[nicbou]

Personally, I travel a lot. I can barely keep plants alive when I'm gone, so an homestead is not feasible.

I don't want to commit to the constant effort homesteading demands. I can currently drop everything and leave at a moment's notice. I can work remotely for as long as needed. A homestead would tie me to a place.

I also like living close to the city and its variety. I don't like the areas where homesteading is possible.