This a question for ANY landowner in southeastern Wyoming or northeastern Nevada. I am contemplating buying land in one of these two regions, for a retirement residence. The size of the tract is dependent on price, but a minimum of 40 acres, to perhaps 240 or more acres is possible.
Since I’ve spent a grand total of 15 minutes in each region, I am not at all acquainted with the nuances of owning land there, and I’m wondering what obstacles or surprises have been encountered by others.
For example:
1.) Is it inordinately expensive to drill a water well, and is special permission by some local governing body required?
2.) If the land of interest is surrounded by state-owned or BLM land, how does this affect my options for construction of a domicile?
I know enough about the purchase of land in Texas or Oklahoma to not get surprised nor hurt in the process, but buying land in these states may or may not resemble land purchases in the areas I mention. FRANKLY, I don’t think I know enough about it to tell anyone what I DO NOT know, hence this inquiry.
Thanks in advance for any input.