This article answered a lot of questions I didn't realize I had. Yeah, I probably had a romanticized view of doing this as well, but it doesn't seem insurmount

This article answered a lot of questions I didn't realize I had. Yeah, I probably had a romanticized view of doing this as well, but it doesn't seem insurmountable -- perhaps doing it closer to a primary residence and working part time during the process. For anyone who wants to read more, I recommend checking out Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Interesting read!