Camp property search

ArlyA · Mar 21, 2025

Going to look at one on Saturday.

ArlyA · Mar 23, 2025

Here is a few photos of a cabin on 80 acres SW of us 20 miles. Its a fairly recent and partial construction built on 4x4 posts and cement blocks. As seen in the pics, we found the door open and the latch wouldn't work from I'd guess, building sag. Did strap it shut on our way out. Property was rough and not practical for xc trail construction. Oh well.

EddieWalker · Mar 23, 2025

It surprises me that they put so much money and effort into building a shack that is deteriorating before it's done being built. I'm guessing they just didn't know any better, but it could also be that they just cut too many corners.

One time while listening to a guy from Ford talking about their cars and their competition, he said that it costs the same to build an ugly car as it does a good looking one. It's one of those things that has stuck with me when I'm building something.

shooterdon · Mar 23, 2025

We are friends with a couple who ordered a "kit" home. After five years, they still do not have a Certificate of Occupancy. People can get fooled and think building something it is simpler than it really is.

The UP of Michigan is definitely not for everyone so I understand a lot of properties being bought and then sold in a few years when reality sets in.

I live in a remote area of northern MI and I have been in my home for 12 years. No one has lasted that long; and no one thought I would last more than a couple of years.

Becoming part of the community helps a lot.

ArlyA · Mar 23, 2025

We have seen newer purchases go back up FS a few years later but most have been 20 or 30 years with the same owners. Seems they have become elderly and wanted to get out of it. The one we bid on was that way.

FullMetalBucket · Mar 23, 2025

Some odd framing. Spacing up top not consistent, then four 2x4s to the right of the window?

ArlyA · Mar 26, 2025

Will be heading out to see another property over the weekend. Will be skiing in.

ArlyA · Mar 29, 2025

Seen a 75 acre partial with junk today. Lots of it. I did not get photos of all the junk cars seen out there, owner said he'd pick them up. Was at least 4 atv's as well. Was enough snow left we guessed that we only seen a percent of it. Road out was under water, etc, etc. Aside the junk, property was of limited interest at best.