% of location-based value is how nicely your neighbors develop their properties. It's better to have the smallest house in the best neighborhood, than the best house in a bad neighborhood. For a getaway, there are many other options. A couple can spend 30 days per year on a cruise ship for $5K, and that includes unlimited gourmet food, someone changing your sheets and making your bed, unlimited hot showers, gym usage, deck chairs, incredible scenery changes every day or two, and nobody making meth next door to you. Just a bit of alcoholism as they try to get their money's worth out of a drinks package. As for the $27K place, I'd rather pay $12K for a better piece of raw land, and bring it up to $27K with making improvements myself. The chance that the buildings and infrastructure they put there, are exactly what I would have put there, is zip, zero, zilch, nada. Imagining how you'd use what someone else chose, is not even close to deciding what you want, and creating it. You get to choose what matters to you, what corners to cut to save money, what corners not to cut on things you care about the most. Also, just choosing exactly where to site this and that building, is priceless, compared to living with someone else's decisions about that.
Very well stated. 3rd option looked like someone's failed attempt that fled in a hurry... notice barred windows and security camera right corner. Would anyone trust leaving anything of value? then what's the point of structures. Septic and that's it for your rv or pull behind. if like you stated... it's in a good location location location but most likely more hassle than it's worth in actual return.
I would not buy any of those pieces of land. You can find much prettier public land to camp on all over the desert SW. move when you get tired of the view or have explored the area. You are an explorer like myself, don’t try to limit yourself to a couple acres for a couple months.
obviously you are not a camper and are not familiar with the lifestyle of those places. Half the fun is the unincorporated area and the feeling of pride and accomplishment when you turn a raw piece of land with a lovely view into a homesite that you crafted with your bare hands. People who live in these places are generally nice folk and the others just want to be left alone. You don't get it, buddy, but there's a whole lot of us who do. It's a great life of adventure and accomplishments.
There is nothing but common sense on that comment. People don't think about the expense taking garbage land and bring it up to some civil landscape. I would never buy land I cannot use whenever I want to like camping for three months and coming back in a few more. Some people can nitpick someone's comment. If you can't say something uplifting don't say anything. rds you made sense not like the comment after yours. 73
@@1jandavis - "...when you turn a raw piece of land with a lovely view into a homesite that you crafted with your bare hands..." only to have it vandalized or ransacked or squatted on while you spend the rest of the year absent simply makes no sense. The basic concept is a recipe for lost money, heartache and disillusionment.
Thanks for the video! Pet peeve: I find it strange when people tell others unequivocably "Don't buy this - it's horrible" simply because it doesn't meet one particular person's needs. Why not leave it at "it's totally unsuitable for my needs"?" It might meet someone else's needs perfectly. As the owner of a 4x4 offroad camper van, I might even prefer a challenging access road to achieve a much more private location to site my offroad RV temporarily.
I think I would just boondock, I am terrified of lousy neighbors. I have them now and it really affects me when I am home. Boondocking allows you to be able to move whenever you want. That being said, I LOVED the last spot that made you so mad, I would drive the crap outta that road, lol. I would buy the whole development and become a hermit!😆
At this stage of my life I'll take boondocking over a property. I have acreage and it is an albatross around my neck in so many ways as I'm 78 and no longer want the responsibility of caring for it. Maybe in a few years when I've got the traveling bug out of my system I'll be interested in settling down again. After all, I do enjoy gardening and having a few chickens.
Howdy , my brother and I are looking for a couple acres to park. Love to have chickens, and some raised beds. Are you interested in breaking off a piece of land ? Regards
@@waldanfarr I could be interested in selling the whole thing. It is mostly hill (2/3 of it) which nature cares for. There is already a hen house and raised beds. Lots of elbow room. A 1410 sq feet house with attached garage, 720 sq feet set up as a shop and a couple of nice size out buildings. Irrigated yards, garden and a nice 3/4 acre garden spot that has laid fallow for years but, would make a delightful orchard.
@@MissionSilo I would. What are you looking for as my property is several acres and part is irrigated. The house is small at 1410 sq. feet and attached garage of 720 sq feet.
We chose Meadview. We're full-time, and I work in Kingman anan hour away. Close knit is the key. I past you on Pierce Ferry road as I was going fishing to the spot you started the video. Great fishing! Big fish 20 mins from my front door. If your interested in any of these properties, do it soon because it's not going to last with interest in the area on the rise and prices rising. Meadview is the most temperate because of higher elevation. Good video Tristan. Neat idea!!
Golden Valley a few years ago like 3-5 years ago had an absolute meth and other drug infestation. People would break into your home, garage, shed, camper etc. rob you and some were even caught making drugs in said structures when owner arrived back. We looked at properties there and actually liked the area the few months we stayed until the locals opened up and told us what was really going on. I hope it was cleaned up because it was a very suitable area. Just wanted to share my personal experience.
I am very familiar with this area...GV and Dolan have had their drug issues, both cities have grown so much there really is quite a mix of all kinds of people. I would stick to Meadview or east of Kingman where there are more serious off gridders or seasonal snowbirds. Kingman has all the amenities and the people are pretty nice, too (some exceptions of course) and it's not a far drive to the lakes.
@@CarolSchenkl tell me what you think about Concho. I have a acre that I purchased last summer site unseen. I hope that it's a tight knit community and a quiet and friendly place. I hope to drive there from California this summer to check out the lot and look around.
I just got back from down there. I did the same thing you did. I looked at numerous properties. Some are a little tough to get to. I really like the Meadview area. The people there seemed friendly & welcoming. Great vid!
I'm very familiar with such areas in both California (throughout the Mojave desert) and the Big Island of Hawaii (particularly the Puna and Kau areas) where you can get land for $5-10K per acre and where "communities" have grown up. While there can be lots of good people living there, these low-cost and relatively remote places also attract a significant number of unsavory (i.e. dangerous and/or crazy) people. And even if you do find a property with only nice people or few people in the vicinity, at any time some not-very-nice people can show up nearby. And then it can be hell. So I would never buy such properties, and instead would make use of public land.
I bought a place on the Texas coast for $18,000. Septic was $7000, power was $4000, and water &2000. I have my RV parked there. I have since added a lot of other improvements. It’s great for fishing in the area. Utilities and taxes are low. I recommend it for everybody. I work from home so I spend a lot of time there. It a great getaway.
what kind of work from home do you do ? I'm in my 60s, I live in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico and I need a work from home job ,any information would be helpful thank you❤John 3,16 ❤
@@Bob-gn8ph I work in IT for a federal agency and teach part time at a major university. I'm 71. I came out of retirement. Try usajobs.gov. Be persistent. Good luck.
We are also from Wyoming, Casper area. Back in the late 1970's I bought three acres up in Yavappi County north of Seligman off of I-40 a few miles for about $3000. High desert, scrub pines and juniper; no utilities but very well graded wide roads overlooking Rt 66 and the Grand Canyon Byway. Still have it today btw because property taxes are way less than $100/year. In 2017, we bought a nice patio home on a foundation and abt a quarter acre lot in the Yuma Foothills area. That is our base camp now for winter travels (snowbirds). That place is 15 miles east of Yuma but offers everything for shopping and is close to Algodones Mexico for meds and shopping. Great for off road activities, we have a RZR there and plenty of BLM land too for getting away and boon docking. Also, it is a hop and skip to the Colorado River. San Diego is only 175 miles west. EDIT. Forgot to mention we have a teardrop if we are not tent camping :) Be safe and travel on. Enjoy your videos.
We have been looking at land in Arizona. It is one of the few places that you can legally live in an RV long term depending on the county. We have mostly been looking around the Concho area in Apache county. Arizona is a beautiful state!!! Great video Tristan have a wonderful day!!!😊
@@rogermiller5215 I noticed most of the Counties have limitations on how long you can stay. I have mostly been looking in Apache county myself. They require a septic system installed to live full time which makes sense. Have a great day!!! 😊
Yep. I bought a piece near property two a few years back and was told I I needed to build a residence to code or leave the property. I' earn under 1k monthly social security so couldn't afford to build to code or get septic etc. So now I'm homeless, pitching a tent in the city where I keep getting tickets and told to move every day. Where is someplace somebody can actually live in a trailer that's near grocery stores and hospitals without codes? I don't see why I need septic if I can take my trailer and empty it every few weeks at a dump station or build an outhouse since it's nowhere near anything. Sometimes I wonder if we don't actually live in a somewhat communist country. It's certainly restrictive. You can barely breathe and be poor or homeless without getting hassled at every day.
First time on your channel. Not particularly interested in Arizona, but I won't rule it out. I live in Kentucky, where thousands of people live in very beautiful hillside homes. That's what I want to build. That being said, if I chose Arizona to move to, the Meadview property would be my land of choice. Not only is the view breathtaking over the lake and hills, but a deck and homemade swimming pool would be a natural addition to the house. And as a retired carpenter, very affordable. Yep, Meadview.
I bought a little cabin "shack" about 10 miles from pavement, it cost a lot of fuel to get to a small town and back. The local scavengers liked it more than I did, there was not much left upon my returning after a few weeks...
If you mean that people stole things from the shack, then that would be one of my concerns, if I were to buy some cheap land where I might store items like an RV for a period of time (3 to 6 months). If the chance of theft or damage is high enough, then it negates any saving from not paying for long term storage. Is this what happen to you? If so, where was the "shack" located?
@@MusicByJCif you don't want theft in remote AZ, then you must have nice vigilant neighbors or really expensive alarm system. Don't buy something you cannot protect.
@@MusicByJC An acquaintance had a similar thing happen. In his case the entire shack was stolen. The thieves took most of the lumber that it was made of and the corrugated metal roof too. Storing anything of value in a remote place, without good neighbors or a caretaker on the property, is just asking to have it stolen.
Used to live in Bullhead and drive to Kingman for work in pest control. Green Mojave rattlesnakes in Golden Valley were the norm. The best part of this whole area is the Hualapai mountains. To go from the low desert of Bullhead to the Pines of the Hualapai's is fun.
Many, many years ago (like 1997) we drove from LA to Meadview & stayed in a container that was converted to 4 tiny motel rooms. Its still located at the RV Park there in town! We launched our boat & Jet Ski's at Pierce Ferry where the Grand Canyon meets Lake Mead (as you described) & drove about 20-25 miles into the Grand Canyon on the Colorado. A once in a life experience for us! There was pretty much nothing out there except the tiny motel/RV Park back then.
a couple years ago, i bought some land between kingman and seligman. i had dreams of building a legal tiny home on it. because of the soil, the active-septic cost kind of ruined it for me. now i just go there and hang out in my van from time to time. i love having it, and still no regrets.
AZ has nothing on Vermont, most os AZ land is reservations and it's dry as hell with little water. Usually this guy is pretty good but out to lunch on this one!!
Me too. We leave our doors open even when we gone for days and the keys in the cars. Vermonters are kind folks. No graffiti and almost no trash in the entire state
I liked the first property. I think you could have a roundabout circle put in on the flat area and be able to turn around a (small-ish) camper trailer. But more than that, I liked the verticality of the property. Your reaction was that the hillside was unusable. But imagine putting a little wooden gazebo up there and putting in a little switchback trail leading up to it. Imagine having your camper down at the bottom but then hiking up the hill to your gazebo to have a beer and watch the sun set. Plus you could plant more desert trees and beautify the property further. I think you'd just have more fun on the first property. Two of the other properties were just a flat field. That would be fine if you only used them as a base camp to sleep and spent the whole rest of the day out and about. If you had to spend a week straight there you'd lose your mind. I think the first property at least theoretically could become a place you really enjoyed staying at. Your own little relaxation oasis.
Also keep in mind possible drainage issues from the higher steep parts into the lower areas during downpours. Although it doesn't rain much year round, at certain times of the year it can rain a great deal.
During summer monsoon rains & occasional flash floods you would be happy to have some elevation, a hill or ridge on your desert property after experiencin your first monsoon and the possibility of everything washing away, you would surely consider having your camp, tiny shed, house or Rv at the top of that hill well, above the arroyo & flat camp spot at bottom of the hill/ Flat desert property with "dry washes" can be a wet nightmare for those flat landers who do not know or understand the desert or lay of the cheap land they seek.
It goes without saying, and I'm glad you pointed it out. LOOK FIRST before you leap. Yes, you can buy affordable land. Undeveloped land is cheaper, but the owner has to develop it. That costs money. As one commenter put it, that can come to $44k. Okay- but that's still a heck of a lot cheaper than the $200k price of houses in town. Check the summer/winter temps and decide what you can tolerate.
Fun video! If I were younger I'd have taken that property that was hard to get to. Unhampered views of the desert. No neighbors to create loud noises. A little hard work (and money) to clear a drive to where I would park an RV or build a tiny home. One thing I would check though would be the washes and how the water runs when it rains . AZ s known for it's flash flooding which could cause more damage than it's worth.😊⛈
Golden valley is where we bought our manufactured home from Mohave homes, they were awesome in getting everything done,we went further south to Topock on the colorado river, its warmer here at 550 ft and the wind doesn't blow as much as golden valley and we are only 25 miles from lake havasu and we have really good artesian well water,paved roads and utilities to the property,lots to consider for a winter home,we are still in our RV for summers up north when the fires of hell in July arrive,love your video s and adventures ❤😊😊
A lot of people here are saying their stuff gets stolen when they are away from their land for extended periods of time. How do you prevent this when you're gone in the summer?
@Ryan_Boundless we don't live in golden valley, we are in a community called Topock which is 50 miles south on the colorado river,we have a tight knit group of people here and a block watch,we also heard there were druggie and break ins up in golden valley 😉the properties there also are further apart and easier targets for squaters.
Excellent presentation! This place would make an ideal location to live as a prepper, off the grid, survivalist and minimalist! As a retired veteran, I would not hesitate to relocate to that location.
There’s a reason for that! Hey there, I’ve been and lived in Kingman for a long time! We have a boat and spent a lot of time on Mead! By the way, Temple Bar is the best place to visit. Meadview is so-so… I wasn’t impressed and it gets 🥵 and the snakes and scorpions are everywhere! I still have my home in Kingman and it’s actually higher in elevation so it’s cooler by far. Golden Valley has a bad reputation for drugs. But the permits and fees in Mohave County are never ending. You will get what you pay for! If I were you I’d camp on BLM land and keep looking!
I bought an acreage outside of Yucca, Mojave County, AZ, about 3 months ago. I plan to develop and use it as a getaway. It's at the base of a mountain with road access, but very much off the grid. I bought it online, sight unseen. I spent two weeks at the property and surrounding areas. I am absolutely thrilled. Much better than I expected. I had a Perc ground test done for a septic system while I was in town, and passed. I expect septic to be 7 to 10k all said and done. Now, this is the wild west still. There's no law out there. The locals look out for each other. Not a place for the weary. But an absolutely world Class natural environment that I can't seem to get enough of.
This was great! You did a fantastic job of showing what the properties are like. Perfect for people like myself looking online for properties, which dont go into much detail about the property or surrounding area. It would be nice to find an area with less rules. I liked the spot with the cabin too. Personally, I'd like to find a spot with some trees, etc., which would of course be a little more expensive. Kudos, Tristan 👍.
Your all over the place... land 3000, then it's 2000... then it starts at 4900! Over here on the left but no look right, do this no don't do this, it's up, it's down, it you dont need anything then you have to do that, no permit so get permit, camp but then camp. You give me a freaking headache... you are a true real-estate agent!
We live in Golden Valley, and are pretty satisfied here. Meadview is nice, a lot of retired law enforcement and military there, so it's a pretty safe community. Dolan Springs has a pretty rough reputation, though, not sure if the reputation is deserved, but it is real. We've been here 15 years, lots of interesting hikes and places to see around this area.
This is what I`d look at like Law & Order . Not Loud Crazyees Thank YOU for your Comments add a lot to Great Video's. Of the area.. for This Great America
A lot of people here are saying that if you leave your land for any extended amount of time stuff gets stolen. So is my idea of putting up a shed with stuff inside and then going overseas for a few months a stupid idea?
The best thing is to put a sea cargo container on your lot. They are pretty hard to break into without a cutting torch. I have one in that area to keep my stuff in and I spend most of my time in the Philippines.
I loved this video. Very creative, unexpected and useful. We have 2, 5 acre properties in New Mexico and in Arizona which were willed to us by my Dad, both near towns and lakes and are flat with road access. We have never stayed at these properties. We have a custom built van, and stay at blm's across the country. Maybe someday we'll stay there for a couple weeks, but not anytime soon. There are too many other places to see.
27' lifted travel trailer and a 4x4 truck. Did 10 day trips to Oregon outback for years. Over time we found several really nice places to camp that nobody else seemed to use. It's amazing where you can get with a lifted TT. We took along some 4x4 posts to get us through ditches and washes.Also spent time in Nevada. If you buy you only have one place to go. I liked the adventure and exploration we could do around wherever we parked the trailer. Thanks for your videos, been watching for years. Love the dessert.
Better to buy a fixer with amenities in a dead town in Midwest/South among the trees which offer privacy. Thieves watch your every move. Been in desert all my life.
Living half my life in southern CA and half in UT, there are lots of deserts I really love. The Mojave isn't one of them. Plus there are too many very scary people out there. Just not a region I would choose for 2 months a year. I hope you have good luck finding the perfect spot if you do this in the future!
Boon-dock . . . More mobility with less legal and local strings attached. Interesting and fun hypothetical " what if " presentation. Thanks for the diversion, Tristan! ( Respectfully, but personally, you have made me so happy that my current residence is where it is. I cannot imagine investing even 59 Cents for one of those hell-holes! ) 😆🤣😂
I'm from near Portland, Oregon and have been exploring our once great nation for over six years now. I boondock most of the time. I'm currently on the Florida Gulf Coast
I've got a buddy who move to Golden Valley about a decade ago. He's north of the highway on a multi-acre property on which they've got power (just recently), have water delivered (and have a cistern for rainwater) and he loves it out there. He's far enough away that, though you can see other homes, they're not near enough to see *into* your property without binoculars but, I can hear the highway. As for me, if I'm going to be buying property to put a camper on, I don't want neighbors I can see or hear.
Thanks, Tristan, excellent presentation of the properties, the local requirements, and nearby communities. It made Quartzsite look really good, and convinced me that, especially if you are snowbirding but even if you're just looking for a cheap way to live, your best bet is BLM's LTVAs -- everything but electric power for $180 for seven months. Kind of surprising that all of the properties you showed us are no longer available. I wonder how many have been sold multiple times?
Great video, I've been wanting to do exactly what you did in this video. Super important to go check out these properties before buying. I couldn't imagine the last one you looked at...that would be a major bummer for someone. Thanks, T, and have a great rest of your hunt!
I would have to keep looking. Looks like a dirt pit to me, but that’s me. Wind storms are probably rough out there. I need some green and some trees. Good luck. A lot of squatters these days. A very wild card.
Good video !! ... You should do more of these types ... Inexpensive land ... Off grid ... Home base like ... 😊 People are looking for this type of living ... Tyfs ...
Tristan, just want to mention, Summer heat could get to 115° (June, July, August and September only), Monsoon season dirt roads become mud, and wind are factors to consider. All other months would be great. Beautiful sunrise, sunset and freedom. 😊 Great video.
we basically get two Michigan summers here in the fall and spring. and a hell season and a froze month... also the summer temp's, that in the daylight, NIGHT is Freezing cold most of the year hehe even at night, and seems to drop drastically every morning for the last hour and half of dark every morning... can literally feel it get bitter just before sunrise....
one thing about here, you can have totally different weather than your neighbor 2 miles away as the bird fly's.. I can sit in my yard and look in 4 different directions and see 4 different types of weather and not experience any of it.. @@sacredstonecards9051
@@sacredstonecards9051 today as I dove over my buddies house for coffee, it was nice at my house, and freezing at his when I got there,, my friends in Meadview all complained about the rain today.. I had rain a few days ago, they are the closest community to here and you can experience weather so intense and such while others a mile away will call you a liar cuz they don't get it... a couple years ago.. we had a storm in Dolan take out a dozen or more power poles at one time in a mile or 2 stretch of road.. no power for almost a whole week.. had one of these cluster storms once at my house, was so intense the trees in my yard were bent down, extremely violent, meanwhile my boss 3 miles away when I called and said it wasn't safe to leave my house, basically called me a liar and then drove past my place 30 mins later and all was calm.. life is EXTREAME here
One simple inexpensive solution to bypass the requirement for a septic tank Insta simply rent a porta potty that gets serviced/pumped out twice per month. Probably under $100 a month. If you’re going away for a few months you just contact the company they come and pick up the Porta potty and bring you a freshman when you return. This way you’re not digging a hole you’re not putting in a septic and you’re not limited to 30 days per year camping on your land. You just have to get get creative be imaginative and buy a woman’s check the local county laws to make sure you’re within the laws they need you to comply with.
I noticed there were bars on the windows of that wild card property. There’s is a reason for that! They aren’t there to keep lizards and ground squirrels out.
This video came out only 15 minutes ago and I've only watched the first 2 minutes. I predict this will be one of Tristan's most watched videos within a relatively short period of time. 😊
Hi Tristan, we really enjoyed this video. Looking at land and the towns nearby, very interesting. We love all your videos and then you throw in a land hunting video we loved it. Thanks Tristan for all your hard work it's appreciated.
Septic not needed unless you have running water inside a building, so you keep your water outside and carry in as needed and use a composting toilet. As far as a driveway, rent a skid steer and do it yourself dirt cheap. Water tote, solar, composting toilet, LPG stove and your set.
I would explore Page, AZ as it is a larger community and has more fun things to do. All these roads will be difficult during monsoons, so I'd keep that in mind. It's most likely more expensive land but so much more convenient. I think rural areas with cheap land will often have issues with drug use and some crazy people that don't like being around others. Be aware of this while exploring places.
OK... Liked the video. Although, been there, done that. I'm familiar with the area you filmed. I lived 50 miles west of Vegas for 8 years, (Pahrump, NV) ... I'm going to say something you didn't in your video.... It's a freaking desert, plain and simple... End of story. Additional equipment you may want, to settle in that area: Backhoe, Bulldozer. (To install a septic system, And do road repairs on a regular basis) Oh yeah, don't forget, a high clearance vehicle, preferably 4x4 for sure! Another consideration would be good strong tiedown points for any light weight camper because the winds can get really strong through that area.
if you wanted to park a camper for a month or even two months, why would you put it in these places. There's nothing there, it's ugly, hot scrub land no water no amenities. If I had two months to get out of Wyoming, I would not go to any of those places. Heck, I'd just stay in Wyoming.
Lake Meade land isn’t anyplace you can live on. Lol it’s still considered lake Meade. Lol the property around lake Meade lots of wild animals and snakes on it. Lol not my idea of any place I’d like to live.
A camper is self contained. Why a septic tank if you live in a camper? Thats kinda stupid. Every week or two you go dump and fill up with water. 30 days? Are you kidding? It’s yours. If that’s the case it’s not your property. It’s rented property.
You can still find land for sale in the high desert of Texas for $300 an acre. I bought 500 acres at 250 an acre a few years ago. No state taxes, and none of those silly restrictions you mentioned. Yes, you're out in the middle of no where, but I love it. Plus, I can almost hit Mexico with a rock...
This was a fun video! Thank you for showing us around and giving an idea of pricing in Arizona. I think a lot of people who live in RVs full time are wanting some land to call their own.
I would NEVER put up a tiny house or leave a trailer on a desert property. It will be vandalized - and maybe even taken - the MINUTE you leave, believe me.
THANK YOU! This is exactly the type of information that I've been trying to find online. You provided absolutely everything that many are searching for, and on-one else does. Thank you. Am a subscriber now. 🦋
I was having PTSD while watching this video. We moved from Monterey to Carson City in the early 70s and left in 2017 upon retirement. Carson City had under 10k people when we moved to it. I think it's about 60k now. It was a great place to raise kids since we lived outside of the city and they had freedom to roam through the sagebrush. All around us in NV was the same topography as where this video was shot. We sold everything in 2017 and roamed around the country for a few years. We bought a place in an area with pine trees , year round green foliage, never too hot or cold, and the Pacific Ocean is across the street. We had lots of cold, freezing weather and hot summers and I enjoy temperate weather. I ask my husband what we would have been doing in NV now. He says we'd be sitting in the sagebrush watching the jack rabbits run around. 😂 And, we didn't pay a ton of money for our cute little house with all utilities already here. Paradise for us after 45 years of desolate views. Kathleen
What you have to realize is what a lot of people don't realize is the channel show about you in Tuesday, land is cheap land is cheap. What you fail to realize this, the cheaper, the land the middle of nowhere you're going to be. The higher the more you pay, it's gonna have roads and electric. And then you can pay very expensive prices for that. When you close up to civilization like I said, nothing's free. Nothing's cheap, really.
Hello thanks for the show after living in the high desert for 30 years and now in the Ozarks I find it easier to live where there's woods lots of water, rain , springs, Creeks, shade, wood to burn towns are everywhere take your pic okay bye
Been living here in the high desert for 27+ years and I would have to agree with you as well. However, it does have its trade offs. Mosquitoes, mold and mud comes to mind. But the lack off water is the deciding fact of life. We love to visit family in Up State NY.
I know people that live off grid in Arizona. They do water collection with three 15000 gallon tanks. Also if you go the planning office there is an option for a composting toilet in some counties Go to south eastern Arizona east of Tucson and get 15 to 30 acres for $30K. Also more rain every year.
Thanks for watching! I filmed this video in late January, and all of the properties were obviously for sale then. But as of posting this video, all of the properties are sold, pending sale, or otherwise off the market. (And yes, the even the terrible one sold!) Check the video description for GPS coordinates of the approximate locations if you want to browse those general areas on Zillow, Land and Farm, etc. And let me know which spot you'd choose! -Tristan
The wildcard land would have been the best choice, but all the Californians are flocking to AZ and snatching up all available land, driving up the cost of everything...
We live rurally in central AZ. My brother's family is in Henderson, 3.5 hrs away. We drive hwy 40 regularly & are quite familiar with the terrain. We also dry & wet camp all over these hills & valleys & lakes, all of which are less than 5 hours away from wherever we are. It's beautiful here, too. Not like the scrub land in Golden Valley. Just saying. Everyone has their own esthetic comfort level. LOL
That can only make it more attractive. Nobody really wants to live in the middle of nowhere.
Been RV ing this area for 20 years. It is much better to just snowbird in Lake Havasu/Parker/Quartzite than to own land. If you don't like neighbors just move a mile. I have never seen 2 week BLM rule enforced. As soon as you leave something on your property somebody will steal it. Thieves watch when you leave. Depends
Your such a good person...I'd just keep doing what your doing..no taxes, no worry about invasion of squatters...BLM is a gift
You are incorrect, we live here and love it. What you called the Chamber of Commerce is actually our Waffle Cone and Meadview market, the Chamber of Commerce is across the street. Great place to live.
What a great idea of an episode! I’ve often thought of finding an obscure plot just to escape to. Thanks for your creativity!
I spent more than two weeks in this area looking at property. There are a lot of hippies, outcasts, drug users, and people with mental health issues. Some people are friendly some are not. There are lots of guns. I was in a restaurant with a bar and some weirdo threatened me because he thought I looked like a narc. I asked a mailman where a certain road was and he got angry said "How the hell should I know." Be skeptical of anything your realtor tells you. You can spend $25,000 or more on a well and there's no guarantee you're going to get water. You're better off with a tank if the lot doesn't have piped in water. If you want power you should buy a lot that already has it. It can get up to 110 + degrees in summer. Don't expect your property to appreciate much. I was mostly around White Hills, Meadview, and Dolan Springs. If you want decent groceries you have to drive to Boulder City. You'll want to be well-informed before you make a purchase. For myself I decided to skip it. There is all kinds of BLM land and other public lands that you can camp on in the area. In addition, I want to give a big thanks to Tristan for the positive and uplifting content in all his videos. Also, I want to finish my perception of people in the area. I ran into a couple and their friend, they lived in a large house not far from the highway in White Hills. They were very warm, considerate and helpful people. They were fun to talk to, and told me to just stop by if I needed anything. They were the kind of people that you would like to invite over for a cook out. The owners and employees at Rosie's Den were also really nice. This was before the place burned down. The bartender was a well principled and super tough dude. You could sit at the bar and relax knowing he totally had your back. He demonstrated this when a troublemaker came in and started harassing a customer. He was on that guy before you could blink. I also talked to some very helpful people on the outskirts of Meadview. I rode my bike around and talked to people who were in their front yard. That's the best way to learn about these areas. The place isn't all bad it depends on what you're looking for. It's warm in the winter and some of it has a certain beauty, and that just might be enough.
I think you uncovered the reality of it.
Thank you for pointing it out, I have found these concerns in excess and real. Additionally, these realtors are mostly investment agents who, from my own search, do not live in the state and have never seen the properties. Also, most have no easement and if BLM land near, ATV and other recreation could be along or through your property. You purchase surface rights so anyone can come and drill or dig, legally. You must have a septic or can only stay on your own property for 30 days with a specific time range between. Ask, research and tap into the county seat. I found counties to be very kind resource.
@@wanderlust62 Yes, I forgot about the surface rights / mineral rights issue. That would be a good subject to dig into. I'm not sure if you can purchase the mineral rights with the property. The county offices can provide a wealth of information. In Utah I had to look into water rights that I would have needed for a well, and also other concerns with zoning.
Excellent issues to bring up. Buying unseen land can be a real issue. Another issue is security. I know some people that bought some land for temporary/recreational use in the Mojave and they ended up with squatters. It took them a while to get them off. If you do buy raw land for camping or recreation, be sure to get to know your neighbors so you can all look after each other's places. Install a fence and gate and maybe security cameras or alarms. Sadly, these things need to be considered...
I was a FedEx courier in the area out of Kingman 20 years ago. Meth was a big problem in Dolan Springs. A lot of "don't tread on me" folks.
I was born and raised near the golden valley area , keep in mind the wind just HOWLS all winter long !
I bought a cheap parcel in AZ that met my needs before I moved from Idaho in 2021. I needed good road access, electricity for my kilns and wheels and close to my job at the time. This year I moved on to a better job 60 miles away. My lot now has a prefab shed on it that is my weekend studio. Hopefully this summer I will get the power on and start a production pottery studio. Our county requires a permitted building before the power gets turned on. I am just waiting on my permit number. My original lot was really cheap and financed through the land company. When I had too many problems trying to get the power on, I bought the land across the street. That lot had the septic, community water and a power pedestal on it. I just found the owner's name through the assessors office. She was in Ohio and happy to sell it to me, even carrying a note on the balance. When I finally get "old" and retire I know I have a place to live.
Nice! That sounds like a great setup. Thanks for sharing!
Good luck. Selling it!
Well done
I live in Mohave County and there are a lot of angry people in our small towns. Its hot desert and some are trapped so, please give us a break. Not all are mad, most are contempt and wonderful people. Thank you for doing this video as I learned a bunch.
24 years ago we did something similar except it was raw land to use in the summer with our rv. It's about 6000 feet up in the mountains of north eastern California. Too much snow in the winter to drive into the property, unless you snowmobile in. Put in a septic and a big deck and a pole barn over our rv. Beautiful views, and very private. But....three summers ago one of the major forest fires that tore thru that part of California burned up our property and all of our improvements (except of course the septic system). We still have our views and privacy, but a forest of blackened pine trees is not what we were thinking of when we bought the property. Just one thing to keep in mind if someone is looking at mountain property for summer camping. We still plan on using our land, but it sure isn't the same after a forest fire tears through an area.
Fires are a natural way to rejuvenate the land. In 10 years, 20 years your land will be better than ever. If you can afford the taxes consider to keep it as your retirement nestegg.
On no, I'm sorry to hear that! I'm glad you were able to get use out of it before the fires, but that's terrible.
Yes, I was looking into some property in eastern Washington, but with forest fires becoming the norm, it’s a big risk. I’ve decided I don’t need to worry about property, pay taxes on the property, and not be able to camp on it more that 14-30 days a year. No thanks.
El Dorado fire did a lot of damage in the California mountains the back Highway has been closed off and on UA-cam mudslides the past 3 to 4 years it's not like it used to be it's as if they're burning people out of their land I've been in mudslides and fires in California since the 60s it seems to be an ongoing thing and just keeps getting worse with the overload of people in California and Dad purchased property in Arizona Golden Valley area many decades ago however that area just flood out across the roads makes it difficult to get in and out so I thought no I'll pass on that I think it's now easier just to find a place to camp on BLM and move on meaning if you don't like the neighbors or a bad situation like a Mudslide of fire cuz you can just turn the key and move
Safer spot for the next big fire I guess. I've seen the rejuvenation w some colorado fires.. sorry u had to go through that, hope everyone came out safe.
My ex and I toured those areas extensively back in 1994. I'm telling you, the prices haven't increased much since then and there are ample reasons why as listed by comments below. Thankfully, we never purchased any land there.
Your ex ?
Excuse me. I divorced my after 40yrs
@@PAUL-m8z3o Wow, that's a long time. Our's lasted 28 years. Did you ever look into or purchase land in AZ?
I can relate in some ways. About 20 years ago we bought 50 acres of land in NM for less than $40K (so way less than $1000 per acre). But then it was $10,000 for driveway, $10,000 for septic, $15,000 for electric, and $24,000 to have a well dug (they went down 1000 ft and never hit water). So now we have 2-3000 gallon water tanks and we truck in our our water from a little town 25 miles away.
We now live here full time and have our sticks and bricks house and a little guest house.
It not for everyone but we love our little corner of paradise
Sounds fantastic! Expensive to get started, sure, but now you've got a custom home on 50 acres. Nice!
I wish you would be able to use incinerator toilets instead of putting in septic
I also wondered what is the cost of trucking in water from 25 miles away. How much do you have delivered at a time?
I had been looking online for land in New Mexico for quite some time, but so many people were telling me that the crime rate is ridiculous there. I eventually caved in to the pressure and am now reluctantly looking for a place in Arizona. What is it like in your corner of the state? Are the fear mongers exaggerating the crime rate?
Crime is only high in large cities ( no different from anywhere else) or in some of the border areas. Out in the middle of nowhere there are no people and is no crime.
Regarding water cost-we were paying someone to do it initially. They charged us $175 for 2200 gallons which lasted 4-6 weeks. Now we own a small trailer and tank to get our own. We can buy 1000 for $8.50 (which lasts a couple weeks). So our only really ongoing cost is our time. I
After watching this, I really appreciate how great a deal I found for 10 mostly wooded acres in Pennsylvania for just under $2K/ac. Heck, I didn't even get a permit when I put an RV on it. They just started taxing the property as including a mobile home on it. 😅
I live in Pa as well and I'm fulltime van life in Lackawanna county. If I could find a cheap acre or pay someone to park at night I would sleep a lot better not being in fear of the dreaded knock or worse. Can you please tell me how you found your land and guide me where to begin a search? Thank you
@@davidfairfield651 Believe it or not, I found it on Craig's List by searching the term "acres." Of course, this was 2008, and craig's List is pretty much abandoned by everyone but commercial spam. Pennswoods classifieds would probably be a good place to keep an eye out. Facebook marketplace is the other option, if your savvy enough to spot the plethora of scammers that use it. Then there are website realtors that specialize in offering rural land. I can't post web links, because UA-cam will delete comments that have them. (in fact, I had to edit this comment in a way that UA-cam allowed it)
What county? Didn't know PA allowed that. I do know some areas are more code relaxed than Ohio, where I live.
@tarajoyce3598 I bounce around from Wyoming, Lackawanna and Wayne counties
I'd be interested in knowing at least what general area or county to look for land like this in PA
The main problem would be people breaking into any structure on the property while you are gone.
You mean stealing everything of value or resalable. Welcome to the wild west.
Yep. Happened to me several times. Thieves had my schedule down pat. I think they watch with binoculars.
Absolutely
Take America back
@@markeverson5849WTF are you talking about? Although I agree with your your comment, it has nothing to do with the topic being discussed. People have been breaking into vacation homes forever.
FWIW, any time you see Joshua Trees, you're at elevation, they usually don't grow below about 2000', and really take off around 3000+. This means it's going to be colder in the winter, but also cooler in the summer usually. Of what you looked at, I would get the property with the hill, you could put your water system at the top, cut a pad half way up, and have a septic with a leech on the down-side.
what's a pad?
@@eedom69 A place to park your RV. usually it's got compacted dirt and gravel so it drains and you don't get stuck in mud.
Joshua trees? Cooler in the summer? That's funny. We have 110-115F summers here and there are Joshua trees everywhere
@@randiholbrook5849 I think Joshua Trees just need a little more water, or maybe something with soil chemistry. Joshua Tree Natl Park is full of Joshua trees, it's also at higher elevation (and cooler) than the surrounding desert communities. Same thing if you go up Mt Charleston near Las Vegas.
@@randiholbrook5849 Bill here in Az. Cooler usually starts above 6000'.
I would get the camper and boondock. I would continue to save for land, but while you are boondocking you will have opportunities to get to know the areas and towns better. Thank you for taking video. It was a fun way to look around. Safe travels.
Yep. Been RVing this area 20 years. Highly recommend BLM boondock before buying. Lake Havasu/Parker/Quartzite for snowbirds. Warmer in winter. Hotter summer. Never seen 2 week blm stay limit enforced.
Good advice!
I'd take #3. Plenty or rock on the ground to use for building material. You can always rent a dozer to make a road as smooth as you want.
You wish a lot of laws against doing anything to change the land even on your propertyto close to californicators for me theywill regulate it to death just like they did to ruin Calihell prying into every aspect of yourlife
I understand the appeal, but as a homeowner, having a second property for occasional use seems more trouble and expense than it's worth. I'll stick to tent camping at campgrounds when traveling. For me, that's less stressful and more fun.
Totally agree.
Try not to add unnecessary stress to your life.
Exactly!
Completely agree. I have friends who have a second property, and for the vast majority of their visits, they do nothing but DIY repair and gardening projects. There's lots of interesting stuff to see in the area, but they seldom get to see it, because they are too busy taking care of the property. However, they seem to enjoy their relationship with the place. Myself, I would rather get out in nature than do property maintenance, so I camp on public land for the most part.
Exactly
I have lived in Vegas since the late 70's, I know the area very well. Golden Valley has a private run Prison on the side closer to Kingman, there was an escape I want to say 10 years ago. Meadview is mostly retired and close to Lake Mead. The reason Dolan is expensive is due to alot of the residences commute to Vegas for work and the ability to have city water and electric on the property. The 4k property in Golden Valley looks to be the best property of them all in my opinion due to how close you would be for major shopping. IE: Major grocery stores, Smiths, Albertsons, WalMart, Home Depot, Hospital and restaurants located in Kingman. Nice size and affordable, just check how far away electric is to the property. Best of luck in your search
Showing us the towns near those properties was valuable information for me. I've noodleled cheap Arizona property occasionally over the years. I've always wondered what the surrounding towns / services were like.
Yes , Take too, Good
Lots of tarantulas in that area, they love going indoors for winter lol
Same here! Thanks for watching.
Very interesting. Thank you Tristan. My husband and I have thought about buying land in AZ for an investment if nothing else. We live in western CO and have managed to boondock and travel around AZ for a month at a time the last 2 years. We also love UT. We thought you were crazy for buying in Rock Springs because we had only been there one time and passed through the part of town that was just industrial. Last Sept we got to see the other part of town and it's beautiful. We also had a fantastic meal at a restaurant on the north edge of town. Now we understand why you bought there and the politics are much better than CO. Anyway, thank you for what you do. We are heading to the backside of Arches soon, per one of your videos.
If you want a cheap place to winter why not Quartzsite, AZ? Or Yuma area? In Quartzsite there are 4 LTVA's where you can camp (live) for $180 for a total of 7 months - Sept 15 - April 15, inc water, trash & dump stations. There are 6 other locations on the AZ/CA border (2 near Blyth or 4 near Yuma) you can move to under the one permit. There are an additional 5-14 day free areas to camp just outside Q. You can be somewhat close to other campers/snowbirds or further out with less people. The roads are easy to navigate with mostly hard pack small rock. Snowbirds have been camping/living there for over 50 years. There are hundreds of miles of fairly easy 4x4 trails & lots of old history, mining sites to explore. Quirky rock art abounds! It is 15 minutes from the Colorado River (Ehrenberg), 30 minutes to Parker, 1.5 hours to Havasu or Yuma. KOFA is just down the road from Q & you can camp there for 14 days free too! Imperial Dam near Yuma is a favorite with the view of Senator Wash (lake) if you get the right spot!
You seem pretty knowledgeable about this so my question to you in if I buy 2 acres can I live on my land in my RV full time
I've been hearing that things are changing and there may not be the same opportunities to camp on BLM land like there always has been. I was planning on being there this coming winter....Sure hope it doesn't change too much!
Bad roads, rats, with temps over 100°.....be aware of your surroundings!
@@justsusan4436 But not such high temps in the winter, right?
@tamarap387 It's quite unpredictable each year.... sadly, the surroundings have become unpredictable as well.
I'm an old Grammy but I've had a vacation property. Beside liking the land you buy, the town you're land is close to will become important.
I loved the view and I loved the village where it was located.
Because you'll not want to be cabin bound all the time, close by activities are also important.
Interesting show today.
Agreed! Thanks for watching, Grammy 😁
Thanks for the perspective, Grammy
I Have A Place In Missouri. Owner Finance, $99 Down, $89 Monthly for Six Years and I Live Here Year Round. When I Bought The Lot It Had Electric, Water and Septic. Best Deal Ever. My first place was $850 for Two Lots... Lived there 24/7/365.
Missouri sounds better than no where Arizona. All the best for you.
What part of Missouri?
I am at the Imperial Dam Long Term Visitor Area as I type this. I'm on a site that is probably a sixth of an acre. I have road access, water and dump stations at the check-in area, and it's $180 for six months. That gets my vote.
I stayed at the one in Quartzite. Highly recommend this approach before buying land.
When an RVer purchases the 6-month LTVA deal, can that be used to go to other LTVAs in other areas?
@@SDSunriseryes, permit is good for all of the LTVAs
Where is this I need a place to park. Currently paying 60$ per night to park my trailer
@pikeyboyfoo it's BLM land, no hookups. There's a dump station and water.
We were considering options years ago whether we might want a cabin or a camper. We chose the camper, small travel trailer, because we could go wherever we want and are not tied to one spot.
At 13:11; straight back in the middle is a plateau that looks very interesting. We bought a piece of land with 2 1/2 acres, no water or power, and lived off-grid. We made our power and stored water in 50 gallon drums. It got too rough in winter. I don't think you will have that problem there. We were 2 miles outsideof "Little Valley CA. I loved it there, but chopping wood and hauling water gets to be too much. I lucked out and bought a nice home for $25,000, in Westwood N. CA. We just got too old and disabled to work a property. Best to you and yours. Love your videos. If I have company and you are on, everyone says: "Who is this? And I tell them about your site. I've been watching you for a few years now. Always a good watch. Thank You for taking us along.
Thank you for the kind words and for spreading the word! And wow, can't beat $25,000 for a house!
Westwood is such a sweet town! I live down the hill in Chico, but we had a place on Rush Creek near Twain, on Highway 70, for years. I hope to get back up there this year to kayak Walker Lake. It will be the fist time visiting the area since the devastating 2021 Dixie Fire.
@GrandmaBev64 How long ago did you buy the house for $25,000?
In 1960? 😂 lol
Wow cheap for CA
I was thinking about doing that too but decided to spend winters in Baja on the beach and summers in the mountains of Colorado in my RV.
Baja California or Mexico?
@@sdwilliams490 Baja California is part of Mexico.
One thing you did not mention is the way of life that exists in these communities. People need to be prepared that each runs it's own way with little to no government, HOA, etc; BUT serious rules. They police themselves as the authorities can be over a hour away. Your neighbors will most likely well armed. This can be exactly what you are looking for or not. These places exist so that the land owner adjusts to the communities; not the other way around. I don't recall if you mentioned how far hospitals are from these places
Don’t bring your city politics (that you are fleeing) with you either. Be prepared to take care of yourself and respect those prepared to do the same.
I’m grateful to see this comment. I’m writing down a lot about this process and making sure I am well informed. This is real. 😂
ANY place with a HOA can rot ! Not sure what fools thought government is not in our face enough lets get some Karen's to tell us how every last stone and blade of grass has to be !
AGREE...I ended up in an HOA...,worst five year's if my life...sold my sweet two level town house...NO HOA,S... EVER AGAIN
@@BeefNEggs057Not fleeing progressive politics. Fleeing expensive prices only. I’ll always be as rainbow and leftist as they come, no matter where I am.
You have such a positive take on these desolate, dumpy little towns in these desert areas. I find it all very uncomfortable without any water or trees. I applaud you for seeing the beauty!
That was fun! I'd love to see more of this type vids in the future...showing land options. Always love your hiking adventure videos but this subject is interesting and worthwhile. Thanks so much! 🙂
You need to have a group buy some lots where you can keep watch on each other’s places.
Only being able to be there 14 days twice a year, guarantees that theft and vandalism will be a problem. So, the only choice becomes to spend $10K on septic, $10K on site work, and a minimum of $20K on utilities/tanks/security, and try to be there a lot to establish a presence and defend your place. At that point, it doesn't matter whether a lot is $4K or $8K, because that makes it really $44K vs $48K. Plus the cost of your camper, tiny home, sheds, storage container, etc.
So you end up spending $50K or $100K and ending up in a remote, insecure location without the convenience of sticks and bricks, in a place without any guarantee of good neighbors or police forces watching after your place.
Every one of the places looked too rough and tumble for my taste. In some cases due to the iffy mix of what neighbors are using their land for, but even more so by not knowing what other future neighbors will do, or who they are. There are some very remote places without riff-raff, where you get more property, the character of the neighborhood is already firmly established, and the area has more more local services, and fewer worries.
I'd be happy to gamble $5K if my only plan was to leave the land empty and park on it 30 days per year. But once I start sinking money into a piece of land, and building stuff that can be stolen, vandalized, or even just devalued by what unknown future neighbors do, I look for better options. The land cost is barely the down payment on what money you'll sink into a second home site. Think very hard about how much you'd sink into it in the next 5, 10, or 20 years. If the answer is $50K, $100K, or $200K, then spend a good third or half of the total on getting better land in a better location, with fewer risks.
Location, location, location. 90% of location-based value is how nicely your neighbors develop their properties. It's better to have the smallest house in the best neighborhood, than the best house in a bad neighborhood.
For a getaway, there are many other options. A couple can spend 30 days per year on a cruise ship for $5K, and that includes unlimited gourmet food, someone changing your sheets and making your bed, unlimited hot showers, gym usage, deck chairs, incredible scenery changes every day or two, and nobody making meth next door to you. Just a bit of alcoholism as they try to get their money's worth out of a drinks package.
As for the $27K place, I'd rather pay $12K for a better piece of raw land, and bring it up to $27K with making improvements myself. The chance that the buildings and infrastructure they put there, are exactly what I would have put there, is zip, zero, zilch, nada. Imagining how you'd use what someone else chose, is not even close to deciding what you want, and creating it. You get to choose what matters to you, what corners to cut to save money, what corners not to cut on things you care about the most. Also, just choosing exactly where to site this and that building, is priceless, compared to living with someone else's decisions about that.
Very well stated. 3rd option looked like someone's failed attempt that fled in a hurry... notice barred windows and security camera right corner. Would anyone trust leaving anything of value? then what's the point of structures. Septic and that's it for your rv or pull behind. if like you stated... it's in a good location location location but most likely more hassle than it's worth in actual return.
I would not buy any of those pieces of land. You can find much prettier public land to camp on all over the desert SW. move when you get tired of the view or have explored the area. You are an explorer like myself, don’t try to limit yourself to a couple acres for a couple months.
obviously you are not a camper and are not familiar with the lifestyle of those places. Half the fun is the unincorporated area and the feeling of pride and accomplishment when you turn a raw piece of land with a lovely view into a homesite that you crafted with your bare hands. People who live in these places are generally nice folk and the others just want to be left alone. You don't get it, buddy, but there's a whole lot of us who do. It's a great life of adventure and accomplishments.
There is nothing but common sense on that comment. People don't think about the expense taking garbage land and bring it up to some civil landscape. I would never buy land I cannot use whenever I want to like camping for three months and coming back in a few more. Some people can nitpick someone's comment. If you can't say something uplifting don't say anything. rds you made sense not like the comment after yours. 73
@@1jandavis - "...when you turn a raw piece of land with a lovely view into a homesite that you crafted with your bare hands..." only to have it vandalized or ransacked or squatted on while you spend the rest of the year absent simply makes no sense. The basic concept is a recipe for lost money, heartache and disillusionment.
Thanks for the video!
Pet peeve: I find it strange when people tell others unequivocably "Don't buy this - it's horrible" simply because it doesn't meet one particular person's needs. Why not leave it at "it's totally unsuitable for my needs"?" It might meet someone else's needs perfectly. As the owner of a 4x4 offroad camper van, I might even prefer a challenging access road to achieve a much more private location to site my offroad RV temporarily.
Yes!
This guys immature, rude and cries like a teen girl when he gets mad at un-level property and bad roads...
We all know that water trucks are 4x4 too
I think I would just boondock, I am terrified of lousy neighbors. I have them now and it really affects me when I am home. Boondocking allows you to be able to move whenever you want. That being said, I LOVED the last spot that made you so mad, I would drive the crap outta that road, lol. I would buy the whole development and become a hermit!😆
At this stage of my life I'll take boondocking over a property. I have acreage and it is an albatross around my neck in so many ways as I'm 78 and no longer want the responsibility of caring for it. Maybe in a few years when I've got the traveling bug out of my system I'll be interested in settling down again. After all, I do enjoy gardening and having a few chickens.
I think this will be me as well a few yrs from now. So great to hear it's still working well for you!
Howdy , my brother and I are looking for a couple acres to park.
Love to have chickens, and some raised beds. Are you interested in breaking off a piece of land ?
Regards
If you're interested in selling let me know
@@waldanfarr I could be interested in selling the whole thing. It is mostly hill (2/3 of it) which nature cares for. There is already a hen house and raised beds. Lots of elbow room. A 1410 sq feet house with attached garage, 720 sq feet set up as a shop and a couple of nice size out buildings. Irrigated yards, garden and a nice 3/4 acre garden spot that has laid fallow for years but, would make a delightful orchard.
@@MissionSilo I would. What are you looking for as my property is several acres and part is irrigated. The house is small at 1410 sq. feet and attached garage of 720 sq feet.
We chose Meadview. We're full-time, and I work in Kingman anan hour away. Close knit is the key. I past you on Pierce Ferry road as I was going fishing to the spot you started the video. Great fishing! Big fish 20 mins from my front door. If your interested in any of these properties, do it soon because it's not going to last with interest in the area on the rise and prices rising. Meadview is the most temperate because of higher elevation. Good video Tristan. Neat idea!!
You can camp for 2 weeks at a time, with out buying property, all over the place. And without fees😊
Golden Valley a few years ago like 3-5 years ago had an absolute meth and other drug infestation. People would break into your home, garage, shed, camper etc. rob you and some were even caught making drugs in said structures when owner arrived back. We looked at properties there and actually liked the area the few months we stayed until the locals opened up and told us what was really going on. I hope it was cleaned up because it was a very suitable area. Just wanted to share my personal experience.
I am very familiar with this area...GV and Dolan have had their drug issues, both cities have grown so much there really is quite a mix of all kinds of people. I would stick to Meadview or east of Kingman where there are more serious off gridders or seasonal snowbirds. Kingman has all the amenities and the people are pretty nice, too (some exceptions of course) and it's not a far drive to the lakes.
Sounds like concho az. Although. Drones have reduced crime by a lot.
They aren't making land anymore so find out where people are going and buy there. Good investment.
@@CarolSchenkl tell me what you think about Concho. I have a acre that I purchased last summer site unseen. I hope that it's a tight knit community and a quiet and friendly place. I hope to drive there from California this summer to check out the lot and look around.
Now days, no matter where you go. It's every state and town.
I just got back from down there. I did the same thing you did. I looked at numerous properties.
Some are a little tough to get to.
I really like the Meadview area. The people there seemed friendly & welcoming.
Great vid!
I'm very familiar with such areas in both California (throughout the Mojave desert) and the Big Island of Hawaii (particularly the Puna and Kau areas) where you can get land for $5-10K per acre and where "communities" have grown up. While there can be lots of good people living there, these low-cost and relatively remote places also attract a significant number of unsavory (i.e. dangerous and/or crazy) people. And even if you do find a property with only nice people or few people in the vicinity, at any time some not-very-nice people can show up nearby. And then it can be hell. So I would never buy such properties, and instead would make use of public land.
I bought a place on the Texas coast for $18,000. Septic was $7000, power was $4000, and water &2000. I have my RV parked there. I have since added a lot of other improvements. It’s great for fishing in the area. Utilities and taxes are low. I recommend it for everybody. I work from home so I spend a lot of time there. It a great getaway.
what kind of work from home do you do ? I'm in my 60s, I live in the middle of nowhere in New Mexico and I need a work from home job ,any information would be helpful thank you❤John 3,16 ❤
@@Bob-gn8ph I work in IT for a federal agency and teach part time at a major university. I'm 71. I came out of retirement. Try usajobs.gov. Be persistent. Good luck.
I really love your channel and completely understand why it has grown so quickly. Congrats on that.
This particular video is really compelling.
Thank you!
@@SUVRVing Yes I would love to see more of these types of videos because you are so honest and so interesting.
We are also from Wyoming, Casper area. Back in the late 1970's I bought three acres up in Yavappi County north of Seligman off of I-40 a few miles for about $3000. High desert, scrub pines and juniper; no utilities but very well graded wide roads overlooking Rt 66 and the Grand Canyon Byway. Still have it today btw because property taxes are way less than $100/year. In 2017, we bought a nice patio home on a foundation and abt a quarter acre lot in the Yuma Foothills area. That is our base camp now for winter travels (snowbirds). That place is 15 miles east of Yuma but offers everything for shopping and is close to Algodones Mexico for meds and shopping. Great for off road activities, we have a RZR there and plenty of BLM land too for getting away and boon docking. Also, it is a hop and skip to the Colorado River. San Diego is only 175 miles west.
EDIT. Forgot to mention we have a teardrop if we are not tent camping :)
Be safe and travel on. Enjoy your videos.
Late 1970's, so how old are you 198 😂😂😂
We have been looking at land in Arizona. It is one of the few places that you can legally live in an RV long term depending on the county. We have mostly been looking around the Concho area in Apache county. Arizona is a beautiful state!!! Great video Tristan have a wonderful day!!!😊
I think someone misled him about permanent living in an RV in Mohave county. It's zoned Residencial and Agricultural in most areas.
@@rogermiller5215 I noticed most of the Counties have limitations on how long you can stay. I have mostly been looking in Apache county myself. They require a septic system installed to live full time which makes sense. Have a great day!!! 😊
Yep. I bought a piece near property two a few years back and was told I I needed to build a residence to code or leave the property. I' earn under 1k monthly social security so couldn't afford to build to code or get septic etc. So now I'm homeless, pitching a tent in the city where I keep getting tickets and told to move every day. Where is someplace somebody can actually live in a trailer that's near grocery stores and hospitals without codes? I don't see why I need septic if I can take my trailer and empty it every few weeks at a dump station or build an outhouse since it's nowhere near anything. Sometimes I wonder if we don't actually live in a somewhat communist country. It's certainly restrictive. You can barely breathe and be poor or homeless without getting hassled at every day.
@galacticdebris Yes the way I understood it, you can only get a temporary permit to stay in an RV during the construction of your permanent dwelling.
First time on your channel. Not particularly interested in Arizona, but I won't rule it out. I live in Kentucky, where thousands of people live in very beautiful hillside homes. That's what I want to build. That being said, if I chose Arizona to move to, the Meadview property would be my land of choice. Not only is the view breathtaking over the lake and hills, but a deck and homemade swimming pool would be a natural addition to the house. And as a retired carpenter, very affordable.
Yep, Meadview.
I bought a little cabin "shack" about 10 miles from pavement, it cost a lot of fuel to get to a small town and back. The local scavengers liked it more than I did, there was not much left upon my returning after a few weeks...
If you mean that people stole things from the shack, then that would be one of my concerns, if I were to buy some cheap land where I might store items like an RV for a period of time (3 to 6 months). If the chance of theft or damage is high enough, then it negates any saving from not paying for long term storage. Is this what happen to you? If so, where was the "shack" located?
@@MusicByJCif you don't want theft in remote AZ, then you must have nice vigilant neighbors or really expensive alarm system. Don't buy something you cannot protect.
@@MusicByJC An acquaintance had a similar thing happen. In his case the entire shack was stolen. The thieves took most of the lumber that it was made of and the corrugated metal roof too. Storing anything of value in a remote place, without good neighbors or a caretaker on the property, is just asking to have it stolen.
Shipping containers are NOT secure either. They cut through our lock boxes lickety-split with a cordless grinder. Don't leave anyrhing is my advice.
Blocked from staying more then2 weeks lol .@@f42un84u Good thing a trailer can be towed back out to a decent camp ground !
Used to live in Bullhead and drive to Kingman for work in pest control. Green Mojave rattlesnakes in Golden Valley were the norm. The best part of this whole area is the Hualapai mountains. To go from the low desert of Bullhead to the Pines of the Hualapai's is fun.
Many, many years ago (like 1997) we drove from LA to Meadview & stayed in a container that was converted to 4 tiny motel rooms. Its still located at the RV Park there in town! We launched our boat & Jet Ski's at Pierce Ferry where the Grand Canyon meets Lake Mead (as you described) & drove about 20-25 miles into the Grand Canyon on the Colorado. A once in a life experience for us! There was pretty much nothing out there except the tiny motel/RV Park back then.
a couple years ago, i bought some land between kingman and seligman. i had dreams of building a legal tiny home on it. because of the soil, the active-septic cost kind of ruined it for me. now i just go there and hang out in my van from time to time. i love having it, and still no regrets.
It'll pro ably come very handy soon
Love this video. Hope you can make more like it. I think a lot of people are looking to buy cheap land for various use cases.
Very good job on this video. I love living in Vermont even more now after watching this.
AZ has nothing on Vermont, most os AZ land is reservations and it's dry as hell with little water. Usually this guy is pretty good but out to lunch on this one!!
Me too. We leave our doors open even when we gone for days and the keys in the cars. Vermonters are kind folks. No graffiti and almost no trash in the entire state
I liked the first property. I think you could have a roundabout circle put in on the flat area and be able to turn around a (small-ish) camper trailer. But more than that, I liked the verticality of the property. Your reaction was that the hillside was unusable. But imagine putting a little wooden gazebo up there and putting in a little switchback trail leading up to it. Imagine having your camper down at the bottom but then hiking up the hill to your gazebo to have a beer and watch the sun set. Plus you could plant more desert trees and beautify the property further. I think you'd just have more fun on the first property. Two of the other properties were just a flat field. That would be fine if you only used them as a base camp to sleep and spent the whole rest of the day out and about. If you had to spend a week straight there you'd lose your mind. I think the first property at least theoretically could become a place you really enjoyed staying at. Your own little relaxation oasis.
Also keep in mind possible drainage issues from the higher steep parts into the lower areas during downpours. Although it doesn't rain much year round, at certain times of the year it can rain a great deal.
During summer monsoon rains & occasional flash floods you would be happy to have some elevation, a hill or ridge on your desert property after experiencin your first monsoon and the possibility of everything washing away, you would surely consider having your camp, tiny shed, house or Rv at the top of that hill well, above the arroyo & flat camp spot at bottom of the hill/ Flat desert property with "dry washes" can be a wet nightmare for those flat landers who do not know or understand the desert or lay of the cheap land they seek.
It goes without saying, and I'm glad you pointed it out. LOOK FIRST before you leap. Yes, you can buy affordable land. Undeveloped land is cheaper, but the owner has to develop it. That costs money. As one commenter put it, that can come to $44k. Okay- but that's still a heck of a lot cheaper than the $200k price of houses in town. Check the summer/winter temps and decide what you can tolerate.
Fun video! If I were younger I'd have taken that property that was hard to get to. Unhampered views of the desert. No neighbors to create loud noises. A little hard work (and money) to clear a drive to where I would park an RV or build a tiny home. One thing I would check though would be the washes and how the water runs when it rains . AZ s known for it's flash flooding which could cause more damage than it's worth.😊⛈
A little hard work (and money) to clear a drive to where I would park an RV or build a tiny home.
Wait...
I think he declared that NOBODY SHOULD BUY THAT PROPERTY!!
This guys a clown.
I hope you read all the comments, your audience has made some very very valid points for passing on the idea.
Golden valley is where we bought our manufactured home from Mohave homes, they were awesome in getting everything done,we went further south to Topock on the colorado river, its warmer here at 550 ft and the wind doesn't blow as much as golden valley and we are only 25 miles from lake havasu and we have really good artesian well water,paved roads and utilities to the property,lots to consider for a winter home,we are still in our RV for summers up north when the fires of hell in July arrive,love your video s and adventures ❤😊😊
A lot of people here are saying their stuff gets stolen when they are away from their land for extended periods of time. How do you prevent this when you're gone in the summer?
@Ryan_Boundless we don't live in golden valley, we are in a community called Topock which is 50 miles south on the colorado river,we have a tight knit group of people here and a block watch,we also heard there were druggie and break ins up in golden valley 😉the properties there also are further apart and easier targets for squaters.
Excellent presentation! This place would make an ideal location to live as a prepper, off the grid, survivalist and minimalist! As a retired veteran, I would not hesitate to relocate to that location.
Carole Gallagher wrote a book called "American Ground Zero" about the effects of living near to the Nevada Test Site.
All of Vegas is closer than this 2 hours away.
There’s a reason for that! Hey there, I’ve been and lived in Kingman for a long time! We have a boat and spent a lot of time on Mead! By the way, Temple Bar is the best place to visit. Meadview is so-so… I wasn’t impressed and it gets 🥵 and the snakes and scorpions are everywhere! I still have my home in Kingman and it’s actually higher in elevation so it’s cooler by far. Golden Valley has a bad reputation for drugs. But the permits and fees in Mohave County are never ending. You will get what you pay for! If I were you I’d camp on BLM land and keep looking!
For me, I would just boondock. Not stuck in one place and no property tax to pay.
I bought an acreage outside of Yucca, Mojave County, AZ, about 3 months ago. I plan to develop and use it as a getaway. It's at the base of a mountain with road access, but very much off the grid. I bought it online, sight unseen. I spent two weeks at the property and surrounding areas. I am absolutely thrilled. Much better than I expected. I had a Perc ground test done for a septic system while I was in town, and passed. I expect septic to be 7 to 10k all said and done. Now, this is the wild west still. There's no law out there. The locals look out for each other. Not a place for the weary. But an absolutely world Class natural environment that I can't seem to get enough of.
What’s the GPS location ?
@bbustin1747 Outside of Yucca, AZ in the desert at the base of the Hualapais.
This was great! You did a fantastic job of showing what the properties are like. Perfect for people like myself looking online for properties, which dont go into much detail about the property or surrounding area. It would be nice to find an area with less rules. I liked the spot with the cabin too. Personally, I'd like to find a spot with some trees, etc., which would of course be a little more expensive. Kudos, Tristan 👍.
Yeah, the online listings do a terrible job of showing what a property is like. Most of them don't even have photos of properties like this 🤷♂
That is where Google Earth comes in handy. @@SUVRVing
Your all over the place... land 3000, then it's 2000... then it starts at 4900! Over here on the left but no look right, do this no don't do this, it's up, it's down, it you dont need anything then you have to do that, no permit so get permit, camp but then camp. You give me a freaking headache... you are a true real-estate agent!
We live in Golden Valley, and are pretty satisfied here. Meadview is nice, a lot of retired law enforcement and military there, so it's a pretty safe community. Dolan Springs has a pretty rough reputation, though, not sure if the reputation is deserved, but it is real.
We've been here 15 years, lots of interesting hikes and places to see around this area.
This is what I`d look at like Law & Order . Not Loud Crazyees Thank YOU for your Comments add a lot to Great Video's. Of the area.. for This Great America
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My mother in law lives in golden valley and loves it. She has city water and electricity.on little over 1 acre.
A lot of people here are saying that if you leave your land for any extended amount of time stuff gets stolen. So is my idea of putting up a shed with stuff inside and then going overseas for a few months a stupid idea?
The best thing is to put a sea cargo container on your lot. They are pretty hard to break into without a cutting torch. I have one in that area to keep my stuff in and I spend most of my time in the Philippines.
I would put a yurt at the top of the first property. I have one in Hawaii and they're awesome!
I loved this video. Very creative, unexpected and useful.
We have 2, 5 acre properties in New Mexico and in Arizona which were willed to us by my Dad, both near towns and lakes and are flat with road access. We have never stayed at these properties. We have a custom built van, and stay at blm's across the country. Maybe someday we'll stay there for a couple weeks, but not anytime soon. There are too many other places to see.
That's exactly how I feel!
27' lifted travel trailer and a 4x4 truck. Did 10 day trips to Oregon outback for years. Over time we found several really nice places to camp that nobody else seemed to use. It's amazing where you can get with a lifted TT. We took along some 4x4 posts to get us through ditches and washes.Also spent time in Nevada. If you buy you only have one place to go. I liked the adventure and exploration we could do around wherever we parked the trailer. Thanks for your videos, been watching for years. Love the dessert.
Better to buy a fixer with amenities in a dead town in Midwest/South among the trees which offer privacy. Thieves watch your every move. Been in desert all my life.
Living half my life in southern CA and half in UT, there are lots of deserts I really love. The Mojave isn't one of them. Plus there are too many very scary people out there. Just not a region I would choose for 2 months a year. I hope you have good luck finding the perfect spot if you do this in the future!
Boon-dock . . . More mobility with less legal and local strings attached. Interesting and fun hypothetical " what if " presentation. Thanks for the diversion, Tristan!
( Respectfully, but personally, you have made me so happy that my current residence is where it is. I cannot imagine investing even 59 Cents for one of those hell-holes! ) 😆🤣😂
I'm from near Portland, Oregon and have been exploring our once great nation for over six years now. I boondock most of the time. I'm currently on the Florida Gulf Coast
I've got a buddy who move to Golden Valley about a decade ago. He's north of the highway on a multi-acre property on which they've got power (just recently), have water delivered (and have a cistern for rainwater) and he loves it out there. He's far enough away that, though you can see other homes, they're not near enough to see *into* your property without binoculars but, I can hear the highway.
As for me, if I'm going to be buying property to put a camper on, I don't want neighbors I can see or hear.
I like to spend time in the AZ desert but I could never live there. Trees, flowers, pastures babbling brooks - yeah!!!
Thanks, Tristan, excellent presentation of the properties, the local requirements, and nearby communities. It made Quartzsite look really good, and convinced me that, especially if you are snowbirding but even if you're just looking for a cheap way to live, your best bet is BLM's LTVAs -- everything but electric power for $180 for seven months. Kind of surprising that all of the properties you showed us are no longer available. I wonder how many have been sold multiple times?
I'd love to see more of these - maybe a series in which you look at properties in other locations.
Great video, I've been wanting to do exactly what you did in this video. Super important to go check out these properties before buying. I couldn't imagine the last one you looked at...that would be a major bummer for someone. Thanks, T, and have a great rest of your hunt!
I would have to keep looking. Looks like a dirt pit to me, but that’s me. Wind storms are probably rough out there. I need some green and some trees. Good luck. A lot of squatters these days. A very wild card.
Good video !! ... You should do more of these types ... Inexpensive land ... Off grid ... Home base like ... 😊 People are looking for this type of living ... Tyfs ...
Boon docking is probably best, don't have to worry about taxes and if you don't like the neighbors you can go somewhere else.
Tristan, just want to mention, Summer heat could get to 115° (June, July, August and September only), Monsoon season dirt roads become mud, and wind are factors to consider. All other months would be great. Beautiful sunrise, sunset and freedom. 😊 Great video.
I would just like to mention,, you are all WRONG.. it was 128F for over a week or two last summer here
we basically get two Michigan summers here in the fall and spring. and a hell season and a froze month... also the summer temp's, that in the daylight, NIGHT is Freezing cold most of the year hehe even at night, and seems to drop drastically every morning for the last hour and half of dark every morning... can literally feel it get bitter just before sunrise....
@@LordPapp Holy Cow! My friend lives West of Bullhead, he was 117° I thoughts. 😊
one thing about here, you can have totally different weather than your neighbor 2 miles away as the bird fly's.. I can sit in my yard and look in 4 different directions and see 4 different types of weather and not experience any of it.. @@sacredstonecards9051
@@sacredstonecards9051 today as I dove over my buddies house for coffee, it was nice at my house, and freezing at his when I got there,, my friends in Meadview all complained about the rain today.. I had rain a few days ago, they are the closest community to here and you can experience weather so intense and such while others a mile away will call you a liar cuz they don't get it... a couple years ago.. we had a storm in Dolan take out a dozen or more power poles at one time in a mile or 2 stretch of road.. no power for almost a whole week.. had one of these cluster storms once at my house, was so intense the trees in my yard were bent down, extremely violent, meanwhile my boss 3 miles away when I called and said it wasn't safe to leave my house, basically called me a liar and then drove past my place 30 mins later and all was calm.. life is EXTREAME here
Basically, you be repairing a vandalized property every arrival.
Why?
@@tarajoyce3598 because there is no security. Once the locals know there is no one living. They have nothing to do all day and steal
If I only had 30 days of use, I'd pick #1 and install a concrete pad at the base of the hill and some type of pergola at the top.
Be mindful that those lower areas are in or near a wash and get flash floods thru there frequently.
One simple inexpensive solution to bypass the requirement for a septic tank Insta simply rent a porta potty that gets serviced/pumped out twice per month. Probably under $100 a month. If you’re going away for a few months you just contact the company they come and pick up the Porta potty and bring you a freshman when you return. This way you’re not digging a hole you’re not putting in a septic and you’re not limited to 30 days per year camping on your land. You just have to get get creative be imaginative and buy a woman’s check the local county laws to make sure you’re within the laws they need you to comply with.
I noticed there were bars on the windows of that wild card property. There’s is a reason for that! They aren’t there to keep lizards and ground squirrels out.
No doubt.
This would make a a great series -- providing useful information for something we have all entertained in our minds.
This video came out only 15 minutes ago and I've only watched the first 2 minutes. I predict this will be one of Tristan's most watched videos within a relatively short period of time. 😊
I was thinking the same thing. Lots of people are interested in buying an affordable lot to live on, especially retirees.
Hi Tristan, we really enjoyed this video. Looking at land and the towns nearby, very interesting. We love all your videos and then you throw in a land hunting video we loved it. Thanks Tristan for all your hard work it's appreciated.
Septic not needed unless you have running water inside a building, so you keep your water outside and carry in as needed and use a composting toilet. As far as a driveway, rent a skid steer and do it yourself dirt cheap. Water tote, solar, composting toilet, LPG stove and your set.
Nice to visit, hard to survive.
Wildfire probability. Water dependent. Somewhat lawless
I would explore Page, AZ as it is a larger community and has more fun things to do. All these roads will be difficult during monsoons, so I'd keep that in mind. It's most likely more expensive land but so much more convenient.
I think rural areas with cheap land will often have issues with drug use and some crazy people that don't like being around others. Be aware of this while exploring places.
I've never seen your videos before but I really have enjoyed this one thank you so much
Thank you for watching!
OK... Liked the video. Although, been there, done that. I'm familiar with the area you filmed. I lived 50 miles west of Vegas for 8 years, (Pahrump, NV) ... I'm going to say something you didn't in your video.... It's a freaking desert, plain and simple... End of story. Additional equipment you may want, to settle in that area: Backhoe, Bulldozer. (To install a septic system, And do road repairs on a regular basis) Oh yeah, don't forget, a high clearance vehicle, preferably 4x4 for sure! Another consideration would be good strong tiedown points for any light weight camper because the winds can get really strong through that area.
if you wanted to park a camper for a month or even two months, why would you put it in these places. There's nothing there, it's ugly, hot scrub land no water no amenities. If I had two months to get out of Wyoming, I would not go to any of those places. Heck, I'd just stay in Wyoming.
It's living in a camper not vacationing.
Lake Meade land isn’t anyplace you can live on. Lol it’s still considered lake Meade. Lol the property around lake Meade lots of wild animals and snakes on it. Lol not my idea of any place I’d like to live.
A camper is self contained. Why a septic tank if you live in a camper? Thats kinda stupid. Every week or two you go dump and fill up with water. 30 days? Are you kidding? It’s yours. If that’s the case it’s not your property. It’s rented property.
You can still find land for sale in the high desert of Texas for $300 an acre. I bought 500 acres at 250 an acre a few years ago. No state taxes, and none of those silly restrictions you mentioned. Yes, you're out in the middle of no where, but I love it. Plus, I can almost hit Mexico with a rock...
I think I'll stick with boondocking on LTVAs - $180 for 7 months a year, with water, trash, dump station included.
This was a fun video! Thank you for showing us around and giving an idea of pricing in Arizona. I think a lot of people who live in RVs full time are wanting some land to call their own.
I would NEVER put up a tiny house or leave a trailer on a desert property. It will be vandalized - and maybe even taken - the MINUTE you leave, believe me.
THANK YOU! This is exactly the type of information that I've been trying to find online. You provided absolutely everything that many are searching for, and on-one else does. Thank you. Am a subscriber now. 🦋
I was having PTSD while watching this video. We moved from Monterey to Carson City in the early 70s and left in 2017 upon retirement. Carson City had under 10k people when we moved to it. I think it's about 60k now. It was a great place to raise kids since we lived outside of the city and they had freedom to roam through the sagebrush. All around us in NV was the same topography as where this video was shot. We sold everything in 2017 and roamed around the country for a few years. We bought a place in an area with pine trees , year round green foliage, never too hot or cold, and the Pacific Ocean is across the street. We had lots of cold, freezing weather and hot summers and I enjoy temperate weather. I ask my husband what we would have been doing in NV now. He says we'd be sitting in the sagebrush watching the jack rabbits run around. 😂 And, we didn't pay a ton of money for our cute little house with all utilities already here. Paradise for us after 45 years of desolate views. Kathleen
Excellent. Where did you end up??
Why the big secret of where it is ?
@@bonniejeannetucker6992 It's no secret at all. I don't look at social media every day. Didn't see the request. It's Seal Rock, Oregon Kathleen
@@bonniejeannetucker6992 Your comment sounds unkind. Kathleen
What you have to realize is what a lot of people don't realize is the channel show about you in Tuesday, land is cheap land is cheap. What you fail to realize this, the cheaper, the land the middle of nowhere you're going to be. The higher the more you pay, it's gonna have roads and electric. And then you can pay very expensive prices for that. When you close up to civilization like I said, nothing's free. Nothing's cheap, really.
Hello thanks for the show after living in the high desert for 30 years and now in the Ozarks I find it easier to live where there's woods lots of water, rain , springs, Creeks, shade, wood to burn towns are everywhere take your pic okay bye
I have to agree with you.
Been living here in the high desert for 27+ years and I would have to agree with you as well. However, it does have its trade offs. Mosquitoes, mold and mud comes to mind. But the lack off water is the deciding fact of life. We love to visit family in Up State NY.
You own nothing and will be happy. Really, try to not pay taxes or disobey government.
I know people that live off grid in Arizona. They do water collection with three 15000 gallon tanks. Also if you go the planning office there is an option for a composting toilet in some counties Go to south eastern Arizona east of Tucson and get 15 to 30 acres for $30K. Also more rain every year.
I heard that Kingman is getting a world class state of the art mosque!