What are the usuals for making sure I am not buying worthless property.?

Question

Is there a government agency (i.e. county/state) that would do a perk test on a piece of property that I am looking to buy, or is there usually a private business that does that? Or let me just ask....I am looking at buying 40 acres of untouched land for future investment. I am totally new to this. The property may possibly have a homesite built within the next couple years. What all do I need to do in the way of a septic permit, well permit, perk test, etc.... where along the lines would I go to get these items? I want to make sure the property can support a homesite and I want to make sure the property isn't worthless. It is pretty much worthless if it doesn't perk....right?

Answer 1

Talk to a real estate appraiser or a local lawyer.

Note: a perk test is only needed for a septic field. There are other ways to handle sewage: public sewer (wait until the nearest town expands out to you...I don't know how far this is in your case) or septic tank that gets pumped. Or you can use it for crops or pasture or tree nursery.