Full time living, permanently placed?
Hey all,
So, quickly, for reference, I'm a young single girl, soon to be 24, I have a dog and another small animal pet.
I'm originally from Australia, I've spent the past 2 years living in Nebraska. And in May I moved to California (Los Angeles/SFV). I moved here to get into dog/animal training for film & TV work. I'm originally/still a dog trainer as well. Right now I'm interning as much as possible for very little pay (if any) for an animal training company. I love it, but that + my dog walking here and there and training classes on Sunday, just isn't cutting the rent at all!
My parents live in Arkansas, and recently just bought an Airstream and seem to be very happy with it. So I've started thinking about buying myself a trailer, and permanently living in it. I could get a decent one (I assume?) for less than 6 months rent in my current small studio guest house. More of an investment, and I would "own" something rather than wasted rent... You know? I'd also love to drive around the US eventually. Plus family still in Arkansas and friends in Nebraska, I'd love to get back and visit often, probably cheaper to fly but traveling with it would be fun.
Anyways, biggest issue I guess is where to put it. This idea literally has just come about within the past week, so I'm trying to learn as much as possible and see if it's even feasible. From what I've heard, most places don't allow long term? Or those that do, are still quite expensive?
And RV parks seem to be really, REALLY cramped. I'd like space. Space enough to even put up a bit of a fence/yard area for my dog. Hang my hammock, store my kayak etc. The company I'm working with for animal training is in Palmdale, so I'm happy to leave the Valley and head further north a little bit. Hopefully cheaper. But need to stay safe.
I've seen properties in Palmdale like 2.5 acres even for about $4k. But, I assume these places are still way too far out in the middle of no where to have any water/electrical set ups. Also, how do you find out where you're allowed to park a trailer on someones property to live in? Is that even do-able? Waste hookups are my biggest concern I think. My mum said to build a separate little bathroom next to the trailer wherever I permanently park it for the waste issue. But that seems very inconvenient/complicated/expensive.
I was told at RV parks and whatnot that you can hook your trailer up to waste connections and not have to worry about it, can that be done on personal properties?
And of course, how do you find it cost wise? My rent is currently $1200 a month. I want to be paying much, MUCH less. Half that! Or less! Haha. Is that do-able??
I'm asking a lot of confusing questions, sorry. I'm excited about the possibility of this being something that could work. I want to be able to save money for traveling and everything else about life. I'm hoping trailer living is a good way for that. Compared to wasting a LOT of money on rent every month.
Any and all suggestions and advice GREATLY appreciated.
So, quickly, for reference, I'm a young single girl, soon to be 24, I have a dog and another small animal pet.
I'm originally from Australia, I've spent the past 2 years living in Nebraska. And in May I moved to California (Los Angeles/SFV). I moved here to get into dog/animal training for film & TV work. I'm originally/still a dog trainer as well. Right now I'm interning as much as possible for very little pay (if any) for an animal training company. I love it, but that + my dog walking here and there and training classes on Sunday, just isn't cutting the rent at all!
My parents live in Arkansas, and recently just bought an Airstream and seem to be very happy with it. So I've started thinking about buying myself a trailer, and permanently living in it. I could get a decent one (I assume?) for less than 6 months rent in my current small studio guest house. More of an investment, and I would "own" something rather than wasted rent... You know? I'd also love to drive around the US eventually. Plus family still in Arkansas and friends in Nebraska, I'd love to get back and visit often, probably cheaper to fly but traveling with it would be fun.
Anyways, biggest issue I guess is where to put it. This idea literally has just come about within the past week, so I'm trying to learn as much as possible and see if it's even feasible. From what I've heard, most places don't allow long term? Or those that do, are still quite expensive?
And RV parks seem to be really, REALLY cramped. I'd like space. Space enough to even put up a bit of a fence/yard area for my dog. Hang my hammock, store my kayak etc. The company I'm working with for animal training is in Palmdale, so I'm happy to leave the Valley and head further north a little bit. Hopefully cheaper. But need to stay safe.
I've seen properties in Palmdale like 2.5 acres even for about $4k. But, I assume these places are still way too far out in the middle of no where to have any water/electrical set ups. Also, how do you find out where you're allowed to park a trailer on someones property to live in? Is that even do-able? Waste hookups are my biggest concern I think. My mum said to build a separate little bathroom next to the trailer wherever I permanently park it for the waste issue. But that seems very inconvenient/complicated/expensive.
I was told at RV parks and whatnot that you can hook your trailer up to waste connections and not have to worry about it, can that be done on personal properties?
And of course, how do you find it cost wise? My rent is currently $1200 a month. I want to be paying much, MUCH less. Half that! Or less! Haha. Is that do-able??
I'm asking a lot of confusing questions, sorry. I'm excited about the possibility of this being something that could work. I want to be able to save money for traveling and everything else about life. I'm hoping trailer living is a good way for that. Compared to wasting a LOT of money on rent every month.
Any and all suggestions and advice GREATLY appreciated.
