Building an Off-Grid Treehouse on a 20-Acre Property - The Journey Begins

TLDRFollow our journey as we initially planned to build an off-grid treehouse but got sidetracked by a fixer-upper house. We share the challenges and rewards of renovating the house and eventually hope to return to our dream of building the treehouse.

Key insights

🌳Our original plan to build an off-grid treehouse on our 20-acre property was put on hold when we came across a fixer-upper house.

💰We saved up enough money to quit our jobs and buy the fixer-upper house, which required a lot of work and renovation.

🔨We faced challenges and setbacks during the renovation process, but we persevered and gradually transformed the house into a beautiful space.

🏠While renovating the house was time-consuming and exhausting, it was also rewarding to see our hard work pay off.

🌳Although we got sidetracked from our original plan, we still hope to build the off-grid treehouse in the future.

Q&A

Why did you decide to buy a fixer-upper house instead of building the treehouse?

We came across a fixer-upper house that we couldn't resist, and it seemed like a great opportunity to invest in a property that we could later renovate and sell for a profit.

Was renovating the house difficult?

Renovating the house was definitely challenging. It required a lot of time, effort, and money, but we were determined to transform it into our dream home.

Did you face any setbacks during the renovation process?

Yes, we encountered several setbacks, such as unexpected repairs, budget constraints, and delays in obtaining permits. However, we learned to adapt and find solutions to overcome these challenges.

Are you planning to continue with the treehouse project?

Yes, while renovating the house became our priority, we haven't given up on our dream of building an off-grid treehouse. We hope to return to that project once we complete the renovations.

What is the overall takeaway from your journey?

Our journey taught us the importance of being flexible and open to new opportunities. While we initially had a specific plan in mind, we embraced the unexpected and found joy in renovating the fixer-upper house.

Timestamped Summary

00:00We had a dream of building an off-grid treehouse on our 20-acre property.

00:14However, we got sidetracked when we came across a fixer-upper house that we couldn't resist.

01:20We decided to buy the fixer-upper house and put our treehouse plans on hold.

03:01Renovating the house became a challenging yet rewarding journey.

12:36We faced setbacks and obstacles but remained determined to transform the house into our dream home.

26:40Although we deviated from our initial plan, we still hope to build the off-grid treehouse in the future.

27:40We are grateful for our followers' support and look forward to sharing more of our journey.