Fulltiming across the USA.............on your own land?

[CFerguson]

Does anyone have any experience Fulltiming on properties that you own?

What I am thinking of is buying property in several locations around the country such that at any given time of the year, you would have at least one spot to have ideal weather.

Yes, I know local laws/zoning have to be considered, but what got me started down this track is that some distant relatives of mine own a large lot on a river in MI and when the salmon are running, they all tow their RVs to the property and fish to their hearts’ content. I know they have municipal water on the site, not sure about electric. Ideally, I’d want both.

I’d love to hear about your experiences doing this and any downsides to this idea (other than initial cost and taxes, local meth heads, etc).

[CFerguson]

HadEnough wrote:

gemsworld wrote:
Why not just rent seasonal spots and not deal with ownership costs and responsibilities?

Gardens, hunting, fishing, firewood, off grid power/water.

The list goes on and on.

Good point, but I prefer to own. I intend to allow friends and family to also use these places. And they will be properties that I can pass down as well- hopefully allowing upcoming generations to enjoy them too.

[js218]

Yep, own property in Northern Vermont, north central PA. and Lake Tahoe Nevada, full hook ups at all 3 properties. Use them as layovers when traveling.

[HadEnough]

gemsworld wrote:
Why not just rent seasonal spots and not deal with ownership costs and responsibilities?

Gardens, hunting, fishing, firewood, off grid power/water.

The list goes on and on.

[CFerguson]

Bill.Satellite wrote:

While cost may not be a problem, it is always an issue. If cost is NO OBJECT then you would be staying at the best RV Resorts available everywhere in the US and this topic would never have been posted.

I realize that this is the Internet, but please try to stay within the spirit of the question instead of trying to nitpick. Cost is NOT a concern to me in the way I intend to spend. I knew Someone would start into this but had hoped we could get to page 2 at least before I had to try to stop that line of arguing.

The question is, "Does anyone have any experience Fulltiming on properties that you own?" Nothing about how I want to conduct my travels, how I spend my money, or where I want to stay.

[Bill_Satellite]

CFerguson wrote:
I should add that cost isn't a problem.

While cost may not be a problem, it is always an issue. If cost is NO OBJECT then you would be staying at the best RV Resorts available everywhere in the US and this topic would never have been posted.

[Community Alumni]

Why not just rent seasonal spots and not deal with ownership costs and responsibilities?

[smarty]

We are going to do the same thing but are not going to own any of the land

[HadEnough]

I'm thinking this would be nice for snowbirding with just 2 lots

[smarty]

We are going to do the same thing but are not going to own any of the land

[CFerguson]

I should add that cost isn't a problem.

[Bill_Satellite]

Each locality will be different. We were just in Co. Springs, CO and they passed a law limiting the amount of time an RV could stay on a lot, even if you were the owner of that lot. I suspect you will need to check with each location to ensure you don't end up going afoul of the law.
Looking at the costs involved to install a firm parking place, water, sewer and electric at each site may also make less sense than public options unless you plan to do this for many years and think there might be some resale value of the land when you are done.

[valhalla360]

One maybe two sites, I could see. My parents used to have land in northern Michigan but it was one site that got used many times per year.

A dozen, seems like way more hassle than it's worth. You still pay property tax and have to maintain insurance. Then if you want utilities, you have to get them turned on and off. Just keeping track of everything would be a part time job.

[HadEnough]

Definitely interested in this idea too.