Searching for Small Lot in Virginia

Hello,

I hope this post finds you well.

I’ve learned about permaculture and sustainable living less than a year going. Since then, I have been working towards turning that dream into a reality. I’ve acquired a bunch of tools, equipment, and knowledge. Now, I’m on the search for a place where I can begin to build a home. With that said, please let me know if you have any land that you’re willing to sale in Virginia (within a 100 miles of Triangle, VA). I’m searching for a piece of land that’s between one to five acres. I would prefer a mostly wooded lot that isn’t landlocked and has no HOA.  I receive a steady income and willing to make monthly payment. It seems to be difficult to get banks to finance small undeveloped lots. So, depending on the price, owner financing may be needed. I would also consider renting the right land space for a fair monthly price. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my post.

Buying what can be called 'bare land' is not normally a problem in Australia and I am surprised its an issue in your home town.
If its got legal access, a title I believe it should be ok.

Hi John,

Purchasing land in the United States isn't always difficult. However, if you don't have all the cash in your bank account to purchase it out-right, then it becomes more difficult to find a landowner that is willing to accept monthly payments (i.e. owner financing). Most of our banks don't finance small pieces of land. I guess the risk isn't worth the reward for them. Also, land in Virginia tends to be pretty expensive, mostly in the north/east around the Washington D.C. area. Plus, there is a bunch of zoning codes, HOA rules, and building codes that one has to be educated on before purchasing a piece of land. If not, they may obtain land without the ability to build a functioning self-sustaining homestead on. Not mentioning if the land you purchase is "landlocked", meaning it's surrounded by other land without a legal access path onto it... then you'll be in a new type of problem. Mostly if your neighbors don't agree to let you legally cross through their land.

Keep in mind most places here in Virginia require 3-5 acres minimum if there is NO access to public water and sewer.