Not knowing something does not make you dumb. Learning is a process and you increased your knowledge.❤
@ashleyallen9967
11 ай бұрын
🤯 I have social anxiety stemming from feeling “dumb” or “stupid” from a lack of knowing things or just fearing I won’t know things in social settings. That led to me being agoraphobic and not really leaving my house, except for doc appts, for the past 20yrs!! So when I read your comment…THAT IS A POSSIBLE LIFE CHANGING QUOTE FOR ME!!!! Thank you with all of my heart for your comment❤️❤️❤️ I already feel sooo much better about changing my thought process. About thinking of it in a different way. A better way. I definitely believe I was meant to read your comment this morning!!!🙌😌🥹🥲🥲🥲 I can’t thank you enough!! Have an absolutely amazing day, love!! 🥰🤗
@mjmcinnespoems
10 ай бұрын
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@rjoney55
9 ай бұрын
Being debt free is the BEST thing in life. The struggle is real for all of US in debt.
@stephki5812
Жыл бұрын
I wish I had been braver in my 20s. I didn’t make enough money back then, but none of my family was interested in letting me rent a room or basement. Also, rent was getting too high, especially with having a large dog. I bought the most affordable house I could find in a good neighborhood, and it has been almost 9 years of stress. Now that I’m selling that house, I’ve got a plan in place to build out a van to live affordably and eventually live on my dream property. You 2 are really smart to just keep enjoying your current lifestyle and save, save, save.
@Tracey777
10 ай бұрын
That sounds pretty brave to me, buying your own house in your 20's. ❤❤
@MelissaChapin
Жыл бұрын
Reason no. 453 why you are my favourite van lifers-your integrity. And for keeping your goals in front of you no matter the enticement to buy a house. That sounded like way more expense than return. PS No need to call it adulting if you don’t want to; good sense and living wisely comes from good self-love-at any age! Xx Mel
@GrahamBolt-fi3wz
Жыл бұрын
Hello I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love ❤and peace all over the world🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Engineer Graham Bolt from Nashville Tennessee, where are you from?
@lizzielopez5619
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad that you guys knew that you weren’t ready for such a big commitment. When the perfect place comes around and if you’re ready, you’ll know!
@jiuyuecai6085
Жыл бұрын
You two got an amazing partner who stays on the same line for whatever decision the other one made. This is much luckier compared to most ppl who followed society's thoughts but still alone
@lalitamarvin1837
Жыл бұрын
You guys are living your life in such a special way! So many people will never get to have the same experiences. There is so much to be grateful for living your van life ❤❤❤
@AWrandom20
Жыл бұрын
Y’all are in an amazing spot in life, living in your van and making good money. Enjoy this time and save up and buy your house in full. If you can do that and not pay interest, it will save SO much money.
@amyyargosz9387
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing! I do think a lot of people feel pressured to do things they think they're supposed to do. I love breaking out of these old ways of thinking, and I appreciate you sharing your lives in the van. Here's to disrupting the paradigm!
@Alaska_Gal
11 ай бұрын
I am a single woman who bought my house in 2013 for my son & our dog. Interests rates were much lower & the value has almost doubled, BUT there are always expenses…utilities, home insurance, property tax, home repairs. Renovated pretty much my entire house. Spent $4800 to replace my furnace last winter. Have also had to replace my garage door & roof (luckily the roof was covered my insurance). Don’t give up the van life…
@AshleyHTheBachelor
Жыл бұрын
This video is excellent. I do not normally comment nor subscribe, but as a current student in real estate in Colorado, an aspiring tiny home builder, and a dream to be able to afford to live in Southern California much like you guys, this vid has so many relevant learning tools of education and information for realtors, buyers, real estate students, aspiring sustainable living people, etc. Thank you for sharing your personal journey very much and although you did not purchase now, I know that means you will have something even greater for both of your futures! #manifest
@shannontelfer1845
10 ай бұрын
Life is about experiences not about being "house broke". I tell my son if you have an opportunity to save a significant amount of money embrace it and take full advantage of it as once you change your lifestyle the ability to save that amount again is unlikely. So keep saving, keep exploring, keep dreaming, keeping "doing you" and this journey of life will take you down the path that was meant for you!
@alpacaofthemountain8760
Жыл бұрын
Love how honest y’all are
@cchoi108
Жыл бұрын
You guys are so smart. You will obviously get wherever you want to go. Love you guys. I live in a condo and I envy you guys living in such a lovely van, even though I'm financially secure in my condo. I really dream about that kind of freedom so that's why I watch these videos hahaha. I have a view of the parking lot.
@chloeclingerman9883
Жыл бұрын
I like that you didn’t assume that everyone watching would know all the deets about buying houses bc just as you all didn’t know much, I don’t either! And I absolutely feel that things like this & financial literacy should be taught in schools (not just here in FL & even here, it JUST become mandatory w/in the last yr or 2)
@Heungie
Жыл бұрын
This. It’s because you probably aren’t sure enough if having a brick & mortar house is your ultimate dream, at least for now. Home is where your heart is & sometimes it doesn’t matter what it made from or how many square meters it is, it’s where you can feel peace… thanks for sharing your story. As an Indonesian who rarely saw a vanlifers here (since land & housing are still pretty within most people’s economic reach, as long as not in big cities) I sometimes wondering if you guys as vanlifers still have desire of owning a house. But now I understand that a peace of mind is the goal :)
@MayaGatewood
Жыл бұрын
Let me tell you buying a house is the biggest life lesson you could have. I learned so much when I purchased my house 6 years ago! It’s definitely not for the faint of heart & is not the measure of success. It’s a huge financial and emotional commitment. Glad you guys discovered what works for you! ❤
@TheBostonVan
Жыл бұрын
No bullshit well said .. I just bought a van to add to my house stresses lol
@TessaHill22
Жыл бұрын
You are so smart! A house is a huge burden. The mortgage with interest is just the beginning of all the expenses. Keep saving! Be free!! Good for you!
@aurorafakey4140
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! It's an important lesson, too many people get suckered into the idea of winning the opportunity to buy a house without really thinking through the commitment of it all. Very glad you were able to pull your offer and prevent yourself from feeling in over your head for 25+ years to come. The right house is out there, I would say also there are some amazing places to consider outside of CA if you do ever get sick of van life.
@megan_sea3
Жыл бұрын
Love this update! Happy to hear you listened to your instincts and kept on the current path that you love so much! I agree with the stupid housing market. I’m in Kansas City and I have worked really hard to get to a place of owing a home, but with post-Covid stuff and the housing prices, it’s just even more out of reach. It’s awful! I’ve been luckily to live in apartments by myself for so long but definitely long for a space to call my own. One day it will come. For now, I live vicariously through your adventures to feel the freedom you share with us! Thank you for sharing this news and for sharing your lives with us! Blessings to you!!
@GrahamBolt-fi3wz
Жыл бұрын
Hello I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love ❤and peace all over the world🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Engineer Graham Bolt from Nashville Tennessee, where are you from?
@belloves2laugh
Жыл бұрын
Love your honesty! Look into tiny houses on wheels! You can get one that’s 200-300 sq feet so maybe it’s just a bit more space then you have now but still financially smart and sustainable, you could still move it if you wanted a new scenery.
@thisoldnurse1521
Жыл бұрын
I’m glad you insisted on an inspection!! Sadly many people for go this or get a parent, a family friend etc. Mold is serious. Better off to get a piece of land. Wait until the interest rates go down
@melissagardner9686
4 ай бұрын
I'm totally envious and the way you guys get to live! You're so lucky! I would love to be able to do what you guys are doing. Would 100% rather live like you guys are than have a house!
@AmeriBrazil
11 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this, my husband and I about to move out of our house now and into a van. We have a lot to work through and nothing completely figured out so watching this gave me a lot of hope.
@scarletandseth
Жыл бұрын
Decade plus vanlife gang? Let’s goooo. 🎉
@94onyx94
Жыл бұрын
As someone who works in this industry, you made the right decision. Dealing with mold opens a whole can of worms.
@mollyhunter6239
Жыл бұрын
You gotta do you. It’s always hard to balance pushing yourself outside your comfort zone versus taking unnecessary risks. If nothing else, this was a great learning experience! No matter what, I hope it all works out for both of you.
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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Жыл бұрын
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@Tracey777
10 ай бұрын
Looking in California was a major issue right now. You both seemed to learn so much. I just started watching you guys. Idk if it was black mold, but forget it. If its just a little, you can remove it but otherwise never. Enjoy every minute of jusy living. 🤟♥️
@thejaidedgypsy
10 ай бұрын
Thank you for being so candid. It really helps know everyone has their challenges but perseverance can get you through. And any financial adviser today will tell you that a mortgage these days is financial suicide.
@K9_NINA
Жыл бұрын
I live in the Southern California Big Bear Mountains. I think you guys should check out the neighboring cities - lots of land, smaller cabin like homes; short drive to beach💙
@joannelucille
Жыл бұрын
The debtor will always be a slave to the lender. I think you guys made the right decision. Don't get discouraged. 😊
@TheBostonVan
Жыл бұрын
Dave Ramsey
@ms.pirate
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I feel like there shouldn't be a need to push people into getting a stationary house that they don't want. Theres people who like the Gypsy nomad life style, and some who grew up with it. Its really ridiculous that the houses are very expensive, so expensive to the point I wanna go full time RV, until I can go off grid in a cottage in the woods
@morganl7443
Жыл бұрын
just so you know the word you used prior to nomad is a slur historically used to other and discriminate against the Roma people
@Miriam5718
Жыл бұрын
Yup. Welcome to adulthood. You learned a lot....
@JessicaFontaine-mq2gf
Жыл бұрын
You guys are awesome! Thank you for your authenticity! Much love to you & your home base vision. ❤
@QUEENDAGGER
Жыл бұрын
You should also post more vlogs with ads. I think it will help you financially in the long run. Adding ads revenue will help.
@lorivalderaz8161
6 ай бұрын
That house was gorgeous. I can imagine how much the down payment cost😢 Mold on top of it. Live & Let Live❤
@meganpadilla5325
Жыл бұрын
Get a little investment piece in Mexico! You guys love Mexico and you could rent it out when traveling in the van. I know the world is scary and risks are anxiety inducing but property is usually a wonderful investment, especially in California. We bought our house in 2020 and it doubled value in 3 years! Insane!! Also interest is ridiculous right now so maybe not the best time to buy but you can always refinance down the road to get that rate lowered. I was loosing my mind when I had the privilege to buy my house but so glad I went through with it. This house may not have been the one (and believe me I know it’s so exciting and terrifying) but your home is out there somewhere waiting for you ❤ for now it’s your cozy van, keep on adventuring! 😊
@jewelsluv67
Жыл бұрын
Could it be possible to just find the place first that you would want to live at for the rest of your lives , then buy land and live on it in your van as you save and start building your own home that really doesn't have to be a huge home that you mentioned earlier in your video about really just wanting a small cozy home with great view ? I have seen a lot of van life couples do this and really do it at their own speed and have a goal/budget of what you feel is better for you guys to afford and maintain ?!! Just a a suggestion!!! 👍👀
@yogamamy
7 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot ❤
@tamarawalker3674
Ай бұрын
Great experience 🫶
@zanestechblog2766
Жыл бұрын
I'm going the other way. Bought my first house in my early 20s and lived the home life. I'll start building my van next week and can't wait to be free of the "American Dream"
@SpaghettiDetective.
Жыл бұрын
What job will you have? :)
@BethHelenJennings
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like an excellent exercise thank you sharing this
@briannannicole14
3 ай бұрын
Hi I'm a new viewer n I've been watching Yas videos🩷 I’ve lived for some time in a tiny van 🚐 before so I can kinda relate , never had the adventures ya have , but that’s why I like watching your videos , ya r pretty cool , just wanted to tell You I enjoy watching yas content of Van life and that Jesus Loves You !! God bless ✝️😊🩷
@gulinasirova3257
8 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your honesty🙏🏽
@karlalemmo7541
Жыл бұрын
Have u guys ever considered just “upsizing” the van? Like say a mobile home type thing? Kinda like a tiny home on wheels??? Also, not that’s it’s my business, but thoughts of kids in the future?
@CatholicBallerina47
9 ай бұрын
That house was soo pretty!!!
@Jennifer-2329
9 ай бұрын
I am a brand new subscriber to your channel, I was scrolling through shorts and you guys popped up. After watching a few I am hooked. There is so much work and money that goes in buying a house. Plus real estate taxes which are a joke. If I own the house and land outright, why do I have to pay thousands of dollars twice yearly for it?Especially when you pay taxes when you purchase it. Adulthood stinks! 😂
@veronicaballadarez
Жыл бұрын
I love the transparency. I also love that you stayed true to your hearts and goals. Super inspiring, definitely here rooting for you both❤
@candiwalker2448
3 ай бұрын
I am so loving you and your channel ❤️ I'm inspired to do the same thing! I'm 63 a super minimalist and only have family that is in Colorado I live in Florida
@HuguetteBC
Ай бұрын
Thanks for ur comment, I’m 68 and thought maybe it was too late ❤
@clairedubery1056
11 ай бұрын
Thankyiu for explaining these situations yes what an eye opener
@iAliceLi
Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your honesty so much !
@itsdonnairene
11 ай бұрын
Have you guys considered buying raw land and putting a park model tiny home on it? Usually you can get land for cheap and most tiny home builders offer financing which is not based off your income but just credit. It would be even cheaper if you build it yourself which you probably have the skills to do, the builds I've seen are usually in the 100kish range. I own a home and I will say I was miserable living in the suburbs in a 3/2 home even though it was STUNNING. So maybe a tiny home would be the best of both worlds to have a permanent space with your own land at a much lower price point and easier to achieve as a self-employed person!
@ruthrose1000
Жыл бұрын
Hey all, if you want to buy a house in this market here are a few tips: Make offer with seller paying all of your closing costs.. rates suck but should go down in 2-3 years and you can refi to a 15 and drop the rate Try to buy a property with rental income to offset the hight interest until rates drop Maybe even start with an fha 2-4 unit property as you csn use rental income to qualify and offset the payment Properties historically have doubled as well If I had been them, I would have done 5%-20% down, wrapped in closing costs or asked seller to pay closing costs Refi in a couple years to a 15 year Your lender should have explained all closing costs in detail upfront..
@OceanLuvKitty
Жыл бұрын
So glad you didn't veer from your true love of being free!! Times have changed so much that owning a house now means being in deep debt which is not a good thing in the world today. Better to be stealth, ready and able to pick up and move if the need be, you guys have our number; reach out; we would LOVE to hear from ya and come visit!!
@jennynguyen6355
Жыл бұрын
Your agent and morgate lender should have given you a long list of what you need to pay before starting the buying process so you won't waste money and time.
@ms.suzylucy6868
11 ай бұрын
Good video, thanks for sharing.
@Cocktail.witch.newhaven
11 ай бұрын
Your home is actually the three of you. If I had that i’d be so happy.
@jesaminetehuia9098
11 ай бұрын
You're not wrong. I'm in NZ and owning a home isn't what it is cut out to be. But I also have a child and doing for her because she still needs me, is what it is right now. I'm a teacher and have gotten to an age where I'm ready to slow down and begin enjoying my life, but because I own a home on paper, the tiresome responsibility of it can tie you down a lot. There are a lot of things that need to be fixed on my home 😔. I guess though, I am thankful to have one. Do what you need to for you. It's good that you are not allowing society to dictate what you need to do because they say. The world is so stuck on "keeping up with the Jones", that a lot of people have mountains of debt to be those people. If it works for you, and you're happy, then that's great. Those types of people would be the minority of where the majority would like to be. Well done to you both. Keep on keeping on for you. If it works and you're happy. Then don't try to fix what isn't broken.
@pegspun
Жыл бұрын
Just take it one moment at a time… Enjoy each day that you have traveling in your beautiful van and seeing the most amazing places our country has to offer. You’ll know when the time is right to buy a home and because of this experience, you now know the process. It is a huge commitment but at least for now you did your homework and you know what you have to do. Don’t worry about what other people around you are doing and what they think and pushing you into something that you’re not ready for. Enjoy your van life for now.❤
@SagittariusBabe87
3 ай бұрын
You guys are so cool. Whats his band called? What is kind of music? How do you guys make money while out on the road?
@Kimmy0007
Жыл бұрын
Are y’all good?
@kmm2442
10 ай бұрын
Awesome.
@TiffanyNHouston
Жыл бұрын
I don't think you guys are big house people. I think you were on point to stay with your original goal of getting land and a small house or a tiny house. Bigger and shiny is not always the best. And I say this as a person who lives in a 2400 sq ft house! Good luck!
@gocynthia
Жыл бұрын
I totally agree, it's more to clean and more clutter at least the house I live in of 2400 sq ft unless one has time or money for a cleaner. I think 1500-2000sq is good for 2 ppl unless one has guests/family over a lot or wants space for a hobby room/garage.
@terratrotter_vanlife
9 ай бұрын
😍
@AgentRains
Жыл бұрын
Great information
@trashee973
Жыл бұрын
How did you afford to live by the beach and save money as a couple of valets
@CourtandNate1
Жыл бұрын
By moving into an empty van. We never saved a dollar while renting our apartment.
@trashee973
Жыл бұрын
@@CourtandNate1 so van came first, then you saved for renovations / a new van while living out of probably a shitty / cheap van? That's what I've been planning now, to sleep out of the car I have while working full time and saving for a better vehicle. Are you guys still working normal jobs? How much do you have to work to afford the van you have now + travel? With gas I imagine it turns out to be a lot. Sorry, I haven't seen all your videos and I'm being lazy but I'm trying to figure out the finances for myself as somebody with no support min wage job etc. I'd like to go back to college full time but it won't be feasible if I have to pay rent. I'm not trying to be a dick sorry if this is offensive but if you have/had help from family to pay bills that'd be really useful to know so I can try and get an accurate picture of what's reasonably possible. I don't want to jump down your throat screaming trust fundy because I know that happens a lot it's well meaning questions on my part
@CourtandNate1
Жыл бұрын
our parents stoped paying our way when we turned 18, which was 17 years ago. We outfitted our first van on the money we made working valet full time and teaching yoga over the course of 8 months.
@RMMomma4Eva
2 ай бұрын
@@CourtandNate1Court, I'm new here. Why didn't you guys do an FHA loan for a house? They only require like 3.5 percent down versus 20 percent with a conventional mortgage loan. FHA loans are also available to fix up properties, you can get an FHA construction loan ❤
@lesliholmes376
Жыл бұрын
What about a yurt?!
@michelelynn1010
Жыл бұрын
My dream is finding a piece of land and having space to build on if i choose but have van life on the property in the meantime and still be able to travel and have a spot to come home to whenever ❤ my goal.. just subscribed
@gocynthia
Жыл бұрын
I was thinking the same thing, I saw another comment w/ similar idea. great idea
@michelelynn1010
Жыл бұрын
@@gocynthia I just need to make it happen 😁 and thank you
@bendymindsyoga
Жыл бұрын
Thank you a lot for sharing this story. I can totally relate to the emotional roller coaster when it comes to big commitments. And also found it super interesting what you said about wanting a small house and property, because it has the essentials of what you value in life, but instead being "forced" to aim for the bigger ones that will put you in so much more liability. I think it reflects really well this notion of being sold a certain "package" idea in life, the big house, the big property, the big car etc... which honestly is not authentic for everyone. (Not to say that those things aren't great and really add comfort to people's life, but just as there are different types of properties and houses, there are different types of characters and needs). I think you two contributed hugely to society by saying no to this "just" because it didn't feel aligned with your core values. And isn't it beautiful that you discovered that the life you live in your Van right now already has all the qualities you wish for? Amazing. I am taking you as an example, moving into our Van in Portugal with my partner next month 💚
@jonrich9675
Жыл бұрын
Maybe a bigger Van or Rv would be better?
@ms.pirate
Жыл бұрын
There is whats called an "B class" RV it's like a van but bigger
@jonrich9675
Жыл бұрын
@@ms.pirate Could also build a home with shipping containers
@qualitycara77
Жыл бұрын
@@ms.pirateI have a class B RV but I think it’s the same size as what they have. The B just have a different layout and more complicated systems that aren’t necessarily worth it. There are smaller vans but I think they have the same chassis/van as my class B. I’d trade mine for their build in a second
@torymidkiff
Жыл бұрын
Josh and I had such a similar experience with this beautiful unfinished cabin we found in northern Washington 🥲 would have been so fun to redo. Thanks for sharing!
@BakenekoGaming
Жыл бұрын
I'm sure you've been asked this quite a bit - I just got here from a KZitem Short :O How do you continue working while also living in the van? Do you still stay in the city, but park / sleep in the outskirts? :O
@ruthrose1000
Жыл бұрын
Not true.. renovation loan is easy peasy..could have wrapped in all the renovation costs.
@karinyaboriskova441
Жыл бұрын
Never watched you before but wow, you look like brother & sister.
@CourtandNate1
Жыл бұрын
we hear that a lot lol
@GrahamBolt-fi3wz
Жыл бұрын
Hello I hope you're safe over there? I hope this year brings happiness, prosperity, love ❤and peace all over the world🌏. I would love us to be good friends in honesty and in trust so as time goes on it will bring something great for us in the future, hope you don't mind? I'm Engineer Graham Bolt from Nashville Tennessee, where are you from?
@PK080483
2 ай бұрын
It makes me sad that you wanted that property and no one told you about the 203k loan
@feelingveryattackedrn5750
Жыл бұрын
God housing in the US sucks. I mean capitalism screws everything it touches but housing is so sad cause it used to be like the quintessential thing you’re afforded for hard work and now it’s the opposite: just a way for rich people to get even richer. My fam is in oklahoma where there are new subdivisions popping up literally everywhere on all the cheap land and they STILL can’t afford to buy a house cause the market is inflated from investors.
@ruthrose1000
Жыл бұрын
Last comment here.. I am gonna hit the van life and do lending tips for people that want to buy and dont understand the process!❤️❤️🥸🥸
@achristianson4059
Жыл бұрын
At some point vanlife fades… even more of reason to embrace all of it. I’m doing tacomalife in socal as we speak. Was looking to buy a house , was leasing the one I was in for $3200 plus bills for 3 years, had my eyes on a studio in danapoint near the beach so quit my lease. The dana studio needed some updates and so I decided I’d just live out of my truck. I already had my overlanding and solar stuff setup so it was an obvious temp option. Welp. I got comfy. After 3 weeks the studio was ready I was two days away picking up the keys and signing my lease. Told them thanks no thanks. Been cruising socal with my pup doing it simple and easy. Loving it. I wakeup , head to the beach, do my emails, meeting prep ( I consult in construction), head to appnts, dinner and sunsets evvveryday! I see more than I ever would, and I thought I got around a bit more than most before. No regrets. I have my eyes set on a sailboat , which I’ll use as my main residence ofcourse but look to sail and overland travel by end of year. What I get out of this lifestyle is so much more than simple housing life. I’ll have a house but someplace cool like Greece, Tuscany, outskirts of Paris, or microasia. Sort just want to set my life up to different time zones, countries
@ellbluemt
Жыл бұрын
I relate to this video so much. It really hit home. We JUST pulled an offer on a house for the same reason last week! Inspection came back with SO many little problems that would’ve cost more to fix than the asking price was worth. Thankfully we haven’t given up hope but it did force us to sit down and realize that wasn’t the area we wanted to be in. It was the third house that didn’t work (for all different reasons). I took that as a sign from God that isn’t the area we are meant to be living in as I was already on the fence and had the same feelings you did after the offer was accepted. And no- you aren’t the only ones who didn’t know about closing costs… that was all news to me too!
@TheBostonVan
Жыл бұрын
It’s a exhausting process buying a house .. don’t give up tho.
@viickiichen
Жыл бұрын
I love you guys! Thanks so much for your honesty and vulnerability. As a fellow SoCal resident, I really appreciated your shared experience since I know nothing about purchasing a house either. I was genuinely happy seeing how happy y’all were with the prospects of a new house. But i’m even more excited to see your vision come to life in the near future. 🤗
@Elarace
Жыл бұрын
you guys have amazing taste, that house was beautiful but life will run its course. You'll know when you're ready cause if you move from a van to a house thats a big switch (a lot more cleaning) i could feel myself going to the front of the house expecting a wheel to be there and when i get there i remember its a house now. The path you're on right now is amazing and the food you make is worth stealing. Thanks so much for entertaining all of us and sharing interesting parts of your life!
@GradKat
Жыл бұрын
You dream of buying a house. I’ll bet most people who follow your channel live in a house and dream of buying a van!
@KarissaHuerta
Жыл бұрын
Wow! What a REFRESHING take on owning property. I heavily related to you guys! Thank you so much for your wisdom & willingness to share. We need more of this content. My partner and I have a goal of owning property together one day. I work in the service industry and he does van building. Our big leap as of recent has been planning a move to Colorado from Southern California (initial plan was to rent an apartment in CO) but we don’t want to continue the rat race of being paycheck to paycheck so now we’re in talks of living in the van he’s currently building out to save money (similar to what you guys are doing) in hopes of getting ahead. Having never lived in small quarters I’m nervous but hearing your perspective on living in a van.. the nerves are at ease! Keep doing what your doing.. amazing that in JUST 2 years you guys are in a completely different place. I hope financially things shift for us soon but until then.. cheers.. thank you for sharing! 🤍
@mullins809
11 ай бұрын
I get it - save all that money for your retirement- enjoy being debt free that alone is priceless 👍
@lauranovack5587
Жыл бұрын
Love this very educational vid. Screw it, all your vids. This is the kind of transparency that we ALL need to be discussing. Question for my own learning (and obvi don't answer if it's way too personal)... the taxes thing... did you get slammed with a bill because of A. newish marriage filing, B. multi-state domicile snags, or C. something totally f$cking else? LOL... Asking because (my partner and I) don't get legally married to avoid the ongoing tax ding that seems to be higher even if filing separately, and the credit linkage (where someone can seize both spouses' stuff if anything happens to one and a medical bill doesn't get paid or something). And we set up a VERY cheap but legal no-tax state domicile for our first couple digital nomad years this year, which eases the $tate burden and provides one address for renters and non-owners-car insurances, and also voting. So would love to know what you did, if possible!
@TheLotusrising
11 ай бұрын
From Canada here , the process of buying a house is conplex and not taught anywhere. You are supposed to trust the bank or brokers oe learn on your own. Should be a class in high school to prepare us early on financially. From this video, the perfect solution for you guys seems to save more while living in the van and then buy a little house like the first one you saw not finished but do it outright. You can live in van as you renovate and keep your freedom without payings someone crazy interest..
@grannynoraswihart8565
Жыл бұрын
I’m a new subscriber, you make so much sense for all of us to learn.
@marielavee1894
Жыл бұрын
Love this! Would love a video on how you guys save, invest & compound your money 💰
@Pippypapoose227
Жыл бұрын
Continue to save and purchase the land you saw or other land that allows you to park on it and put something else there later. Just a suggestion.
@ahimmeroder5817
Жыл бұрын
Go with your gut! You also would have had to furnish that entire house, pay hydro, water, property taxes, insurance, upkeep, buy yard equipment etc. Just to live in a house!! I would rather have the van life!
@urzamishra
Жыл бұрын
This is the first video I’ve seen of your channel. I do appreciate the background introduction at the start. Thank you for your openness and your POV when it came to housing. I’ve never considered van life but I’m soo happy you had that when you were laid off! A question: In five years or so would you consider getting a property in another state? Or is California your settling down location? Just curious. And no joke Taxes Are Crazy! I’m in the South and they’ve been going insane. Also glad you have the ability to invest and save as many folks cannot afford to do even that.
@koriburgess1239
7 ай бұрын
Hello! Leave California! Are you guys crazy (saying in a humorous way)? This is why EVERYBODY is moving out of California! It's NOT a wise investment. You two are blessed that you're not stuck like some people. Get out!
@kathrynm.6383
Жыл бұрын
The first step is always to find an agent. Don't be afraid. Smart people know they don't know everything and find the people who know what they need to know. You did the right thing all the way down the line.
@julianagoncalves5327
Жыл бұрын
Acabei de descobrir o canal de vocês! Adorei a van, a liberdade de ir e vir...parece uma vida muito leve!
@that_baddie_zar
Жыл бұрын
yes it does!!!
@gaypreator8547
7 ай бұрын
No no you learn from life and desire. See what you learned. 😊 the small house dyi - with acreage so much better. Well.. That is a huge house way too much. Just me. Totally get the buyers remorse.
@mychannelafc
Ай бұрын
Girl you look so good crying 😭 Id look like fucking Smeagol
@ms.pirate
Жыл бұрын
The house looks beautiful! It reminds me of a nice big cottage in the woods!
@rosarodgers7539
11 ай бұрын
A tiny house on an owned or rented lot could be a possibility.
@RicJG7
11 ай бұрын
Let Nate talk please, tbh it gave me a slight headache
@juneautumn3067
10 ай бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@jennalakes6334
11 ай бұрын
My now husband and I had our offer accepted on a dream home in 2022 and we pulled out for similar red flags. Within the last year we had a major illness that kept us from work, and a job loss that would’ve devastated us financially if we’d bought that house. I have never been more grateful for something not to go our way. And I learned how to listen to and trust my gut when it came to our finances and what we could and couldn’t afford. They will wayyyy over qualify you for loans. It’s predatory.
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