That's pretty cool you made solar and rainwater work—did you have any trouble getting permits or approvals for that setup? I've been eyeing similar properties, but the utility issue always makes me hesitate. Curious if you found the upfront costs manageable, especially for solar. Seems like a smart way to balance affordability and privacy, though...definitely something I'd consider if the numbers line up.
Permitting really depends on your local county—some are surprisingly chill, others make you jump through hoops. When I set up solar at my place, the upfront costs definitely stung a bit at first, but honestly, the long-term savings made it worth every penny. Plus, there's something genuinely satisfying about being off-grid and independent. If privacy and affordability matter to you, I'd say bite the bullet and do it sooner rather than later...prices on good land never seem to drop.
You're spot on about permitting—it can be a headache, but once you're through it, the independence is unmatched. Solar setups do sting upfront, yet the long-term payoff is undeniable. Good call on land prices too; waiting rarely pays off...
Permitting definitely had me second-guessing my sanity a few times, but you're right—the freedom afterward makes it worth the hassle. I'm still weighing solar myself, the upfront cost is pretty daunting... Did you find any incentives or tax breaks to soften that initial sting? Totally agree about land prices though, seems like every time I hesitated, prices just climbed higher. Glad you jumped in when you did.
"Did you find any incentives or tax breaks to soften that initial sting?"
- Yeah, solar incentives definitely help ease the upfront pain. A client of mine snagged a pretty decent federal tax credit last year—think it was around 26% off the total cost? Worth checking if that's still available.
- Totally feel you on land prices...every time I blink, they jump higher. Makes me wonder if there's some secret land-buying club I'm not invited to, lol.
- Curious though, did permitting delays push back your timeline much? Seems like that's always the hidden headache nobody mentions.
