New to Homesteading, Buying property, steps to self-sufficiancy

[Heavenlyrose594]

Hello, I am new to this site and have only posted one reply. I am a single mother of two children and am trying to find the best place to relocate my family to begin homesteading. I'm not getting anywhere so if anyone has any suggestions, comments, questions, or advice I would love to hear from you.

Oh, I should introduce myself. My name is Misty and I am 24 years old. I did post a profile but I didn't realy know what to say, so feel free to question me.

[magnolia2017]

Hi Misty!

Well I guess the first thing I'd ask is what experience do you have in regards to homesteading?

Also what kind of property are you looking for? Would an acre or two do or are you considering more? you might want to consider renting in a rural area before buying property as sort of a practice run.

Animals? I suggest starting small, maybe with a few chickens. DO have a plan for housing animals before you bring them home.

Are you familiar with gardening and do your children enjoy eating fresh fruits and vegetables and being outdoors?

Do you like hard work? Do you have any carpentry skills?

Just a few questions to ponder. I'm by far no expert, but raised in the country and learning new things every day. Hope I can be of some assistance

Maggie

[uncle Will in In.]

Hi Misty, Welcome to the boondocks. LOL
For people who are country at heart, the quest for a place to be in the country, and really involve yourself in things that can go with it can be all consuming. Without the proverbial silver spoon in the mouth, it can be an unsurmountable mountain to climb due to the lack of enough money.
Most people dream of owning their place. I would recommend renting an old farm house where you would be allowed to have a garden and keep a few animals. Renting would at least put you out there, and take less financing than buying. It would eliminate the property upkeep, the realestate taxes, and the interest on the mortgage. Also the fire insurance. Those things put together can be a very sizable chunk of money to fork over, and most of it goes on indefinately.
I really believe in owning your own place, but renting would get the show on the road so to speak. Waiting can be very discouraging. Good luck to you and your dreams. Uncle Will

[MaryNY]

Go to the library and borrow a copy of Carla Emery's "Encyclopedia of Country Living" - even if you have to get it on inter-library loan - and read it cover to cover. (If you like it you can buy a copy, as it's still available). In the meantime you can start "practicing" to live in the country by doing as much "country living" as possible right where you are. If you keep reading the posts on this forum and asking questions, you will also learn a lot and get tips on other books that will help you figure it all out. Good luck!

MaryNY

[Beeman]

Where are you now? Why the need to relocate?

[Terri]

www.unitedcountry.com is a fun place to browse.

They do NOT selll land for less than it is worth, so if you see several affordable properties in one area you know that the entire area is affordable.