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Hi,
If i end up buying some land and putting my 5ver on it, i would like to learn what to look for in the land. It will probably be about a 50x100 lot.
This is the place http://holidayvillages.com/lake-fork/
I have attached an image of the map. It is on the other side of the lake from where i am. Also i am still checking out areas around lake livingston down in south texas. I have heard there is a really friendly and nice community just east of lake livingston.
I do plan on trying to find some youtube vids on the subject since i would be a first time land owner. But any tips will help.
Obviously i do know to look for drainage and be sure its not in a flood zone.
1. drainage - how do you test it or can you tell by eyeballing it (ie looking for ruts and stuff)
2. trees or no trees - they both have advantages and disadvantages expecially around a RV.
3. concrete pad, level dirt surface, or gravel - again advantages and disadvantages.
4. position - longways or sideways
5. view of the water - i think this would be a personal choice but there might be some advantages or disadvantages.
6. dirt or grass/weeds - should i blade/strip the lot and start over with grass or do it alittle at a time while im there.
7. underground or above ground utilities - which is better.
8. ROI - is there a return on investment, i have heard that land cannot be used as calateral for a loan unless it has a permanent structure built on it. So what is the ROI (return on investment) other than the possiblity that the area may become popular and land value increase.
9. direction - facing N, S, E, or W what is best in the east texas area.
10. culvert - if i need a culvert between the lot and the road what is the better material, concrete, steel, or galvenized.
im sure i will think of more as i go but this should get it started.
If i end up buying some land and putting my 5ver on it, i would like to learn what to look for in the land. It will probably be about a 50x100 lot.
This is the place http://holidayvillages.com/lake-fork/
I have attached an image of the map. It is on the other side of the lake from where i am. Also i am still checking out areas around lake livingston down in south texas. I have heard there is a really friendly and nice community just east of lake livingston.
I do plan on trying to find some youtube vids on the subject since i would be a first time land owner. But any tips will help.
Obviously i do know to look for drainage and be sure its not in a flood zone.
1. drainage - how do you test it or can you tell by eyeballing it (ie looking for ruts and stuff)
2. trees or no trees - they both have advantages and disadvantages expecially around a RV.
3. concrete pad, level dirt surface, or gravel - again advantages and disadvantages.
4. position - longways or sideways
5. view of the water - i think this would be a personal choice but there might be some advantages or disadvantages.
6. dirt or grass/weeds - should i blade/strip the lot and start over with grass or do it alittle at a time while im there.
7. underground or above ground utilities - which is better.
8. ROI - is there a return on investment, i have heard that land cannot be used as calateral for a loan unless it has a permanent structure built on it. So what is the ROI (return on investment) other than the possiblity that the area may become popular and land value increase.
9. direction - facing N, S, E, or W what is best in the east texas area.
10. culvert - if i need a culvert between the lot and the road what is the better material, concrete, steel, or galvenized.
im sure i will think of more as i go but this should get it started.