The Hunt for Rural Property C O N S I D E R T H E S E 1 5 FA C T O R S W H E N L O O K I N G TO BUY A PL ACE IN THE COUNTRY Story by Farm Credit Bank of Texas • FindFarmCredit.com
THINKING ABOUT PURCHASING RURAL PROPERTY? Whether you are interested in productive agricultural land, a hunting ranch or a country home, do your homework before you make an offer. Buying rural real estate is different than buying urban or commercial property. If you are unfamiliar with land in your target area, property values or the legal documents involved, seek help from competent legal and rural real estate professionals. But do your own research too. To avoid potentially costly mistakes when investing in rural property, Farm Credit—the nation’s oldest and most experienced rural financing organization—suggests that buyers consider the following factors.
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