Collapse Update: Living in the Streets of Cali - Venezuela Prelude

California Dreamin - this is what alien invasion combined with socialist heaven will bring you.
This can be anywhere in the USA with enough strain on local governments.  In this case the whole state of California is intent on bringing down everything to the lowest common denominator except of course the elites who want to enjoy the show and live above and separately from the rest.

How to never end up like this:  Own your land and whatever sits on it outright without debt.  Live within your means and if that means an old single wide trailer or a cabin then do it.  You'll love the independence and control you have over your destiny.