My brother wants to do this too. However he is tied down (he thinks) with a well-paying job, a house that’s over improved and other various self-imposed problems. He keeps showing me land in this state (CA) that would easily let you be self sufficient.
I wish you guys luck! and success!!
Born there, spent nearly forty years in Cali. Left in the '80s and haven't looked back! It was a good decision...
I really can understand your Brother's love for the place, it is a gorgeous place to live... aside from the high taxation, racial problems, and a insane out of control Government!