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Homestead Startup is a weekly podcast following our real-life attempt to trade a too-big house payment for a small homestead on a starter budget in Indiana. I’m documenting everything: searching for raw land, choosing a manufactured home, wrestling with lenders and permits, and designing a practical, beginner-friendly homestead from scratch. You’ll hear the real numbers, the real conversations, and the real emotions behind every step. Each episode gives you two things: • The story of what happened on our homestead journey this week • The lessons, checklists, and questions you can use if you’re one step behind us Follow Homestead Startup and let’s find out what’s possible—starting exactly where you are
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In this episode, we break down one of the biggest decisions for aspiring homesteaders and rural buyers: should you buy an existing house with land, or buy raw land and build from scratch? We’ll cover real‑world costs, financing differences, timelines, stress levels, and lifestyle trade‑offs so you can choose the path that actually fits your budget, personality, and long‑term plans. Website: Homesteadstartup.farm Substack: https://homesteadstartup.substack.com/ YouTube: YouTube.com/homesteadstartup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DudC1o6Sn/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadstartup?igsh=MXEzMW15ZnZqbXRrcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr tiktok: TikTok.com/homestead.startup
In this first episode of Homestead Startup, we’re talking about the decision before the land, animals, or cute farmhouse: how do you actually decide if homesteading is right for you and your family? If you’re stuck scrolling land listings at midnight, complaining about your mortgage, and wondering if you’re crazy for wanting a few acres and a simpler life…this one’s for you. In this episode, we cover: • The real reasons people start homesteading (beyond Instagram aesthetics) • How to find your “why” so you don’t bail when it gets hard • Different “levels” of homesteading and which one you might actually want • The money, time, and personality checks to do before you sell your house • Common mistakes new homesteaders make when they jump in too fast • A simple 5‑question framework to help you decide your next step I’m sharing our real situation as a regular Indiana family: a too‑high house payment, a dream of a few acres, and a plan to put a manufactured home on raw land and see if this homestead thing is actually possible for us. 👉 By the end, you’ll have a clearer picture of whether you should: • Start homesteading right where you are now • Start seriously planning a move • Or keep the dream, but on a longer timeline Website: Homesteadstartup.farm Substack: https://homesteadstartup.substack.com/ YouTube: YouTube.com/homesteadstartup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DudC1o6Sn/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadstartup?igsh=MXEzMW15ZnZqbXRrcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr tiktok: TikTok.com/homestead.startup
Homestead Startup is a weekly podcast following our real-life attempt to trade a too-big house payment for a small homestead on a starter budget in Indiana. I’m documenting everything: searching for raw land, choosing a manufactured home, wrestling with lenders and permits, and designing a practical, beginner-friendly homestead from scratch. You’ll hear the real numbers, the real conversations, and the real emotions behind every step. Each episode gives you two things: • The story of what happened on our homestead journey this week • The lessons, checklists, and questions you can use Follow Homestead Startup and let’s find out what’s possible—starting exactly where you ar Website: Homesteadstartup.farm Substack: https://homesteadstartup.substack.com/ YouTube: YouTube.com/homesteadstartup Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DudC1o6Sn/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homesteadstartup?igsh=MXEzMW15ZnZqbXRrcw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr tiktok: TikTok.com/homestead.startup
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