So glad Jeremy and Melissa from good simple living recommended that we check your channel out. So much valuable information on here! This will really save us from making huge mistakes on buying land in Idaho. Thank you so much 🥰
I like what you said about realtors... it's so kind of you that you share what you have learned so that others don't go through what you went through, appreciate it
Great series Josh! This information is so incredibly valuable. I had a year of researching these very things before buying my property. This provides a lot for new buyers to consider, as they should
Nice work. Emotional purchase, a term every buyer should learn very early on in the process. We looked at hundreds of pieces of property in 6 months, many of them we would have loved to own. But that is also how we learned just how valuable FLAT land in N. Idaho is worth. When Our 10 acres hit the market at midnite Friday, we had our offer in at 7:00 AM Saturday morning. Two years later, its worth 100,000+ more. Thank God we got here when we did, couldn't afford it now.
Your content has been right on! We are in the process of building in Priest River. Your guidance saves lots of headaches. We would also like to hear your views regarding changing your license plates and registration to Idaho. What is your opinion regarding obtaining an Idaho drivers license or voter registration?
I would also advise that you find your closest neighbors, even if they they are 10 miles down the road. Tell them who you are, be polite, ask a few general questions. Whatever you may deal with, someone else has already dealt with and can at least give you some basics.
Here's a pertinent question from my point of view.....at what age do you think setting out on this lifestyle from suburbia is no longer doable? I would imagine there comes a point in time when people choose to leave this lifestyle rather than embark on it.
Great question, the short answer is the older you get the more money you will have to spend to make it happen. For example if you can't go get your own fire wood you may have to pay someone to bring you a load, its doable at any age.
another piece many don't think about but LIVED it. We bought acreage young, the youngest couple on the road in a mt addition. We watched many retire, build the dream homes, then find out. NO access to healthcare without a LONG commute, and one by one, life happened and things like wheelchair access wasn't thought of. And not just from age, accidents can put you there short or long term, and many of the builds included stairs in and out of the home that weren't able to be used. Lofts weren't accessible, nor were basements. Chopping wood in your golden years isn't golden. The long commute for hospital needs became the #1 issue. I learned SO much about what not to do on a build if you plan to retire to a rural or remote setting from watching those around us cope with stuff none of us thought about. If EMT's can't access your road, that is HUGE. Many driveways were 4wheel drive access only 3 seasons of the year. We didn't have the wildfire issue when we bought, but it became a HUGE issue, since there was only one way in and out. If it was blocked, you had NO WAY out. Make SURE you know the area and what happens-fire, flooding, landslides (earth movement is COSTLY) and not covered by most policies, tornadoes, twisters, etc. Find out WHO owns the water rights, and working well can go dry and if you can't REDRILL it, you are stuck w/o water. Make SURE your home CAN qualify for insurance if you want it, many RURAL properties have an access problem and have NO coverage for fire due to response times, and no fire stations.
@@deborahryan2654 Nothing like EXPERIENCE to make ya sit up and take NOTICE, lol. These aren't the things realtors sit and discuss with most clients. And we didn't even consider them until confronted with them either.
@@savannahsmiles1797 100% this, especially last part. I was born and raised in Midwest. Fire Stations are scattered, it's not uncommon to see a rural property go up in smoke because either the truck can't get there, or by the time they do there is nothing left.
I've been looking for land in Sandpoint for nearly 8 years now, I kind of missed the boat as back in 2017 was probably the last of the good deals on property but I just did not have the funds then. Now I'm in a better financial place but land is insanely expensive in Bonner County, but I will get there in three years come hell or high water. This video was helpful although most if this I already knew since I'm a def ally cat lol. AT 56 (in pretty good shape) I may consider buying a place already built as opposed to building my own home, I have a friend in Sandpoint who does build homes and we may build one depending on a few things, we will see. For now just saving up cash and getting ready to jump on a good deal if one comes along, 10 acres min.
I appreciate you watching the video and sharing your story. It sounds like you've been through quite a journey. Wishing you all the best in finding your dream land!
