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Seeking 6 Founding Cash Partners

 
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Seeking 6 Founding Cash Partners — 20 Deeded Acres in WV (Well & Septic Installed) + 1/8th Share of Debt-Free 20-Acre Farm & Auto Shop ($200k Turnkey)


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We are assembling a practical, tight-knit group of 8 households (6 cash shareholders + 2 experienced builders/tradespeople) to acquire and develop 180 acres in rural West Virginia—closing simultaneously so the entire property is 100% debt-free from Day 1.
Our goal is to create an environment where families can develop multi-generational homestead properties with total autonomy on their own land, while sharing a well-equipped common hub with neighbors trying to live the same simple, self-reliant way of life.

What Each $200,000 Shareholder Package Includes:

• 20 Private Deeded Acres: Your own fee-simple 20-acre parcel with a private drilled well and 1,250-gallon septic system installed as part of the buildout, plus complete freedom on how you build, garden, raise livestock, and live on your land.
• 1/8th Ownership of a 20-Acre Shared Commons (Zero Land Mortgage):
• Workshops & Heavy Fleet: 4-car mechanical pole barn with 2-post car lift & 240V welder power, heavy equipment barn, covered wood-milling/splitting station, plus shared access to a tracked skid steer, mini excavator, 45–60 HP tractor, portable band sawmill, log splitter, and hydraulic dump trailer.
• Water, Food & Family Hub: Natural creek & stream access, insulated water house with dual cisterns, polycarbonate greenhouse, dedicated homeschool/community reading room, timber pavilion, playground, and central fire pit.
• On-Site Guest Cabin (Post-Build): Once construction wraps, the commons cabin converts into a discounted $45–$65/night guest cabin for members' visiting family (so relatives don't have to stay in a hotel in town), with open dates rented on Airbnb by the association to generate ongoing community revenue.
• Zero Community Dues for 5 Years: A $65,000 operating reserve is funded directly out of the $1.2M closing pool—covering 100% of commons property taxes, liability insurance, road gravel, and equipment upkeep for the first 5 years (just $100–$150/month starting in Year 6).

Our Seven Core Community Principles:

1. Earth-Friendly Stewardship: Living simply in harmony with nature—prioritizing off-grid solar/renewable energy, clean soil and watershed protection, and selective forestry.
2. No Discrimination: Equal respect for every member, resident, and guest regardless of background, race, gender, or family structure.
3. No Religion: Strictly secular governance and shared spaces.
4. No Politics: No partisan campaigning, political signage, or ideological organizing in common areas.
5. No Hunting / Wildlife Protection: Hunting and trapping are prohibited across the 180 acres so local wildlife stays protected.
6. No Private Commercial Enterprises: No public-facing businesses, commercial garages, or private Airbnbs on individual lots (only the community-owned commons cabin post-build).
7. Total Freedom on Your Private 20 Acres: Within these core boundaries, your land is yours to homestead as you see fit.

Why This Beats Raw Land & Traditional Ecovillages:

• vs. Buying Raw WV Land Alone ($135k–$250k+): Raw 20-acre lots have no well ($7k), no septic ($9k), no driveway, and zero shared machinery. You would spend $275k–$350k+ out of pocket trying to build this solo.
• vs. Ecovillages (e.g., Earthaven, Heathcote): Most ecovillages offer no private land deeds (only tiny 0.5-to-2-acre site leases), enforce strict green-building codes, require a 1–2 year trial membership gauntlet, and govern by slow consensus. Here, you get 20 private deeded acres, Day 1 closing, and fast builder execution.

How It Works & Next Steps:

The 2 managing builders (experienced in construction and heavy equipment) handle all pre-closing legwork, road grading, well/septic coordination, and commons construction under a third-party construction escrow agreement with verified milestone draws—so buyer funds are never released ahead of completed work.
We are vetting and locking in our 6 cash partners via non-binding Letters of Intent before putting our target 180-acre West Virginia property under contract, so all 8 families can walk the land together during due diligence.
Reply below or send me a direct message with a brief intro about your household, and I will send over our 1-Page Turnkey Prospectus and Founding Partner Questionnaire.
 
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