In the US, we have hundreds who pull it off by living in National Parks. In addition to hunting and gathering, they must constantly evade efforts by Park Rangers to evict them. (Tourists do far more damage to the park with litter, etc.) Ironically, squatting in city/suburban homes is encouraged by current Democrat local governments.
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Well, they saved the money on title/rent.
If I had it to do over. I would never live in an apartment full time before buying a house as a single man or women. I would live at least 6 months out of the year in a van, and put the rest into Bitcoin savings.
I used to throw my paycheck in a drawer. Sometimes I would forget it. So my employer forced me to accept direct deposit lol. Sweet of them..😊