build my cabin in the woods

I sold my house, after all my debts are paid (except student loans), I will have app. ten thousand dollars – I also have few tools, a full time job, a beat up Ford Ranger, and an old fat dog. I want to buy property – I wonder if five or less acres is enough? I want to build with materials available on property if at all possible or move a “cabin for giveaway you move” on the property. I live in the Upper Pennisula of MI. Has anyone ever did the “cabin you move”?

Since my early years i’ve wanted to build a little cabin retreat in the woods where we once lived, and where some of my fondest memories were made. I now own the property once again and am starting to build, one tiny bit at a time, and without much funding, but enjoying every minute. I’d love to make every board and stack every rock myself.