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Owner, Green Tara Investments LLC
12. Land that is simply too much of a trek to travel out and deal with
Sellers who want quick turnaround
Almost none. We do all the work.
Nothing. Zero. We pay for research, title, closing.
High. We use our own money.
Less than a month
When you have time to wait and watch
Quite a bit. Chasing the agent, site visits, document review
Commission (6-12%), closing costs, and concessions
Medium. After weeks of contract, buyer financing may not happen
3-12 months, at times longer.
Patient sellers, those with knowhow
A lot. Marketing, site visits, negotiations, document review
2k to 5k. Title Insurance, Listing fees, Legal expenses
Low. Finding an eligible cash buyer is like finding a needle in a haystack
0.5 to 2 years. You are the resource, no external help
Use Value Assessment Reclassification Risk (La. R.S. 47:2301): Louisiana grants preferential property tax valuations to agricultural, timber, and marshland. If a parcel lies fallow or loses commercial production status, parish assessors reassess it at full Fair Market Value—causing annual property taxes to jump significantly.
Coastal Use Permitting & Wetland Constraints: Acreage within the state’s Coastal Zone requires strict Coastal Use Permits (CUP) and Corps of Engineers oversight. Mandatory wetland mitigation credits and environmental studies routinely lead retail buyers to cancel contracts during due diligence.
Civil Law Succession & Title Friction: Under Louisiana Civil Code, land passed through generations frequently requires formal judicial succession proceedings to establish clear title. Direct cash buyers take on the administrative burden and legal expenses of clearing heirship and succession issues.
Extended Days on Market & Financing Fallouts: Rural Louisiana acreage averages 120 to 180+ days on the retail market. Retail buyers depend on land loans requiring strict appraisals, elevation certificates, and soil perc tests that frequently fail late in escrow. Direct cash sales eliminate lender delays entirely.
Post-Storm Maintenance & Timberland Liabilities: Gulf Coast weather events frequently leave rural acreage covered in fallen timber hazards and storm debris. Absentee owners face substantial out-of-pocket clearing costs and liability risks on unmonitored rural property.
10-Year Mineral Servitude Prescription Friction: Under the Louisiana Mineral Code, reserved mineral servitudes expire after 10 years of non-use and revert to the surface owner. Disentangling mineral servitudes, surface leases, and oil/gas encumbrances often deters traditional buyers during title searches.
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We perform in depth due diligence on the land and may request you for additional information. We use trusted 3rd party title companies and notaries to open escrow and begin title examination.
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