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Advantages to Living Off-the-Grid

By Matt Valzania

When one starts to consider going off the grid, it needs to be asked whether or not it’s worth it? There are extra costs involved and it takes work, not to mention changing your lifestyle.  With that question in mind, …

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Outhouses are Out!

By Chris Briggs

Land University has provided many useful articles on the topic of improving undeveloped land. This article will be dedicated to a gross but important topic: poop. As the bestselling author Taro Gomi put it, “Everybody Poops”. Dealing with waste on …

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Off the Grid: How do you make money?

By Matt Valzania

In most cases, it is difficult to make money solely by living off the grid. However, most people that live off the grid have far lower monthly expenditures than the typical homeowner. This is like making extra money because that …

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Owning Land on a Floodplain

By Courtney Hageman

A waterfront property is often the most highly sought after type of property in the US. Whether the property is near a lake, river or ocean, it beckons with beauty and many leisure activities, such as fishing or swimming. Unfortunately, …

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[INFOGRPAHIC] 7 Wonders of Oregon

By Josh Speiss

7 Gorgeous places to visit in the great state of Oregon. There’s never been a better time to visit one of the most beautiful states in the nation. These are great places to plan your next adventure.

Top 3 Places to own land in a Zombie Apocalypse

Top 3 Places to own land in a Zombie Apocalypse

By LandCentral

You can find plenty of internet space devoted to tips and tricks for surviving the zombie apocalypse.  A lot of the advice centers on the philosophy of “arm up, drive to a place without a lot of people, and stay …

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How to Find Hunting Land for Sale

By LandCentral

For many people hunting is a passion. For some it is an obsession. The latest ammunition, rifles, bows, game calls, optics, two-way radios, clothing, and tree-stands, among many other hunting toys, have been purchased. Hours have been spent scouting the …

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How do Mineral Rights Work and How are They Conveyed?

By Josh Speiss

As a current or potential landowner you might be asking what mineral rights are. The term “mineral rights” typically refers to a person’s right to all subsurface minerals such as gas, oil, coal, gold, diamonds, quartz, copper or other valuable …

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The Homestead Act: Travel Through History

By Courtney Hageman

The Homestead Act was signed into law by Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862.  Its aim was for poor and middle class people to have a chance at land ownership for the first time. Prior to the Homestead Act being …

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