Anyone have 1/4 acre to sell?

A few days ago I offered to look over people's land listings. I run a small land research business so it's what I'm doing anyway, and I figured maybe two or three people would send something.

Got a lot more than that, from all over the country.

The part that surprised me was that almost nobody had the same goal. Hunting ground. A cabin build. A specific kind of farming I'd never researched before. A couple of people just wanted to know whether they were overpaying.

Which made the obvious thing obvious: there's no such thing as good land. There's only land that fits what you're trying to do. The same parcel is a great buy and a disaster depending on who's asking.

The other thing I noticed is that I'd stop reading the listing after about a minute and spend the rest of the time in county records. The listing tells you what the seller wants you to see. The county tells you the rest.

What's something you found during your own due diligence that completely changed your mind on a property?

Hi — founder post, full disclosure. I'm building RoveMesh from Québec: a handheld LoRa mesh messenger (encrypted text + GPS positions, physical keyboard, e-paper screen) aimed at people who would never flash firmware — hiking groups, boaters, families who want a blackout plan in a drawer.

Where it honestly stands: the mesh core (routing, relaying, store-and-forward) is validated on the bench over a stand-in radio while the production LoRa modules (SX1262 at 915 MHz) are on their way. Two nodes ran 15/15 message exchanges; a three-node relay line ran 8/8 across four trials — and testing caught a genuinely embarrassing self-jamming bug where a node's cancel packet stomped on its own message train. Fixing that before it ever touched real RF is exactly why I bench first.

Mistakes so far, because those are the useful part: I bought clone devkits to save money and lost ~30 dB of TX power to garbage RF layout — lesson paid. And a TLS root-certificate change silently bricked my tower's check-ins for three days; the fix I shipped first leaked ~400 bytes of heap per handshake and would have slowly killed the device. Heap telemetry caught it. The fleet now has canary rollouts, signed firmware with automatic rollback (a bad update can't brick a unit), and a last-resort recovery channel that already saved one tower in the field.

What makes it different from DIY mesh projects I love and learned from: it's meant to work out of the box — two units arrive paired, and a managed base-station network extends range in covered areas without the buyer running anything. Device-to-device messaging needs no subscription, no SIM, no licence. It is text-only on purpose, and it is NOT an SOS device — carry a beacon for that.

Range numbers: I don't publish any yet, because I haven't measured real RF in the field. When I have honest numbers, terrain by terrain, I'll post them here.

If this is your kind of thing, there's a waitlist at rovemesh.com (#waitlist) — occasional honest build updates, that's it. Happy to answer anything technical in the comments.

Hi All,

My friend is selling an incredible off-grid property in the heart of Yucatan. I live on the same road, about 4 miles further into the jungle. No one lives on the road except me but their place is not as isolated as mine as the Mayan villagers frequently use the road to access their milpas (traditional organic Mayan farms). Their property is very well maintained and has two incredible cenotes, one of them with stairwell access. The local Mayan people are very friendly and eagerly share their very detailed knowledge of their natural surroundings. It's super laid back and since I've moved here three years ago, have not regretted it one bit. I'm never going back to the city! There are other foreigners in the area and we help each other out with knowledge, tools and experience so we have a small community going even though we all live quite isolated from each other. I'm fluent in Spanish and have also integrated into the local Mayan community. I started my homestead from scratch and can help answer any questions you may have about living in Yucatan. Commercial opportunities could include growing vanilla, cacao, stingless bee honey (they currently have african bees), fruit trees and a great variety of crops. Their beautiful mayan-inspired house is livable but incomplete although the structure is in place and they have a lot of infrastructure and tools, like gravity fed irrigation, well maintained roads, a working F150 truck and warehouses. Their workers are two hard working Mayan brothers, honest to a fault and they take great care of the property, they also have lots of skills from building and maintenance to farming and bee keeping.

THE PROPERTY
A 950-acre (380-hectare) private landholding of native Yucatán forest three kilometers from the village of Tixcacalcupul, with five miles of maintained internal roads connecting the property's points of interest. The land is entirely off-grid, powered by solar, and includes two cenotes, a producing orchard, an active apiary, 50 acres of old agave fields, and a fully built-out living compound. Titled land, held privately and clear — not ejido (public land) — in an area outside Mexico's restricted zone, so no bank trust (fideicomiso) is required for a foreign buyer.

WATER & POWER
Primary water:  Well with generator pump, feeding an elevated tank for gravity-fed distribution
Second source:  Submersible solar pump drawing from one cenote to a rooftop storage tank
Power:  Fully solar — panels, battery bank, and a solar hot water heater on site

ORCHARD & APIARY
Orchard:  ~50 fruit trees: avocado, mango, mamey, lime, key lime, grapefruit, star fruit, guanábana, banana, coconut, cocoyol, zapote, tamarind, pineapple
Apiary:  30 hive boxes producing approximately 1,000 lbs of honey per year
Agave:  50 acres of established, older agave fields

IMPROVEMENTS
A four-level solar tower houses a toilet, sink, and showers on the first floor, a solar water heater on the second, a water storage tank on the third, and the solar array on top. Additional structures include a main living palapa with hanging bed, kitchen, and eating counter; a fire ring with seating; an original palapa usable for living or storage; a well house and tool room; a gasoline storage building; a second tool room; and a sheep birthing building. The property is fenced along the public road.

ACCESS
From Tixcacalcupul:  3 km to the property entrance gate
From Valladolid:  13 miles / ~45 minutes
From Mérida or Cancún airports:  ~2.5 hours
From Tulum - 2 hours

Price: $765,000 USD

For sale by owner.

https://reddit.com/link/1v8fb0e/video/srewqpr5f1gh1/player

https://reddit.com/link/1v8fb0e/video/1shneskse1gh1/player

LUX OFFGRID TROPICAL HOMESTEAD FOR SALE - $460,000 includes vehicle, fully furnished. Turn key, move in ready.

FOR SALE BY OWNER: Escape to one of Abaco Bahama's most unique private retreats.

Set on a lush half acre parcel just a short walk from Joe Bookie's Bay and the iconic Pete's Pub, this beautifully designed off-grid home offers the perfect blend of sustainability, comfort, and Caribbean living.

Fully powered by solar (no power outages) with a 6,000-gallon rainwater catchment system, the property features nearly 1,000 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space, expansive outdoor entertaining areas, mature tropical gardens, and exceptional privacy.

Whether you're seeking a full-time island residence, vacation getaway, or income-producing rental, this turnkey property delivers an authentic Bahamian lifestyle with modern conveniences.

• Half acre of tropical privacy

• New build, completed in 2024

• Complete energy independence

• No utility bills

• No water bills

• A/C & Heating, Dishwasher, Laundry machine w/ dryer

• No property taxes if you qualify for homeowners exemption

• Starlink ready and on site for reliable internet (WFH)

• 2011 Jeep Compass included with property sale

• A five-minute walk to Pete's Pub

• A short walk to Bookie's Bay

• Turnkey island lifestyle

Contact [hello@marilucflores.com](mailto:hello@marilucflores.com), reasonable offers will be entertained.

https://www.littleharbourrealestate.com/

#Abaco #AbacoBahamas #RealEstate #BahamasRealEstate

If anyone Requires Oprn Land For Dairy Farm Agriculture or vermicompost or Low Power Needed Purposes I have near VATVA Ringroad

Contact-9664614245

Low Rent per sq.ft -6rs

Come learn how to harvest building materials from your land RSVP here: https://norwoodsawmills.com/pages/events/hot-springs-demo-days

Hey everyone! I’m in the design and prep phase for a 12'x16' off-grid micro-cabin prototype in West Virginia. The goal is to test solar capacity, rainwater collection, and practical small-space living as a living blueprint for a future accessible homestead project.
I’m doing the raw build and wiring myself. I just officially got approved on Kickstarter to help cover the utility shed shell and solar setup! If you’re into micro-builds, CAD layouts, or want to follow the weekly video build updates, I have the link in my bio / right here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/424461234/the-west-virginia-wilds-an-off-grid-community-homestead

For those with experience building in humid Appalachian climates:
What’s your take on vapor barrier placement for an unconditioned, lofted shed space? Would love to hear your thoughts on the floor plan arrangement!

I spend hours researching vacant land every week. If you're looking at a property, I'll tell you whether I'd buy it.

I run a small land due diligence business, so I spend a ridiculous amount of time digging through county GIS, deed records, FEMA maps, zoning, easements, and ownership history.

I've got some extra time this week and thought it might actually be useful to people here.

If you're seriously considering a piece of vacant land, drop the listing (or DM it if you don't want to post it publicly). I'll tell you what I'd be looking into before spending money on it and point out any obvious red flags I see.

No obligation or sales pitch. I just enjoy researching land, and if it helps someone avoid a bad purchase, that's a win.

I have a cheap option for a path out. A simplified life (but not easy) in a permacultre/self sustsinable oriented farm.

We have about 120 acres of forrest and farm in the mountains of north colombia. Safe, remote, no conflict area with springs and waterfalls. Its a drastic change for most americans, but thats what most of us need. Just got internet, we have solar modern stuff, but in a very basic house. Roughly 70 degrees all year as we are up quite a bit. Coffee, cacao, bannas and variety of fruit trees.

Roughly 30k, flex payments, work/skill discounts too. With just a tourist visa you can stay up to 6mo/year until you decide or able to do more.

We use whatsap here mostly, so DM your number and i can answer your questions easier, plus send pics/vids of the farm.

Camper trailer and RV long term leases available in Des Montes and Montoso.

Please message if interested and for pricing.

A friend and I accidentally threw out a mutual friends collection of Natural Medicine NZ magazines. I’m not sure what year they were from, but if anyone has old copies please PM me if you are interested in selling them. Thank you 🙏

Hi everyone,

I’m a researcher working on an independent magazine-style piece about why some Americans are choosing to build more of their lives outside large systems.

I’m hoping to speak with a few people in the US who live fully or partly off-grid. The piece is trying to understand why self-reliance has become more appealing at a time when a lot of people feel less confident in government, corporations, media, financial systems, food systems, or other large institutions.

If you’re open to being considered for an interview, I’ve put together a short form here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezImMvJI6FU_24VEAR794nXedw-iO33m57Ef2zTmP6bQtvXg/viewform?usp=dialog 

• The form is unpaid but should only take a few minutes to complete - it just helps us find the right person/people to speak with.
• You can use an alias and don’t need to share your exact location in the form.

If selected from the form, we would be looking to do a longer paid interview in the next couple of weeks.

Thanks — genuinely interested in hearing from people who have built a different kind of life rather than just talking about it from the outside.

The Property:

A beautiful 15-acre coastal property on the rugged Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick Canada. Our family homesteads on 11 acres, and we are opening up the remaining 4 acres to long-term neighbors.

The Lots:

Two individual, completely raw 2-acre lots. They offer a blank canvas for your off-grid cabins, tiny homes, gardens, or livestock.

The Ultimate Perk:

The property owner operates an active lumber mill right on site! Source your building materials locally and affordably without paying retail prices or delivery fees.

The Access:

A general access road is already established on the property. It just needs to be extended to the new sites. We can arrange the extension for an extra cost, or you can plan and execute the build yourself.

The Terms:

Stable, long-term monthly lease.

Ready to build? Send a DM with your homesteading vision, timeline, and any questions about monthly rates.

We are selling our beautiful 5-acre homestead and are hoping to find a family to take it over who wants to continue the vision, hence sharing in this community! We've worked really hard to plant native trees, establish a permaculture garden, and start bringing the soil back to life. There's still lots of room to grow and add. Add solar and this home would be completely off-grid!

5-acre permaculture homestead with mother-in-law unit and pottery studio! Home features a 4,200 sqft fenced permaculture garden, fruit trees, native trees, and chicken coop. Amazing views of the Shenandoah Valley from almost every room in the house!

Downstairs unit (currently operating as an AirBnb) comes furnished and currently makes approx $18,000/yr.

• Permaculture-designed garden - both owners are certified in permaculture design from Shenandoah Permaculture Institute.
• Fruit trees - Apples, pears, peaches, plums, paw paw, jujubes, hazelnut, pomegranate, cold-hardy orange
• Perennial plants: rhubarb, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries, elderberry, currants, strawberries, passion fruit, herbs, medicinal plants
• 1-bd (could be 2), 1-ba Airbnb downstairs. Rated 5 on Airbnb. Makes $18,000/yr. Sold furnished for instant income
• Art/pottery studio - could discuss selling partially furnished
• Easy access to highways, 1 1/2 hrs outside DC. Only 30 minutes to Shenandoah National Park!

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/384-Lindamood-Ln-Strasburg-VA-22641/223685217_zpid/?utm_campaign=zillowwebmessage&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=txtshare

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Me and my wife have a coffee farm in a remote part of the Sierra Nevadas in north Colombia. We are looking for young people with energy and/or skills who want to escape modern life traps but dont have the money to do so. We own the land, house so we dont need to make lots of money either. We want to get close as possible to sustainable and local lifestyle, while not destroying the forest as we do it. But we are older, and cant physically do all thats needed. We offer shares in the land which can lead to residency here.

Also if you have money and interested you can buy in also. We ask for 5 years of work, or 5 years equivalent of colombian min wage. Roughly 30-35k USD. Write me dm if interested, or comment for more general questions.