How Do You Homestead In A Travel Trailer?
• Purchase a piece of “junk land,” from 1/4 to 1 acre or more if you can afford it. Almost every state has land that is longer than a one-hour drive from an urban area and without utilities. These are priced much cheaper than other properties. Prices of from $1,000 to $5,000 per lot are still possible to find in such areas. Check Craigslist, eBay, the local newspapers, and the local free advertising tabloids. Avoid realtors if possible, since they will take a cut from any sales. If you don’t have the cash to buy a lot outright, look for phrases such as, “owner will hold,” meaning that the owner will agree to finance the property. If you go this route, though, don’t expect the absolute lowest price. Ensure that the land is not in a floodplain and that the title is clear. Examine the mineral and logging rights and any easements for access. Check to assure there are no outstanding native/indiginous tribal land claims. • Check the same advertising sources as above to find a used travel tra
