What kind of short term life do I want going forward?
I know this, the only way I can beat the system is not having to pay rent going forward, so that means one of a few things.
1. Outright buy land, pay cash for it, and live on that land in a motorhome or travel trailer.
But the land has to be zoned for such. If the land is zoned residential, then you can't live in your RV on that land, and if it's zone recreational or ect, then usually it's in a remote area where there's no electricity or running water, sewer, ect. But if willing to live like that, why not, cause at least not wasting 17-25 gran a year on rent.
2. Buy a new, but smaller, less expensive manufactured house/home
or just move into one already planted and hooked up to utilities. These homes are usually cheaper, and the one above is going for around $45,000 dollars...not bad.
At my age, a Gen x'r, I'm not worried about investments, I'm just worried about having a place to live where I'm not a slave to debt or working jobs I don't like just to pay the bills.
Also, just left my job about a month ago, and trying to get into the movie production business...I mean talk about a shift, from trucking, to movies...but going forward I want to do what I have a passion for, and not just hop into yet another, what I find, dull, mundane, mindless job; where you're just seen as dumb labor, and where your creative skills aren't needed.
In trucking, everyone treats you like you're dumb and mindless, and many drivers are, to be honest, but some aren't, and aspire for more.
But one thing for sure, and that is, you cannot pursue your dreams if always bogged down by rent, and bills...what kind of life is that?
I mean at least if you have your own place, paid for, you can relax, or rent it out, or get roommates...but the key is having it paid for, that's so important, and is why my next big task will be securing a home, or like number 1 suggested, getting a RV or travel trailer and when current lease expires, living on the road, or at RV camps, sure they cost, but cheaper than rent, and can move around, and if clever, can always find places to park for free, on some abandoned road, or at a Walmart, or truck stop.
Just depends on my money situation, I suppose.
I've got some extra cash, so I've got to get this right.
The only bad thing about buying a home in one spot is that you're stuck there, whereas with a RV you can follow the opportunities and still always have a place to live.
Decisions decisions, when you're not rich, life can be a real challenge, for sure.
