So that's where I'm invested. No stocks, no bonds, no super large amount in the bank. Several real estate properties that are owned outright and a lot of food, guns, ammunition. I'm at peace with this situation.
The "problem" with this model is that there is almost zero chance for growth ( unless some of the properties are rentals.. and then you may become subject to rent control, or simply be unable to evict squatters if things are bad enough. The may also be other regulatory issues. (All landlords must pay for utilities, internet, or other "rights") It benefit is that you are not likely to loose much as the collapse occurs. Others are gamblers - they want to the growth,and ZIRP has ensured there is no such thing as an investment. You have to play the casino if you want to get ahead of inflation (your rents should track it. they won't improve upon it)
This has largely been my approach , except I am not so lucky as to live in my bug-out location, and that means one place is more ready than another,and many preps are split between the two. I still have a modest mortgage (small, but there) and some large ( to me) bank balances.. trying to take money out of the IRA over several years instead of in a big chunk that pushes us into AMT and the next tax bracket - and while I don't have Millions to spend, it sometimes feels like I am in Brewsters Millions. Its really hard to spend that money wisely. Do we get this farm implement? This irrigation system? Do We duplicate the PV system at the Farm? Do we need a Bio_diesel rig? Or rely on getting to bugout if the lights go out? Do we leave anything in the IRA? How much to keep in reserve for that car repair, that pump failure etc. Its also debatable if I have real barter-able skills in a collapse- at least beyond those of a day laborer.
Just keep in mind Trap that "plentiful game" will become far less plentiful when people are hungry. The hunting laws will be ignored, and salt licks and other bait will be used. The ranchers around you may feel their cows are their food source, and may not be willing to sell, and will also be dealing with Rustlers. There are some fertile places in the Colorado Rockies, but they are unable to sustain the populations in the cities near them. Durango and Gunnison will be a problem to the areas surrounding them.. though have big of an area will depend on circumstances. It only takes one gang of looters to be a problem to you personally. Even smaller towns like Ouray, Silverton etc could be a problem. Hungry is hungry.
