Build your tiny house on your land!

Owner-financed land isn’t a new idea, but it’s a game-changer for anyone who wants to achieve financial independence. 

The principle behind owner financing is based on trust. The seller trusts you to make your payments every month. You trust the seller to let you use the land while you’re paying it off. If you stop making payments, the property goes back to the seller and you get to walk away without debt. 

We sell cheap land for tiny houses in Georgia and Tennessee

Most owner-financed land deals are for undeveloped rural farmland, forests, or fields. The terms vary depending on the seller, but buyers can often start using the land after one or two payments. One of the most popular uses for owner-financed land is the construction of tiny houses and container homes. 

Over the past 10 years, tiny houses have grown in popularity by leaps and bounds. One of the most attractive features of tiny houses is their low cost. This leads many tiny house builders to look for raw, undeveloped land for sale by the owner. 

Why lease when you can own the land for a fraction of the price? 

Owner financing is cheaper than traditional real estate by a significant margin. The affordability makes owner-financed land a perfect fit for tiny house builders. If you’re one of the thousands of people who are making the switch to tiny house living this year, here are a few things to consider: 

• What style of tiny house do you want? One of the best features of tiny house living is getting to choose between all the different styles available. Mobile or stationary. Prefabricated or custom-built. Wood and brick or metal and glass. Modern, cute, luxury, or bare bones. With all the options to choose from, it’s important to decide what you want before you start building. 
• A place of your own or community living? Tiny houses don’t take up much space on a piece of raw farmland. If you’re owner financing and you have acreage to spare, renting space to other tiny home builders has its advantages. For starters, you can use the income to pay property taxes. Rental income can also be reinvested in the property to add driveways, water, and electricity. Communal living also helps spread out the responsibilities around the property so you’re not doing everything on your own. If you’re new to the tiny house scene, having a trustworthy neighbor around can be very helpful. 
• Who’s going to build this thing? I thought I was a pretty good handyman until I started building my own tiny house. I have basic plumbing and electrical skills, and I’ve been a professional carpenter for years. But digging a well and hooking up our solar panels was a lot harder than I anticipated. If you decide to go DIY, make sure you have a couple of lifelines that can help you with the big stuff.  
• Zoning and safety issues. When you owner-finance a plot of rural farmland, it’s important to know the local laws and zoning regulations. You don’t want any surprises holding up the construction. Some locales require 911 addressing for all permanent and semi-permanent structures, including mobile homes. Check your local zoning laws before you build so your project goes smoothly. 
• Watch for new tiny house trends. The tiny house craze is a worldwide phenomenon that’s constantly changing and evolving. Before you build, make sure you explore all the options available to you. The internet is full of game-changing solutions to common problems. From shipping container houses that you can buy on Amazon, to poured concrete dome homes called Binishells that cost under $500 to erect. Do some research and get creative to get the most out of your build. 

Owner financed land makes tiny house dreams come true

Once you decide on the design and style of your tiny house, it’s time to find a place to build it. Owner-financed land is one of the most economical ways to build the tiny home of your dreams. But the price isn’t the only thing that’s attractive about rural land for sale by the owner. Ask your seller about the different types of land that are available. Shop around and find the type of land that’s right for you. Wooded forests, rolling hills, wide-open spaces, or nearby lakes and streams, it’s all out there waiting for you and your tiny house. 

– Hurdle Land & Realty

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