Post #54491 by seamus on Thu, Oct 9, 2003 11:28 AM

Thanks MK, that was very helpful.

Some of these properties are off the grid and some aren't. Alot of the homes are in regular looking small town or rural neighborhoods, and some are funky cabins in a remote plot of land in the rainforest.Almost every place I've looked at uses rain catchment as the primary water source in this area. Most of these massive subdivisions have decent accessable roads and property owners pay annual dues for maintenance. Some have communtity facilities such as meeting halls, playground, and swimming pools. Others are more primitive and note 4 wheel drive access. And yes, this entire region runs a lava risk. Hilo has a lava risk. You guys are right, there are no free lunches. I know from trying. But lunch can be cheap, and still great if you cook from scratch. Cheap coffee, fish, and fruit?? Hmmmm...