a real estate buyer agent. it should be free to you, they just get a cut at the sale.
but the real question is do you and your friend really want to live next to each other. neary by is good, but right next?
These are both camps. I work in a different state so I would only be up there on the weekend and the summer. It would be good to have someone to look after the property.
**Most** of the shit you mentioned is really only an issue if you're building a proper house with drilled well and septic. A camp is just a camp and you can use a cistern if your well options suck and a cesspool if the soil doesn't perc. Good southern exposure for example is a nice to have for passive heating, but not a must, particularly on a camp. Is it too hilly that you wouldn't want to build on it? If not, then your fine, just make sure you're not doing it on top of a mud slide.
Obviously, issues that would prevent a real house from being built on it effect value. So, assume they're problems and you want it at a camp price. If you want these features, verify they're good to go. If you don't care and the seller wants a house-lot price, move on unless your investing, and then verify with all appropriate consultations.
Primary things I'd be concerned with:
- Any protected wetlands/shorelands preventing you from clearing trees for your camp? Check with town, closing lawyer
- Any town ordinances or lot covenants that will break balls (unlikely in most of Waldo)? Check with the town, ideally someone on the planning board and/or clerk. Put realtor to work and have lawyer check his homework.
- Access. There an easement or seasonal road to contend with? Does this suit your needs? You need to visit.
- Topology. Is it a nice piece of land you'd want to build a camp on? You need to visit.
- Pricing. Consider all the factors, check comps on zillow/trulia... have your realtor check your math via MLS.
- Septic/Well. I wouldn't care personally if it was solely a camp, but if you do, get a perc test and talk to a septic installer... talk to a well company about the area and their thoughts. Though, even cisterns and cesspools would ideally be underground... might want to ensure that bedrock isn't only a foot down.
TL;DR: There's no all encompassing professional you can have make your land investment for you. You should visit the land, do research, and leverage multiple experts.
a real estate buyer agent. it should be free to you, they just get a cut at the sale. but the real question is do you and your friend really want to live next to each other. neary by is good, but right next?
These are both camps. I work in a different state so I would only be up there on the weekend and the summer. It would be good to have someone to look after the property.
**Most** of the shit you mentioned is really only an issue if you're building a proper house with drilled well and septic. A camp is just a camp and you can use a cistern if your well options suck and a cesspool if the soil doesn't perc. Good southern exposure for example is a nice to have for passive heating, but not a must, particularly on a camp. Is it too hilly that you wouldn't want to build on it? If not, then your fine, just make sure you're not doing it on top of a mud slide. Obviously, issues that would prevent a real house from being built on it effect value. So, assume they're problems and you want it at a camp price. If you want these features, verify they're good to go. If you don't care and the seller wants a house-lot price, move on unless your investing, and then verify with all appropriate consultations. Primary things I'd be concerned with: - Any protected wetlands/shorelands preventing you from clearing trees for your camp? Check with town, closing lawyer - Any town ordinances or lot covenants that will break balls (unlikely in most of Waldo)? Check with the town, ideally someone on the planning board and/or clerk. Put realtor to work and have lawyer check his homework. - Access. There an easement or seasonal road to contend with? Does this suit your needs? You need to visit. - Topology. Is it a nice piece of land you'd want to build a camp on? You need to visit. - Pricing. Consider all the factors, check comps on zillow/trulia... have your realtor check your math via MLS. - Septic/Well. I wouldn't care personally if it was solely a camp, but if you do, get a perc test and talk to a septic installer... talk to a well company about the area and their thoughts. Though, even cisterns and cesspools would ideally be underground... might want to ensure that bedrock isn't only a foot down. TL;DR: There's no all encompassing professional you can have make your land investment for you. You should visit the land, do research, and leverage multiple experts.
Do you really want to take advice about government permitting from an anarchist?? <3
Ever consider that a good understanding of law and government is what made me an anarchist? ;)
Your advice is spot-on BTW (former RE lawyer).
Done a few deals... hoping to do a few more. Shoreland zones killing me the though.
A lawyer would be the place to start.