Considerations for Buying Raw Land

[Daniel Walker]

All,

  Preparing to buy a bit of raw land for recreational use.  Though i've seen the previous posts on related discussions, wanted to be a little more precise.  Specifically, i wanted to get everyone's take on if i should have the land surveyed before purchase.  Is this really required now that boundaries are clearly drawn in local government's databases?  Also, should i buy liability insurance for raw land?  Any other considerations besides the standard process of dealing with a lender, title company, etc?  

  Thanks in advance.

Dan Walker