Not living the life but, if there is an active duty base nearby with a FamCamp and you can get a deal on a camper, that may be an option. I lived in the FC for about a year (post divorce) and it was awesome (seriously). Wrote one check a month for rent/utilities/lawn care, etc. Had cool neighbors stop by often ... "hey dude, got the grill going and some cold beer, come on over"