Whether you’re dreaming of a remote homestead, an off-grid retreat, or a property with long-term resilience, the first step toward acquiring survival real estate is simpler than you might expect. It doesn’t require a license or insider connections. It starts with a habit most of us already practice: window shopping. This article will walk you through the essential first phase of your search—market...

Whether you're relocating to a rural homestead, scouting for a secure bugout location, or simply seeking land with fewer dependencies, a well-structured property search can make or break your success. In today’s fast-moving real estate landscape, especially in niche markets like off-grid and preparedness-focused properties, a strategic approach is essential. This guide will walk you through setting up...

Our newest website sponsor is Backwoods Solar, a company with almost 50 years of providing off-grid and solar power solutions. We reached out to the owners for some more insights to share with our readers: Could you give a brief overview of Backwoods Solar history? How wide of an area do you serve? Backwoods Solar started in 1976 at the home of Steve and Elizabeth Willey in Sandpoint, ID. We are...

An effective property search depends on well-defined criteria that are realistic given your unique requirements, purchase budget, and the real estate market conditions. We've provided this "master list" as a starting point for thinking about the topic. The list you come up with will look different. Some of these factors may not matter much to you, while there will be other factors of personal value that...

Listen to Jonathan Rawles' conversation with Mike Adams on the Health Ranger Report, discussing survival and...

For some, the topic of food storage conjures images of a The Far Side-style bunker with everything but a can opener. But effective food storage combined with a strong local supply chain provides a strong foundation for liberty. A resilient food system is built in depth, with layers of of storing, acquiring, producing, and preserving food for your family. Practically, there's limits to the extent of food...

Heating and cooling is important to making a home livable, but poses a unique challenge when living off-grid. Based on EIA statistics, 70% of overall American household energy usage is dedicated to heating and cooling. This means that it will be a crucial factor in the size and cost of an off-grid power system. Compared to grid power with virtually unlimited wattage available, an off-grid system has...

If you're looking for rural property, you can save yourself a lot of time by doing thorough "virtual" scouting before you set foot on the property. Taking a look at the property directly can help you determine whether it is the right fit for you, before you commit to the time and energy to travel to see it yourself. Thankfully, there's a tremendous range of tools available to help achieve this task....

We're glad to have recently received a number of positive reviews on Jonathan and James Wesley, Rawles' Survival Retreats & Relocation. The following unsolicited review comes courtesy of John Brew, republished with his permission: “Survival Retreats & Relocation” uses a systems engineering approach to provide the reader a process and framework for acquiring and thriving a survival retreat. Let...

In the current market, you may have already had someone express interest in buying your property, or may simply be wondering, "is it time to sell?" Prices of home and land are at all time highs in much of the U.S. It is an appealing time to capitalize on this increased equity--especially if you're downsizing or plan to convert this growth into another asset. Whether you list with a local agent or sell...