Of all the types of structures to build, the argument of merit aside, a bunker tends to be the most complex and as such, the most expensive.
Here are some suggestions to help fund building one.
Bunker Financing
Much like you can take a loan out to purchase a home, you can also finance a bunker with the help of specialized lenders. Certain lenders will extend financing in the form of an FHA Title 1 Home Improvement Loan or unsecured loan. While you’ll be hard pressed to find a lender willing to finance a bunker that costs $100,000 or more, you should be able to secure enough funds for a basic bunker in the $30,000-$50,000 range.
Crowdfunding
Another option is crowdfunding. There’s something about building a doomsday bunker that’s appealing to crowdfunders. It strikes an emotional chord with many and can be viewed as an opportunity to help others establish a safe and secure future. There are many different types of crowdfunding platforms, but targeting one that focuses more on personal funding (as opposed to business and startup funding) is ideal, as this will help you reach your target market.
Setting Aside Money Each Month
Another option is to gradually set aside money each month in order to build a fund for your doomsday preparations. This is exactly what American Preppers Network co-founder Phil Burns has done and continues to do.
Burns suggests setting aside as much as 20 percent of your income for preparations. This money can be used towards the purchase of a doomsday bunker, guns, food, and other supplies. It’ll take time, but there’s nothing more satisfying than knowing you’ve done it all on your own.
Each of these has obvious drawbacks – but each includes options that if you address the drawbacks, you could secure at least a portion of the funds necessary for your survival shelter.
To learn more about building a survival shelter – above or below ground – and funding it, check out American Preppers Network.
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Stupid.
These aren’t ingenious. These are straight up common sense.
I’m sure there are snowflakes out there that will find it ingenious…
Joanne Folan-Korolyk
Do some of the work yourself is part of my plan.
The first post I’ve been this disappointed with since I started following this site.
#4 giving hand jobs on the street corner for a quarter.
The problem with that shelter in the picture is that there’s no back up escape/exit
Breann Fortenberry
Won’t work when somebody pours gas down your air vent. Rather than trying to protect a certain space, it’s better to remain mobil and move from spot to spot. Bury your extra gear that you can’t carry
Tamara Mazariegos
1) take a loan 2) beg 3) save. Saved you a click.
There’s two minutes I’ll never get back
Kyle Snell
Wasted time with this
Romanichal Gypsy
That’s cool
I like the fern exhaust vent, pretty creative
Do not dismay what ‘ere befall, God will take of you
Breann Fortenberry
Bob Peisley, Nick Greer
Vent