Long term housesitting can completely change your life, but we made some serious mistakes that nearly ruined everything. This is our honest account of what went wrong and how we fixed it.br br The Hard Truth:br Most people romanticize the housesitting lifestyle without understanding the real challenges. We're sharing our failures so you don't have to repeat them.br br What Nearly Broke Us:br Homeowners who had zero respect for our work boundariesbr 2-hour "quick" handovers that destroyed entire workdaysbr Internet connectivity nightmares in remote locationsbr Poor planning that led to constant stress and chaosbr Storage disasters when living out of a tiny carbr br What We Learned:br ✓ The 3 non-negotiable phases of housesitting planningbr ✓ How to set boundaries that actually get respectedbr ✓ Communication strategies that prevent problems before they startbr ✓ Workspace setup that maintains professional standardsbr ✓ Meal planning systems that work with constant movementbr ✓ Internet backup solutions for remote workbr ✓ Departure routines that protect your reputationbr Our Evolution:br From cramming our entire life into a Suzuki Swift with storage buckets to our current van setup with proper systems. We'll show you the real logistics behind making this lifestyle work.br br Brutal Honesty About:br Why we stopped seeking long-term sitsbr The mental toll of constant transitionsbr How boundary violations almost ended our careersbr The reality of working remotely from someone else's spacebr Financial planning for irregular accommodationbr br Chapter Breakdown:br 00:00 The mistakes that almost ended it allbr 01:06 Planning around actual work obligationsbr 01:17 Three phases that determine success or failurebr 01:42 Location choices that make or break your experiencebr 02:05 Communication that prevents disastersbr 03:16 Dealing with boundary-crossing homeownersbr 03:34 When handovers become productivity killersbr 04:14 Setting boundaries that stickbr 05:02 In-house vs mobile office setupsbr 06:55 Adapting to different personality typesbr 07:41 Food planning evolutionbr 07:57 Logistics with minimal storagebr 09:10 Grocery management strategiesbr 10:52 Workspace optimizationbr 11:46 Internet troubleshooting realitybr 11:59 Backup plans for connectivity failurebr 12:32 Maintaining productivity under pressurebr 13:39 Exit strategies that workbr 14:46 Cleaning and prep managementbr 15:28 Handover preparationbr 16:52 How van life changed everythingbr 17:29 Final reality checkbr br No Fluff, Just Facts:br This isn't a highlight reel. We're showing you the real struggles and practical solutions that actually work in the field.