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We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres.

Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

We may have the opportunity to move to a new state in 2022. Looking at real estate in the area where we would move, nothing has us excited - and we're sick of living in suburbs - so we're considering buying land and building. We wouldn't be able to afford a true homestead, but could get at least 1-2 acres. Has anyone here bought a plot and built a house before? Any pitfalls to look out for? Would you build again or buy in the future?

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[–] • 11 pts

Price of construction is through the roof right now, maybe buy land and put a trailer or prefab on it and save to build your dream house.

[–] [deleted] • 6 pts (edited )

This is a great approach. Land is the most important part if you can swing it; the house can came at any point.

[–] • 1 pt

That. Just getting water/ electric might be pricey. Consider: fences, driveway, trees.

[–] • 1 pt

All things that need to be figured in one way or another.