First Steps to Intentional Community?

from another thread:

Tyler Ludens wrote:I strongly suggest you read "Creating A Life Together" by Diana Leafe Christian.  It details why most intentional communities fail and why some have survived, and gives information about how to avoid being one of the failures!

Probably a good idea to have a significantly long "probation period" for new folks, to give them time to settle in and be their true self, before it becomes tough to remove them fairly. Also deciding how the property is managed/maintained/owned/insured from liability, and how members contribute to related expenses.