Know the purpose you have for your land. This will help you find the right land.
Low altitude farming, fertile land, High Altitude land in Colorado is tougher to farm.
Is your purpose for your land to build a retreat, an Air B&B or to have fertile land to grow crops?
The reasons for owning land are endless, make sure the land meets the needs to build your dream.
I have started projects not knowing I would run into zoning and building Department hurdles that have tripled my budget and could have been more.
Make sure you research with Zoning and Building Department to ensure you are not going to run into costly or even impossible hurdles.
"The Three Little Pigs"
And the Big Bad Wolf Huffed, and he Puffed, and he Blew the House down.
Wind, Blizzards, Sun, Floods the list goes on, be prepared with the right design and the right material choices.
Create a Master Plan for your Land. There are districts that give you one chance, submit the Master Plan for now and future outbuildings.
Know your start up needs and your future growth needs.
Are you dining alone tonight? Some people prefer to dine alone, some do not.
Know who YOU are.
Living on your "Land" can easily mean less visitors, more alone time.
If this is for you - great.
But know who you are.