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Discover the perfect blend of privacy, freedom, and convenience on this beautiful 119 +/- acre tract in Newton County. Located just 30 minutes from Joplin and 20 minutes to Neosho, this property offers endless possibilities for your dream home, investment, barndominium, farm, or private country retreat. A surveyed driveway easement will be provided at closing, ensuring legal access to the property. Electric service and a working water well are already in place, adding tremendous […]
A North Idaho legacy property. Freshly updated log cabin on 10.5 acres plus a second 8.5 acre adjacent parcel with it’s own well and power. Each bordering thousands of acres of national forest. Just 15 minutes from downtown Bonners Ferry. Whether you’re looking for a multi-generational compound, your own private paradise, or a teotwawki getaway, this property has you covered. Recent updates include a new 4 bedroom septic system, kitchen and bathrooms, flooring, water […]
If you’ve been looking for your Montana escape, with the convenience of being not too far from town this is it! This 10-acre, top of the world property with beautiful views backs onto a 560+ acre Land Trust Property that allows public access for biking, hiking and hunting. Power is nearby and the views are worth the climb. This recreational property has lots of possibilities plan your visit today! […]
Discover the magic of life above in the Lost Valley of the San Juans on 1.62 acres. A tight knit community, tucked away in the San Juan National Forest. Bring your RV or camp for short periods of time, per the HOA. Enjoy community lakes, and hundreds of thousands of acres just outside the neighborhood for world class ATVing, hunting, hiking, biking, horseback riding, and fishing. One of the last remaining wild places, at […]

Buying Remote Land

What are the pros and cons for choosing a remote or isolated property?

Advantages of Isolated Retreats:

  • More room for gardening, pasturing, and for growing row crops.
  • Lower house and land prices. (More for your money.)
  • Better for a total wipeout “grid down” scenario when virtually everyone will be out of work.
  • You can stock up in quantity with less fear of the watchful eyes of nosy neighbors.
  • You can test fire and zero your guns at your own property.
  • You can build with non-traditional architecture (earth sheltered, for example.)
  • You can set up more elaborate antenna arrays–and other things that would look odd in town.
  • Better sanitation in the event of a “grid down” situation.
  • You can hunt on your own land.
  • A place to cut your own firewood.
  • You can keep livestock.
  • You can make ballistic and anti-vehicular upgrades.
  • A “dog run” chain link fence around your house won’t look too out of place.
  • Virtually unlimited fuel storage. (Consult your county and State laws before ordering large gas, diesel, heating oil, and propane fuel tanks.)
  • Much lower risk of communicable diseases. Particularly important in the event of a biological warfare attack—but only if the bug is spread person-to-person rather than airborne.

Disadvantages of Isolated Retreats:

  • Probably impossible for just one family to defend.
  • Cannot depend on much help from neighbors or law enforcement if your home is attacked by looters or in the event of fire. You will likely be entirely on your own to resolve those situations.
  • Isolation from day-to-day commerce.
  • A longer commute to your “day job”, shopping, and church.
In the end, it’s an extremely personal decision, and depends on your assessment of the factors that will contribute your family’s long term ability to survive and flourish.

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