The other idea I failed to mention similar to Theo's, is having a motor home. In my county/township I am not allowed to have a mobile home for occupancy but they can't say anything about a motor home. Also with a motor home it is self sufficient of course depending on what kind of used one you pick up.
I missed out on a 1987 motor home for $3400. I go to this auction site:

Auction site

I had purchased a lot of tractor implements and tools and whatnot for the property for a good price! I mean if you don't physically go there to inspect you have to go by what the description of the item is or email for more info. I so far (knock on wood) have not burned myself. But a lot of motor homes go through here, some higher price range and others not.

I figured this has it's own generator, full bathroom, kitchen, sleeps 6 to whatever. All's you need is to set up a septic. I can have power run to my property but they wouldn't put it in a temp service till I had some foundation or a building site started. For me if I don't get the garage going this spring I'll be putting a concrete slab in and get a motorhome and just leave it parked there. Then dig out the septic and have the power dropped to a "temp" spot. No ordanace saying I can't have it sitting there till kingdom come (that's what I was told).

Anyway, it's an idea and less work to get it up and going so you can enjoy the property quicker AGAIN! Like Dave said, "weekend time to use your property is going to be severely curtailed when kids get into weekend activities." Obviously, it has not hit me yet but I see my friends ever weekend busy busy busy... They're either driving to soccer practice/game or hockey. Seem to be out all weekend because of games out of town. Yikes, I better really get started on my now!!

I have to tell you all this site is really great! This site has so many ideas and so much input it's hard to figure where to start... It's nice to hear other people making their dream property come true and actually seeing the process and results are fantastic! The site from Brettski and the digging process from Ahvatsa are outstanding... Neat to see it all come together. Mine obviously will not come about in a short time since I'm a poor soul but I'll have fun getting it going little by little. I'm just greatful to have a piece of property to go to with my family. I see some of my other friends and they are content just sitting at home in front of the TV watching a game. Wow! My mind is always going, what can I do, what can I get for The 45? My neighbors throwing out a couple of bikes? Well, now they are headed for Michigan so we may go bike riding there too.

Funny, I have notice that I have 2 or more of everything. Need a lawn mower here, one's out there. Chain saw here, one's out there. Chop saw here, one's out there. Tool set there but the better one's here! and on and on... I find it much easier than lugging it back and forth.

Anyway, thanks all.. Love going back to this forum to hear your inputs keepit up!