I’ve been thinking of doing this myself and have been doing tons of research. Your story has been super helpful! I’ve heard of the same pitfalls as you’ve encountered. And I’m lowkey thinking I’m NOT gonna do it just yet. Lol… not sure if you ever eventually made the house? But just keep trucking!
Thank you posting this and taking the time. I’m looking to do the same thing. I was a @robuilt fan and took his course and have done a ton of research in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley. I even put a bid on some land in Yucca but the contract was wonky and the neighbor was crummy (junkyard guy). I’m still looking for that magic spot. I’d love to hear more about each part - septic, arborist, the whole thing! Best of luck and see you out there! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thank you for the details! I hope that the rest of the journey is a smooth one for you. I went to Joshua Tree in October and fell in love with it. Best Wishes to you going forward!
Thanks for the useful content! I’m interested to see how you found an engineer and any financials of anything from septic, draftsman, engineer is super helpful! Keep up the informative videos!
@@anaelisagentle look forward to the financial video! Is it possible to share the draftsman info? Thank you so much and best lucky of your building journey
Hey Ana you are one Ambitious, Courageous young lady. More Power to you! However, instead of going through all this Hassel, why not just built a Self Contained Tiny House on a Trailer, with Solar Power & the Bluetti AC200 expandable Generator & just Plug in & Play for Power. Buy a Water 500 gl. Water Tank for a Cistern to collect or buy Water. You can Park the Tiny Home Trailer anywhere & in any direction to change the Scenery. A much Simpler, Hassel Free, a lot Inexpensive Solution. Alternatively, Live in a Van with a Big Patio Deck on your Property. Cheers & Good Luck with your Project from Toronto, Canada.
Hi Ana! I’m super invested in your journey because I plan to do the same thing (in Yucca Valley). I have to say its very admirable how you’ve taken on such an enormous task without any experience. I’ve worked in Construction Management for 8 years and it may help to hire an expeditor to deal with alot of the redtape that comes with the permitting process. That stuff is no fun at all as im sure you’re experiencing, and when you’re doing it for the first time it can be terrifying. Expediters do this stuff for a living and are the experts on it. You may be past the point of needing one as it seems you’re pretty far into the process but I figured I’d suggest it, best of luck!
Hi, Thanks for following along! I didn't know there was such a thing as an expeditor, that might have come in handy 😅 You're right, I'm probably past the point of needing one, but at the very least I've learned a lot about the process
Very honest and informative video The red tape in California is a nightmere! I have an airbnb in JT many regulations to register, I think my next project will be in Arizona or New Mexico much cheaper and less beaucracy you sound smart so I am sure you will prevail dont give up and good luck
I would build to live there just keep your WA residence so you don't get sucked into CA tax hell. They are cracking down on short term rentals so I don't think anyone is going to get any new permits anyway. Plus the locals seem to really be sick of these short term rental people.
Yes, locals are over it. Tourism is good but the glut of out of towners coming with no connection to area (only to make money off tourists) is resented. Locals need rentals but with yearly leases!
There’s a bit of a bust there recently. SO many came out to buy during covid…it’s over saturated. Locals want actual people who live there…not investors trying to make a buck.
Great video - you are doing so well by solving the problems as you go. How could you have found out about the city's plans to take some of your land under eminent domain?
Hey Randa, thanks for watching! Yeah, would have been nice to know about this ahead of time, but we've been able to work around it. The city website has it posted, but it's hard to navigate
I support you but please know the short term rentals are capped. Locals need housing. Please consider renting long term to locals, not via Airbnb for tourists. Good luck, I support your entrepreneurial spirit. There is an Airbnb bust there now.
I currently Live in Joshua Tree. off sun oro road. 1 block from the animal shelter. I love living in Joshua Tree. Very safe privacy. my neighbor owns Boo's Bakery in Joshua Tree I'm A DJ. I Love music.
Thank you for this super helpful information! It sounds like a lot of fun! I'm curious if the city is paying you at all because they are planning to build onto your land?
Ana unfortunately, unless if you have at least half a Million Dollars in Savings, I think you are getting in above your head. Ana, before paying out more Money, you need to Pause & talk to a Trustworthy Financial Advisor. Speaking from a Lot of Experience, I would Hate to see your Dreams Shattered. Please Pause & get some Financial Advice.
I am a Builder currently working in the area. And scheduled to build a few homes....recently purchased a lot in Yucca valley with plans to Build my home in the next few years. Uno-Pro Builders Inc. At your service.
I’ve been thinking of doing this myself and have been doing tons of research. Your story has been super helpful! I’ve heard of the same pitfalls as you’ve encountered. And I’m lowkey thinking I’m NOT gonna do it just yet. Lol… not sure if you ever eventually made the house? But just keep trucking!
Thank you posting this and taking the time. I’m looking to do the same thing. I was a @robuilt fan and took his course and have done a ton of research in Joshua Tree and Yucca Valley. I even put a bid on some land in Yucca but the contract was wonky and the neighbor was crummy (junkyard guy). I’m still looking for that magic spot. I’d love to hear more about each part - septic, arborist, the whole thing! Best of luck and see you out there! 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks for watching! I've seen robuilt's stuff too and he definitely inspired me. Good luck on finding a spot!
How was the class? Worth it? How has your progress been since this comment?
Step by step, you got it!
Thanks :)
Congrats! I own a couple of properties in Yucca and Wonder Valley. You’ll do well. I live in LA and am out there several weekends a month.
stay out leech
Do you rent to locals and yearly leases?
@@ladesigner8764 I don’t rent them out. I just use them myself on the weekend.
Thank you for the details! I hope that the rest of the journey is a smooth one for you. I went to Joshua Tree in October and fell in love with it. Best Wishes to you going forward!
Thanks so much! :)
Thanks for the useful content! I’m interested to see how you found an engineer and any financials of anything from septic, draftsman, engineer is super helpful! Keep up the informative videos!
Thanks for the support! I'm planning on doing a financial video soon. I found the engineer through my draftsman, they've done a few projects together.
@@anaelisagentle look forward to the financial video! Is it possible to share the draftsman info? Thank you so much and best lucky of your building journey
This is super helpful really appreciate you sharing all of this info!!
Glad it was helpful!
This was very helpful. Thank you. A video on what the financials are would be great.
I'll put out a finance video once I begin construction and have a better idea of cost :)
Hey Ana you are one Ambitious, Courageous young lady. More Power to you!
However, instead of going through all this Hassel, why not just built a Self Contained Tiny House on a Trailer, with Solar Power & the Bluetti AC200 expandable Generator & just Plug in & Play for Power. Buy a Water 500 gl. Water Tank for a Cistern to collect or buy Water.
You can Park the Tiny Home Trailer anywhere & in any direction to change the Scenery. A much Simpler, Hassel Free, a lot Inexpensive Solution.
Alternatively, Live in a Van with a Big Patio Deck on your Property.
Cheers & Good Luck with your Project from Toronto, Canada.
Hi Ana! I’m super invested in your journey because I plan to do the same thing (in Yucca Valley). I have to say its very admirable how you’ve taken on such an enormous task without any experience. I’ve worked in Construction Management for 8 years and it may help to hire an expeditor to deal with alot of the redtape that comes with the permitting process. That stuff is no fun at all as im sure you’re experiencing, and when you’re doing it for the first time it can be terrifying. Expediters do this stuff for a living and are the experts on it. You may be past the point of needing one as it seems you’re pretty far into the process but I figured I’d suggest it, best of luck!
Hi, Thanks for following along! I didn't know there was such a thing as an expeditor, that might have come in handy 😅 You're right, I'm probably past the point of needing one, but at the very least I've learned a lot about the process
Good video girlie 👍
Very honest and informative video The red tape in California is a nightmere! I have an airbnb in JT many regulations to register, I think my next project will be in Arizona or New Mexico much cheaper and less beaucracy you sound smart so I am sure you will prevail dont give up and good luck
Please consider renting long term to actual residents. Thank you. We need rental housing.
I would build to live there just keep your WA residence so you don't get sucked into CA tax hell. They are cracking down on short term rentals so I don't think anyone is going to get any new permits anyway. Plus the locals seem to really be sick of these short term rental people.
Yes, locals are over it. Tourism is good but the glut of out of towners coming with no connection to area (only to make money off tourists) is resented. Locals need rentals but with yearly leases!
Congrats on getting this far! It’s a process, going through it now as well 😅
Thanks! Good luck in your process too :)
Hang in there! Just think about how much home\ lot values have gone up out there since you started.
There’s a bit of a bust there recently. SO many came out to buy during covid…it’s over saturated. Locals want actual people who live there…not investors trying to make a buck.
Great video - you are doing so well by solving the problems as you go. How could you have found out about the city's plans to take some of your land under eminent domain?
Hey Randa, thanks for watching! Yeah, would have been nice to know about this ahead of time, but we've been able to work around it. The city website has it posted, but it's hard to navigate
I support you but please know the short term rentals are capped. Locals need housing. Please consider renting long term to locals, not via Airbnb for tourists. Good luck, I support your entrepreneurial spirit. There is an Airbnb bust there now.
Great video!!! Thank you so much for sharing! It would be even better if adding the cost for each of the process :)
Thanks for watching! I plan on posting more about cost once I clear permitting and get a loan from the bank :)
I currently Live in Joshua Tree. off sun oro road. 1 block from the animal shelter. I love living in Joshua Tree. Very safe privacy. my neighbor owns Boo's Bakery in Joshua Tree I'm A DJ. I Love music.
PS. Joshua Tree has the outdoor music festival every year in October.
get a solar roof too. I have one. Love it. most bills just $10 or $15 a month.
and an alarm system. with cameras if possible. I'm on .80 of an acer
How much $ have you spent til this point with all that work? Thanks for your information
I'm also interested in this info
Great progress. Are you concerned about finishing on time before there are caps on short term rental permits?
Yep!
Hi Ana! do you have a good real estate agent from Joshua Tree you could recommend?
How do you find all of these people such as the arborist, etc? Do you use a specific website or search engine?
Unfortunately there is a no clear way except research and word of mouth unless you hire a company to manage the entire build
Great info, thank you! Do you know if JT is requiring a permit to have a short term rental? Do you have to apply early?
You definitely need a permit for STRs
Prices have gone high now
Thank you for this super helpful information! It sounds like a lot of fun! I'm curious if the city is paying you at all because they are planning to build onto your land?
I need to research eminent domain more - it's on my very long to do list :)
Ana unfortunately, unless if you have at least half a Million Dollars in Savings, I think you are getting in above your head.
Ana, before paying out more Money, you need to Pause & talk to a Trustworthy Financial Advisor.
Speaking from a Lot of Experience, I would Hate to see your Dreams Shattered. Please Pause & get some Financial Advice.
Sladden?? Septic 🤷♂️🤦♂️
are you also a realtor ?
Nope
I am a Builder currently working in the area. And scheduled to build a few homes....recently purchased a lot in Yucca valley with plans to Build my home in the next few years. Uno-Pro Builders Inc.
At your service.