I’m a desert homestead homeowner!

Got the text late last night that my offer was accepted - it’s officially on! We have a thirty day escrow, and things can always fall apart during that time, but as of this moment it is on the way to being my little place. Five acres and a ramshackle shack. I love it. Now comes the discovery period - I’ll need to “call the county” to get all the details, and hopefully talk to some contractors about what’s possible for the place. I saw some articles online about people building 200 sq foot homes for under $20,000, so I think that’s possible for us, especially as it already has a concrete pad to build on and will require no plumbing or electric. Basically just walls, roof, windows, and security measures. Of course an outhouse and outdoor bathhouse would be nice, too. So excited!!!