There are many things you can take advantage of when you're buying property. One of the most indespensible resources we found and then made extensive use of was the Geographic Information System (GIS).
Navigating the GIS
Land
Clearing Our Lot
The initial process leading up to finally clearing our lot was very long - it took approximately eight months from when we closed on our land.
Laying Out Your Lot
One thing that is extremely hard to do when looking at 13 acres of trees is to try and visualize what it's going to look like when all is said and done. Over the better part of a year, we looked at many different properties. Some were not hard to…
Looking for a Lot
The search for land is as difficult as you are picky. If your requirements include finding a one acre lot within a specified budget, then you'll have an easier time finding a lot. If you require a 10+ acre lot with a pond, rolling hills, and it has to be…