3K is not a bad investment, but $200 on a "Week" rental will get you what you want (a Clear look of the land) if you spend it brush hogging. The rental will also give you the insight as to what you "Realy" need for working your new property..
I'd say the rental is your "Best" investment other than your time.
When I bought my land, I walked every inch I could (yes I was cut/bruised/bashed and covered in thorns) to find the "Lay of the land" and determine how I wanted to proceed. Plans change when you do that. Even after my initial walks, I ended up doing something completely opposite of my first intentions. Just goes to show that seeing it and contemplation over time makes a BIG difference.
One thing was that I should have purchased a Tractor up front, I realize now that with large areas of land you realy NEED the proper tools to do the jobs properly without killing yourself in the process.
But if you just want a quick look and want to spend the time, Rent the walk behind, survey the land "YOURSELF" and it will lead to the right decisions down the road. But plan for that Tractor ASAP! I wish I had...
I'd say the rental is your "Best" investment other than your time.
When I bought my land, I walked every inch I could (yes I was cut/bruised/bashed and covered in thorns) to find the "Lay of the land" and determine how I wanted to proceed. Plans change when you do that. Even after my initial walks, I ended up doing something completely opposite of my first intentions. Just goes to show that seeing it and contemplation over time makes a BIG difference.
One thing was that I should have purchased a Tractor up front, I realize now that with large areas of land you realy NEED the proper tools to do the jobs properly without killing yourself in the process.
But if you just want a quick look and want to spend the time, Rent the walk behind, survey the land "YOURSELF" and it will lead to the right decisions down the road. But plan for that Tractor ASAP! I wish I had...