hunting land

Where is the best place/website/paper to find 40-60 acres, non buildable land for hunting? Preferably within 100 miles of Northfield?

craigslist has a lot, both for sale by owners and agents.

https://www.wihuntingland.com/listings/

I dream on this one quite often

What’s your email? I will send some listings over to you.
I’m actively looking for hunting land as well in Todd, Wadena, Ottertail, and Morrison counties.

Ranger777 – could you send me that list as well. Have you gave any thought of going in with anyone else on a land purchase. Like you I am also looking to purchase some land in Todd or Wadena county. Are you currently from that area? If so where? I grew up and graduated from Staples. Thanks.

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Have you gave any thought of going in with anyone else on a land purchase.

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While I think it’s too strong to say I’d avoid this. I would seriously think about this. I’ve done this and even with lawyers and all the appropriate documents signed and filed. It’s still a huge PIA. Sole ownership or family ownership is much better. Money and friends/people simple DO NOT mix.

Hey, you want to buy some land together Ruger?

Alright Kooty. Let’s do it. But I do have a request. I’d like to make sure we only invite people who like to drink first then hunt as well as poach, litter, and don’t contribute a thing to “deer camp”.

Here are some listings that get sent to me on a daily basis.
I believe I have my search criteria set a 80+ acres, todd, morrison, cass, wadena, and ottertail counties.
Let me know if you guys want some information regarding these properties.
http://matrix.northstarmls.com/Matrix/Public/Portal.aspx?k=2219776HOT&p=AE-314230-737&L=1

My BIL is actively looking to buy immediately. So, no Im not interested in any partnership. Just looking for a website or paper for listings.

I’m with Ruger on this one. I’m part owner of 80 acres that has been in my mom’s family for 4 generations. All it takes is 1 POS uncle and 1 gold digging step grandmother (if there is such a thing as a step grandmother) to cause things to go south in a hurry.

If you can’t afford to purchase it on your own and have to partner up with someone else, I wouldn’t get to attached to the property. Chances are you wouldn’t be able to buy out your partner if times get tough.

I have given a lot of thought into purchasing some property with another guy. I wouldnt ever consider purchasing with another guy unless I really felt confident there wouldnt ever be a problem. Obviously purchasing with family would be the best option, but is not possible with me. None of my family is motivated to buy “hunting land”.
I suppose I could write an offer assuming the seller would consider a CD term, but I’d rather not have a monthly payment on it.
Here are some of the things I’m going to write in our contract to make sure if things ever do go south, we are ok.
1. Cannot sell unless both parties agree.
2. If one does want to sell, and the other does not, the guy wanting to sell only has one option…Sell to his partner for his original contribution amount. For example, if we purchase an 80 acre parcel for 80k, he can only sell back to his partner for 40k. If the guy cannot purchase or buy out his partner than the contract remains the same.
3. Property can never be split, unless both parties agree.
4. “Hunting party” or group shall be agreed upon by both parties.
5. Structures built on property must be approved by both parties.
6. Taxes paid evenly.(we can enroll the land sustainable forestry incentive act to pay most of the yearly taxes)
7. Inc the property..
Any one have anything to add? We are looking at writing an offer pretty quick on a nice property we located a few weeks ago.

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Any one have anything to add? We are looking at writing an offer pretty quick on a nice property we located a few weeks ago.

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Have a lawyer draw up the paperwork. There are so many things involved that I had no idea. I went in with a list like you did and my lawyer asked me a number of other questions I didn’t even think to ask. You are looking at paying about $250-$300 an hour for the lawyer. However it was good insurance to have someone with experience and knowledge writing up the contract.

Ranger,
You’ve covered the main issues we’ve had with our property. Up until the past 10 years, all shares of our property were handed down to kids of previous owners, etc. As the property appreciated over the past 60 years, some people can begin seeing dollar signs. Instead of giving their share to their kids, they want to be bought out at current land prices. If you don’t pay them, they threaten to sell it to “undesirables”. I’m sure there was a written agreement in place years ago, but it is nowhere to be found now. 2 of our 8 shares were sold to non-family members and one of the new members wanted to build a shack with 8 others that weren’t land owners (real class acts at that). When we shot that down, he threatened to have the property split. Of course he wanted the most desireable 10 acres.

All it takes is 1 share holder to force the sale of the property if you can’t agree on a buyout. This could get ugly in a hurry and hiring attorneys gets expensive quick.

One option would be to buy the property with a partner, then split it right away.