13 Questions to Ask When Buying Land
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- čas přidán 23. 06. 2024
- Buying land and want to know what questions to ask? Then this video is for you!
In this video, I highlight and review 13 very important questions everyone should ask when buying land anywhere in the U.S.
No matter if you're buying land in California, buying land in Colorado, buying land in Texas, buying land in Florida, or any other state.
Buying land is nothing like buying a house and you'll need to understand the important differences between the two or you'll end up making a huge financial mistake.
Helpful Resources:
Environmental hazards search: enviro.epa.gov - also check your state’s environmental website.
Easement search: check your local assessor’s office website to start
Google earth or google maps: use this to get a wide overhead view of the land you’re considering to buy to spot features, characteristics, or issues faster than on foot.
Realtors: Find a local realtor that focuses on buying and selling land. A realtor who mainly focuses on buying and selling houses will likely not be very helpful.
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1. What do you want to use land for?
2. How is it zoned?
3. Are there any easements on the property?
4. How is access to the property achieved?
5. Has the land been professionally surveyed?
6. Will all the rights and interests convey with the sale of the property?
7. Are there any water features on the land?
8. Are there any known environmental defects or issues with the property?
9. Are there any public utilities around?
10. What is the current owner using the land for?
11. What are neighbors using the property for?
12. Are there any trails or roads on the property?
13. Are there any potential government actions against the property?
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thank you so much for sharing the summary!
Nicest video on land purchase so far! Really impressed!
Thank you!
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As a long-time practicing attorney who has had to deal with real property issues, I found your video to be a great starting point for the non-lawyers out there contemplating any real property purchase. It's the exact same advice that I would give as an initial matter.
I love this information.
Thanks Wayne! for the affirmation.
I am currently looking at land and this video was helpful in focusing me on the important issues. Thanks
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All info. No fluff. This is exactly how these kinds of videos should be edited. Thanks so much!
This helps so much when I save money to buy some land thanks
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So true. I’m in Japan and although laws are completely different, the same concepts apply.
It’s especially true trying to start an organic farm next to a non-organic farm that sprays pesticides. You’ll never get organic status. Laws may be less strict in the US but still, even in the US I wouldn’t want a house that gets collateral crop dusting.
thank you for cutting the bs and just dropping the knowledge, much love!
Thanks for producing this video. These are certainly good questions. As an individual that has researched and purchased land over the last 15 years, I offer a few more questions:
1. Is there a POA (Property Owners Association) related to the land? Much like a HOA (Home Owners Association), the POA will likely have annual dues and restrictions placed on the subject parcels.
2. Are there water rights attached to the land AND / OR can you purchase and append water rights to the land? In Eastern Washington, we have a desert-like climate. Growers require irrigation, either from canals or wells. In the case of canals, the land owner needs to have water rights (measured in acres) in terms of the quantity of water that can be lifted from a canal for irrigation purposes.
3. Has any easement on the land been improved by a neighbor with the intention of claiming Adverse Possession? I emerged from a legal battle with a neighbor that had built into an easement that was beneficial to me and a burden to him.
4. Does the land have geographic features that will be a challenge? Example: low areas may experience seasonal water flow. This could result in the necessity for bridges, culverts and / or a high-clearance vehicle.
5. What are the anticipated future property taxes? Although the taxes may be low now, if there are plans to increase the size of local government (thinking of government schools), the property taxes may rise astronomically. Case in point -- one of my parcels experienced a 40% tax increase in a single year as a means to pay for one additional line item related to government schools.
Great additional questions to have in mind. Thank you for taking the time to add those and give an example.
Excellent information. Your information is more valuable than the one shown in this video. The video has basic information that any property buyer will know eventually, but your information is priceless. The information you shared is usually obtained too late by the buyer.
Amazingly helpful
Thank you for the great tips. Regarding number 1, I ran into strict set of rules and Architectural standards that govern new house design, dimensions, materials, or even views.
Thank you
This might be one of the best videos on CZcams...Danny you were straight to the point and you gave great explanations and examples that were easy to understand.
Thank you so much for this cut and dry knowledge! This was just what I was needing.
Thank you so much for this information that I never even considered to be potentially huge issues. I will save this video and look at it again before buying anything
Thanks for this very informative and professional video presentation. Just the info I need, it's brief yet packed with important questions to ask.
Very well done. Your video was brief and succinct with verbiage that was actually written out. You set the standard for other real estate videos.
Great questions to ask! My husband and I have just gotten started with looking to buy land.
Thank you for posting. Straight Questions, Straight Answers. No lengthy introduction. Worth my time watching from start to finish. Been looking for land on residential zone for two months now. Online photos look good, when I drove there they are 45 degree up hill or very steep downhill. Google earth online map will show big Boulder stone that graders need to use dynamite but there are neighbors nearby. You cannot grade the land without hiring civil engineer plan that is approved by the city with permit. If the seller has mortgage loan unpaid on that lot, you better do your homework.
Very professional, factual,I needed this information thanks so much 👍😁
I subscribed because you are to the point, concise, and informative, thank you!
EXCELLENT VIDEO! Thank you so very much for the invaluable information provided so clearly and concisely. THE BEST information I've got on the Subject. With Gratitude, THANK YOU!!!
Some very good points here. You mentioned about a "public" road to the property. I would add be aware of any private roads not considered easements.
thankyou best video ive seen on this. straight to the point.
Great information, definitely subscribing. Love how you just get to the point.
For resources and links to help you get answers to some of these questions, check out the description section of this video. A good land focused realtor should be able to help you find answers to these questions too, so don't hire just any realtor, get one who focuses on the buying and selling of land.
This is exactly the video I was looking for! Great insight. I'm currently looking to buy a few acres near a very popular state park. I would like to slowly build a small cabin rental business, while I also create my own homestead. I'm looking to use this as retirement income. Thank you so much! I just subscribed 👍
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Cool, thank you for the sage advice. Thoroughly informative, and gets me thinking of ALL possible questions that might arise.
Thanks again🙏.
Like the way you cut to the chase and provide - and explain - a lot of valuable info in a short period of time!!
my #1 is it completely UNRESTRICTED !!! Short and sweet answer to alot of areas ! POA (Property Owners Association) related to the land? Much like a HOA (Home Owners Association) - NO to BOTH !!
what about having to pay rent AKA property tax?
@@flat-earther Never pay rent, you're paying their taxes.
Super helpful tips! Thank you so much!
Excellent information, thank you!
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My wife an I all starting to look at a few land down South on the internet, but we really don't have much knowledge an differently down what to buy a land that we'll regret. But with you explaining
" What Question you should ask"
really made our Journey a lot easier.
Thank you.
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Great tips. Thanks for making this video
Content? Great! Delivered information beautifully! Will do further research on each point! Thank you man for making this video! Love&Regards
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Thank you, Danny, this is basic yet, invaluable information for anyone desiring to purchase land! The words/phrases/definitions are important to know when searching for the desired purpose of such properties__especially, when working with the persons involved in the sale. 💖🙌😺
Amazingly helpful!! These are different questions than I have seen on other sites. more in-depth.
This video was very helpful and straight to the point. Thank you so much!!!
Thank you for explaining
In simple terms that I understand and for being succinct. Excellent video.
Thanks for the information very helpful.
I have to say thank you, you have no idea how much you have helped me out at this point I'm looking to buy land ... But I'm sure now on what I'm looking for
Again thank you and peace and blessings❤
SUPER USEFUL! Thank you!
Thank you for the information Danny! Glad I found your content :)
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Great questions! Thank you!
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out of all the videos ive watched and 5+ years of searching for land this video is A++
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Regular dude who saw this video who is looking for land. You added a few more questions for me. Thank you
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Thank you so much for your knowledge!
Thank you. As a new land buyer, you’ve educated me on what to ask.
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Another good question "is the land being leased for any activities or other purposes such as grazing, hunting, etc?"
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