Ryan Pendrick

Bethany Dutch wrote:...

Hey there!

I really appreciate your insight, and can understand what you're saying.
It may be best to find someone who has already undertaken what we'd like to accomplish in an area that we'd like to be in and pick their brains a bit.
Also great point on the people around you, obviously like minded people can go a long way!

I'm truthfully not 100% set on any particular area, but a manageable commute to a job if savings aren't high enough is a big kicker.
I've seen some properties about 45 minutes east of Everett that look amazing, but need to dig deeper into regulations, etc.

Sounds like, as I had thought, that we have a lot more research ahead of us!

My wife and I recently moved the the greater Seattle area for job opportunities, with the plan that we'd work hard and save up to attain our dream of owning and working land in this beautiful part of the country.
It seems, just as with anywhere, that there are considerable laws, and rules depending on county/city/etc that would really help us get a better understanding of where one should be looking for property.
Something 4 to 10 acres is obviously ideal, mountain views are always a perk. And like minded folk is easily a top priority. Which is how I got here!

Is there a semi-straightforward guide around the internet for figuring out ideal locations for building smaller home (sub 750sq ft) and working the land around it. Be it livestock, and garden...

And help is greatly appreciated, and I'll continue to scour the existing information here in the Cascadia forum

- Ryan