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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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look at zoning regulations. They are very strict just about everywhere. if you want anything that isn't a 1400+ square ft, hand built lumber contraption with a 2+ car garage and 4+ bedrooms with closets you are out of luck. If that's exactly what you want fine, but otherwise it can be difficult to 'break free' from the cookie cutter mold they are trying to force everyone. there are a ton of construction techniques and styles that are amazing but in most cases they are 'technically' allowed but you have to get a debbie downer bureaucrat Karen to give you permission.