Hi again, I was hoping someone could help me with figuring out comprehensive costs. I understand the question seems akin to "how deep is a hole?" but I am actually looking for a check list. I know I need land, a septic system, a well, a platform, a deck, interior partitions, all of my plumbing and
, household appliances, a driveway, a wood stove, and the yurt itself. When I start adding up numbers, I'm in the $75,000 range, easily (allotting $25,000 for land). I can buy a foreclosed house for that much money where I am (Rensselaer County, NY). I am just wondering if the benefits outweigh the cost. If I live in the yurt for ten years (much longer than most do, I believe), that's $7,500 a year. That's $625 per month, which is about equivalent to a low rent. I just feel like I should be able to do this for less money...?
We are pursing the yurt as an affordable home alternative; not an extra camping getaway because we have extra money to burn. (My congrats to those of you who do!)
Please share any figures you may have and hopefully convince me that the yurt is worth it!
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