Process of buying land for development

[Jerrod Hill]

I have been researching into building a home from scratch. I haven't been able to find good podcast or resources on here that discuss this topic. I understand the design and build part, but I don't know where to start when it comes to buying the land. I read some high level tips, but I'm trying to understand it more intimately. Any tips are welcome. I'm looking in Ohio as of right now, but open to KY and IN. Things I'm trying to understand:

1. The buying process (do I get a realtor or go through the city)

2. Things to look out for when buying (i.e. size, elevation, topography, zoning)

3. If there are trees and etc on the land...what is the process of clearing this off

3a. Are there land developers that I should research

4. How do I value land and get a good price

5. How long does this take