Off-Grid Freedom: What It Really Takes to Live on Florida Land
The dream: A piece of dirt, your own rules, no neighbors or noise.
We feel it too.
Florida has some amazing counties for off-grid living — but it’s not all campfires and compost toilets. Here’s what it really takes to make that dream happen:
The Best Time of Year to Buy Land in Florida
When’s the best time to buy land?”
Truth? There’s no bad time to buy land in Florida — but there are seasonal trends that can help you find better deals or better lots depending on your goals.
Here’s what we’ve seen after helping over 200 buyers in the last 7 years:
Owner Financing, Explained by Cats 🐱🐟
Yes, you read that right.
We handed the mic to our cats to explain how buying land with owner financing actually works….. and honestly? They nailed it.
How to Spot a Land Scam (And Why We Do Things Differently)
You’re not paranoid. Land scams are real.
And we’ve seen them all: shady Facebook listings, disappearing deeds, fake agents, and promises that sound too good to be true — because they are.
If you’re new to buying land online, here’s how to protect yourself:
🚩 Red Flags to Watch For…
5 Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Land in Florida
New to buying land? Welcome — you’re in the right place.
We’ve done 200+ land deals, and if there’s one thing we’ve seen over and over, it’s this: the land doesn’t make the mistake — the buyer does.
Let’s help you avoid that. Here are 5 common missteps and how to stay clear:
What Happens If I Miss a Payment?
Life happens. We get it.
If you miss a payment on your Paradise Parcels land, here’s what you can expect — and what not to worry about:
Why Buy Dirt Is More Than Just a Song — It’s a Blueprint for Life
“You can’t buy happiness, but you can buy dirt.”
That one line from the hit song Buy Dirt struck a chord with millions — and if you're here, probably with you too.
The song isn’t about flashy investments or keeping up with the Joneses. It’s about getting back to what matters:
Can I Clear My Land Before It’s Paid Off?
Got land? Got a chainsaw? Not so fast.
One of the first things many buyers want to do is start clearing the trees or prepping their land. We get it — there’s nothing like seeing the ground open up and visualizing your future home, cabin, or weekend escape.
You Don’t Need Permission to Own Land (Just $249 Down)
You’ve been told land ownership is for people with money, credit, or connections.
That’s a lie.
At Paradise Parcels, we’ve helped over 200 people become landowners in Florida — many of them had low credit, no real estate experience, and just a dream.
And we believe that’s more than enough.
👵💬 “Buy land.”
A woman over 100 recently told Business Insider her best financial advice: “Buy land.” Here’s why that wisdom still holds true — and how you can follow it today.
📍 Flower Ct Lot for Sale – Build or Hold!
🏡 $250 Down Gets You a Florida Lot – Seriously!
This Interlachen lot just dropped — and it's priced to move…
Looking for an affordable, no-nonsense way to own land in Florida?
We’ve got just the place: 209 Flower Ct — a 0.25-acre lot zoned for mobile or modular homes in Putnam County.
🏡 Washington County FL Zoning: RV Rules, Mobile Homes & Building Setbacks
🏠 What Kind of Homes Are Allowed?
Most residential land in unincorporated Washington County falls under Single-Family Residential, usually tied to the Low Density Residential Future Land Use.
What’s a Doc Fee — and Why Do I Pay It
“Wait… what’s a doc fee?”
If you’ve never bought land before, this one might catch you off guard. So let’s break it down:
✍️ What’s a Doc Fee?
🏝 The Ultimate Guide to Buying Land in Florida (2025 Edition)
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own slice of Florida — a quiet getaway, a future build site, a tucked-away RV spot — this guide is for you.
At Paradise Parcels, we’ve helped over 200 buyers across Florida (and beyond!) become landowners without agents, banks, or guesswork.
We’re not some faceless website. We’re Chloe and Evan — real humans, doing real deals, one honest conversation at a time.
We Gave a Buyer Their Money Back. Here’s Why.
“I lost my job the week after I signed. I was so embarrassed to email you, but I didn’t want to disappear…”
Most land companies would’ve said: “Tough luck. You signed.”
We said: “We get it.”