Because once you’ve got a bug-out location, you need to figure out how to establish it.That’s where homestead and survival come together.You need to devise a plan to develop your property into an SHTF safe haven.A self-reliant homestead survival home where you can thrive....
If you own a business, you could borrow against itsreceivablesand put the money into a non-business account. This would make the debt-encumbered asset less attractive to your creditors and make otherwise accessible assets untouchable. Stripped-Out Equity Another option for protecting your assets is...
Don, forgive me not answering sooner. CO is one of the places we looked at when we decided to move out of state, and it’s a truly amazing place for a homestead. Tiny houses are something I adore but could never manage, being in possession of a small family and a large wool and f...
Learn how to make a plan for your homestead. How to make a homestead plan What is a homestead? A homestead is a house surrounded by land that is devoted to crops and livestock. [Source] However, the "modern homesteader" term is used to describe people who want to reconnect with the la...
To help answer this and truly bring your unique homestead to life, I have created a mini-series highlighting different options. This mini-series will explain options on How to be a (Suburban or Urban) Homesteader, How to Be a (Semi-Rural) Homesteader, and of course, this post on how ...
Buying homestead property is a pretty exciting adventure. Your dream may be ten acres of land, and you have big plans to build a cabin and a barn. But the bank may not share your vision. Thank goodness for land contracts. Land contracts, also known as owner financing, mean that an indi...
If you’re new to gardening, it’s a good idea to start small and grow your garden area each year to avoid dead plants, tears, and time wasted. If you’re planning on running a self-sustaining homestead, you’ll want to make the most out of the land you have. ...
Sam Clark has built a homestead in North Carolina, where he operates his SamCraft YouTube channel from a shed on his property. One of his more popular products is a set of engraved slate coasters. Inthis video, he shows how he uses a laser cutter to build a jig for engraving the...
Homestead Exemptions by State Some homestead exemptions are based on a flat reduction of all of the taxable value of your home. A percentage calculates other homestead property tax exemptions. Lower-valued homes receive a larger reduction using the first method. The latter is a better choice for...
Many governments offer tax breaks, rebates, and other incentives to make your property more defensible (and thus help stop the spread of fires). Check with your local fire department or conservation district — they may even do the labor for free!