Living out in the desert... cheap rent etc. (home, shop)

[MaryPa]

I`m hoping to buy in Tonopah within the next 2 yrs. I love the seclusion but you don`t have to go too far to shop.

Another snowbird heading for Arizona. Tired of all the humidity with my asthema.

[adventuregurl]

Originally Posted by kdog

Tell ya what though, it's gorgeous out there.

Beautiful pic!

[adventuregurl]

Originally Posted by Peggy Anne

Yes, it's a challenge to live in the desert, but each summer will teach you something about nature, and yourself.

Ya, be sure to read the rattlesnake thread !

[ZonyPony]

Originally Posted by M.Rathbun

I've had a voice calling me for some time now about moving out to the desert.

I am a studio musician / dj (Dubstep and Techno), and want somewhere CHEAP to RENT & set up and be loud, maybe get a small job doing some random work for extra money. But it does have to be cheap and RENTABLE!

I'd love to find a really small town, flat with wide open spaces. Neighbors 1/4-1/2 miles away, and a local grocer 10-15 miles max. Does anyone have any suggestions on where I might start looking ? I'm not familiar at all with the desert and the surrounding santa fe / albq. area.

Whew... you were scaring me, Rathbun... at first I thought you wanted to be out ON the desert, so I started thinking that maybe this guy wants a lean-to or a mud hut in an arroyo... or something, you know?

But, it seems to me that a "studio musician" may need electricity nearby in order to plug in his amplifier and guitar, correct me if I'm wrong...

Think small towns... or junctions... there's plenty of space between Arizona's "big cities" with plenty of quiet desert out there for ya! Best of luck, dude!

[desert_miniac]

When I was a kid (1960-80), growing up in Chicago, the Weather Man always reported the hottest area in the USA on the nightly news.
It was always Bullhead City.

[AzDreamer]

A musician friend of mine used to live at a spot along the road from LA to Vegas that was pretty away from it all. There was a mini mart and a few houses or trailers on the property. He worked at the mini mart and most of the other residents were also musicians. They had a band and would play at some of the area hot spots. One funny story, they had an annual gig at an area nudist retreat.

[timnwin]

We were in Benson for a while....an interstate town....well...a valley really. It wasn't too bad. I actually miss Arizona now. We moved back to Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina came through. We were in Benson from 2002 - 2005 and it was pretty decent. Small town living and people were friendly. There are many smaller *towns* scattered through Arizona. I agree with visiting and trying to find your right spot in the sun. Good Luck with your move!

[20yrsinBranson]

Originally Posted by drb85650

buy an old RV, get a generator and go squat on BLM land outside Yuma or Quartsite. Start your own radio station.
Rent the origional movie "Vanishing Point" for some inspiration.

Buy the book "Rancho Costa Nada" Now that is some obscure living. Home Page

20yrsinBranson

[slumbert55]

Originally Posted by desert_miniac

When I was a kid (1960-80), growing up in Chicago, the Weather Man always reported the hottest area in the USA on the nightly news.
It was always Bullhead City.

that may be in the summer but it is not true in the winter, better head south about 150 mi.
steve

[Boompa]

Hope AZ, or Bouse