Found a piece of land.

[Southern_Gent]

After searching for some time, I’ve found a nice piece of property that I’m thinking of homesteading. It’s about 200 acres in rural Missouri, complete with a few amenities. It has two ponds, a spring and borders a small river (or large creek, depending on your point of view), so lack of water shouldn’t be a problem. It has cleared pastures and large wooded areas, complete with plenty of deer and turkey. There is a large barn and an old single-wide trailer, though honestly I’d build a house on this property. Finally, it is secluded, being surrounded by heavily wooded areas and 15 miles to the nearest town.

Now here’s the problem. Much as I desire to leave the rat race and homestead my own property, I have doubts about my abilities. Indeed, in being in such a remote location, if I’m unable to successfully run a farm-based business, there isn’t much in the way of work in the surrounding area. While I could work my finances out to where I don’t have a mortgage payment, there’s still costs associated with taxes, food, energy and all the other essentials for life. Also, while my wife wouldn’t have a problem with us living in the country if I’m actually working the land and staying close to home, what she doesn’t want is to be left on the homestead all alone while I drive off to a 9-5 job else where.

That’s what’s floating through my mind now, as I’m musing over the possibility of this major life-changing event.

[MadTripper]

Don't think to long or you'll talk yourself out of it. While I don't know you or your ability's, I'm a firm believer in actions over words. If you are willing to put forth your effort, it is very possible. Sit down with a pen and paper and figure out the minimum required to get through the first year. If it appears feasible, you can prove it by following through. After the first year, routines will be in place and you will figure things out as they go.

Tripper

[DV8]

I'd suggest your first line of action should be doing some more reading on this Great forum of ours. Many of the concerns & issues you've raised are discussed in many Threads in Our forums Here.

Hope you find the answers you're looking for. I suspect, some will be questions only You will be able to answer.

Have Faith in yourself. If you really want to make it work, you will.

GoodLuck !
~DV8