We started our homestead with a camper, twenty acres and a dream of living a money free, self sustainable, off-grid life. With next to nothing! We had just enough money for a small down payment on owner financed land and little else but our personal belongings and an array of tools. Our first major challenge was how we would pay our note every month. We had hopes that we could find a way soon enough so as not to get too far behind too quickly. But it takes money to make money. Even the best barterer needs goods to trade and gas to get things moved around. As luck would have it, we ended up with some great friends, folks that live nearby that helped us both find work. It was not at all what we had in mind in our off-grid adventure but ya do what ya gotta do. And this is how the story begins...
Hang in there! The path out of slavery to independence and freedom is rough and steep. There is a very good homesteading community here at steemit. Keep us posted on your progress.
When you need help don't hesitate to ask. There is a lot of experience here. I up-voted and resteemed you. Wishing you the best.
Lovely!! I am beginning to adore Steemit. Thank you very much! I've followed you and look forward to seeing your success!!
Found you due to the resteem from @leaving-egypt.
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STOPHey there, and welcome aboard the crazy Steemit train! My family and I are on a quite similar venture, with a hope to get off grid on the 12 acres we just moved to this summer. We got rid of so much in order to come here--I think having "next to nothing" is not neccessarily a bad place to be.
Looking forward to seeing how the adventure goes. Keep your chins up, and never be afraid to ask for help!
I'm thrilled to hear you are beginning your homesteading off-grid adventure!! It's been an amazing few years for us!
It is a lot of hard work, that's for sure, but SO worth it. So you've been on your land a few years already?? That's amazing. We have yet to see all four seasons here, but we're really excited.
Welcome to steemit! We all had to start somewhere. Beginnings are difficult but you have found a great community here. Upvoted, following and resteemed to get you some traction...
Thank you!!! I appreciate your encouragement!
Nice to "meet" you! Looking forward to seeing more so I followed! You may already have livestock, but if you dont yet you may want to see the property tax advantages to having some. That may save you quite a lot! Upvoted and resteemed, best wishes🌱
Thank you! And yes that info would be very helpful!!
Welcome to Steemit. Need any help? My blog contains all the guides you need to learn the fundamentals.
Thank you! I'm sure that will be very helpful!!
You're welcome.
Hi @coldmountainhome, sharing this posting to get you seen and a upvote to put something in your wallet. Welcome to steemit!
You're successful in bringing me here.
Great! I'm most definitely encouraged to continue! Thank you!!
Awesome @ilyastarar!
Sounds like the beginning of a great adventure!
Can't wait to hear more!