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The lure of packing your bags and living an independent life abroad sounds a little bit more targeted to the adventurous, and not for the typical Joe. But in all honesty, after the recent economic events, many Americans have decided to live a location independent lifestyle, free from the restraints of the populace, and to indulge their freedom in foreign countries.
But with all of the realities of settling in other countries, many location independent professionals have long wondered if they can still ever create their own home.
Well, the simplest answer is yes.
“Home” generally takes on a lot of different meanings to each one of us. But the basic and simplest definition is this; a home is where we are most comfortable. It is our private sanctuary where we can leave most of our problems outside, and just feel secure inside.
Since most location independent professionals are on the move, having a real home may appear to be challenging, if not almost impossible. However, there are several solutions to this dilemma. And just because the term location independent may mean that you are always on the move, at the end of it all, you still want to have a place called home.
What is a Home?
For some people, their home is their sanctuary. It is a place where they can just relax and call their own. And it does not matter if it’s a small house or a big one, the sense of comfort that it provides is the main thing. There is no greater feeling after a hard day’s work of going “home” and just having your peace of mind.
For a number of people, their mindset is fixed on the idea of achieving two specific goals in their life. One is to make enough money to achieve financial security. The other one is securing your own home. Both concepts are basically tied to each other since having a home first requires you to have financial security and stability.
Now this is actually pretty simple as long as you’re in one town, city or country. And this is true for those that want to live the typical and traditional lifestyle, but how about those people that choose to be location independent and may want the freedom to always change their location?
As much as it may seem challenging at first, there are a number of options available if you really want to make a home while on the move.
Motor Homes
Another option for some people is to get an RV or house trucks. Now, there are dozens of available choices on market today so the decision will entirely depend on what your needs are. The beauty of owning a motor home is mobility. You can go anywhere you like and you can take your home with you. This can become a little bit more tricky if you plan to move from country to country.
Houseboats
For obvious reasons, people that love the idea of living near rivers and lakes, owning a houseboat is an appealing choice. Since houseboats are slightly larger than motor homes, there is a sense of living in a real home, giving some people the level comfort that they want.
Mobility may be a bit restricted since houseboats must be situated in waterways. Also, the only way to move houseboats is though the connected and navigable waterways or expensive dry hauling.
Establish a Base Location
If you want a maximized living environment where you can plant yourself from time to time, then purchasing a property in one location can be the best solution for you. This method can give you a sense of balance when you are done traveling from one place to the next.
Some factors you should consider are mortgage and rental costs. Since you may be out for months, or even years at a time, keeping your place secure is another thing you should consider.
Conclusion
Living a location independent lifestyle is fun and is certainly an educational experience. If you feel that establishing a home is important, then I hope that this article will somehow shed light on how to create a home while being a location independent professional.
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