I want to build log cabin!!!

[Nicojens8]

Ive always had the desire to build a log cabin with my bare hands like our ancestors have done. The problem is the logistics of where I can build the log cabin. One would first need to own the land, but thats decently expensive.

I live in central Oregon, studying Forest Engineering. Do you guys think if I proposed buying a plot of land off of a logging company with the promise of selling them timber rights for X amount of years to most of the property in return. Could there be a significant margin of price difference?

Where can I start to look up the laws of timber rights?
Can I build a log cabin on timberland with special permits?
Would logging companies be willing to sell land to me?
What are other things to worry about when looking into these kinds of things?

how can I make this dream come true? Any tips/suggestions?

[Ljohnsaw]

Find some property that you can afford and have pine logs delivered. A truckload is probably cheaper than you think.

[Ron Scott]

Check with the governmental body, organization, private landowner etc. of the desired property where you are interested in building the privately owned cabin to determine if they might issue such a special land use permit. A land exchange or trade might also be a consideration.

It is always best to own the property in fee title, however. You may find that their permitted land use rental fees may be more than the land title purchase. You will also need to comply with their specific standards and guidelines for use of the permitted parcel.

[Nebraska]

Good luck with your dream. I hope you can figure it out. 

[Ron Wenrich]

I know a logger that bought property for a hunting camp which had the timber rights reserved for 10 yrs by another company.  He figured that since they had cut this before, and the 10 yr period was just about up, that it would be safe to buy the land.  Right before the expiration date, the other company came and cut what had grown into the specs of the rights.  The logger wasn't very happy about it.

You can sell most any rights.  Mineral rights is one that gets put into deeds for a lot of the coal and oil country in our area.  Timber rights can be the same.  But, it should be put into the deed, and it should be pretty specific.  It should have a species and size class designation as well as a time period.  You may want to make it that the rights can't be transferred.

Just remember that you'll be selling your future timber sale at today's prices.  You'll need a lawyer to better steer you.  Laws vary from state to state.

[Stephen1]

Patience! Buy your own property, then you are beholden to no one. Once you Finnish school you will be in the paying world and will be able to buy your own property. you also will be able to find the property you need easier as you will be making contacts in the working world. 
 I waited 20+ years to build my log cabin. 

[Ron Scott]

There are always risks involved when purchasing property with reservations or outstanding and reserved mineral rights on the deed. Your never know when these rights will be applied and interfere with your proposed use of the property

[62oliver]

Patience! Buy your own property, then you are beholden to no one. Once you Finnish school you will be in the paying world and will be able to buy your own property. you also will be able to find the property you need easier as you will be making contacts in the working world.
 I waited 20+ years to build my log cabin.

In the mean time, get a few logs and tools to practice on. I've never done it but it looks like a pretty in-depth skill required to do a good job.

[beenthere]

For a look at building your own log cabin from scratch and hard work, here is a summary video of the two years this young lad in Saskatchawan CA doing that. Now he plans to take it apart and erecting it on a foundation. 

[WhitePineJunky]

You'll need one of these 

[WhitePineJunky]

For a look at building your own log cabin from scratch and hard work, here is a summary video of the two years this young lad in Saskatchawan CA doing that. Now he plans to take it apart and erecting it on a foundation.

I've been following that young fella over the past couple years. Good content


Here's another good channel that is a cabin
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https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=kV7_ZjNP_FM&pp=ygUcbXkgc2VsZiByZWxpYW5jZSBjYWJpbiBidWlsZA%3D%3D