How to Start a Retreat from Scratch
Read the story of a family that bought raw land and built their own retreat, including the many steps they took.
10 Tips for Buying Prepper Properties
We've seen 40 properties in multiple states, and its been a learning experience! Here are our top 10 property search tips for preppers seeking their forever home.
We Know we Made the Right Decision when we Left the...
We've owned our Prepper Property for more than a year and lived in it full time for about six months. Talk about getting out while the getting was good!
Prepper Diary July 26: We Close on our Prepper Property
After two years of searching, we finally spend our first night in our new property. There's work to be done, like eradicating the mice that call it home.
Get Your Retreat or Country Home While You Still Can
The coronavirus is going to change our lives. One of the results is that more and more people will be working from home. That means they can work from anywhere.
August 3: Our First Step Towards Moving
We kicked off our move by renting a U-Haul and loading it with food and ammo. Dragging it up, over and around the mountains was a chore.
August 8 Diary and Update: Firewood Follies
This weekend, we focused on how to obtain firewood at our new prepper property. We need the wood to heat the house and keep our electric bill low.
Looking Back One Year After Buying Our Prepper Property
After living with our house hunting decision for a year, we look back on what we have learned and would do differently.
Property Search: Our Home Inspection
Getting a home inspection done on any house you are buying (unless it is a tear down) is a critical step in the buying process. Depending on the results, you may be able to renegotiate the sale or even back out.
Prepper Diary June 8 – We Make an Offer
Our search for the perfect prepper property that is both our retreat and our permanent residence takes a big step closer.