How To Find A Small Farm Or Ranch For Retirement Or Investment

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in the country?  No, not deep in the rural areas, but on a beautiful plot of land with woodlands, lakes, meadows, and wild deer roaming free.  How do you feel about fishing in your own pond or hunting in your own forests whenever you take the notion?  Perhaps you are a gardener, or love horseback riding.  Hiking, camping, bird watching, all of these pastimes are possible when you own your small farm or ranch.  Can’t afford it you say?  Well, you may be surprised at how cheap a small farm sells for in southern Georgia.

For less than the cost of a medium sized home in a major city, you can retire and enjoy life on a rural farm.  Here in south Georgia there are still many small farms or rural plots of land which may be purchased at bargain prices.  Some already have nice homes on them, as well as, outbuildings, fishing ponds, and farm forestry plots filled with many different species of plants and animals.  Peace and serenity is assured for those who dwell in these areas.

This may even be considered a strategy investment as land will never be cheaper and will only increase in value over the years.  Another plus is the income obtained by renting out the cleared farm acres.  Farm acreage is always needed by the local businessmen involved in farm agriculture.  Cotton, peanuts, tobacco, and cattle need land for production and it is usually no problem to lease out farm acreage. 

There is also income obtained by using your land as a hunting farm.  Deer hunters will pay a high premium for prime hunting land.  A hunting farm may allow you to add a substantial bit of income to your pocketbook while helping control the deer population.  Most, if not all, small farms have pecan trees and other fruit orchards on them.  An orchard farm can be quite lucrative if handled correctly.  Strawberries, peaches, blueberries, and many other types of fruit and produce can be grown on an orchard farm.  Everyone eats well on a farm down here.  Oh, and did I mention sweet onions?  They don’t just grow in Vidalia you know.

Greenhouse agriculture is something to consider too.  While the rest of the country is covered with ice and snow you can still grow a garden in a greenhouse.  Imagine, fresh tomatoes on your table all year long and other vegetables besides.  Almost anything in the world can be grown in this area because of the climate we enjoy.  If you love growing things than this is the place for you.  Prize winning fruits and vegetables are frequently grown by gardeners in this part of Georgia.

If you presently live in the great frozen north, then this climate will surely suit your taste.  No snow!  Think about this for a moment and try to picture yourself playing golf in the middle of the winter.  No walks to shovel, no icy roads to negotiate, and no expensive heating bills to pay for.  Beside this, you can actually see the stars at night as there are few bright lights to interfere with your view.  Crime is low out here as neighbors tend to keep an eye out for each other’s property and homes.  We help our own.

Perhaps you are wondering how to find these great little properties.  Well, you have to do your homework but there’s no reason you can’t find a small plot of your own.  The first thing to do is to pick out an area in which you are interested.  Once a decision has been made, you can go online and check out the phone numbers of local realtors and newspapers.  Small farms and ranches are often advertised in local papers with some owners willing to finance the land themselves.  Even some small towns have real estate agents which will be glad to help you find your special place.

Spend a little time looking for the perfect setting for you.  Make a checklist of your requirements and fully explore every possible rural farm listing.  A good realtor will do their best to find what type property you are looking for.  Make sure they understand exactly the property you seek and the price you expect to pay.  Good luck on your quest and hopefully, I’ll be seeing you!