02-10-2008, 01:25 AM
We had the same idea as yours except for the horses. After extensive research we decided against the yurt for the following reasons. A decent yurt, large enough to live in, will cost around 20 large. This wont include the inside comforts, such as, kitchen, bathroom, electrical and pluming etc., figure 15K plus. Then you will need a deck to put it on, someone to build the deck and erect the yurt, another 10 to 15K. Dont forget the permits, sewage system and water supply, another 10 to 15K. We found that the water collected from a yurt treated with anti flame and mold chemicals would be hard, if not impossible, to make potable. Then there`s the solar system, these can run upwards of 20K or more.
Now if and when you go to sell it, you will need to find someone with cash as most lenders won`t lend money on a yurt.
We really loved the idea, however as an investment it looked pretty bad on paper. We decided that a small bungalo would work best for us,
now all we need is to sell our salon and find a nice lot.
Good luck on your adventure.
Now if and when you go to sell it, you will need to find someone with cash as most lenders won`t lend money on a yurt.
We really loved the idea, however as an investment it looked pretty bad on paper. We decided that a small bungalo would work best for us,
now all we need is to sell our salon and find a nice lot.
Good luck on your adventure.