STEP 01
Know the boundaries
Ask about surveys, acreage, setbacks, easements, encroachments and legal access. A visible path or internet map is not a substitute for recorded rights.
STEP 02
Understand water and waste
Confirm septic permitting, well condition, testing and utility availability for the actual parcel. Not every rural home has the same infrastructure.
STEP 03
Check access, drainage and land use
Review road maintenance, driveway rights, flood information, restrictions and whether intended improvements are allowed. Use qualified specialists where appropriate.
STEP 04
Treat lake proximity carefully
Around Nolin Lake, don't assume a lake-area address means shoreline ownership, dock approval, private access or boating rights. Verify deeds and current agency rules.
STEP 05
Choose the right professionals
A qualified surveyor, title professional, inspector and other specialists can answer questions that a real estate agent alone should not decide. Don's construction experience helps you know what to ask.