[–] 6314315? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If you run it as your own private enclave, dictator style, it will cause problems. If you let it be run through community democracy, someone could turn the community against you (it happens). How good are your in-person people skills? Do you think that you have the persuasive charisma and wisdom to be considered a thought-leader, community head, even without actually flexing any muscle?
[–] CervicalStrike [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago (edited ago)
I consider myself charismatic enough to settle disagreements and to be a public speaker when the eventual time comes for that. But yeah I would have to figure out an alternative ownership no matter what, since I will of course be dead eventually. Orania's system seems to work well for them, where the entire town is a corporation, and lands purchased are considered shares of the company. They're led by a group of 12 shareholders.
[–] 6314369? 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
If you buy land and your community idea fails, you'll still have the land. Whether you "believe" in climate change or not, if I were you I'd take the long view and buy land that if anything, will benefit from climate change, rather than be harmed by it. That means land a little further north, again, look for aquifers or excess surface water, etc. Do you already have a location in mind, when you said an hour from town?