Buying Land

[Tiley]

Hello,

My name is Kris and I currently reside in Ontario, Canada. I haven't been able to get the idea of building a Log Home out of my head since I found this site 1.5 years ago. My goal is to take the class early 2007.

I was wondering if it would be wise to wait until after I have taken the class to buy land? The reason I ask is that I have seen some pretty good deals around my area, but I don't want to commit to something if I can save even more money using tips from the class.

This forum is a great resource to have, and i've learned so much already reading all of these posts.

Thanks!

Kris

[Basil]

I bought my land before taking the class, and it's not been a problem. If you find THE PLACE then go for it. Just don't be in a rush, either. Keep your eyes open, the perfect spot for you will come, be ready...

[dbtoo]

I bought my land before taking the class too. There are many different factors involved. Are you buying for a permanent residence, or for resale. Will the building codes permit log homes. Will the lot/land perc or require special septic system techniques like sand mounds, etc.

There are books on the market which discuss these topics and much more. Search this forum, too.

I bought my place for the view, and the fact that there was an existing home - off grid. I've recently been approached to 'sell', which would include a deed transfer for twice as much property. Not sure what I will do with that yet - hmmm, subdivide into 4 parcels and build 4 butt n pass log homes, sell 3 and live like Skip ... tempting.

Oh yea, one more thing...

When the propaganda says ???Power Nearby???, unless you have lots of money, the power (most likely) won???t be to your property in your lifetime.

[RUSmiling]

I took the class in Sept 06 and have been looking for 'THE SPOT' since the spring of this year. I am getting close (but am fighting the urge to settle so I can start building). Take your time and do your homework before you spend your dough. Before or after the class makes no difference.

Good luck Kris!

[Tiley]

Thanks everyone for the advice!

I defintely do not want to rush into that kind of purchase, so i'll do my research.

Is buying land with enough Timber on it to build a Log Home something I should be considering when I do make the purchase?

Thanks Again!

Kris

[dvb]

Is buying land with enough Timber on it to build a Log Home something I should be considering when I do make the purchase?

I think it depends on the amount of time you have available. I am cutting my own trees and I believe that it has added another year onto the building process. You may be faster than I am, I still have to work to pay bills while I build and I have to drive 160 miles to the property. It will save me money in the end, but I am not sure how much. (Time = Money)

[Cbear429]

I am also in the process of buying land in Maryland and got pre-approved which makes it easier. Since we live on the east coast we may decide to drive to WA State in 2007. Looking for land for our dream log home is fun. I took the advice to "slow down". Finding a contractor to build our log home is another story.

[adubar]

Tiley,

Research all local, county, state and federal laws regarding the propety you want to purchase. This includes any restrictions on timber use or taxes. Make sure that your property is free and clear of any liens or adverse easements or interests by third parties or at the very least that you have a way to arbitrate or mitigate them.

Also, look into the local "politics." What might seem like a nice idilic rural setting can change into a mess of Politically Correct legal problems in very short time, given the right mix of new residents.



Regards,

A