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How much maintenance does a 24 acre property in the mountains require?
Posted on 7/27/20 at 6:24 pm
Posted on 7/27/20 at 6:24 pm
I’m sorry Bc I know this must sound stupid. But I have basically always lived in a city, where lots are measured in square feet and not acres. I’m interested in a vacation home (mostly rental) in the Smokies. The property is 24 acres, but it is almost all wooded area (not like giant fields that need to be mowed). The house itself is in pristine shape. But I am so clueless on how people maintain a property with large acreage. Thanks in advance!
(I figure some people here own hunting property in LA or MS, and hopefully that will add some insight).
Thanks!
(I figure some people here own hunting property in LA or MS, and hopefully that will add some insight).
Thanks!
This post was edited on 7/27/20 at 6:26 pm
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Posted on 7/27/20 at 6:32 pm to AndyJ
if it’s all wooded what maintenance are you thinking you’ll need?
granted if you have an ice storm or something you’ll have a mess but you don’t have to deal with it all at once
granted if you have an ice storm or something you’ll have a mess but you don’t have to deal with it all at once
Posted on 7/27/20 at 6:35 pm to AndyJ
This guy gets it! Well done, sir 
Posted on 7/27/20 at 6:35 pm to AndyJ
You need to have this moved to the Outdoor Board.
Plenty there own and/or have been raised on larger properties.
A lot depends on if the property is fenced, the vegetation (trees, grass, underbrush), and a accessibility.
I’m sure that maintaining a property in the mountains, even if similar to a piece of land here in the south, can be quite different in many aspects.
Plenty there own and/or have been raised on larger properties.
A lot depends on if the property is fenced, the vegetation (trees, grass, underbrush), and a accessibility.
I’m sure that maintaining a property in the mountains, even if similar to a piece of land here in the south, can be quite different in many aspects.
Posted on 7/27/20 at 8:13 pm to AndyJ
Fence lines, pastures, barns, and trails/roads require maintenance.
If you don’t have those, you might be ok.
If you don’t have those, you might be ok.
Posted on 7/28/20 at 7:36 am to AndyJ
You have many factors to consider. Since you mention rental possibilities, grass around the home must be cut. You need to maintain a fire buffer zone as mentioned. How long is the driveway/access road. Grass has to be cut along it and gravel base maintained usually. The good news is most rural areas have people who do cut grass and tractor work. A local real estate company may manage it for you taking care of rentals, fees, and maintenance. Do your research and good luck.
Posted on 7/28/20 at 10:01 am to AndyJ
Really depends on how much of that land is cleared and what kind of structures you have. I own 130 acres in southern MS and can bush hog the roads and trails in about 3-4 hours. Probably takes 15 hours a month to keep the place looking decent. Always something that needs attention though but sometimes I make my own work due to unnecessary improvements.
Posted on 7/28/20 at 11:32 am to AndyJ
Just get a couple goats and you’ll be okay
Posted on 7/28/20 at 5:23 pm to Volt
Thanks! Great call
And thanks everyone for your input
And thanks everyone for your input
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