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In reply to the discussion: Alternative lifestyles...Which would you choose? [View all]Satyrix
(2 posts)7. Check into 'recovered' homes
There's a ton of houses that were abandoned after the real estate bubble burst in 2008 - lots of them are available through local government (county or city), whether it's a land bank/grant sort of thing or sheriff's auction, and usually there's local/state/maybe federal assistance to get the places back up to code.
It's how I became a first-time homeowner after a quarter century as a rock band nomad. = )
Bought outright from a third-party Real Estate Management company for $3000; of course, it needed a little more than just some TLC.
It needed more like an ICU.
But still.
Good luck.
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I can actually work from anywhere. As for whether I'm tied to a region, well...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2015
#12
Thom Hartmann lives on a boat, he has advocated living on a boat on his program before
AZ Progressive
Jun 2015
#30
Can you tell me more, Paka? What kind of accommodations do you enjoy and
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2015
#15
Retirement to Thailand. Hmmmm.... A direction of thought that for some reason I
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2015
#36
Definitely an idea worth looking into, Satyrix. As for being a rock band nomad, I'm...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2015
#16
Environmentally friendly lifestyles minimize waste. A frugal lifestyle is a green one.
lumberjack_jeff
Jun 2015
#8
Another possibility if you live near a city or resort area is house sitting.
Gormy Cuss
Jun 2015
#10
That is definitely something to think about, Gormy Cuss. I have family in Florida, lot of
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2015
#21
If it is possible remodel a garage. That has always been one of my dreams. Today I live in one
jwirr
Jun 2015
#18
I'm leaning heavily toward building my own tiny house. If I should decide to take this route
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2015
#20
I have been looking into a small drivable RV, like one with the van front end or even small truck
Ghost in the Machine
Jun 2015
#31