Building a small home on raw land may sound simple—but what happens before construction begins can determine whether the dream stays on budget or becomes an expensive surprise.

After living in ten homes and completing six corporate moves, Wanda Glover thought she understood the building process. But creating her custom 450-square-foot home on undeveloped land in South Carolina required an entirely different kind of preparation.

In this episode of Let’s Talk Tiny, Wanda shares how she transformed a peaceful wooded property near her daughter and grandchildren into a beautiful, debt-free home designed for the life she truly wanted.

We’ll discuss:

• What to investigate before purchasing raw land
• County regulations, covenants, and minimum-square-footage requirements
• Soil tests, surveys, drainage, grading, and driveway decisions
• The cost of bringing utilities and road access to undeveloped property
• Easements and private road-maintenance agreements
• Choosing an architect and builder with local experience
• Protecting your budget and construction funds
• Designing a small home around your belongings and lifestyle
• The three questions Wanda believes every buyer should answer first

If you’re thinking about purchasing land or building a smaller home, Wanda’s story will help you understand the questions to ask—and the costs and complications you may not see when you first walk onto a property.

Watch Wanda’s complete home tour on the Tiny Home Tours YouTube channel.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k-Ovku_g7s

Let’s Talk Tiny airs live every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. Central. You can also listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.