sidewazzz
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This is a feeler post to see if there would be any interest in what I would call a great opportunity. Things to consider before shooting me a reply… can you REALLY do it or is it you just being hopeful?
Details:
My wife’s family has a vacant ranch (100+ acres it's actually closer to 200) in Northern California (Redding area). It’s 100% off-grid; about 30 mins from town. Basically it’s no mans land and your closest neighbor is 10 to 15 mins drive. Law enforcement or medical is roughly 1+ hour out.
The ranch itself is 100% setup for you to live off grid as this was a primary residence just a couple years ago. Full, solar with battery storage, a fully functional water well and a diesel generator as a back up. There may be opportunity for horse’s as there is a stable. There is an old green house that could be fixed up if that is something you would like to do. There is also a tractor to handle things around the ranch.
Keep in mind, the weather here can be brutal. We had 3 feet of standing snow last year, however most years it doesn’t snow at all. During the summer it’s hot as hell and due to the land itself being mostly rock it retains the heat 24/7 during the summer. There is access to a creek.
As far as animals; Mountain lions, Bears, Deer, Raccoons, rattle snakes, cows and eagles have all been seen in the area. About 30-40 cattle do graze on the land from Oct to late April. Don't worry you would likely only see them periodically.
Cell phone coverage isn’t always reliable but Verizon and T-Mobile do work, and for internet you would likely need star-link.
You:
The family would like to consider someone with their own trailer they can live in, water, electric and sewer connection would be available so you have full hookups. Dogs & cats are fine; other animals will be considered. You can hand a pretty nice setup as there is a lot of different places to choose to setup at.
You would be more of a tenant/caretaker/steward of the land as the family would still like to be able to come to the property on occasion as there is a house on the grounds. THIS IS NOT A JOB AND WOULD REQUIRE MINIMAL EFFORT from you on a rare occasion. You just need to know how to fix or handle shit and not be a pansy who wont get their hands dirty.
Necessities:
You are handy and can fix thing’s on your own.
You are in good health.
Comfortable living in an isolated and rural area
You are a reliable person (lots of reference’s will be needed)
You have good credit
You will need to communicate with the family on occasion
You will need to abide by the family’s rules like no killing animals or hunting on the grounds, and not turn the property into storage
Rent:
This has yet to be determined but I can tell you it’s more important for the family to have a reliable, trustworthy, savvy, capable someone up there who has a desire to maintain the integrity of the property and a homesteading off-grid lifestyle, vs. making money on rent.
IMHO:
If you have a trailer or wouldn't mind buying one this is a great opportunity for you. Otherwise need not apply at the moment.
Details:
My wife’s family has a vacant ranch (100+ acres it's actually closer to 200) in Northern California (Redding area). It’s 100% off-grid; about 30 mins from town. Basically it’s no mans land and your closest neighbor is 10 to 15 mins drive. Law enforcement or medical is roughly 1+ hour out.
The ranch itself is 100% setup for you to live off grid as this was a primary residence just a couple years ago. Full, solar with battery storage, a fully functional water well and a diesel generator as a back up. There may be opportunity for horse’s as there is a stable. There is an old green house that could be fixed up if that is something you would like to do. There is also a tractor to handle things around the ranch.
Keep in mind, the weather here can be brutal. We had 3 feet of standing snow last year, however most years it doesn’t snow at all. During the summer it’s hot as hell and due to the land itself being mostly rock it retains the heat 24/7 during the summer. There is access to a creek.
As far as animals; Mountain lions, Bears, Deer, Raccoons, rattle snakes, cows and eagles have all been seen in the area. About 30-40 cattle do graze on the land from Oct to late April. Don't worry you would likely only see them periodically.
Cell phone coverage isn’t always reliable but Verizon and T-Mobile do work, and for internet you would likely need star-link.
You:
The family would like to consider someone with their own trailer they can live in, water, electric and sewer connection would be available so you have full hookups. Dogs & cats are fine; other animals will be considered. You can hand a pretty nice setup as there is a lot of different places to choose to setup at.
You would be more of a tenant/caretaker/steward of the land as the family would still like to be able to come to the property on occasion as there is a house on the grounds. THIS IS NOT A JOB AND WOULD REQUIRE MINIMAL EFFORT from you on a rare occasion. You just need to know how to fix or handle shit and not be a pansy who wont get their hands dirty.
Necessities:
You are handy and can fix thing’s on your own.
You are in good health.
Comfortable living in an isolated and rural area
You are a reliable person (lots of reference’s will be needed)
You have good credit
You will need to communicate with the family on occasion
You will need to abide by the family’s rules like no killing animals or hunting on the grounds, and not turn the property into storage
Rent:
This has yet to be determined but I can tell you it’s more important for the family to have a reliable, trustworthy, savvy, capable someone up there who has a desire to maintain the integrity of the property and a homesteading off-grid lifestyle, vs. making money on rent.
IMHO:
If you have a trailer or wouldn't mind buying one this is a great opportunity for you. Otherwise need not apply at the moment.
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