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Important Issues to research and investigate before investing in ranches, land, recreational properties, legacy properties and other unique properties will be presented here. Unique properties will have unique issues to address that you want to be knowledgeable about in the decision-making process when purchasing. These issues don’t normally exist with the standard in-city or suburban home purchase so you need a strong realtor with the right background to protect you and your interests. We offer these perspectives from our years of experience.

When looking for that perfect dream property one of the first things to investigate is its location. Before investing in rural property consider things like distance from an International Airport. Or how far are you from medical services? How far is basic shopping? And neighboring property ownership, who are your neighbors? Are there utilities to the property? These are a few of the basic factors to take into consideration when purchasing unique rural type real estate. Sometimes it is necessary to alter your criteria a little and find a property …

Nevada’s first water statute was enacted in 1866 and has been amended many times since. The water rights law serves the people of Nevada by managing the state’s valuable water resources in a fair and equitable manner. Nevada water law has the flexibility to accommodate new and growing uses of water in Nevada while protecting those who have used the water in the past. [Watercascade] Nevada water law is based on two fundamental concepts: prior appropriation and beneficial use. Prior appropriation (also known as “first in time, first in right”) …

Access rights are extremely important when assessing the issues involved with the purchase of any property especially larger parcels. Permanent, legal, transferable access is imperative! Usually the title report will indicate what kind of access you have. Deeded insurable access is the ideal access. This is access that is specifically described, surveyed, or follows an existing road. I’ve seen access or easements through neighboring properties that have been recorded that are not specifically described or surveyed, not get title insurance. This will prevent a buyer from acquiring property using a …

An easement is a non-possessory interest in and right to use the land of another.  Generally, easements are granted for very specific and limited purposes.  Examples of easements include: Utility Easements; Drainage Easements; Right-of-Way Easements; Sidewalk Easements; Beach Access Easements; Solar Easements; and Conservation Easements. EASEMENTS IN NEVADA: [ruralroad] Easements are either appurtenant or in gross.  An easement appurtenant benefits adjoining property and runs with the land.  This means that the easement continues to exist regardless of who owns the land which benefits from the easement. An easement in gross …

Zoning laws in real estate refer to the regulations set to demonstrate how a property will be used. These ordinances are related to both the inside and outside structure of buildings, houses, or similar structures. Standards are set so that development by that town, city, municipality, county, or state can be monitored. Even a small change made to an existing property must be determined to coincide with zoning laws to make sure it meets all codes and guidelines. AGRICULTURAL ZONING: [horsepasture] Agricultural zoning is generally used by communities that are …

Most of Nevada is physiographically tied to the Great Basin, a plateau of isolated mountain ranges separated by arid basins. These ranges generally flow north to south; height is generally short, up to 75 miles long and 15 miles wide; and rising from 7,000 – 10,000 ft. The major ranges include the Schell Creek, Ruby, Toiyabe, and Carson (located in the Sierra Nevada). Boundary Peak at 13,140 ft in the southwest is Nevada’s highest point. Nevada’s largest lake is Pyramid Lake with an area of 188 sq mi in the west. …

OFF-GRID: means you are on your own: there is no connection to the power company. The only way to accomplish this in a setting where you want electricity even when the sun is not shining, is to incorporate batteries into your system. Thus off-grid homes have no power poles running to them, and draw the power they need from deep cycle battery banks. GRID·TIED: the Alternative “Grid-tied,” by contrast, means that your house is connected to the grid, and you are still set up to buy your power from the …