● FREE RESEARCH WORKSPACE AVAILABLE   /   INTELLIGENCE FOR EVERY ACRE
ACADEMY / Land research

Land is more than acreage

Check access, permitted use, utilities and flood information.

5 MIN READRESEARCH FRAMEWORK

Access is its own question

A road on a map does not establish a legal right of access. Obtain appropriate survey and title review of access and easement questions. Record the source and what remains unresolved.

Confirm permitted use

Ask the responsible planning or zoning office about your intended use and the current process. Separate an owner’s description from an official determination. Development requirements and infrastructure can affect a project.

Check flood information

Use FEMA’s Flood Map Service Center as a starting point, then identify whether local information or professional review is needed. A map does not guarantee a site will never flood.

Create a feasibility file

Document the intended project, source materials, contacts and open questions. Keep the purchase decision separate from assumptions about building permission or utility availability.

Source for further research: FEMA Flood Map Service Center ↗
Verify the current source and applicable local requirements before acting.
Open My WorkspaceAll Guides

Sign in to sync learning progress to your account.