Buying land in GA. Can you folks that have been there and done that give your opinions/horror stories or good stories on what to watch for etc

[testdepth]

I'm looking at buying land in North GA or Tennessee or North Carolina. I'd rather learn from your experiences than reinvent the wheel.

 

[GeauxLSU]

What are you looking for? Neighbors in your target area will be your best resource. The internet will not.

 

[kodis556]

We bought 18 acres of former GA Pacific timberland that was clear cut 10-15 years ago. We looked at at least 50 tracts over 6 months last year before landing on the right one. PM me and I'll let you know the Company we worked with and what to expect to pay in the two key areas we focused on.

 

[mfoster]

Pay close attention to the fine print,make sure of no timber,right aways,mining rights etc.

 

[CTS Tactical]

Pay close attention to the fine print,make sure of no right aways,mining rights etc.

This. Also a few simple words such as "right to survivorship" can mean a lot if you are putting your spouse or anyone else on the deed. My dad passed recently and because those words were left out of the deed it turns out that in GA my mother now only owns half the house. Well actually, half plus one third of his half, the other 2/3 of his half is split between all his heirs. It is going to take some legal work to get the property in only her name so that she can sell it or what ever.

 

[Shepherdtrainer]

Get an appraisal.

 

[Cruisers460]

This. Also a few simple words such as "right to survivorship" can mean a lot if you are putting your spouse or anyone else on the deed. My dad passed recently and because those words were left out of the deed it turns out that in GA my mother now only owns half the house. Well actually, half plus one third of his half, the other 2/3 of his half is split between all his heirs. It is going to take some legal work to get the property in only her name so that she can sell it or what ever.

Sorry for your loss. I'm guessing he died with no will?

 

[alleycat]

Ensure the property boundaries are clearly marked and any right of ways are documented.

 

[the_great_white]

Beware of PVC pipes

 

[CTS Tactical]

Sorry for your loss. I'm guessing he died with no will?

Thank you. He was 89 and lived a full life. The only will was done back in the '60s when we were all kids saying who he wanted to raise us if something happened to both parents so basically no will.