Top 10 CONS to living in West Virginia

Hi! I'm Amanda and I'm so glad you've stopped by. Here on Homesteading West Virginia I share what I learn as a budding homesteader in the Mountain State. If you're interested in moving to WV or learning more about homesteading please subscribe and click the bell icon to stay up-to-date on new videos.

In this video, we are continuing with the basics. Is West Virginia even a place worth living in? I know I'm biased but I believe the answer is yes!! But it still has it's downsides. I'll explain some of the cons to living in WV, specifically for homesteaders. Other videos to look out for include Pros to living in WV, Cost of living in WV, and what to do BEFORE moving to WV. Be sure you're subscribed so you won't miss a beat.

I'm also getting things lined up to do a tour of the state. I'll be talking to as many local farmers and homesteaders as I can. You won't want to miss it!

If you're ready to take the next step in your journey and start looking for a place in West Virginia, please feel free to reach out to my friends at Picket Fences Realty.

Contact Info:
Picket Fences Realty, LLC
Heather Neill, Broker
Phone: 304-367-0543
Web Contact: https://www.pfrealty.net/contact/?
309 Cleveland Ave,
Suite 508
Fairmont WV 26554


I've also curated a great list of homesteaders both in WV and abroad in my featured channels section. These are great resources for learning more of the homesteading ins and outs.

Video sections:

10 - Weather
9 - Terrain
8 - Short Growing Season
7 - Soil (Quality)
6 - Mineral Rights
5 - Roads
4 - Poverty
3 - Drugs
2 - Spotty Cell and Unreliable Internet
1 - Bad Reputation

Featured Properties in this Video from:
Heritage Real Estate Co.: https://www.wvheritagerealestate.com/
Picket Fences Realty, LLC:
Sarah - https://sarah.pfrealty.net/

*Note: Links to specific listings shown are not provided as they may or may not be available when you watch this video. For more information on specifics or to start your own personal search check out my website and/or contact me here: https://agoodwin.pfrealty.net/

If you are a Realtor with listings that you think my viewers would be interested in, please give me a shout.


Where I Shop:

Are you like me and not quite to your perfect homesteadable property? Do you still want to feed your family as healthy as possible, for as little as possible... Preferably without leaving home? These are the companies I use and trust to feed my family.

Azure Standard: https://www.azurestandard.com/?a_aid=...
Azure is a company that has grown from a family farm in Oregon to a large company providing wholesome food and FAR more to families all across the US. When I first found them they did not have any "drops" in my area and I was very sad to see what the shipping would be without one of these co-op type pick up locations. Since then Azure has expanded to cover the entire US and I couldn't be happier!

Misfits Market: https://www.misfitsmarket.com/?promo=...
Misfits is a company that rescues "ugly" or surplus produce, mostly organic, and ships it at discount prices to your door. They also have a marketplace full of a la cart items that they sell at steep discounts to the store.

Butcher Box: http://fbuy.me/rdZc_
When you don't have land of your own, quality meat is always the hardest part. When local sources run short, I love to fill my freezers with an order from Butcher Box. Pasture raised, wild caught, grass fed, and delicious.

Sam's Club: https://www.samsclub.com/r/5tjx5yx
As much as I try not to support the "Big Box Stores", there are just some things that Sam's Club's prices can't be beat on. I find these few things (like KerryGold Butter and Gasoline) more than pay for the membership cost. They've also started carrying things like pure, organic maple syrup and orgainc PASTURE RAISED eggs at unbelievable prices for when my local supply runs low.

*Note: By using the links above to place your order you may get a special offer and I will get credits towards food for my family as well.

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