Recent content by scottw115

I'm a life long Oregon resident. I do like not paying sales tax, but they make up for that in other ways, such as income tax and vehicle registration. Switching states of residence is something I am also considering.

So, you sink some coin into a cargo conversion.  You get it downright domestic, like a studio apt. on wheels. What happens if it gets stolen?  Maybe a tree falls on it?  I don't even want to mention another hazard I'm thinking of. Is such a vehicle insurable for anywhere near what it's worth...

lminor, it sounds like you are in tremendous shape, finance-wise. My 2 cents, which is likely worth even less than that, is that you asked a question, and these guys felt dutiful to give you a worst case scenario.  With any kind of luck none of this will happen, as you have put in the time to...

Interesting. Man, the things you learn on these forums! I think there are always some for auction on the Big E. I never knew about a government permit. I am surprised there is not a metal detector license bureaucracy in place. (Shhh... Whoever said that needs to keep quiet!)

I did not know about the LTVA situation. There would be no point in buying a chunk of ground in that case. Naturally I have read about the RTR gatherings. It sounds like a great place to start, even if I am still working. It would be in my best interest to stay on the clock for at least 2 more...

This is good info, Bullfrog. I would like to ease into it, and not go hog wild until I know what I really need. My idea of 'urban' is smaller cities and towns within a 400-500 mile radius to begin. I think I could follow the good weather around in that range, although it may be farther south...

I did see the budget, and wonder how realistic it is. 150/mo for groceries? 50/mo for insurance? For me, double that is more accurate. I have been alone since my wife passed on, so I could uproot. No kids, or family left to even miss me. I am paying 1500/mo on a house, utilities, taxes...

I have been following on You Tube for the past 6 months or so, and finally decided to join the forum. Like everybody, I have a story that brought me here, and I will share if people are interested. I just don't want to get long-winded for nothing. My intent is (or was) to get a Suburban style...