crfingnutz Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I saw that some posts were accidently removed so I will ask again, those that have purchased land how did you pay for it or what is the best way? Home equity loan, mortgage, personal loan or some other bank loan? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
virgil Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 It's often difficult to get a mortgage for just land- at least if the purpose of that land is specifically recreational. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjb4900 Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 (edited) lowest interest rate! if home equity loans are a tax benefit I would go that route as well, they usually offer low interest rates too..... Edited July 15, 2016 by jjb4900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Nicky Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 I took out a home equity loan when I bought my camp. It hurts to pay the interest, but it does help some when I file my tax return, since I have enough deductions to itemize. If you can pay cash or work out a payment plan with the seller, that would be the best route to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grampy Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 If possible, save up at least 40% of the purchase price before applying for a loan, if it will be a recreational property. Real estate can be a very good investment, so do your homework. Your savings will be safe while you enjoy your investment and make lower monthly payments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunter Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 Just beware of adjustable rate loans especially home equity. Had a bad experience and was lucky to refi. Second a small piece can be great, you don't need a big piece. I wish I had more but my five acre lot has good hunting with my neighbors mutual permission I have access to more but the key is my lot backs up to power lines so there is a lot of land that can't be developed and acts like a trail for deer. That would be my best advice to find land with adjacent land that can't be developed even if not open to you a food plot can bring in enough for a couple of guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
growalot Posted July 15, 2016 Share Posted July 15, 2016 cash 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chef Posted July 17, 2016 Share Posted July 17, 2016 Why not buy a land with a very small home on it, old and maybe even in rough shape then you can do a conventional mortgage Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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