Homestead Archives - Purchasing Land

Oct 06, 2025

In the book "Homestead Survival, Chapter 2: How to Fund your homestead", the author makes a few great points I feel I should share here.

Tips

Try for owner finance.

Talk directly to the verified owner

Make certain there are no leins and the title is free and clear. Dealing with a lein complicates everything immensely

Be direct (tactfully), be honest, and be realistic

Get a title company to verify the history of the property

If possible, get a local real estate lawyer to review the agreement and make very sure nobody is getting screwed

Other tips shared is that the purchaser should do thorough due diligence in contacting the county the property is located in and verify, in writing, that the land intended to purchase is indeed zoned for minimum of residential and agriculture use

Once the property purchase is out of the way, the first thing recommended is shelter. Shelter is a human basic need, no matter what. Begin small...barely big enough for whom you live with currently. As time marches on, expand as necessary. In your design, try to leave room for expansion...put thought into the future.

Research farm grants, a great place to start is the USDA. (opens in a new tab)

If you're on social media, join homesteading groups. Ask questions. Make friends who can steer you in the right directions...people who will truly rejoice in your successes and help you up from your failures.