Finding the right property! (Central IL/South WI) - 02/04/11 05:16 AM
Hi all!
This is my first post here. I've been surfing around for some time and have learned a lot. Lot's of great properties.
I'm looking at buying a property this spring/summer in either Central IL or Southern Wisconsin.
Right now, there seem to be quite a few properties with lakes on them already. However, something is really exciting to build a vacant property with a new lake and homesite...customized exactly the way I want it to be.
However, I'm struggling to find the "right" property. Honestly, it's tough to know what to look for and especially vision a lake that is not present. I could use some help...bigtime!
I do have a few questions/concerns:
1.) I know someone who tried to build a pond but it never filled. Is it best to have springs into your pond? I'm worried connecting a creek would pollute it and I just can't see rain filling a pond!
2.) I'd like to have a lake around 10 acres, with 25-30ft of depth. Is that unreasonable on 75-100 acres of land?
3.) What do I really need to look for in a property?
4.) There are some properties with filled up strip mines, would that be better or should I create my own?
5.) What is the best way to search for a property? I find it challenging to look on the internet.
Thanks for the help. I can't wait to own my property and build my dream.
This is my first post here. I've been surfing around for some time and have learned a lot. Lot's of great properties.
I'm looking at buying a property this spring/summer in either Central IL or Southern Wisconsin.
Right now, there seem to be quite a few properties with lakes on them already. However, something is really exciting to build a vacant property with a new lake and homesite...customized exactly the way I want it to be.
However, I'm struggling to find the "right" property. Honestly, it's tough to know what to look for and especially vision a lake that is not present. I could use some help...bigtime!
I do have a few questions/concerns:
1.) I know someone who tried to build a pond but it never filled. Is it best to have springs into your pond? I'm worried connecting a creek would pollute it and I just can't see rain filling a pond!
2.) I'd like to have a lake around 10 acres, with 25-30ft of depth. Is that unreasonable on 75-100 acres of land?
3.) What do I really need to look for in a property?
4.) There are some properties with filled up strip mines, would that be better or should I create my own?
5.) What is the best way to search for a property? I find it challenging to look on the internet.
Thanks for the help. I can't wait to own my property and build my dream.