Opinions on Buying Land

[Dren Aguado]

I'm still doing my research, but just want to get your opinions on the idea of buying land and building a house as a newbie.

[Andrew T Bolton]

Really it depends on your goals. As someone with a lot of building experience, I can tell you there are some pros, but a lot of cons. Building from scratch gives you the ability to manage the design and possibly, if you do it right, you could own your property free and clear. The down side is mostly time constraint, and any unforeseen snags along the way could cost a lot more time and money. Again, it mostly depends on your goals. How fast do you want to scale? Do you have the funds to hire a descent contractor or are you doing the build yourself? I would start by answering those questions for yourself then plan accordingly.