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Since I have two options for becoming a "fulltimer" (Option 1: Going out in style in 3-5 years with my Bread Winner wife on a semi-retirement tour OR Option 2: Going out with my tail between my legs, as a divorcee) I'm looking for tips I can put into practice now to make the transition easier...

Just going to put this out there.<div><br></div><div>If anyone is handling a renovation in SW PA or Central MD (where I have family) and would like a hand PM me.</div><div><br></div><div>I have just about every tool under the sun. &nbsp;Still missing my lathe and scroll saw but I'm working on...

Thanks for all of the info folks.<div><br></div><div>Checked out the Shasta Reno forums and that looks like a great resource.</div><div><br></div><div>Wonder if steel studs would work on some of these renovations? &nbsp;Of course at some point you may as well just build from scratch...

Ahhh, good point, the distinction between the two. Yeah, mostly trailers. Gutting paneling, siding, structural repairs, production style finishes, that sort of stuff. I have some plumbing and electric experience but I would definetly have to bring my propane and AC skills up to speed.

But, I think the best idea is to get a few under my belt where I am not the owner.<div><br></div><div>Make sure I don't buy the equivalent of some Florida Swampland</div><div><br></div>

How does that saying go? &nbsp;"At any business meeting, there is always one sucker at the table. &nbsp;If you can't pick them out, then its you." &nbsp;:-D<div><br></div><div>Unfortunately I don't consider myself very business savvy. &nbsp;If it were not for my much smarter and more risk averse...

Hi all,<div><br></div><div>any tips for learning the renovation of trailers? &nbsp;I have a good background in carpentry, construction and even 6 months reconditioning trailers for a National Trailer/Mobile Office Co. but I'm out of practice.</div><div><br></div><div>My first instinct is to walk...

Thanks for the welcome guys.<div><br></div><div>I'm thinking instead of sitting down and saying "Hey, I think we should quit our jobs (her career), sell the house and go live while we're still young enough to do it" &nbsp;I'm going to try and convince her we can "Property Ladder" into a nice RV...

Hi all,<div><br></div><div>excited to be here.</div><div><br></div><div>This morning I was wondering where I'm going to live if my marriage of 11 years dissolves <img src="/images/boards/smilies/frown.gif" border="0" align="absmiddle"></div><div><br></div><div>I thought, maybe I could get an RV...