In this episode, I’m talking again with civil engineer and land investor Mitch Klein about a major issue land investors often overlook: water access.

We cover everything from private wells, rural water districts, and municipal systems to the shocking realities of contamination, cost, and how to figure out if your property can even get drinking water.

Whether you're subdividing a large parcel or building on a small rural lot, this critical info is an episode you don't want to miss.

Links and Resources

• XP Engineering (Mitch's Website)
• 246: Septic and Sewer Systems 101 for Land Investors w/ Mitch Klein

Key Takeaways

In this episode, you will:

• Learn the three main options for accessing water on rural land and which one is likely easiest for your situation.
• Discover how AI tools can streamline your research on local water jurisdictions and save hours of manual searching.
• Understand the critical relationship between septic systems and wells that determines minimum lot size requirements.
• Learn why water rights are a bigger concern in some states than others and how permitting protects aquifer levels.
• Get a practical checklist for evaluating water access that starts with the simplest option and progresses from there.

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