Real estate can be a great home as the population continues to grow. It can also be a very challenging investment if you are not fully prepared to research, evaluate and negotiate for the lots of land. This helpful overview will help prepare you to succeed in buying a lot of land that will be a smart investment for years to come.

Ok so now we know from the bank an estimate of our available money and our research has highlighted the expected costs. The next step is to evaluate the property for its desirability. Is the lot of land all flat and buildable or does it contain any parts too steep for construction? What are the views available? Is there privacy or is it located next to a road or very close to neighbors? Is it near water which can be a nice selling point and also a risk of flooding. What are the local zoning ordinances? Do you have the option to divide the property into multiple lots if you wanted to?

Modular homes are built in climate controlled factories and arrive at your local building site almost completed. The key word is "almost". You need contractors that are experienced with modular home construction to handle the local work. There is much less work needed when compared to stick built homes but there is still critical work that is needed. This critical work is not something that should be attempted by the average do-it-yourself person. Even experts DIY people should have people that are experienced with the unique issues of modular homes.

Before we get ahead of ourselves let us not forget that even before the home modules are delivered to your local building site you need to have it prepared. The land needs to be properly graded so rainwater slopes away from home as well as a permanent foundation needs to be built. It is doubtful that the most experienced DIY weekend warrior has the equipment to properly build a permanent foundation for a full size house. This is a good time to mention one of the unique requirements for modular homes. Since they are built in large, long sections the foundation needs to be extremely level. If the foundation is off by one inch the modules will not sit properly on the foundation.

For most people the biggest restriction in our lives is financial consideration. Before you start looking for land, talk with a mortgage broker or the loan officer at your local bank. They will be able to help you determine how much you can afford. If you are building a Prefab House on the lot of land you may also need to apply for a construction loan before converting it into a standard mortgage. Don't forget to factor in mortgage insurance and legal closing costs which can significantly increase your monthly payments. cover the construction period It is best to talk with several different loan providers to find the ones with the best interest rates and match for your situation. But at this point we are just looking for a good loan estimate so you will know what you can and can not afford.