Just bought 6 acre of land. Now what???

[two_bit_score]

Yikes, I didn't have any restrictions when I moved here. The only deed incumbrance was if I drilled and struck oil, I had to share it with the seller. I kept all mineral rights. I put in the septic system, planted electric poles, put in water lines and put in a driveway. The only regulations I had to abide by were the state highway entrance of my driveway and the electric company for the first pole distance for my meters. I'm not within the boundaries of any city and no HOAs for my property. The county had a population of about 40,000 when I moved here. It about 49,000 now. Lots of new developments have sprung up. Mostly city slickers from San Antonio. The drive up to the big city used to be about 17 minutes (most of it is 75mph Interstate). And I can get same-day or next-day deliveries from Amazon.

Are you in the crescent of the Eagle Ford Shale?

 

[Tinhack]

Are you in the crescent of the Eagle Ford Shale?

No, I'm in the blue area below the number 1 shown in Bexar County. I also missed out on the Edwards Aquifer by just over 1000 feet.

 

[two_bit_score]

No, I'm in the blue area below the number 1 shown in Bexar County. I also missed out on the Edwards Aquifer by just over 1000 feet.

That’s too bad.

 

[Tinhack]

That’s too bad.

You bet! There was a lot of testing in this area about 4-5 years ago. Many ground-shaking explosions for about a month or two. I waited for an offer to test my land, but none came. I think they had to stay away from the Edwards Aquifer. All those rigs in the Eagle Ford Play are visible at night from the satellites. Shows up like a huge city.

 

[Larry Caldwell]

Its going to get a lot bushier in the spring. You might see if you can rent a flail mower. They will handle anything up to 2" and mulch it for you so there is no cleanup. Spray garlon or crossbow to suppress woody growth.

 

[Dftodd]

Its going to get a lot bushier in the spring. You might see if you can rent a flail mower. They will handle anything up to 2" and mulch it for you so there is no cleanup. Spray garlon or crossbow to suppress woody growth.

Yeah, it's spring here already I was gonna see about renting a skid steer for a weekend with the brush cutter

This way, I can get all the grass and scrub knocked down to see what we are working with.

Then get a trackhoe with thumb dropped off so I can thin the trees and stumps at the same time.

Perk test will be done sometime next week, weather permitting. Managed to get a hold of the guy who did it 3 years ago for the seller.

We're gonna use the same build site. So it's streamlining that and saving us about $400.

Seller was planning to build about 300ft into the property and centered. which we were already talking about doing similar.

Water company just needs the perc test. So after we close, I can get the meter installed within 2 weeks.

Waiting a call back from the engineer for the power company to find out the particulars for getting a pole placed on the property since power is across the road. And, most importantly, how much it costs

I'll trench the water line in as well as the power. I've done both of those, so it will cut down on some of our expenses.

 

[Joel/ak]

Manufactured homed are popular around here.

Dam things are actually stronger than most stick builts...depending on builder.

Think about it, they are glued, nailed and screwed. They gotta survive the trip down the road on a trailer. Then put in place by a crane... also cheaper

Alot of standard homes I'm sure can't go through that without falling apart.

As for septic, don't make the inspector mad. Cost me 5 grand. Wife banned me from talking to him til the job was done

 

[two_bit_score]

Dam things are actually stronger than most stick builts...depending on builder.

Even ‘mobile homes’ can be pretty tough.

I had an old one on a place I bought. Decided not to try to move it because afraid it wouldn’t make the trip. I was sure wrong!

I decided to scrap it out and tear it down. Turned into a much harder job than I thought it would. It was put together better than I thought.

 

[Grumpycat]

Agree it is important to check on covenants, building codes, and restrictions. That lot has a fire hydrant, power, and internet on the street. Government did not do that, a developer did. Before you close you need to know what covenants are in the deed.

 

[Dftodd]

Manufactured homed are popular around here.

Dam things are actually stronger than most stick builts...depending on builder.

Think about it, they are glued, nailed and screwed. They gotta survive the trip down the road on a trailer. Then put in place by a crane... also cheaper

Alot of standard homes I'm sure can't go through that without falling apart.

As for septic, don't make the inspector mad. Cost me 5 grand. Wife banned me from talking to him til the job was done

I'm staying out of that part. Will between the contractor and inspector. As long as it passes, the contractor will get his check.