Part of business is education. In the land business, it’s common you will find remote properties that do not have registered addresses to simply plug into google maps, so accessing these listings can seem complicated, but it’s actually really easy with some helpful tools which I will explain here. You may also run the problem of wondering where the property lines are if the land isn’t staked out, which I can help with as well.

Second portion of this will be addressing your questions about building, water, electric, development, usage, etc can be a concern before you buy land. I will show you how we find information regarding specific properties.

Lastly, I will talk about how we can offer such low prices, and where we find these properties.

We want you to be comfortable and confident in your purchase! Our goal is to offer land that everyone has the opportunity to use for investment, recreation, or development.

1. How to access a Wilco Land property?
   • I suggest using the GPS coordinates from our website, then plugging those into your smartphone, google maps, or google earth. Always research the route and location before you leave home.
   • View the Google Maps/Earth link on our site.
   • View the tax/plat map
2. How do I know where the property lines are?
   • Sometimes land will be marked in the corners, and often times it will not be. To give you an idea, you can plug the 4 corner GPS coordinates into your phone and try to walk it while you’re there. Keep in mind these are approximate. A land survey is what will yield exact results.
   • I also suggest viewing the Google Maps/Earth link in our website listing, and finding a marker in each corner to try to give you an idea. (ex. Is there a road that one corner butts up to, is there a power line in a corner you can see, does it start to slope at this property line, is there a group of trees on the back line of the land)

   Here is a video of me walking through access and location on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pj2llwzZC8&t=4s

3. When it comes to zoning, development, electric, water, etc – I suggest talking to locals and calling the county offices (assessors or building and development) to learn more about the specific area. A simple google search will yield those numbers. We can guide you in the right direction and tell you more about what we know about the areas we sell. But we strive to have our customers get those questions answered on their own, so they can hear it straight from the source. I ask myself a few questions…
   • Are there homes nearby? Good indicator there is potential to develop/build.
   • How close are power lines? Are locals using alternative sources?
   • Does the county have a website with zoning etc? Below are links to view county assessor sites. To search any property, use the parcel ID or “APN”
4. What do I say when I call the county or a local well/electric company asking these questions?
   • To identify a parcel you will need the parcel ID/APN and county of the land – which you can find in our listings.
   • We often also include legal descriptions which can tell you subdivision and/or HOA/POA.
   • Let them know you’re looking at land in the area, and has some questions about a specific area, or parcel.
5. Often times the county has a parcel search website and GIS map to view parcel records, tax maps, zoning, etc – here are some links to the counties we often work in:

   Siskiyou County: https://assessor.compulog.com/Crook County: http://gis.co.crook.or.us/

   Fremont County: https://www.fremontco.com/assessor/erecords.shtml

   Lassen County: http://www.lassencounty.org/dept/assessor/assessor

6. Where does Wilco Land find these properties and why are they so cheap?
   • Wilco mines TONS of data and sends out offers to purchase thousands of properties. In return, individuals who own land, and wish to sell – and we are able to pick up land at discounted price and pass those savings on to you. At the end of the day, it’s a numbers game for us.
   • Why do they sell to us? There are many reasons, but the big reason is simplicity. We can handle the process from start to finish and make their life easy.
7. The area I want land is not listed on your site?
   • Our goal is to keep growing this business, and be able to provide the opportunity to service more counties and locations. We hope to roll out new locations as often as we can.
8. Can I make an offer other than what is listed on our site? Of course! We got into this business to make owning real estate available for everyone, no matter what your income is. If there is a property you really like, we want to work with you to make land ownership a reality for you.
9. What are my options to purchase and what does it look like?
   • You’re first option is a cash sale (one time payment): For this type of purchase we often close in house for a $350 processing fee, and both parties sign a purchase agreement. Wilco Land then deeds the property to you upon payment. Another route, is using a title company to make the purchase. We often work with First American Title, which has locations across the country.
   • You’re second option is an owner carry or financing option: For this type of purchase we close in house and both parties engage in a land contract specifying how much the down payment, monthly payment, and length of the contract will be. Again, a $350 processing fee will be charged. After both parties complete paperwork, the down payment will be due, and you are ready to start using the land!

I hope all of this information is helpful, and again if you have questions do not hesitate to simply call or send us an email, we’d love to hear from you!

I am no expert on this subject but I thought I would give you a few tools I use and things I look for before I buy.

To your land ownership,
Miles McLaughlin

Hi everyone, Miles here.

I am getting a lot of questions about how our purchase process works. I want to address the purchase process for a new customer and make you more confident in the security your purchase.

1. Let’s have a phone conversation before anything. Just give us a call or text at 605-299-5553.
2. If you can’t reach me and you’re afraid of losing out on a property – simply submit the $350 reservation/document fee on our payment page (don’t worry it’s secured). Once that is paid, consider a “hold/reservation” on the property until I give you a call.
3. On our call, we will talk particulars of the purchase. Is this a one time purchase? Are you buying on terms/financing? Are you making a counter offer to our listed price? Do you need more of your questions answered?
4. I will gather the information I need from you to complete the paperwork. This consists of a purchase agreement, laying out the details on the purchase. Another option, would be to close with a title company or third party.
5. Paperwork is sent electronically via RightSignature. After you have a chance to review that, we expect the down payment or full purchase price by the closing date on the contract. If it is a cash sale, we will send paperwork for the county to record the land in your name. They will then mail you the deed. This process occurs after final payment in a terms/financing deal.
6. It’s time to get out there and start enjoying land. You have made a very cool investment. I would start using my land to bring friends and camp on the weekend – most of our properties are in fun outdoors areas where you can find plenty of outdoor recreation. Many customers buy our land for an investment, growing organics, and to homestead/hobby farm.

It’s time to stop contemplating, and make the first step to becoming a landowner. Give us a call today.

Until next time,
Miles McLaughlin

How do I know this is legitimate? Will I receive my product [the land].
– That is a question I ask myself when I am purchasing online as well. We send you a purchase agreement via RightSignature, which lays out the transaction, and other common details in the document.

Can Wilco Land can show you the land?
– Unfortunately, I cannot go show the property to you. We live in Sioux Falls, SD and it would be a long trek to the west coast for a visit. We buy all of our land site unseen, besides photography services who take photographs for us. We can provide an address or GPS coordinates on the property to help you locate.

What happens after I pay for the land and sign the purchase agreement?
– If you are buying cash, we will send you a pre-stamped, ready to mail, transfer of ownership certificate. You will sign that and stick it in a mailbox for the county to receive. They will then record the land in your name and mail you a new deed. We will walk you through this process when the time comes.
– If you are buying on terms, we simply collect the down payment, and start collecting monthly payments after. We are bound by the purchase agreement which both parties have. After the land is paid off, we will then record the property in your name. You are free to use the land as you wise during financing

What kind of business are we?
– We are a land investment company, who provides service above all else. As a small business we value each and every customer, and want you to feel comfortable along the way. We are easy to work with and ultimately here to help you become a landowner.

Don’t hesitate to pick up the phone and give us a call.

You might be asking yourself… Is my purchase going to be safe? How will I know my property will have no liens or overdue taxes? How does the land get transferred in my name?

Buying land can seem overwhelming, and even scary at times. Here at Wilco Land, we want to assure you that you are in good hands with us. We will do everything we can to be transparent and informative during the process.

You can expect professional and friendly service, a clear title, and warranty deed when purchasing land through us. We will handle all the paperwork, and make the process as easy as possible for you.

We believe land should be an asset everyone has an opportunity to acquire.

I like to stay up-to-date on population trends because as a landowner, those can be a big factor in how much land is worth. With a degree in Economics, I’m always thinking of how the theories I learned in school, can be applied to the industry I work in.

As an investor, when I see a state surging in population, or if I project population growth in an area because of investment pouring into a region; creating jobs and boosting an economy. I view this as an opportunity to buy and HOLD land. Maybe, I have no interest in the land at all, but if I can find a reasonable price, my money has an opportunity to grow over the years due to the economic law of supply and demand. As people move into an area, the demand for land and housing increases, and the supply starts to dwindle. This causes land to become more valuable, therefore, increasing it’s price because the demand is greater than the amount available. Yes, there is always risk in an investment, but land is historically a lower risk investment, and lets face it, your money isn’t making more of itself by leaving it under the mattress.

Looking at it from a residents standpoint. As the population increases in an area, the demand for housing increases, and again, the amount of available housing becomes limited because developers can’t keep up with the population growth rate. This creates a market, where available housing is few and far between, so renters can rent at high prices and homes sell for more. Due to the limited options, people have to pay those prices if they want a roof over their head.

High rent prices aren’t your only option. We have a lot of customers who choose to buy affordable land outside the city to escape these dramatic prices. This route has many benefits: cheaper property taxes, more space, better views, and best of all, you get to design your dream home the way you want it! Yes, it does come with some drawbacks, probably the biggest one being the commute to and from work. However, even if life takes you a different direction, and you never end up building on the land, there is a good chance the land you purchased 10 years ago, will be worth a lot more than what you paid for it. Heck, just think about how much that land could be worth in 100 years if it stays in the family!

This concept applies to any area that sees their population grow faster than the housing market can keep up with it.

Here is a good article describing Colorado’s surge in population: http://www.denverpost.com/2016/05/19/colorado-population-growth-far-outstripped-new-housing-census-says/

This is Miles McLaughlin with Wilco LLC. I have been involved in investing in Land over the past year and a half, and have come to fall in love with it for a few simple reasons:

1. Land can be resold. This is plain and simple, land very often appreciates over time and can be resold for a profit.

2. Land will carry on your name. Believe it or not, but land will carry on your name. You will have a special gift to give your loved ones after your time is done.

3. Land if FUN. I enjoy outdoor recreation, so I enjoy camping trips, and 4 wheeling on some of the land I own.

4. There is a limited amount on this Earth. Sooner or later, as the population increases, land will become more scarce, with that the value of any land you own will rise.