[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]"I think no matter what happens, I'd always at least have a little piece of land somewhere, something I could use as a home address and somewhere to park if I feel like being still for a bit. I'd build a small carport with electric and little outdoor shower to enjoy an extended stay."[/font]
[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]Sadly with all the restrictive building codes, satellite imagery used by counties and getting ratted out by neighbors, it's getting much more difficult to get a place like this. I've perused ads for years now, looking for that old mobile home that has a well, septic and power, however most of those are gone, the rest can get squatted on by meth-makers or others. So I'm not too happy about paying the taxes and upkeep on something that I wouldn't be actually living in and become responsible if it becomes a meth op...[/font]
http://www.greatfallstribune.com/st...lps-county-spot-building-violations/20228309/
"Cascade County, with the help of Google, has discovered dozens of new buildings, including a sawmill, constructed without permits since new zoning regulations went into effect in 2009.
Google Earth is a map and geographical information program that uses photographs and images taken by satellites.
Using the program, county planners, from the office, are systematically viewing areas of the county and comparing satellite images taken after Aug. 25, 2009, to current conditions on the ground."
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[font=Verdana, Arial, sans-serif]https://www.rentprep.com/property-management/landlords-know-meth-labs/[/font]
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How Does a Meth Lab Affect the Property?
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"Meth labs are frequently set up in all kinds of spaces, such as storage sheds, campgrounds, motel rooms, vacant buildings, garages and rental homes and apartments.
The process of cooking meth leaves a toxic residue that contaminates walls, ceilings, furniture, and even the soil.
These toxins can have significant health effects on anyone else who is exposed for the short term and the long term.
The chemicals used to cook meth are highly toxic, but they are also volatile and therefore highly combustible.
It’s very easy for meth labs to cause explosions, damaging the property as well as neighboring areas, plus endangering lives.
A property owner is responsible for the cost of cleanup from an operating meth lab.
The cleanup is not just limited to scrubbing and removing garbage. Often running into the tens of thousands of dollars, meth lab cleanup is strictly regulated and must be inspected by a government agency before a property can be deemed livable again.
If a meth lab has not been properly cleaned, the property owner will not be allowed to rent it out.
A meth lab location must be cleaned by professionals, and it gets very expensive.
When a meth lab is discovered in a rental property, the owner of the property is responsible for the cost of cleanup.
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While most insurance companies don’t cover damages from meth labs, landlords should work closely with their insurance company for assistance in cleanup and in selecting a certified cleanup crew."[/font]
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But I'm asking whether you maintain some sort of regular "home base" for most of your boondocking or other stationary periods. Right now I'm still maintaining an apartment, but one day I imagine I'll want to cut that cord once and for all. When I do, I may not want to have pull up stakes and be hustled along from one campsite or Wal-Mart to the next every night -- but I won't be able to afford my own plot of land either....
