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[HADave]

Aloha Sunhippie, you're from cold country too, eh.. Ayuh, Us too, Mainers don't cha-know. Well you asked how one lives on their property and builds a house too. Well I'm sure you've been ice-fishin haven't you? its kinda like that but without the cold and the ice ) Build a small structure first as in an ice-shack /toolshed or whatever you what the tax man to think it is. Some folks even live in part of their container they ship over. Get your prelim work out of the way before you get there, permits and such. You might even plan your arrival like a vacation package, Flight and hotel right now for 3 weeks in september can be had for 2800.00 from Maine. Your closer so less for you. With permit in hand you can accomplish quite abit in three weeks, if you are industrious at all. A sanitary system, some power and a raised deck is all you need to start and you can live while you build. I know I've done it, mother and I lived like MA & PA kettle for a year back in 92 while we built our last home. Built it one room at a time and did all the work ourselves. I'll admit the first year was tough, Ayuh, a little nippy come Christmas but we survived. We've been happy here for 14 years. It was the greatest experience of our lives, till we get to Puna. If you ever need some diy encouragement, you just give a shout, as I believe everyone should experience the art of building their own home. The right tools will simplify the process and diligence and a strong back with see you through the course. I get all excited when people talk about doing it themselves... Ayuh, Welcome to the forum now.........)

Aloha HADave & PeggyAnn