Thanks a bunch !!!!!!! I deleted my old post ;(

All good points for sure, but I think for a lot of folks, especially for us, cost is one of the biggest things that we had to use to guide us. We were lucky in that we had enough to not be stuck looking at one of the $6k moonscape lava lots, but the lot definitely wasn't expensive. For us an existing driveway and house pad was a must have, along with as much tree growth as possible. We still need to put a lot of work into it, but we are thrilled to finally be here and working on the property =) Thanks for all of your videos, they always give us something different to think about.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Economics and social structures. That’s where your budget plays in. But be mindful,there are more forms of capital than just cash, each one should play into the position.

Great points! I've learned a lot from you, Mahalo for all your knowledge and questions we didn't know we needed answered.

@HomesteadinHawaii

4 ай бұрын

Mahalo. That’s why I started this channel. To hopefully help others learn from mistakes or things I learned along the way.

Great advice.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Thank you

Thanks. Subbed.

@HomesteadinHawaii

9 ай бұрын

E komo mai

It looks like you are one of the few Hawaii homesteaders that are still going!

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

You’d be surprised. There are a lot of us!

Good info

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Glad you think so!

Mahalo Sean (shaka)! Stay safe tonight!

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Thank you. Not much of a storm was it?

Your best video, humate builds soil fast.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Wow, thanks!

I think we did pretty good. I definitely wanted rural so I have the 20 minute drive, but it hasn’t been a problem. Our biggest problem is rocks

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Rocks are a bummer. I’d love rural near a surf spot, but with kids it’s good to be close to the urban areas

great video. i especially appreciated the part about an exit plan. i like to build assuming that i might have to take it all down and leave at some point. it keeps my plans from getting too bloated.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

You never know. I don’t think that part gets talked about enough

@jrr4388

11 ай бұрын

Thanks for the replay, I was editing my post and ended up deleting it. Good advice on geography. The budget is growing, we don't have children, that leaves us with less to worry about what we leave behind. We just need Internet for our Work at home.

Yup Puna district, How is the vog over there? Trade winds no vog but kona winds not so good?

@HomesteadinHawaii

10 ай бұрын

Not much vog in puna but no soil and plenty crime.

Good info. I Sent you an email with some questions. Thanks.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Did I answer it? I’ll go look

Mahalo for the info, good insight.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Mahalo for taking your time to watch

great insghts. thanks for dropping nuggets of widsom. great channel. cheers

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Much appreciated! Mahalo for watching

My other half's motto has always been, "The surest way to make the gods laugh is to have a plan". Funny (not funny!) to hear that echoed from you in your video just now, because it is so true. Yep, we've learned...plot, scheme, have ideas, dream, hope, innovate, pivot, adjust. But never, ever *plan* anything. But still, sh*t happens. Mahalo for your great videos!

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Just gotta go with the flow sometimes.

After 6 years developing my farm in Kapoho, I’m starting over somewhere new as well.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Keeps us in shape at least! 💪

I love you dude! You're a good soul and will go to heavan.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Thanks. Those are some kind words. Hope I can make it one day…to the gates of heaven that is

I am looking into getting a piece of land on the big island as well. Given your knowledge and experience, what did you end up getting and where? I may just be your neighbor.

@HomesteadinHawaii

5 ай бұрын

It depends on your budget, I’d choose somewhere different these days

@miketlcm9776

5 ай бұрын

I am looking to spend around $500k, if you were me where would you put it? Naturally I would do my due diligence once I hear what you think and go from there. Thanks!@@HomesteadinHawaii

When you say invasive trees, do you mean strawberry guava? What to do with it ?

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

I’m talking more albezia, those are expensive to clear

Yeah, careful with local regulations. I live in a place where (with few exceptions) it is against the law to fell any tree over 7m/23ft. You need to get a special, very laborious, and expensive permit for EACH taller tree you want/need to fell. So agro zoned land that hasn't been farmed in over 10 years is likely to be a mini forest that'll cost you an arm and a leg to clear for agricultural/homestead purposes - even smaller areas of the plot. Also, let me quote a quick conversation between a buddy of mine and I when we went looking at a possible place: Him - "look at this awesome view. Spectacular. Amazing. Million dollar view" (all of it true); Me: "plants don't eat view". LOL, he didn't like that.

@HomesteadinHawaii

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, we have a subdivision here located in lava zone 1 that won’t let you have any chickens. I mean if you’re house can get covered in lava any day, you should at least be allowed to keep chickens!

There is one thing all here seem to forget….the land is still alive. Living, breathing, connected to IT’S PEOPLE. Pele gives and SHE WILL TAKE once again…without your $$$ real soon.

@HomesteadinHawaii

Ай бұрын

Seen that happen in 2018.