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    Land Research Guides

    Practical, plain-English guides for researching land before you buy. Each guide covers one part of the workflow — utilities, zoning, GIS, lot splits, due diligence — so you can build a clear picture of a parcel before spending more time or money.

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    Utilities
    Power, water, sewer, and gas — what to verify before pricing a deal.
    7 guides
    Septic & Perc Tests
    Perc tests, soil evaluation, drain fields, and septic feasibility on vacant land.
    5 guides
    Water & Wells
    Water wells, well records, water quality, and water rights on vacant land.
    5 guides
    Lot Splits
    Minor subdivisions, frontage, access, and the economics of 1–4 lot splits.
    11 guides
    GIS & Parcel Research
    County GIS portals, parcel viewers, and how to confirm boundaries.
    9 guides
    Zoning
    Read code, verify allowed uses, and avoid entitlement surprises.
    2 guides
    Due Diligence
    Checklists and the recurring mistakes that turn wins into losses.
    17 guides
    Land Value & Comps
    Estimate raw, researched, builder-ready, and subdivided land value.
    12 guides
    Access
    Legal and physical access — easements, frontage, and recorded rights.
    7 guides
    Flood Zones
    FEMA flood maps, AE / A / X zones, and what they mean for buildability.
    1 guide
    Getting Started
    Orient yourself in LandGauge and set up a repeatable workflow.
    1 guide
    Using Knowledge
    Save, organize, and reuse what your team has already researched.
    3 guides

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