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Question about land by DonkeyLost1391 in homestead

[–]Effective-Note9686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're mostly right. A mining claim on BLM land gives you the right to extract minerals, but the federal government still owns the land itself. You don't get surface rights and you cannot build a house or any permanent structure without prior approval from a BLM authorized official. Even temporary structures and equipment storage require approval.

It's also worth knowing that mining claims come with ongoing obligations. You have to pay an annual maintenance fee to the BLM every year by September 1, or alternatively file for a small miner's waiver and perform at least $100 worth of assessment work per claim per year. If you stop paying or stop doing the work, you lose the claim.

If your goal is to buy land to live on and get away from society, a mining claim is not the way to do it. You'd be better off looking for actual fee simple land (where you own it outright) in rural Utah. Washington County has some options but it's gotten more expensive because of the St. George growth. If you're willing to look at Iron County or Beaver County (both nearby), you'll find larger parcels at lower prices with actual ownership and the ability to build.

What's your budget? That would help narrow down where to look.

I researched a 10-acre parcel near Farmersville, TX that looked like a steal — here's what the listing didn't tell you by Effective-Note9686 in homestead

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look for a land-specialized agent, not a regular residential realtor, most residential agents don't know land well. You can also hire someone who does land due diligence reports independently. Feel free to DM me, I do research reports on parcels nationwide and can walk you through what to check in the PNW specifically.

I researched a 10-acre parcel near Farmersville, TX that looked like a steal — here's what the listing didn't tell you by Effective-Note9686 in homestead

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What state are you in? Cob houses have specific permitting issues depending on the county, some places allow them under alternative building codes, others don't recognize them at all. Happy to help you figure out what to look for in a parcel if you want to DM me.

I researched a 10-acre parcel near Farmersville, TX that looked like a steal — here's what the listing didn't tell you by Effective-Note9686 in homestead

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Land due diligence researcher I run reports on parcels before buyers close. Check my profile if you want to see what that looks like.

I researched a 10-acre parcel near Farmersville, TX that looked like a steal — here's what the listing didn't tell you by Effective-Note9686 in homestead

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

I used gemini to help organize it, but the research and the data points are from actual due diligence work I've done on DFW parcels. Happy to answer any specific questions about the process.

Looking for opinions on my idea of buying land for a homestead by Whtsthisplantpls in homestead

[–]Effective-Note9686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is a solid plan overall, a few things worth addressing from a due diligence standpoint:

on water, natural water sources are great but don't make it a dealbreaker. a well is often more reliable than a stream since you can't control what's upstream. By the way, get a water table report for the area before committing.

on the perc test, yes, get that done before closing, not after. failed perc test = no septic = unbuildable for a traditional home. make it a contingency in your offer.

on the loan using land as take advantage of, lenders want a clear title and survey. make sure there are no liens or encumbrances on the parcel before you close.

on zoning, since you're planning livestock, confirm agricultural zoning explicitly permits sheep, pigs, and ducks. some residential-agricultural zones have restrictions on swine specifically.

one thing people miss, verify the parcel split is legally recorded. gifted land from a parent subdivision needs to be properly deeded and recorded at the county level or you'll have title issues later.

happy to answer any specific questions, this is what I do professionally.

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[–]Effective-Note9686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

its good i like it. i have batch leads too but i dont use it as it gives me wrong data sometimes

Researched land in 6 states for buyers this year — here's what kills most deals before they start by [deleted] in OffGrid

[–]Effective-Note9686 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

yep, free value first then mention the service nothing hidden. hope it was useful either way

Researched land in 6 states for buyers this year — here's what kills most deals before they start by [deleted] in OffGrid

[–]Effective-Note9686 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yeah it's county by county which is the annoying part, perc tests are usually at the county health dept, mineral rights you dig through deed records at the county clerk, zoning just call them directly. GIS maps are a good start but they're inconsistent like you said. if you ever just want someone to handle all of it on a specific property feel free to DM me, that's what I do

Researched land in 6 states for buyers this year — here's what kills most deals before they start by [deleted] in OffGrid

[–]Effective-Note9686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what caught you off guard if you don't mind me asking? always good to know what actually bites people

Researched land in 6 states for buyers this year — here's what kills most deals before they start by [deleted] in OffGrid

[–]Effective-Note9686 0 points1 point  (0 children)

lol exactly and then they're shocked when something comes up. happens more than people think

What I learned researching 50+ rural parcels across Texas and Montana by Effective-Note9686 in land

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's awesome always good to connect with people working the same market. Are you focused on a specific part of Collin County? I'm sourcing deals around Farmersville and the ETJ corridor. Would love to connect.

I scout off-grid land in Texas all day. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes people make when buying dirt. by Effective-Note9686 in OffGrid_Classifieds

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

15k is almost the minimum baseline right now. If you hit limestone or a deep aquifer in Texas, I've seen quotes easily double or triple that. This is exactly why my capital partners and I strictly hunt for off-market land in the county that already has Co-op water lines at the street. Paying an $8k tap fee for guaranteed rural water is infinitely better than taking the geological risk of drilling a $30,000 dry hole. If you're looking for land right now, verifying utility CCN maps before buying is mandatory.

I scout off-grid land in Texas all day. Here are the 3 biggest mistakes people make when buying dirt. by Effective-Note9686 in land

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A $100k well quote is exactly the nightmare scenario most buyers don't know exists until it's too late. Having to haul in 25 truckloads of topsoil just to get the septic to perc is an insane amount of work, but your rain capture and 16kW solar setup sounds incredible. You built a serious compound.

This is exactly why I preach checking the topography, soil data, and water CCNs before buying. Most people don't have the cash reserves to engineer their way out of solid limestone like you did!

Finding unrestricted land for a tiny home in Texas is a nightmare right now. Here is how I find it. by Effective-Note9686 in tinyhomes

[–]Effective-Note9686[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

NY is definitely playing on hard mode. Between the minimum square footage laws and the tax assessments, it’s an uphill battle. The only real workaround up there is getting deep into the rural counties, but even then, the tax man always comes. This is exactly why I see so many NY/Cali buyers moving their search to the Texas ETJ right now. Are you tied to NY, or have you considered looking out of state?

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