Happy to hear you’re out visiting land deals! As a reminder, by visiting a Wilco Land property you agree and acknowledge that you will act in accordance with local laws/regulations and Wilco will not be liable for any damages  as a result of the land viewing party. As our customer you are responsible for identifying and viewing land using your own judgement. We buy our properties site unseen, so unfortunately, cannot offer much advice on viewing the land.

Now the good stuff! Here’s my tips before heading out:

1.) Inside each of my listings on Wilco Land you will find a video, where I go over access (recommend watching that) and under property details there will be my notes on access for the particular property.

2.) Don’t know how to use GPS coordinates or utilize google earth? Here’s a tutorial made just for you: Click here to watch my instructional video

3.) The most awesome land app! This shows parcel lines and ownership, along with downloadable maps for the off-grid terrain. Try OnX or Landglide from the app store.

4.) I always recommend taking a few minutes to review aerial imagery, maps, GPS and google earth to get an idea of the property location and layout.. I like to look for natural features (neighboring homes, intersections, terrain changes/roads, etc.) to get some bearings when I get there.

5.) Don’t forget to inform someone of where you’re going and when you expect to be back 🙂

Still don’t know what the heck you’re doing! Call/text me at 605-250-1256.

I have more educational content on my blog and always happy to hop on a video call to share due diligence/educational tips with new land shoppers!

Hope you find this helpful!

Have you ever tried to visit a property but never really got to exactly where it is? This is a common scenario especially when dealing with vacant lots since most of them do not have situs addresses. Annoying, right? How can we improve our land search given this situation? 

Time is precious and should never be wasted. Thus, we suggest you download the following apps as they could help you locate where the property exactly is, as well as help you understand parcel boundaries and lines.

Apps we suggest: 

1. OnX
2. Landglide
3. FatMap

Try them now for a better, easier, and less hassle land search!

Did you know that there are over 245 million acres of public land in the United States that are managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on behalf of all Americans? 

What are these public lands for? Amazingly, these lands support the nation’s need for conventional and renewable energy, minerals, timber, grazing lands, watershed protection, home to wildlife and fish, and offer exceptional opportunities for outdoor recreations. 

Where are these BLM lands located? Most BLM lands are in Western states, including Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, and Wyoming. 

What can you do on BLM lands? 

1. Hunters can discover the outdoors and experience traditional activities.
2. Anglers can come across variety of fish and wildlife game species including elk, bison, bighorn sheep, pronghorn, mule and white-tailed deer, javelina, quail, turkey, duck, trout, and salmon. 
3. Other recreational activities such as camping, biking, hiking, off-highway driving, horseback riding, swimming, etc.

Owning a property next to a BLM land or national forest is considered fulfillment of a dream. Here’s why…

1. Allows homeowner to experience the beauty of the forest, abundant wildlife, stunning scenery, and a sense of solitude, FOR FREE!
2. Involvement on project planning and decision-making processes since national forests are considered as “working” forests managed for multiple uses like wildlife, timber, water quality, and recreation. 
3. Your property could become one of their partners! BLM works with local communities, state agencies, tribes, regional and national groups, and partners to improve hunting and fishing opportunities and expand access to these experiences. On average, BLM managed public lands received 7.3 million hunting and fishing visits, helping to support local economies. 
4. Economic opportunity and stability from the jobs and economic yield associated with activities on public lands.

Here at Wilco Land, we often have cool properties that adjoin BLM land and National Forests so feel free to check out our website at www.wilcolandllc.com so you too can enjoy all these perks for yourself or with your family, friends, and pets! 

Interested in financing a land purchase using seller financing? Great! Wilco offers seller financing on virtually all of the property we sell. This enables everyday folks the opportunity to afford property that might otherwise be out of their budget.

BUT – it is a financial commitment, and for some people, that’s a scary thought!

In this video, Kevin (the head of finance at Wilco) and Tom take the mystery out of seller financing and give tips on what to do if you get behind on your land payments!

Summary of tips to keep your land if you get behind on payments:
1. Tap other sources of money (e.g., credit cards, short-term loans, etc.)
2. Ask your friends, family, and others who may benefit from the land
3. Leverage your 401(k)
4. At the end of the day, the most important this is to stay in contact with us! We can work with you, but only if you keep us in the loop!

We hope this helps!

Everyone’s situation is different, so please make sure to discuss your options with a trusted financial advisor before you make your moves.