Alabama Hunting Land For Sale - Interested In South Alabama Hunting Land?
Things To Keep In Mind When Participating In South Alabama Land Sales!
Why are you considering south Alabama acreage? Investment, income, growth, recreation, hunting, fishing, future development? Well, why not find a parcel with most if not all of these attributes? It's easier than you may think! First, I would like to make mention of a conversation that a good buddy of mine and I recently had.
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My friend Jimmy and I have been friends and in the same hunting club for some four years now. After a morning hunt last year, we were in for lunch when he made a comment about the developers building houses next to our hunting land and how they must have had insight as to where to invest. My response was that, I thought the developers had simply followed good highways and roads out of the steadily growing city until they reached the “sticks” or “boondocks” as many say; referring to land that's cheap, somewhat distant and at that time had little value. Now after years past and natural growth in population, the “sticks” are no longer the “sticks!”
Now, with that conversation in mind, let's start narrowing things down. What are your priorities when seeking Alabama acreage for sale? Let's say investment property or recreational land are at the top of your list. Geographically, where would you like to be? Since investment potential is important to you, you will want to be near a small town or city that is near a larger more populated area with easy access. You are speculating that one day, the small town will be large and your land will no longer be the “sticks!” Furthermore, if your land is already on a paved road this could make your property more desirable sooner than later. Although, land accessed by dirt or clay roads may offer a little quieter more private atmosphere and if they do eventually pave your dirt/clay road, your property's value should rise.
Since we're talking about rising value, let’s make sure to take the timber value into consideration. What timber is growing on the property? Hardwoods? Pine plantation? What kind of pine? How old? Is it merchantable? If so, for how much now and later? All of this should be available from the timber evaluation or “stand map” that the land owner should have. If there is no timber information, simply ask the seller to provide an estimate. If this property becomes more of an interest to you, seek out a qualified, registered forester to perform an estimate to confirm the first. A bank or other lending institution may require a Timber Cruise which will give a detailed analysis, as well as the current and future value of the timber. Since much of the acreage for sale in Alabama contains timber, information on its value will be readily available.
As far as recreational acreage for sale in Alabama, how about hunting land and horses for an example. If hunting is your priority and you plan on building a camp, then you can buy further out and probably for less. However, if you prefer a heated hotel room near some warm food prepared by someone else, then choose your property accordingly, closer to a town with amenities. As for horses, you probably would rather be closer to a town than farther for convenience to feed stores and supplies. It is not uncommon to find an all in one convenience/feed/gas store in the rural Alabama. Stop in to such stores to introduce yourself and ask questions about the hunting, you may be surprised to the openness of the locals. Ask around as to the quality of hunting. Ask the seller for photos and again, don't hesitate to ask a stranger at the gas pump. Look up area hunting clubs and leases to get an idea of the areas potential as for the game and the cost of hunting privileges. Don't forget to ask the local Game Warden and Biologist for their valuable input! Remember, once you have your own land, one of the most fulfilling parts is managing it for quantity as well as the quality of game by planting food plots and other wildlife friendly habitat.
Part 2 of this story is a real life example showing how I just did everything I explained above. Go to part 2 now!
Why are you considering south Alabama acreage? Investment, income, growth, recreation, hunting, fishing, future development? Well, why not find a parcel with most if not all of these attributes? It's easier than you may think! First, I would like to make mention of a conversation that a good buddy of mine and I recently had.
I Have Land For Sale In South Alabama & I'm Unloading Now -- Click Here To See It!
My friend Jimmy and I have been friends and in the same hunting club for some four years now. After a morning hunt last year, we were in for lunch when he made a comment about the developers building houses next to our hunting land and how they must have had insight as to where to invest. My response was that, I thought the developers had simply followed good highways and roads out of the steadily growing city until they reached the “sticks” or “boondocks” as many say; referring to land that's cheap, somewhat distant and at that time had little value. Now after years past and natural growth in population, the “sticks” are no longer the “sticks!”
Now, with that conversation in mind, let's start narrowing things down. What are your priorities when seeking Alabama acreage for sale? Let's say investment property or recreational land are at the top of your list. Geographically, where would you like to be? Since investment potential is important to you, you will want to be near a small town or city that is near a larger more populated area with easy access. You are speculating that one day, the small town will be large and your land will no longer be the “sticks!” Furthermore, if your land is already on a paved road this could make your property more desirable sooner than later. Although, land accessed by dirt or clay roads may offer a little quieter more private atmosphere and if they do eventually pave your dirt/clay road, your property's value should rise.
Since we're talking about rising value, let’s make sure to take the timber value into consideration. What timber is growing on the property? Hardwoods? Pine plantation? What kind of pine? How old? Is it merchantable? If so, for how much now and later? All of this should be available from the timber evaluation or “stand map” that the land owner should have. If there is no timber information, simply ask the seller to provide an estimate. If this property becomes more of an interest to you, seek out a qualified, registered forester to perform an estimate to confirm the first. A bank or other lending institution may require a Timber Cruise which will give a detailed analysis, as well as the current and future value of the timber. Since much of the acreage for sale in Alabama contains timber, information on its value will be readily available.
As far as recreational acreage for sale in Alabama, how about hunting land and horses for an example. If hunting is your priority and you plan on building a camp, then you can buy further out and probably for less. However, if you prefer a heated hotel room near some warm food prepared by someone else, then choose your property accordingly, closer to a town with amenities. As for horses, you probably would rather be closer to a town than farther for convenience to feed stores and supplies. It is not uncommon to find an all in one convenience/feed/gas store in the rural Alabama. Stop in to such stores to introduce yourself and ask questions about the hunting, you may be surprised to the openness of the locals. Ask around as to the quality of hunting. Ask the seller for photos and again, don't hesitate to ask a stranger at the gas pump. Look up area hunting clubs and leases to get an idea of the areas potential as for the game and the cost of hunting privileges. Don't forget to ask the local Game Warden and Biologist for their valuable input! Remember, once you have your own land, one of the most fulfilling parts is managing it for quantity as well as the quality of game by planting food plots and other wildlife friendly habitat.
Part 2 of this story is a real life example showing how I just did everything I explained above. Go to part 2 now!
