Hello, my name is John. I am looking to build my own home in the Santan soon. I have been reviewing all the equipment and resources needed to build my own settlement. What I plan for is to buy 3-4 acres and building a 6 foot wall around it. I will also build a 600-900sf home with 1-2 200sf buildings. I invasion my buildings taking advantage of more passive cooling/heating technologies. I will be off the power grid and buy a tank to store water. I also will build a farm within these walls and maybe a small pond. That is why I am here. I hope to build this all with the help of some friends and maybe some man well. I hope to finish this project and live no less than 80% off grid within 4 years.