I’m in AZ I spend alot of my time deep in the desert. I’m familiar with old trade routes towns and roads. Along with anything else you might find in the desert. As a 21 yr old black male I applaud this smart behavior among us. We didn’t get any 40 acres and a mule my family were sharecroppers in South Carolina. With that being said my family was land poor. I’m changing that right now.
how are you... you go the land? ia m starting with a half acre in the Sc possibly..but not sure if it will go through with lenders my plan is to pay it off quickly
Be sure you build berms around where your house is going to be. You don’t want the monsoons to wash you away! Put lots of trees around on the berm. Good luck!!!! We’re all rooting for y’all!!!
Monsoone water runs through washes. It doesn't cover the ground and run everywhere. The risk is living close to washes and the wash getting over loaded and the water breaching the wash.
If they aren't in a flood zone and they elevate the house enough to protect from 100 year flood, they should be ok. Also it looks like there are a couple washes along the road to property. Watching them develop the land gets me excited about doing the same.
I've done a lot of Arizona desert land development. It is hard work that separates the doers from the dreamers. I commend you for your effort. Good luck and God's speed with your plans.
@@simplysimona4562 these two clowns have no idea what they are in for.....have fun sleeping with the rats! The rats rule the desert! First all your vehicles will be their new playground, then any shed or house you build, they will find a way in.
@Simply Simona thanks for making this video. Congrats to you and your husband. I'm looking to buy land as well too and build on it. Would appreciate if there's any info you could share with me of what to expect and short cuts I can take from your own experience.
I'm a native arizonan be careful when you start clearing some of the plants might be protected so you you might have to transplant them. And try to keep as much of the creosote Bush that's a lot of the stuff that's growing out there despite their size some of them are very old everything here in the desert grows slow
Looks great Simona, hope you put skirting around the base of your manufactured home. Otherwise packrats will make there nests under your home, that will attract snakes as there food. Property that is not lived in for periods of time in remote area's are subject to vandals. Hope you can install video camera's. You will need to install fencing around your home to keep the cattle from damaging your home and landscaping. I have 2 No Trespass signs to consider! 1st, No Trespassing, if you are found around here at night, you will be found around here in the morning! 2nd, Is their life after death? Trespass and find out!
*This entire video is a whole vibe. My vision is to buy land and place tiny homes on it for the homeless community. I also want separate land for people who want to live a DEBT FREE life in tiny homes that they'll purchase from me, each home woud include a green house for us all to grow our own food. I love this video! Thanks for sharing And yes, I've heard of the sheds that are turned into living spaces!*
Wow I had a similar idea too ❤️ I was thinking for the homeless and also a community Free housing for 5 years for single mothers and upcoming entrepreneurs.
I've been wanting to do the same thing for a few years now - Create a community for the homeless! Recently I've been wanting to create an Christian Off Grid community where those of us with like minds can live in the same community/area and help each other out. Thinking about buy a lot of land and selling it to others who want to be apart of a community
So happy for your family! You are such a visionary. You see so much potential where others see only dirt and sand. May God keep blessing you and your family.
Hello, I recently ran across your video and wanted to say congrats. I live in AZ and plan on doing the same. Landmodo is a good source of finding property if your not already familiar. I have been looking for awhile just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Monsoons can sometimes be an issue depending on elevation. My plan is to build underground storage tanks to trap the water and filter it for use. I think you guys made and excellent power move that will pay off in the long run. This video has inspired me to get my feet wet. Definitely a blessing, again congratulations.
Welcome to my dessert! Glad to see people wanting to get away and build! I know those mountains quite well as im out there looking for reptiles a lot! Good luck, have fun and again Welcome to the best sunrises and sunsets ever!!
Hahaha, Desert! Close enough I guess. They will need some trees for shade. Burning hot Summers and perfect Winters. A wind break of trees will be necessary.
Fantastic video! I can relate soo much with you guys. We are from Ohio and we bought land in Tonopah along with two other families. Owning land with no debt is soo powerful! Lets connect!
Hello Simona! Looking forward to seeing you and your husband go through this journey in your lives. Please keep us updated. God bless you and stay safe. Thank you for sharing ☺️
Congratulations! Question + something to think about: AZ gets HOT, even if you’re up north. A black cabin would be a pretty bad idea. It LOOKS great, but the desert is unforgiving when it comes to the sun. Also in regards to a possible SHTF situation: where will you get water? You’ll need it to drink, and you’ll need it to grow food, and I’m thinking you may not be able to just go to the store to grab some. Rainwater collection is an option during the wetter part of the year, but you’d have to collect a TON. And one last thing to think about is where will you park your vehicles? If you park them out in that sun, they will deteriorate. I’d suggest a simple garage to keep the sun off of them. Peace! 🙏🏼
hahaha, this is too funny. "Rainwater collection during the wetter part of the year". The green scrub is Creosote brush, it only grows in the desert southwest where rainfall is 2 to 3 inches per year total.
Good points Freedom. I would definitely buy at least a 3 sided canopy made for cars. Also...You think your alone out there...but far in the distance are people watching you and progress...one day you go off and they will Raid your place and take what they can..it happened a few times to different outlander just like them.
I know of several people down south of Tucson who live entirely on rainwater. They started with a 3000sf rain roof and 4000-5000 gallons of water storage and it lasts all year even though it may only rain a couple times per year. For a part time living situation it would be easier.
@@Mike-vd2qt During the monsoon rains if you have a good water storage system set up you can collect enough water for all year. I follow different Arizona homesteaders and yes I have watched them do it in the Arizona desert. others get water containers and have water delivered. The problem is if you are not there all the time someone can come in and clean you out. I have heard horror stores. The water storage systems are expensive and they will steal them too.
Thank you so much! I know,there is a TON to think about and prepare for. I don’t have all the answers as of yet. We’re figuring things out as we go. Lol! May the Lord be with us and help us. I truly believe He will help us and give us the wisdom and tools we need to be self sustaining and safe😇❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. And I’d be more worried about people coming in my home and stealing when I’m not there in the city then out where we are.. They can come in if they want, and be met with a not so good surprise.
This is great. I know how it feels to have your own property and build on it; but hopefully you & your husband come to an agreement together. That would make the process way easier. Good luck. Will be tuning in.
Congratulations! This is a start of something new! No racism no foolishness of haters around! Please start a community so that it builds stronger bonds and share and barter food products which will be essential for the future.
Awesome! My wife and I are doing something very similar in the northeastern part of the state! Just got fencing, septic, and driveway to building pad completed last summer. It's a worthwhile endeavor. Times being what they are, this purchase gives you options that will be a blessing in the future! Arizona is such a beautiful state!
what was the cost for your land? do you recommend where it’s a good place to buy land in arizona??? we would love to buy atleast 3 acres and have a small home to have for the family get away.
I'm so excited for you. Congratulations!!! I hope to build a community one day but I got to get these bills paid first. Lol I can't wait to see the finished product. Congratulations
Congratulations!! This is super exciting! Can we please get an updated home tour of your home currently? I have been rewatching your videos bc I love all your living room/home tours🥰
Hi Simona 😊 I have an off grid parcel about 10 minutes from you. I've had it for 4 years now. I'm not moved in for another 5 years yet because I want my daughter to graduate in Yavapai County first where all her friends are. We have been at our current house for 12 years. I did have to put fencing up around my camper because the cattle came and trampled everything; solar lights, signs, flattened one of our camper tires( yes the hoof prints were there as evidence😂 and they left big piles of cow patties all over the property. Great idea to at least get barbed wire up first and fast, then put something of your choice up later👍 Beautiful area you chose🏜️ 💯 Blessings to your family Simona and maybe me and my teens will see you around sometime. We only go out there quarterly at this time, it's a 5 hour drive round trip for us. Thank you for sharing your story Simona❣️ 🌟New Subscriber🌟
Whenever I watch Arizona content or visit Arizona, what always comes to mind is Arizona was the last state in the country to formally install an MLK holiday. It took some fight but they did it. Glad to see yall open a potential business/home there, good luck!!!
So excited to find your channel. We are also working on 10 acres of Arizona desert, with our home base in Ohio! So you are keeping me inspired when this gets rough. Because it’s rough right now. ♥️
I’m so excited for you guys! I hope one day I will be able to do this ! Your view is amazing! Praise the guy that grated all that area for you for free what a nice guy !!!
wow congratulations Simona what a blessing cant wait to see more may God continue to bless your family love you shouting out from the beautiful island of Barbados
We just bought land in AZ 1.45 h away from LV and we Envisioned the Christian community and homestead as well so when I heard that I knew I had to link with you some how. God is awesome
I am so proud of y'all. I am developing 20 acres in Georgia and it is work but SOUL SATISFYING WORK! Let me know if y'all need any worker 🐝's while I'm still in AZ to help.
Girl, I am SO JEALOUS! I live in Tucson and I have been dreaming about getting myself a little parcel & doing the same thing! Maybe I should stop dreaming and just do it. I would love to be your neighbor in a like-minded community...homesteading together is where it's at! Best of luck & blessings to you!!
You can do it!! It’s such a great investment! Plus land in Arizona is very affordable! I’d say go for it!!🙂👍 I’ll post a video soon about how we purchased our land!
Hey SImona, I'm just now seeing your channel and I love your vibe, ambition, and vision. I can see you property as being an Oasis for those that want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Add about 10 shed to homes along with some landscaping now you have a natural resort area. Anyway, just my thoughts. Again, keep up the great work and continue to keep your eyes on the vision. I wish you and your visions an abundance of success and profit. Thanks for sharing the video.
Really love this! i bought 5 acres in really cold Colorado valley but was looking in Nevada and Arizona around Wilcox-Cochise before. Now I’m in the Mexican desert instead but looking forward to watching y’all’s adventure. I remember reading about sunken garden beds to help hold onto water.
Be very careful in the Cochise and Willcox area-they have serious water issues. Read The New York Times article, The Water Wars of Arizona. It is eye opening and shocking.
I appreciate this video so much because I'm almost at this point, I bought 39 Acres in Nevada that has to have this done so having a bit of direction when the time comes certainly helps. Maybe add a link to the people you had help you so we can see if they are available when we need them.
😎 AWESOME 😎 Something to keep in mind, during Monsoon Season each year, that sandy dirt road will be treacherous & slick. Within the Arial Views I noticed several washes as well, they'll be flowing like a river. I love the Desert, especially, Arizona. Oh, those Mountain Range Views ! Snakes, that's Prime Real Estate for Scorpion's. LoL 😂 I subscribed, will be interesting to watch you both be Blessed by God Almighty.
Congrats! We just bought 200 acres in Williams, 60 in Flagstaff. We are developing a private tinyhouse community for our family, and eventually for close friends to build tinyhouses, micro cottages, and micro homesteads on. The 60 acres will be for our Legacy Wagyu operations, small size vs our tx, co, wy, and mt ranches which are 1800-4500 acres each! How goes the progress? In our N AZ props we already have ibeam framing for solar arrays/covered parking which we will also gutter for rain catchment, infrastructure is done, gravel and concrete for each spot and hookups are done. Property is solar bias, so connected to grid, but each unit will have batteries for backup, and each unit will have 200 gallon storage tanks that will be under frost line for emergency water and for each spots small garden or small green house. We are still building the communal green houses, and we will be building a new barndo for the stock tanks and fishery operation so the community truly will be able to produce all their own food! Bovies, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, conies, and a variety of different fish! Barndo will house also 4, 25k gallon storage catchment tanks to offset water, should water become scarce or unavailable. We have a place in phoenix that has sold us new storage containers we will cut partially up and weld, for our communal gym space! By next summer we are hoping to have settled already about 50-60 couples, and about 20-30 families. All our tinyhouses are being built as RV's for legality sake and ease of insuring for safety net purposes. AZ also allows folks to import and use KEI trucks or vans as UTV's so we have about 50 '2023 Daihatsu hijets that are Left Hand Drive, from the Philippines instead of Japan which are right hand drive, should ease gas consumption a fair bit! Good to see other folks building their lives out vs wasting money renting or paying a huge note for a mcmansion cookie cutter house in a planned community! God bless and enjoy the process!
My husband is pestering me for years on selling our 8 acre homestead here in NJ to move to AZ.Ever since he saw the desert and the mountain views that envelops AZ he fell in love in it.And the skies and the stars at night are spectacular!So as soon as I say “yes” then we’ll look for at least 10-20 acres around Sedona area.Gotta make it happen because he’s pushing 63soon.
In the middle of May it turns awful.i lived there 8 years and I use to say its like standing on a hot BBQ grill that's inside an oven on broil thank god my utilities were included in my rent because I ran that central air non stop and even at night the temp was 97 . During the day 120 degrees, I finally left there ... oh and the monsoon it was like something out of a movie.
Its great seeing others do like we are down south of Double Adobe! Its such an awesome, hard but exciting Journey! We finally have our shed and well in and are looking forward to spending more time working our adventure. I'm lookijng so forward to seeing more of your adventures!
Congrats on going for your dream. Just found your channel and love that a couple express different opinions. You’re keeping it real unlike other CZcams couples where everything is great . I’m in da Bronx now but moving to Arizona. If I ever run into you guys, drinks are on me. Cheers
The scars of your clearing will last 200 years. And the summer temps where that green Creosote Brush grows will reach 125F, with yearly rainfall approximately 2 to 3 inches. Add some trailers, broken down cars, an outhouse, and it will be another broken dream rotting into the desert. Exactly why every five miles out there dirt roads heading toward the mountains are littered with junk left behind.
Any update? I keep checking back for updates 😂. I subscribed now so just to follow you on this. My in laws live in North Eastern Arizona. They have 40 acres and I love visiting them out there! They are living one of my dreams! They are self sufficient, have their own water, power, shooting range, gardens and etc. They have solar power, a windmill to generate power, a shed that houses all the batteries to run their electricity and a backup generator.
Wow! Love seeing other people of color doing this!!! I'm about to buy land in the Joshua Tree area. I want to live on it AND do some Airbnb to it! How awesome! thank you for sharing. I 've subscribed and will be following you!
Oh wow!!! That’s awesome!!! Congratulations!!🎉🎉🎉 I’ve been hearing quite a bit about that Joshua tree. I heard that prices are going up out there too, since everyone’s buying land out that way now.
I just found you while searching “3 acres in Arizona”. lol. I really love your spirit, your optimism and your enthusiasm. Can’t wait to see your final project
Hello from someone who also lives in Arizona. Hope you know how hot it gets here before you came out here. It is peaceful here but does get very hot. I have lived in Arizona for over 40+ years and two wives. I wish you good luck in your adventure.
I'm saving my money, I'm 55, retired, still look and feel fairly young, I have the income SO I'm doing it. Thanks for the push, God will take care of us
Love this! My husband and I bought 11 acres of land in California City, the ghost town that was meant to rival Los Angeles but no one ever came? We bought it through an owner finance network as well for a super good price but aren’t sure what to do with it. I knew I wanted it cleared but didn’t know where to start. Where did you find the gentleman who did the clearing for you? I’ve also gone back and forth between homesteading since I homeschool already, Airbnb, or like a desert family retreat since we do an annual prayer conference in our family. Still trying to decide. Looking forward to watching your journey!
Have you spent any time in California city? This city has been a real estate scam for 50 years. Mostly people don’t last one winter before they give up, the climate is brutal.
@@markusr1308 we only spend a couple weeks at a time. As I mentioned above we may not use it for full time living so I’m not super concerned about the climate changes at this time and I do follow along with the weather alerts for the area so I’m aware it varies quite a bit.
What an adventure and investment pf time and effort. Doing the same thing in Northern California. I will be collecting water and storing it instead of hauling it. Every built surface will collect water. Snakes like the shade, but are usually, in the heat of the day, hanging in the brush rather than under it. In that situation, they have a limited ability to strike, but can still bite if you brush up against the brush. Snakes usually avoid humans and stay out of open areas due to predators from the sky. Warm nights are their favorite time so be careful wandering around at night, though, I have many miles of night hiking in the desert with no issues as I proceed slowly with a heavy foot fall to warn of my coming through ground vibrations. The snake will either move away or rattle to signal you. . You can find Scorpions in your bed and are much more of a concern around the house than a Rattler. A hiking partner once put his sleeping bag on a picnic table under a Mesquite tree. I told him to move the table out from under the tree, but he declined. Not long after hitting the sack there was quite a ruckus /Screaming coming from him as a Scorpion dropped out of the tree onto him. After that he paid more attention of my advisement's.
Congratulations you two! I hope you guys start a trend! Going out to the desert and living a wonderful life! First time I seen the guy on the tractor, the only thing that came to mind was Tremors the movie! lol Watch that first when you guys get your house built! LOL Love the video great stuff! :)
Just came across your channel I am looking to purchase land in the near future. Not sure what state I’d like to end up in but this is definitely an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
I know that everyone dances to the beat of their own drummer, but this is a bit much. You are building a life in out in the middle of nowhere, and surrounding residents may not be that welcoming to black people. Not to mention the dangerous animals whos space you are inhabiting. Please be careful!
Thank you🤍 We will be careful. Everyone has been so very kind and welcoming so far. Only animals seem are cows and borrows. I haven’t even seen a snake or scorpion yet and I’ve been coming to this area for 6 years. Thanks for the concern! I’m happy we finally got our house up and everything’s going great so far!🙂
Much blessings family. This is something I wanted to do for a long time now watching CZcams. I will jump into this much appreciate it and Peace and Love Brooklyn NYC....
How amazing. I've never seen your channel before, but my husband and I moved back to be near aging parents in Toledo, OH in 2020. From AZ! And, we definitely have our sights on moving back. Congrats on the land purchase. ~Tracy
You can never go wrong buying land-smart choice! I bought some land in the Eastern part of AZ. Wish you all the best as God continues to bless you. Tell us about the night sky, I heard it's incredible!
Wow! I'm super excited for your new journey. I have been missing your videos the last several months, but I am glad to see that you and your family are doing well and thriving. I absolutely love your vision for the property. I will be following along on this journey with you. Many blessings!
Hi Simona! I stumbled across your channel and just LOVE that you and your family are following your heart and moving to AZ to build your new home! My husband and I are doing the same and we are so excited to be on this same journey with you all, though a bit behind since we've had the land since Nov. of 2022 and still have not built on it. I'm so impressed with your story and am eager to follow along! Blessings to you all! ❤
I just came across your video and like it very much. A few years back, I also purchased some land and I'm now working on it every weekend. My future goal is to get away from the concrete jungle and maybe just maybe start a small tree nursery. But for now im happy building my own desert getaway. Love what u are doing, keep moving forward.
Hello! Welcome!🙂 thank you so much! I just stopped by and visited your channel and I must say I love what you’re doing as well! Keep up the good work! New Subbie 🙂
congradulation on buying the land, getting out of the cities.....Arizona desert is a hard place to live but there are plenty of people giving it a try..
I’m in AZ I spend alot of my time deep in the desert. I’m familiar with old trade routes towns and roads. Along with anything else you might find in the desert. As a 21 yr old black male I applaud this smart behavior among us. We didn’t get any 40 acres and a mule my family were sharecroppers in South Carolina. With that being said my family was land poor. I’m changing that right now.
Amen!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 This is so awesome!!! I’m very proud of you!🙂
how are you... you go the land? ia m starting with a half acre in the Sc possibly..but not sure if it will go through with lenders my plan is to pay it off quickly
I love this ideal putting a shed home. Love to see a group of home there. Nice scenery there love the mountains.
I'm up next. Let's get it.
@@simplysimona4562I have 60 acres in California, I noticed I have underground water
Be sure you build berms around where your house is going to be. You don’t want the monsoons to wash you away! Put lots of trees around on the berm. Good luck!!!! We’re all rooting for y’all!!!
Thank you so much for the tip! I appreciate it!🙂❤️
@@simplysimona4562 Naw, she said all the trees and greenery have to go
Monsoone water runs through washes. It doesn't cover the ground and run everywhere. The risk is living close to washes and the wash getting over loaded and the water breaching the wash.
@LBCKEVgood advice
If they aren't in a flood zone and they elevate the house enough to protect from 100 year flood, they should be ok. Also it looks like there are a couple washes along the road to property. Watching them develop the land gets me excited about doing the same.
I've done a lot of Arizona desert land development. It is hard work that separates the doers from the dreamers. I commend you for your effort. Good luck and God's speed with your plans.
Congratulations to you Simona for trying to get prepared for the new changes that's going on all around the world!
Thank you so much!❤ Amen! Things are getting pretty bad so it’s always nice to be prepared for the unknown🙏🏽☝️❤️
@@simplysimona4562 these two clowns have no idea what they are in for.....have fun sleeping with the rats! The rats rule the desert! First all your vehicles will be their new playground, then any shed or house you build, they will find a way in.
How is it going now sis any updates🙋🙏
What changes?
What a cool husband. He clearly isn't feeling it but is still supportive. Super cool guy.
Not feeling it at all!!Lol!😂😂😂 He’s coming around just a little now! I caught him yesterday watching videos about solar systems so…😁
@Simply Simona thanks for making this video. Congrats to you and your husband. I'm looking to buy land as well too and build on it. Would appreciate if there's any info you could share with me of what to expect and short cuts I can take from your own experience.
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@@simplysimona4562 information on who sold you the land Realtors down payment information that's helpful.... I'm looking as well
@@simplysimona4562 Couples need someone like you Simona or else its movies and TV all day haha
I grew up in the desert. Fir me the greatest thing about the desert was seeing it in my rear view mirror. I moved to the lush green mountains.
I'm a native arizonan be careful when you start clearing some of the plants might be protected so you you might have to transplant them. And try to keep as much of the creosote Bush that's a lot of the stuff that's growing out there despite their size some of them are very old everything here in the desert grows slow
Looks great Simona, hope you put skirting around the base of your manufactured home. Otherwise packrats will make there nests under your home, that will attract snakes as there food. Property that is not lived in for periods of time in remote area's are subject to vandals. Hope you can install video camera's. You will need to install fencing around your home to keep the cattle from damaging your home and landscaping. I have 2 No Trespass signs to consider! 1st, No Trespassing, if you are found around here at night, you will be found around here in the morning! 2nd, Is their life after death? Trespass and find out!
Ok, I’m invested!! Doing the same once my shuttle bus RV is complete!!! Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
*This entire video is a whole vibe. My vision is to buy land and place tiny homes on it for the homeless community. I also want separate land for people who want to live a DEBT FREE life in tiny homes that they'll purchase from me, each home woud include a green house for us all to grow our own food. I love this video! Thanks for sharing And yes, I've heard of the sheds that are turned into living spaces!*
That's my dream also. I live in Arizona and waiting to see what this market does. When it collapses I am buying land and putting tiny homes on it...
Wow I had a similar idea too ❤️ I was thinking for the homeless and also a community Free housing for 5 years for single mothers and upcoming entrepreneurs.
It's what I'm doing! I wish I had more like-minded people to help. It's a lot of work.
Nice
I've been wanting to do the same thing for a few years now - Create a community for the homeless! Recently I've been wanting to create an Christian Off Grid community where those of us with like minds can live in the same community/area and help each other out. Thinking about buy a lot of land and selling it to others who want to be apart of a community
So happy for your family! You are such a visionary. You see so much potential where others see only dirt and sand. May God keep blessing you and your family.
Awe!❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much!! Yes,I agree! Where others see nothing I always see something!! Your right on point!👍 Tysm!!
@@simplysimona4562 I wonder if your near me? I'm down from Kingman
Congrats! I am omw to build my dream recording studio out of a steel barn on my own land! I am happy for you both!
Hello, I recently ran across your video and wanted to say congrats. I live in AZ and plan on doing the same. Landmodo is a good source of finding property if your not already familiar. I have been looking for awhile just haven't pulled the trigger yet. Monsoons can sometimes be an issue depending on elevation. My plan is to build underground storage tanks to trap the water and filter it for use. I think you guys made and excellent power move that will pay off in the long run.
This video has inspired me to get my feet wet. Definitely a blessing, again congratulations.
I love this. Having land is one of the most Underrated things to have nowadays. Congratulations to you 🎉🙏🏾
You’re correct!! Thank you so much!❤️
Welcome to my dessert! Glad to see people wanting to get away and build! I know those mountains quite well as im out there looking for reptiles a lot! Good luck, have fun and again Welcome to the best sunrises and sunsets ever!!
Did I miss the part where they ate dessert?
Hahaha, Desert! Close enough I guess. They will need some trees for shade. Burning hot Summers and perfect Winters. A wind break of trees will be necessary.
@@PapagenoMF hahaha whoops lol
Looks like La Paz county
@PapagenoMF 😂
Fantastic video! I can relate soo much with you guys. We are from Ohio and we bought land in Tonopah along with two other families. Owning land with no debt is soo powerful! Lets connect!
Hello Simona! Looking forward to seeing you and your husband go through this journey in your lives.
Please keep us updated.
God bless you and stay safe.
Thank you for sharing ☺️
Thank you so much!!💕💕💕 New videos coming soon!😃
Congratulations!
Question + something to think about:
AZ gets HOT, even if you’re up north. A black cabin would be a pretty bad idea. It LOOKS great, but the desert is unforgiving when it comes to the sun. Also in regards to a possible SHTF situation: where will you get water? You’ll need it to drink, and you’ll need it to grow food, and I’m thinking you may not be able to just go to the store to grab some. Rainwater collection is an option during the wetter part of the year, but you’d have to collect a TON. And one last thing to think about is where will you park your vehicles? If you park them out in that sun, they will deteriorate. I’d suggest a simple garage to keep the sun off of them. Peace! 🙏🏼
hahaha, this is too funny. "Rainwater collection during the wetter part of the year". The green scrub is Creosote brush, it only grows in the desert southwest where rainfall is 2 to 3 inches per year total.
Good points Freedom. I would definitely buy at least a 3 sided canopy made for cars. Also...You think your alone out there...but far in the distance are people watching you and progress...one day you go off and they will Raid your place and take what they can..it happened a few times to different outlander just like them.
I know of several people down south of Tucson who live entirely on rainwater. They started with a 3000sf rain roof and 4000-5000 gallons of water storage and it lasts all year even though it may only rain a couple times per year. For a part time living situation it would be easier.
@@Mike-vd2qt During the monsoon rains if you have a good water storage system set up you can collect enough water for all year. I follow different Arizona homesteaders and yes I have watched them do it in the Arizona desert. others get water containers and have water delivered. The problem is if you are not there all the time someone can come in and clean you out. I have heard horror stores. The water storage systems are expensive and they will steal them too.
Thank you so much! I know,there is a TON to think about and prepare for. I don’t have all the answers as of yet. We’re figuring things out as we go. Lol! May the Lord be with us and help us. I truly believe He will help us and give us the wisdom and tools we need to be self sustaining and safe😇❤️🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽. And I’d be more worried about people coming in my home and stealing when I’m not there in the city then out where we are.. They can come in if they want, and be met with a not so good surprise.
This is great. I know how it feels to have your own property and build on it; but hopefully you & your husband come to an agreement together. That would make the process way easier. Good luck. Will be tuning in.
Congratulations! This is a start of something new! No racism no foolishness of haters around! Please start a community so that it builds stronger bonds and share and barter food products which will be essential for the future.
Awesome! My wife and I are doing something very similar in the northeastern part of the state! Just got fencing, septic, and driveway to building pad completed last summer. It's a worthwhile endeavor. Times being what they are, this purchase gives you options that will be a blessing in the future! Arizona is such a beautiful state!
That’s AMAZING!! Congratulations to you both!🎉😇 Yes Arizona is gorgeous!
what was the cost for your land? do you recommend where it’s a good place to buy land in arizona??? we would love to buy atleast 3 acres and have a small home to have for the family get away.
Yeah, that shed to house vision is very cool. Way to go! I am looking forward to seeing your projects done.
So happy to have you back Luv, blessing to you and the family . 🥰
Looks awesome thank you for being totally transparent with your viewers ❤
Hello Simona! Congratulations on your new adventure! This is going to be sooo nice! Thanks for sharing! 😊
I'm so excited for you. Congratulations!!! I hope to build a community one day but I got to get these bills paid first. Lol
I can't wait to see the finished product. Congratulations
You GO -GIRL, WITH YO BEAUTIFUL SELF!!!!!! LEAVE OLE BOY IN THE CITY.....I'LL COME & TAKE IN NATURE WITH YOU.....
That was encouraging and just beautiful. Awwww congratulations🥰🙏🏾
Congratulations!! This is super exciting! Can we please get an updated home tour of your home currently? I have been rewatching your videos bc I love all your living room/home tours🥰
Hi Simona 😊 I have an off grid parcel about 10 minutes from you. I've had it for 4 years now. I'm not moved in for another 5 years yet because I want my daughter to graduate in Yavapai County first where all her friends are. We have been at our current house for 12 years. I did have to put fencing up around my camper because the cattle came and trampled everything; solar lights, signs, flattened one of our camper tires( yes the hoof prints were there as evidence😂 and they left big piles of cow patties all over the property. Great idea to at least get barbed wire up first and fast, then put something of your choice up later👍 Beautiful area you chose🏜️ 💯 Blessings to your family Simona and maybe me and my teens will see you around sometime. We only go out there quarterly at this time, it's a 5 hour drive round trip for us. Thank you for sharing your story Simona❣️
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I’m so glad you’re back! I’ve missed your videos. Congratulations on your purchase
Thank you so much!!❤❤❤
That view of the mountains was spectacular!
CONGRATULATIONS!! Can’t wait to see your garage-turn home! Exciting 😍
This is beautiful Simona.. been missing you and the videos! I’m happy for you and your family on your new adventure 🙌🏽
Awe💕💕💕 Thank you so much!! I have a video coming out in about a week!😀
Whenever I watch Arizona content or visit Arizona, what always comes to mind is Arizona was the last state in the country to formally install an MLK holiday. It took some fight but they did it. Glad to see yall open a potential business/home there, good luck!!!
Wow I thought that was a national holiday.
Arizona does not need an MLK holiday
So excited to find your channel. We are also working on 10 acres of Arizona desert, with our home base in Ohio! So you are keeping me inspired when this gets rough. Because it’s rough right now. ♥️
Thank you Simone. I am enthralled with your endeavor. I love your vibe.
I’m so excited for you guys! I hope one day I will be able to do this ! Your view is amazing! Praise the guy that grated all that area for you for free what a nice guy !!!
I’m so happy for y’all ❤ I am glad you are back! I have missed you and your I
videos! I love your love for God!❤
wow congratulations Simona what a blessing cant wait to see more may God continue to bless your family love you shouting out from the beautiful island of Barbados
We just bought land in AZ 1.45 h away from LV and we Envisioned the Christian community and homestead as well so when I heard that I knew I had to link with you some how. God is awesome
I am so proud of y'all. I am developing 20 acres in Georgia and it is work but SOUL SATISFYING WORK! Let me know if y'all need any worker 🐝's while I'm still in AZ to help.
Girl, I am SO JEALOUS! I live in Tucson and I have been dreaming about getting myself a little parcel & doing the same thing! Maybe I should stop dreaming and just do it. I would love to be your neighbor in a like-minded community...homesteading together is where it's at! Best of luck & blessings to you!!
You can do it!! It’s such a great investment! Plus land in Arizona is very affordable! I’d say go for it!!🙂👍 I’ll post a video soon about how we purchased our land!
Congratulations too you and your husband. That's what I'm talking about. God people prosperous. Be bless.
Hey SImona, I'm just now seeing your channel and I love your vibe, ambition, and vision. I can see you property as being an Oasis for those that want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. Add about 10 shed to homes along with some landscaping now you have a natural resort area. Anyway, just my thoughts. Again, keep up the great work and continue to keep your eyes on the vision. I wish you and your visions an abundance of success and profit. Thanks for sharing the video.
Awe!!💕💕💕 Thank you so much! That’s such a great idea too! Thanks for sharing!🙂
Really love this! i bought 5 acres in really cold Colorado valley but was looking in Nevada and Arizona around Wilcox-Cochise before. Now I’m in the Mexican desert instead but looking forward to watching y’all’s adventure. I remember reading about sunken garden beds to help hold onto water.
Be very careful in the Cochise and Willcox area-they have serious water issues. Read The New York Times article, The Water Wars of Arizona. It is eye opening and shocking.
I appreciate this video so much because I'm almost at this point, I bought 39 Acres in Nevada that has to have this done so having a bit of direction when the time comes certainly helps. Maybe add a link to the people you had help you so we can see if they are available when we need them.
You guys are very inspiring ,don’t quit you will accomplish what ever you envision. 👍
So good to have you back!! This is great 🤎
Hello!!!👋🏾👋🏾👋🏾😃 Tysm!!
I love that black cabin! Cant wait to see it come together!❤
Thank you so much!! I’m super excited to decorate it! Lol!😂❤️
😎 AWESOME 😎
Something to keep in mind, during Monsoon Season each year, that sandy dirt road will be treacherous & slick.
Within the Arial Views I noticed several washes as well, they'll be flowing like a river.
I love the Desert, especially, Arizona. Oh, those Mountain Range Views !
Snakes, that's Prime Real Estate for Scorpion's. LoL 😂
I subscribed, will be interesting to watch you both be Blessed by God Almighty.
Congrats! We just bought 200 acres in Williams, 60 in Flagstaff. We are developing a private tinyhouse community for our family, and eventually for close friends to build tinyhouses, micro cottages, and micro homesteads on. The 60 acres will be for our Legacy Wagyu operations, small size vs our tx, co, wy, and mt ranches which are 1800-4500 acres each!
How goes the progress? In our N AZ props we already have ibeam framing for solar arrays/covered parking which we will also gutter for rain catchment, infrastructure is done, gravel and concrete for each spot and hookups are done. Property is solar bias, so connected to grid, but each unit will have batteries for backup, and each unit will have 200 gallon storage tanks that will be under frost line for emergency water and for each spots small garden or small green house. We are still building the communal green houses, and we will be building a new barndo for the stock tanks and fishery operation so the community truly will be able to produce all their own food! Bovies, pigs, goats, sheep, chickens, conies, and a variety of different fish! Barndo will house also 4, 25k gallon storage catchment tanks to offset water, should water become scarce or unavailable. We have a place in phoenix that has sold us new storage containers we will cut partially up and weld, for our communal gym space! By next summer we are hoping to have settled already about 50-60 couples, and about 20-30 families. All our tinyhouses are being built as RV's for legality sake and ease of insuring for safety net purposes.
AZ also allows folks to import and use KEI trucks or vans as UTV's so we have about 50 '2023 Daihatsu hijets that are Left Hand Drive, from the Philippines instead of Japan which are right hand drive, should ease gas consumption a fair bit!
Good to see other folks building their lives out vs wasting money renting or paying a huge note for a mcmansion cookie cutter house in a planned community! God bless and enjoy the process!
Do you have a CZcams channel I would like to the process of your tiny home community
@@brandiknight6592 i do not have a CZcams, dunno how to make all these videos other folks make!
I Love it when a plan comes together and that a black cabin looks great. Like you said, the goal is to be debt free. Take Care! 💖
Thank you!!❤️ Yes! Debt free!💪🏽
My husband is pestering me for years on selling our 8 acre homestead here in NJ to move to AZ.Ever since he saw the desert and the mountain views that envelops AZ he fell in love in it.And the skies and the stars at night are spectacular!So as soon as I say “yes” then we’ll look for at least 10-20 acres around Sedona area.Gotta make it happen because he’s pushing 63soon.
In the middle of May it turns awful.i lived there 8 years and I use to say its like standing on a hot BBQ grill that's inside an oven on broil thank god my utilities were included in my rent because I ran that central air non stop and even at night the temp was 97 . During the day 120 degrees, I finally left there ... oh and the monsoon it was like something out of a movie.
Yes!! Go for it!! Life’s too short! Enjoy it to the fullest!🙂❤️
Check the Ash Fork AZ area. Many homesteaders there with large properties. Close to Interstate 40, about 75 miles from Sedona. Elevation of 5100 ft.
If you're looking around Sadona, you better sell your NJ land for several million.
Its great seeing others do like we are down south of Double Adobe! Its such an awesome, hard but exciting Journey! We finally have our shed and well in and are looking forward to spending more time working our adventure. I'm lookijng so forward to seeing more of your adventures!
Absolutely Stunning place to be it's fantastic hope you both have a great time together Big Love from the UK 🇬🇧
This looks so exciting. I hope you will continue documenting your journey for us. I’m subscribing now so that I can follow… ❤
Thank you! Will do!🙂❤️
Congrats on going for your dream. Just found your channel and love that a couple express different opinions. You’re keeping it real unlike other CZcams couples where everything is great . I’m in da Bronx now but moving to Arizona. If I ever run into you guys, drinks are on me. Cheers
I’m glad I found your channel. Can’t wait to see your progress. God bless you and your family
Thanks for sharing Dan! So looking forward to watching more episodes
The scars of your clearing will last 200 years. And the summer temps where that green Creosote Brush grows will reach 125F, with yearly rainfall approximately 2 to 3 inches. Add some trailers, broken down cars, an outhouse, and it will be another broken dream rotting into the desert. Exactly why every five miles out there dirt roads heading toward the mountains are littered with junk left behind.
I love the idea of a Christian community!!
I'm VERY impressed, this takes serious backbone and HEART! Good luck!
Congratulations 🎉 You are so smart and brave. The land is breathtaking. Great Move - Looking Forward To The Journey 💖
Any update? I keep checking back for updates 😂. I subscribed now so just to follow you on this. My in laws live in North Eastern Arizona. They have 40 acres and I love visiting them out there! They are living one of my dreams! They are self sufficient, have their own water, power, shooting range, gardens and etc. They have solar power, a windmill to generate power, a shed that houses all the batteries to run their electricity and a backup generator.
Wow! Love seeing other people of color doing this!!! I'm about to buy land in the Joshua Tree area. I want to live on it AND do some Airbnb to it! How awesome! thank you for sharing. I 've subscribed and will be following you!
Oh wow!!! That’s awesome!!! Congratulations!!🎉🎉🎉 I’ve been hearing quite a bit about that Joshua tree. I heard that prices are going up out there too, since everyone’s buying land out that way now.
Joshua tree is awesome and the other near by towns. The desert has it's owo unique beauty .
I just found you while searching “3 acres in Arizona”. lol. I really love your spirit, your optimism and your enthusiasm. Can’t wait to see your final project
Awe!💕💕💕 Thank you so much!!🙂
Hello from someone who also lives in Arizona. Hope you know how hot it gets here before you came out here. It is peaceful here but does get very hot. I have lived in Arizona for over 40+ years and two wives. I wish you good luck in your adventure.
Congratulations
Simona & Husband I have 11 acres of land in GA I would love to collaborate with both of you.
Gods blessings
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I'm saving my money, I'm 55, retired, still look and feel fairly young, I have the income SO I'm doing it. Thanks for the push, God will take care of us
Amen 🙏🏾🤎
Congratulations…..
Y’all Keep growing
Stay United Always..
Stay Blessed ✌🏾
Yall have a beautiful property praying for yall 🙏 💙💯
Thank you so much!🤍🙂
Love this! My husband and I bought 11 acres of land in California City, the ghost town that was meant to rival Los Angeles but no one ever came? We bought it through an owner finance network as well for a super good price but aren’t sure what to do with it. I knew I wanted it cleared but didn’t know where to start.
Where did you find the gentleman who did the clearing for you? I’ve also gone back and forth between homesteading since I homeschool already, Airbnb, or like a desert family retreat since we do an annual prayer conference in our family. Still trying to decide. Looking forward to watching your journey!
Have you spent any time in California city? This city has been a real estate scam for 50 years. Mostly people don’t last one winter before they give up, the climate is brutal.
@@markusr1308 we only spend a couple weeks at a time. As I mentioned above we may not use it for full time living so I’m not super concerned about the climate changes at this time and I do follow along with the weather alerts for the area so I’m aware it varies quite a bit.
We are waiting for an update 😊
Congratulations , Simona happy for your new journey and can wait for your next video take care and god bless you and your family 👍🙏❤️❤️
What an adventure and investment pf time and effort. Doing the same thing in Northern California. I will be collecting water and storing it instead of hauling it. Every built surface will collect water. Snakes like the shade, but are usually, in the heat of the day, hanging in the brush rather than under it. In that situation, they have a limited ability to strike, but can still bite if you brush up against the brush. Snakes usually avoid humans and stay out of open areas due to predators from the sky. Warm nights are their favorite time so be careful wandering around at night, though, I have many miles of night hiking in the desert with no issues as I proceed slowly with a heavy foot fall to warn of my coming through ground vibrations. The snake will either move away or rattle to signal you. . You can find Scorpions in your bed and are much more of a concern around the house than a Rattler. A hiking partner once put his sleeping bag on a picnic table under a Mesquite tree. I told him to move the table out from under the tree, but he declined. Not long after hitting the sack there was quite a ruckus /Screaming coming from him as a Scorpion dropped out of the tree onto him. After that he paid more attention of my advisement's.
Congratulations you two! I hope you guys start a trend! Going out to the desert and living a wonderful life! First time I seen the guy on the tractor, the only thing that came to mind was Tremors the movie! lol Watch that first when you guys get your house built! LOL Love the video great stuff! :)
Lol!! Thank you much!!😂❤️
I'm looking to do the same thing. Would you mind sharing the general vicinity? Also what about water/sewer/electric?
Just came across your channel I am looking to purchase land in the near future. Not sure what state I’d like to end up in but this is definitely an inspiration. Thanks for sharing.
That's great - I can't believe how much road you had done... anxious to see how this comes along!
I know that everyone dances to the beat of their own drummer, but this is a bit much. You are building a life in out in the middle of nowhere, and surrounding residents may not be that welcoming to black people. Not to mention the dangerous animals whos space you are inhabiting. Please be careful!
Thank you🤍 We will be careful. Everyone has been so very kind and welcoming so far. Only animals seem are cows and borrows. I haven’t even seen a snake or scorpion yet and I’ve been coming to this area for 6 years. Thanks for the concern! I’m happy we finally got our house up and everything’s going great so far!🙂
Congratulations, I've been looking at land in AZ. Make sure you secure your home the wind out there can be very disrespectful.
Much blessings family. This is something I wanted to do for a long time now watching CZcams. I will jump into this much appreciate it and Peace and Love Brooklyn NYC....
Land is power. Great purchase. 👍🏼
Bless you folks. I wish you all the success and joy in your ventures. 😉
How amazing. I've never seen your channel before, but my husband and I moved back to be near aging parents in Toledo, OH in 2020. From AZ! And, we definitely have our sights on moving back. Congrats on the land purchase. ~Tracy
🎉🎉🎉🎉congratulations! So nice to see you and see that your ok
You can never go wrong buying land-smart choice! I bought some land in the Eastern part of AZ. Wish you all the best as God continues to bless you. Tell us about the night sky, I heard it's incredible!
Wow! I'm super excited for your new journey. I have been missing your videos the last several months, but I am glad to see that you and your family are doing well and thriving. I absolutely love your vision for the property. I will be following along on this journey with you. Many blessings!
Thank you so much!❤️ I appreciate you! Hopefully I’ll have a new video concerning our build soon!🙂
@@simplysimona4562 I hope so too! Thank you and in the meantime take care.
Congratulations I can’t wait to hear about the plans as they progress. I’m definitely looking to do the same 🎉
Hi Simona! I stumbled across your channel and just LOVE that you and your family are following your heart and moving to AZ to build your new home! My husband and I are doing the same and we are so excited to be on this same journey with you all, though a bit behind since we've had the land since Nov. of 2022 and still have not built on it. I'm so impressed with your story and am eager to follow along! Blessings to you all! ❤
So this is what freedom looks like, this is what generational wealth looks like. This is amazing and exciting. Keep us updated
Omg!!! I’m so glad to see her,I’ve been looking for her...❤️
I just came across your video and like it very much. A few years back, I also purchased some land and I'm now working on it every weekend. My future goal is to get away from the concrete jungle and maybe just maybe start a small tree nursery. But for now im happy building my own desert getaway. Love what u are doing, keep moving forward.
Hello! Welcome!🙂 thank you so much! I just stopped by and visited your channel and I must say I love what you’re doing as well! Keep up the good work! New Subbie 🙂
Buy a small tractor and drag an old box spring or bed spring behind it to keep up your road and driveway. It works really well
Love this. Blessings to you and your husband
Miss Simon congrats on your new Journey god bless I can’t wait to see more and so happy your back it been a while May god bless you and your family
congradulation on buying the land, getting out of the cities.....Arizona desert is a hard place to live but there are plenty of people giving it a try..
20 mins drive from town..Id live there...Peace & quiet
Great place to live, I see those mountain ranges everyday. Welcome to the valley.
Good to see you. Welcome back. Lord that’s to far away from other surroundings for me.
I’m here for the journey.