The Future Is Self Sustaining: Our Vision for a Revolutionary Residential Community
- Eli
- 20 hours ago
- 3 min read
At Gifted Mind State, I believe the future of living is rooted in self sufficiency, health, freedom, and community. I'm proud to introduce the blueprint for a sustainable residential development where every homeowner grows their own food, lives on 1–5 acres of private land, and contributes to a co-op system that shares profits from food grown beyond personal needs. This village model is more than a place to live, it’s a movement designed to inspire others to build in their own way and reclaim true ownership and well being. Whether you’re a future homeowner, developer, or someone curious about how this kind of community could work, I'm sharing the complete PDF manifestos for free below.
Why This Matters Right Now
We're entering a time where people are rethinking how we live, eat, spend, and build. The old model of working endlessly just to pay bills and a mortgage doesn't sit right with many of us anymore. More and more people are seeking alternatives: more freedom, more purpose, and more control over their food, health, and daily environment.
That’s why we created a complete blueprint for a self sustaining, food producing residential community, one that is not only practical, but replicable by others. This idea is rooted in ownership, cooperation, and legacy building.
Gifted Mind State Village is a visionary residential development where every household lives on 1–5 acres of land and grows their own fruits and vegetables. It’s a village where:
Every resident contributes to a shared food system that ensures no one goes hungry
Surplus crops can be sold to local supermarkets and food banks
Profits are redistributed based on contribution
Homes are modular built for durability, affordability, and full customization
Sustainability is not just encouraged it’s designed into the system
Every home is off the road, offering true privacy and independence
We’re blending the best of old-school farming values with modern off grid innovation.
Why Modular Homes?
All homes in this village will be modular built, giving each buyer the freedom to design their home to their exact style, size, layout, finishes, eco features, and more. These homes are:
More durable against extreme weather
Faster and cheaper to build
Fully customizable
Energy efficient and environmentally sound
Delivered and installed with lower overhead
Buyers get privacy, freedom, and full control, with no compromise on design or quality.
This project isn’t just about building one community. It’s about creating a new blueprint for what residential living could be. Our hope is that others will be inspired to start their own versions, to build, grow, and live with more intention.
We want this to spark a wave of ownership based communities rooted in sustainability, wellness, and mutual upliftment.
DOWNLOAD THE FULL DOCUMENTS (FREE PDFs):
1. The Sustainability Residential Development Vision (PDF)
The Self Funded Build it Yourself Execution Model (PDF)
WHAT'S INSIDE THESE DOCUMENTS:
Full breakdown of how the community works
Land size, housing types, sustainability systems
Co op profit model and food growing strategy
Cost recovery and self funding approach
Visual concept maps and modular home info
Details for potential buyers and/or investors
Top Land Buying Websites for Large Scale Development
1. LandWatch
Best for: Rural land, large acreage, farms, and off-grid properties
Advanced filters: property type, size, owner financing, and even soil type
Owned by Realtor.com — very reliable with nationwide listings
Best for: Agricultural, farm, timber, and residential development land
Search by: land use (residential, commercial, farm), amenities, zoning
Tons of high-acreage listings with photos, topo maps, and water rights info
3. LoopNet
Best for: Commercial land with utilities or development potential
Great if you want to be closer to urban/rural edge zones
Ideal for mixed-use, retail farmstands, and co-op integration
4. [Land.com Network (LandWatch + Land And Farm + Lands of America)]
Parent network—lets you search across all 3 major land sites
Bookmark this link: https://www.land.com
Filter by price, acreage, owner financing, agricultural use, zoning, etc.
5. [Zillow + Redfin (Land Category)]
Not ideal for huge acreage, but check if you’re eyeing edge of suburb areas
You can toggle to “Lots/Land” and search by zip or county
Sometimes shows listings that aren’t on land only sites
Criteria | What to Look For |
Acreage | 100–200+ acres for 25–50 homes with 1–5 acre plots each + shared spaces |
Zoning | Residential, mixed-use, or ag-residential (allows farming + building) |
Utilities | Ideally well/septic allowed; check solar feasibility |
Topography | Gently sloped or flat is ideal for modular delivery and road grading |
Financing | Search “owner financing” listings if you want low upfront costs |
State Benefits | States like TX, TN, NC, AZ, GA, FL, and SC offer affordable land, mild weather, and friendly building regs |
Rural Development Support | Choose counties eligible for USDA rural loans + grants |
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