I want to buy land!
I’m 25 and want to buy land within the next year, but I honestly have no idea where to start. I just bought a car, got an apartment, and had a baby, so I don’t really have savings yet, but I want to start planning now instead of waiting years to learn everything.
I know there are programs and financing options that can help first-time buyers, but I’m also trying to understand the actual land side of things. Like:
What should I look for when buying land?
What makes a piece of land “good” or “bad”?
How do utilities work (water, septic, electric, internet)?
What’s the difference between raw land and land ready to build on?
Are there hidden costs people don’t think about?
What kind of credit score/down payment do I realistically need?
Is it smarter to buy cheap rural land first or save longer for something better?
I’m mainly looking for advice from people who’ve actually bought land young or started with little money. I’m trying to learn the right way before I jump into anything.