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Notes on Colorado Land

Plain guides to buying rural Colorado land, from how owner financing works to what to check before you build. No jargon, no pressure.

Area guide

Buying Land in Park County, Colorado

A guide to Hartsel and the South Park valley: the area, what's nearby, and what to check before you buy.

Buying rural land

Zoning, legal access, utilities, and the permits to confirm before you count on building.

Owner financing

No bank, no credit check. How it works, what the payments include, and what to check before you sign.

Buyer basics

How to use a parcel's ID number to confirm who really owns the land before you send a dollar.

Off-grid basics

A plain look at your options for power, water, and septic, and the permits to check with the county.