I'm just about to get started looking for at least 20+ acres in the Brenham/Chappell Hill area of SE Central Texas.

Main interest is a recreation area for the family and friends (camping, fishing,waterfowl hunting, etc). Of course would like as much water as possible, but realistically probably looking at two acres or so.

Am starting out getting a better feel for location and size - how much I think I want and where I want it.

Haven't given a whole lot of thought into much more than that yet (presence of groundwater on the site, springs, wells, vegetation, soil types, etc).

I plan on spending a whole lot of time on this site, especially after the land purchase, but I'm hoping to get some suggestions and input to help push me along the learning curve while land-hunting.

Any specific questions I should be asking...especially about existing ponds on the properties?

Should a biologist be brought in before closing on any land that has existing surface water?