Just found out the fam has 2 seperate properties in high altitude southern CO..

[oceangrownkush]

What would tokers den do? I can buy these properties for super cheap at the end of the season and GTFO California into CO with the best genetics I've ever had in my life..

How is it in CO, other than freezing? I was thinking about developing cabins on one of the properties and a cabin for myself with greenhouses for summer flowers on the other property.. Offer like "pot retreat" rentals where people rent the cabins and it comes with free weed, since I'm sure giving away "free" I'm sure it'd be much more legal than selling it straight up for cash.

Also interested in the commercial growing opportunities in CO - I have heard a lot of people with experience are getting hired by facilities to head up grow ops, which would be fucking awesome as well.

Should I move to CO? I'm going out there to check out the properties at the end of the summer and probably will build a cabin while I'm there. Really loving and missing my grandpa right now, very stoked he left this amazing opportunity to his children..

 

[Jhhnn]

What would tokers den do? I can buy these properties for super cheap at the end of the season and GTFO California into CO with the best genetics I've ever had in my life..

How is it in CO, other than freezing? I was thinking about developing cabins on one of the properties and a cabin for myself with greenhouses for summer flowers on the other property.. Offer like "pot retreat" rentals where people rent the cabins and it comes with free weed, since I'm sure giving away "free" I'm sure it'd be much more legal than selling it straight up for cash.

Also interested in the commercial growing opportunities in CO - I have heard a lot of people with experience are getting hired by facilities to head up grow ops, which would be fucking awesome as well.

Should I move to CO? I'm going out there to check out the properties at the end of the summer and probably will build a cabin while I'm there. Really loving and missing my grandpa right now, very stoked he left this amazing opportunity to his children..

There are a lot of issues surrounding year round habitability at high altitude. Many mountain homes are occupied on a seasonal basis. It is extremely rare to live at altitudes much above 10,000 ft year round. There are also issues around water, wells & permits, depending. Snow removal has to be part of any plan, up to and including the use of a small front end loader to clear the driveway. Consult local attorneys, builders & well drillers before making any concrete decisions. Some properties are dry, meaning you have to bring in your own water for domestic use.

I would advise against providing free cannabis as conditional on the purchase of anything because it's not really free at all.

 

[Jbomber79]

IF YOUR SERIOUS PM ME

 

[oceangrownkush]

There are a lot of issues surrounding year round habitability at high altitude. Many mountain homes are occupied on a seasonal basis. It is extremely rare to live at altitudes much above 10,000 ft year round. There are also issues around water, wells & permits, depending. Snow removal has to be part of any plan, up to and including the use of a small front end loader to clear the driveway. Consult local attorneys, builders & well drillers before making any concrete decisions. Some properties are dry, meaning you have to bring in your own water for domestic use.

I would advise against providing free cannabis as conditional on the purchase of anything because it's not really free at all.

Yeah thats probably a shit idea huh? All you can smoke cabins lol, what was I thinking.. I don't suppose there'd be any inherent danger in posting "420 friendly" along with an airbnb/vacation rental post? Your post gives me much to think about and much to research, I do wonder exactly how high altitude the properties are, the only person who has actually seen the properties is dear ole grandad.... Who is dead lol. Grandma just owns em, and is down to sell em for next to nothing to me and my pops.

 

[jpt again]

What would tokers den do? I can buy these properties for super cheap at the end of the season and GTFO California into CO with the best genetics I've ever had in my life..

How is it in CO, other than freezing? I was thinking about developing cabins on one of the properties and a cabin for myself with greenhouses for summer flowers on the other property.. Offer like "pot retreat" rentals where people rent the cabins and it comes with free weed, since I'm sure giving away "free" I'm sure it'd be much more legal than selling it straight up for cash.

Also interested in the commercial growing opportunities in CO - I have heard a lot of people with experience are getting hired by facilities to head up grow ops, which would be fucking awesome as well.

Should I move to CO? I'm going out there to check out the properties at the end of the summer and probably will build a cabin while I'm there. Really loving and missing my grandpa right now, very stoked he left this amazing opportunity to his children..

If you aren't executor or trustee of the property, don't get your hopes up..until the dust settles! IMHO..people get pretty greedy when someone dies and you'll see a side of relatives, you never imagined possible. If they know you want it and why, the price might go up.

Ultimately, I certainly hope that isn't the case, for you!

And, so sorry to hear of the loss of your grandfather. jpt

 

[oceangrownkush]

Grandad died years ago, we're planning on buyin the land off Grandma before she dies and she's told us at cost would be fine... Only chance I'll ever get to pay 1960's prices on land.

 

[bmp420gti]

you have an opportunity to live the dream, on the flip side youll be in the middle of nowhere with no help and a ton of weed to look after. Its gonna take a ton of time to get it ready and youll be bored for a lot of the days. Plus your family will probably know what you are up to there. Thats a tough call.

 

[Shcrews]

Only chance I'll ever get to pay 1960's prices on land.

you should buy it if you can afford it ,even if you just sit on the properties, it's great to have land even better to have good land . But as far as an investment/business opportunity you have to really do your research like Jhhnn said.


IDK if i would relocate though, if i did it would probably only be temporary. it would be a big lifestyle change, plus i love cali weather and don't like being isolated.

you gotta really think on this one, and find out more detail but you know that

 

[oceangrownkush]

Yeah I just looked up CO medical laws and idk if I could live only growing 6 total plants. Maybe just for a summer, or the summers, and rent that bitch out when I'm not there. Its funny that this topic got brought up when I visited my pops right after I bought this magazine because it has a guide on building a $3000 cabin..

All I know for sure about the properties is that its at least medium elevation in the Sangre De Cristo mountain range in CO on opposing sides of a valley and that the properties are wooded so definitely enough local lumber to build some cabins on the cheap.

 

[jpt again]

Grandad died years ago, we're planning on buyin the land off Grandma before she dies and she's told us at cost would be fine... Only chance I'll ever get to pay 1960's prices on land.

Try to get a written contract ASAP; someone else might come in and try to pay a dollar more. Protect yourself. jpt

edit Would like you to know, I've been in your shoes and you need something in writing, before the entire family starts wanting to buy it at 60's prices and resell at 2014. Don't mess around talking, take the leap, asap! Even if you can't or don't want to use it, the value might help you, as well.

Whatever you decide, i hope it is soon! jpt

 

[Jhhnn]

The deeds define the boundaries of the properties. Use those against topographic maps of the area to understand their nature. I know a guy who owned a cliff face by inheritance, just quit paying property taxes & let it go to the county. If your Grandma hasn't been paying property taxes, her ownership may be forfeit.

 

[trichrider]

I'm going out there to check out the properties at the end of the summer and probably will build a cabin while I'm there.

if between gardner and westcliff, jump on it!

but had to laugh out loud about building a cabin while there...

good luck

 

[oceangrownkush]

^ lol why is there no trees whatsoever out there? I have framing experience all I'd need to buy is a mill and a shit ton of hardware, could easily sell the mill afterwards.

 

[Stoner4Life]

pretty sure you'll have to stick n' stack that freshly milled lumber for a year as it cures, you can't build with green wood, wouldn't be a square corner in the house when it starts warping.

but, you can probably find other small local mills that would be willing to trade dried lumber for raw timber from your land, but you'll sure as hell want to be there while they cut, never met an honest logger in my life.

best of luck on your journey.......


here's my favorite economy cabin

The 154 (11'X14') square foot retreat, contains salvaged lumber from three barns in Oregon, a salvaged copper roof, natural plaster walls and a wood stove. The salvaged barn wood on the exterior is from Barnwood Naturals, a company that sells reclaimed vintage wood. The loft contains a comfy sectional sofa and the floor of the loft and its supports are exposed to show the structural elements. The little living room has seating for several people and a large sliding door. The building does not have a bathroom or kitchen.

old barn wood is crazy expensive, rough cut lumber and light staining can get the same look.

 

[oceangrownkush]

Ah wow, shows how much my framing experience taught me about lumber lol. THATS WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT THOUGH!! Thats such a gangster little cabin... Would be so tight to build somethin just like that with an outhouse and a bbq, head up there in the spring and winter for snowboarding..

Something awesome WILL be done with this land, mark my words... Grandma totally is up to date on the taxes btw.