Jon Hanzen

If you are searching for areas to build a Permaculture homestead/farmstead/community/eco-village you might consider having a look at Nicaragua. There is basically no zoning or covenants to follow so you can do what you want on your property. As far as foreign real estate markets go there is a lot of value there still given you can deal with all of the pros and cons. I like the Nica. market because it is already well established in agriculture, it is aj afoordable cost of living and friendly toward ex-pats as investors with a contingency that one must cross the border very 90 days to renew their visa. This type of venture is better for folks who already have a secure monthly income or savings that can support them indefinitely, however, I've talked to others finding a way to do it edgewise but Nica. seems to be more predomonant in a cultural context than a National one. That said if you can adapt to the culture and go with the flow there it is better than learning the hard way in being counterculture to theirs. Surfing is BIG, lol. There are places like San Juan Del Sur an emerging ex-pat community on the coast that is an exception. I also like the quiet and serene ecological preserve Laguna D'Apoyo where a limited number of houses/properties are nestled along the jungle rim [exotic birds and monkeys] of a dormant volcano with protected pristine lake waters in the basin. I want to move there as a joint venture with other investors to buy discounted choice property [with cash] to use as my residential base and retirement destination. Having alliigned neighbors or in a small community can be advantageous in many ways in the long run. Plus it is only a matter of time before real estate prices go up. I recently saw a Pacific-side beach front property with house for $150 K. It's mostly a cash market with some partial financing options.
Anyway, if you are like me and want a warmer tropical climate/diet/year round growing season (even 6 months out of the year) but think Hawaii is too expensive hit me up for a discussion. Maybe we can start a Fb group. My plan is for 2-3 years from now.
https://property-nicaragua.com

Hello Fellow Permies, I am posting to put a call out to meet new people and hopfully make some friendship connections.  I recently relocated to Boise from the Big Island and have my PDC. My longer-term plan is to buy coastal property in Nicaragua and practice permaculture there and am open to sharing on a joint venture as the casse may be...pooling together resources and helping one and another out can go a long way in self-reliance.
All the best, thnx for reading/commenting.

Although it is an initial investment, my advice is consider the growdome greenhouse by grow dome.com   1. It can provide a means for food year round and is unparralleled protection against pests. 2. It can be used to  produce money making products such as a shitaki mushroom house.  And 3. it is a usable space for various activities.  Mediation, yoga, tea/coffee/meeting, sleeping, etc... The infrastructure add to the value of your investment although I imagine you are in it for the long haul.  Good luck there and all the best...
Personally, I'd probably get a job and hire an excavation company with the right equipment to do the driveway. They are competitive and can save time and money.

What it sounds like to me is that this Organization/Corporation is serving a role of a surrogate [quick] Permaculture Guild that can be duplicated for anywhere. While it may have merit as an idea, in reality, it is Uber-esque and endeavors to turn Permaculture into a a pre-industry of its own invention [unwarranted and illegitimate]. If it were registered as an NGO i'd be less apprehensive.  It reminds me of false real estate market bubbles that get inflated solely based on a swing of the majority not actual value just demand. If you ask me, 'doing the work' to legitimately start a Permaculture Guild in one's locale to fulfill this need is better suited because it does not undervalue Bioreigonalism juxtaposed to Futilitarianism in a global society that is fueled by Gentrification.

My advice, especially since your intention is permaculture homesteading, is to prioritize the growing season. In the long term, this can equate to financial success and sustainability. Among the states you listed, Georgia has the longest growing season. There are many factors not mentioned in your post that you may already be aware of, but for the sake of discussion, let’s delve into more details.

I have built two permaculture homesteads by myself and sold them for a considerable profit—one in Northwest Montana and the other on the Big Island. However, I found that a single individual can easily face burnout and may neglect important duties. As a result, I ended up living in a city until I could find like-minded individuals to partner with on a venture. My research into the real estate market, both domestically and internationally, has taught me a lot.

My top choice for investment is Nicaragua, as it is very friendly to permaculture practices, and many expatriates are recognizing its potential. The market is still quite affordable, providing a lot of value. Being aware of the challenges ahead can make a significant difference between success and failure.

I also have an interest in Belize since I do not speak Spanish and the economy is tied to the U.S. dollar. Additionally, its proximity to Mexico makes it easier to acquire supplies, and air travel to the U.S. is reasonably accessible. I also am elibable for the QRP (qualified retirement program) with an income of $2000 or more per month which enables me to have premanant residency unlike Nica. which most expats have to renew their visitors visa every 90, but still doable.

At any rate, good luck to you. Do you have your PDC yet?

Hello, it is nice to meet you. It seems that we share some commonalities beyond permaculture. !. I last homesteaded on the Big Island ('20-23'), and NW Montana ('16-20'), although I recently relocated to the mainland, landing in Idaho. However, I have been looking into the prospects of moving to Central America for years and have been there on several occasions, including Ecuador.  What is it about El Salvador that is a draw for you?
Regarding the real estate market, I like Nicaragua the most; however, I favor Belize because I do not speak Spanish and am eligible for their Qualified Retirement Program to maintain residency instead of renewing it every 3 months. I'd love to collaborate with other like-minded folks to homestead on some land down there (probably 6 months per year at first for me) to make life easier. Would you like to discuss the possibility further with me sometime? Let me know with your reply. In any case, all the best to you and your family. Peace and love -Jon

I am interested in this idea and currently in the market. I was considering the foreign real estate markets as well. Nicaragua in particular is becoming very popular with Expats and the land values is great still (as prices are not yet reflected by the majority). Amazing climate and the political situation is becoming more stabile than ever before.