@@tmoddison Yeah I think with solar, a power wall (or 2) and starlink becoming more available it’s going to be much more common to get out of bounds a bit. You agree?
@@SeanFrakes it’s for sure easier. The challenge is the zoning. But… there are pockets where it’s possible and in some beautiful and amazing areas!!! But the roads might be tough on the Tesla!
Already bought off grid in Michigan. I am in county that does not require a permit to build a cabin under 600 sq feet. But pulling permit in case I decide to sell. Even put down 2 inch well. Less than 2 inches and banks don't consider it a well. No solar or generator. Have outhouse but have selected septic site on property. You don't need septic pumped if it works properly. You might want to get that septic checked. We do have internet. State used covid money to put internet on every 2 track in U.P. of Michigan. I can only build 2 residence on my 10 acres. There are only 20 remote counties with less than 20k people east of Mississippi river. Yeah I wanted property in days not a month because paid cash. We have CFA lands around so easements can fit logging trucks and r.v's down the road. Resale is why I am pulling permits. There is little property for sale now in the U.P. My neighbor dozed his trees. Now its bug hell but has grass now. And he don't see as much wildlife. 100 of years to grow a tree and 20 minutes to cut down. Thanks for the videos helping people gtfo.
A lot of great points here. We have property in Curry County that we just purchased from my in laws. 2900sq ft house on 5 acres right off 101 with a view of the pacific. The MIL still lives in the house and with how much more remote and small the community is we were considering relocating to Josephine County. We currently live in San Diego and are thinking of buying 40 acres just outside of Grants Pass. We’ve dealt with a lot of these issues I.e propane, solar, wells and septic. We live in the farther east part of the county up in the hills. After spending a lot of time up in Southern Oregon over the years. I’m excited to move my family up there and further a simpler way of life. To bad Portland and Salem are so wacky.
WATER....SOIL..... SUNLIGHT.... HARD WOOD- FIREWOOD.....NEIGHBORS....SNOW.....I live in rural So Oregon....iron water ( heavily contaminated with red iron is very common😑.....Rocky soil is also very common.... You need to be able to grow veggies outside and in a hoop house....Sun exposure is very important, most So Oregon properties have a lot of tall pines and Douglas firs that block the sun and block a satellite dish.... Neighbors, life sucks if Your near tweakers because they monitor Your coming and going and rob You when You're gone.... Illegal marijuana grows near You are bad news because they could be felony illegal alien cartel associates.....Snow in So Oregon is not bad, but if You're above 4,000 feet be prepared to have Your driveway buried in snow .....Wind can blow hard sometimes so think about that giant oak or pine tree next to your house, it might come crashing down..... Don't worry about Cougars and Bears, just have a couple big dog's.....Firewood is super important, Madrone ( arbutus ) is thee premier hardwood - firewood in So Orego, Oak is second, it really pays to have nature hardwood on Your property....Ask me if You need advice....cheers
Great Video! Tons of thoughtful insights…
Thank you my friend. Want an off-grid property?!
@@tmoddison We are thinking about it.
@@SeanFrakes there are some pretty cool places that are out here and off the grid. You could still charge the Tesla!?!
@@tmoddison Yeah I think with solar, a power wall (or 2) and starlink becoming more available it’s going to be much more common to get out of bounds a bit. You agree?
@@SeanFrakes it’s for sure easier. The challenge is the zoning. But… there are pockets where it’s possible and in some beautiful and amazing areas!!! But the roads might be tough on the Tesla!
Already bought off grid in Michigan. I am in county that does not require a permit to build a cabin under 600 sq feet. But pulling permit in case I decide to sell. Even put down 2 inch well. Less than 2 inches and banks don't consider it a well. No solar or generator. Have outhouse but have selected septic site on property. You don't need septic pumped if it works properly. You might want to get that septic checked. We do have internet. State used covid money to put internet on every 2 track in U.P. of Michigan. I can only build 2 residence on my 10 acres. There are only 20 remote counties with less than 20k people east of Mississippi river. Yeah I wanted property in days not a month because paid cash. We have CFA lands around so easements can fit logging trucks and r.v's down the road. Resale is why I am pulling permits. There is little property for sale now in the U.P. My neighbor dozed his trees. Now its bug hell but has grass now. And he don't see as much wildlife. 100 of years to grow a tree and 20 minutes to cut down. Thanks for the videos helping people gtfo.
Smart for you to pull permits even if not required, it will help with resale for sure. You plan on being there for a long time?
A lot of great points here. We have property in Curry County that we just purchased from my in laws. 2900sq ft house on 5 acres right off 101 with a view of the pacific. The MIL still lives in the house and with how much more remote and small the community is we were considering relocating to Josephine County. We currently live in San Diego and are thinking of buying 40 acres just outside of Grants Pass. We’ve dealt with a lot of these issues I.e propane, solar, wells and septic. We live in the farther east part of the county up in the hills. After spending a lot of time up in Southern Oregon over the years. I’m excited to move my family up there and further a simpler way of life. To bad Portland and Salem are so wacky.
WATER....SOIL..... SUNLIGHT.... HARD WOOD- FIREWOOD.....NEIGHBORS....SNOW.....I live in rural So Oregon....iron water ( heavily contaminated with red iron is very common😑.....Rocky soil is also very common.... You need to be able to grow veggies outside and in a hoop house....Sun exposure is very important, most So Oregon properties have a lot of tall pines and Douglas firs that block the sun and block a satellite dish.... Neighbors, life sucks if Your near tweakers because they monitor Your coming and going and rob You when You're gone.... Illegal marijuana grows near You are bad news because they could be felony illegal alien cartel associates.....Snow in So Oregon is not bad, but if You're above 4,000 feet be prepared to have Your driveway buried in snow .....Wind can blow hard sometimes so think about that giant oak or pine tree next to your house, it might come crashing down..... Don't worry about Cougars and Bears, just have a couple big dog's.....Firewood is super important, Madrone ( arbutus ) is thee premier hardwood - firewood in So Orego, Oak is second, it really pays to have nature hardwood on Your property....Ask me if You need advice....cheers
Totally agree. Silver Madrone is the absolute best firewood! Are you out in the county?