12 TIPS ON HOW TO FIND HOMESTEAD LAND

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Before you start looking for your own home and homestead land, there are a few steps to take that will help you find the perfect piece of property to meet your specific requirements.

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Check with local government. In rural areas of the United States, the local governments try to sell acres of land in remote areas. However, not all of this land may be suitable for small farms or farm animals.

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Look for foreclosures

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Buy a propery at auction.

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Check with a realtor.

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Connect with sellers.

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