Hello there everyone.
(need your help questions later but first my backstory, ill try to be brief)
I FLED NJ (3 months ago)
after Phil Murphy took office and banned all of my magazines. It was not just about that I assure you for a DECADE I dreamed of leaving NJ and living in AZ as I vacationed here for many years, this began in my late 20s, im now 41, I left my job of 21 years with benefits and pension, and my wife did the same, I sacrificed decent wages to get out of misery, and so did she. I owe it to her to finalize this deal and have us a place to live, with NO bank milking us for interest.
I would have loved to save up another 20 grand, but could NOT TOLERATE NJ ANY LONGER.
We have ZERO debt, a budget of about 35k total to work with, (wont sell my silver or gold to get more cash)
THE PLAN:
- buy a lot, doesn't matter how small. (with utilities, then if need pay the average - 5-7k for septic install)
- Not in a flood zone (check fema site) preferably in Marana/Tucson if possible.
- Land that has THE FREEDOM that NJ DIDN'T have, that means:
PARKING A CAMPER or whatever I want on it for PERMANENT living as we save and possibly upgrade to a double wide. (call local township and ask?)
Is there any crazy unexpected things I should be aware of? hidden costs or legal issues? Any SPECIFIC township questions i should ask when i call?
Anyone out there ever do something like this?
Checking on liens on the land that i am looking at?
I really appreciate any of your time to read this mega long post and offer up any advice.
(need your help questions later but first my backstory, ill try to be brief)
I FLED NJ (3 months ago)
after Phil Murphy took office and banned all of my magazines. It was not just about that I assure you for a DECADE I dreamed of leaving NJ and living in AZ as I vacationed here for many years, this began in my late 20s, im now 41, I left my job of 21 years with benefits and pension, and my wife did the same, I sacrificed decent wages to get out of misery, and so did she. I owe it to her to finalize this deal and have us a place to live, with NO bank milking us for interest.
I would have loved to save up another 20 grand, but could NOT TOLERATE NJ ANY LONGER.
We have ZERO debt, a budget of about 35k total to work with, (wont sell my silver or gold to get more cash)
THE PLAN:
- buy a lot, doesn't matter how small. (with utilities, then if need pay the average - 5-7k for septic install)
- Not in a flood zone (check fema site) preferably in Marana/Tucson if possible.
- Land that has THE FREEDOM that NJ DIDN'T have, that means:
PARKING A CAMPER or whatever I want on it for PERMANENT living as we save and possibly upgrade to a double wide. (call local township and ask?)
Is there any crazy unexpected things I should be aware of? hidden costs or legal issues? Any SPECIFIC township questions i should ask when i call?
Anyone out there ever do something like this?
Checking on liens on the land that i am looking at?
I really appreciate any of your time to read this mega long post and offer up any advice.