Buying and developing a piece of land - Part 1 : Cutting in a driveway

[@karencary3312]

You don't kid around. "Bought some new property for investment." BAM!! Driveway cut out and graveled. BAM!! Area cleared and waiting for action. ALL in 1.5 days. Great job. Stay safe and God bless!

[@rossf888]

That land was definitely cleared back in the 1830s. The stone walls are a dead giveaway. You would remove all the stones from your fields and stack them in walls or sometimes just big rock piles. It was either farm fields or pasture most likely. Crazy how nature takes back over so fast.

[@crosisofborg5524]

Yep. I bought an old farm and there were three stands of trees about 100 yards long each. On inspection I found each stand was a pile of field stones that the trees grew up through over the decades.

[@PacificNorthwestHillbilly]

Looking forward to this series, always wanted to see someone starting from scratch on a property.

[@TechGorilla1987]

You're also the king of projects, man. Two awesome subscriptions with you and Jesse.

[@brianelliot2719]

Always look forward to your video Matt and Jesse’s.

[@The_Home_Pros]

I am also very excited for what the future holds for this property, love these types of vids

[@MrChassmith]

Can’t wait to see the D4 in action!

[@garykemp977]

Another well done video, Jesse. Keep em coming....

[@karlgriggs8887]

When I was a youngster...I would listen to stories told by old men while they would be talking to my father..! My father drove truck, as did some of those others. They talked about how they had bought random properties within their travels. Then, years later, during the convention, tell how small their investments was, had paid off by big companies/ housing communities wanting, needing the property to build...! So, I made a decision too, when I got older to be able to buy. I too starting buying random properties. In what were places that were are still having growth. Now mind you, this is not for myself, (I am now 66 years old), I was doing this for my son and my grandson, to own after I died for their futures. Well, I lost my son to a tragic crime, so it is now my grandsons. So, I have been trying to set him up, he's now 21 years old. To not have to go through the struggles that most at his age are facing with housing, financial struggles that I even suffered while young, wondering where they will be living, should they loss a job. All someone needs to do is pay the property taxes and you have a place to "be"..! I am hoping in the coming 20 years he too is able to profit...from the gift I am giving him...or at the every least live more stress free. Land does not evaporate...it is constant...and can not be taken away as long as the taxes are paid..."invest" people...God Bless America" and your right to own more that a phone or a car...!

[@Horse-c2t]

Or the government doesn’t claim eminent domain. Sad what I am watching about CO2 pipeline. Great of you to give your grandson such a great gift. I’m sorry about your son. I can’t imagine the pain of my son passing before me.

[@roseebud]

That is so kind of you 🥺 your grandson is one lucky boy!

[@KarenL-qt7dy]

Jesse, I thoroughly enjoy everything you post. All of your videos are highly entertaining, and I absolutely love seeing your boys, and watching them grow. You post it....I'll watch it! I am a loyal fan here. I hope the work will continue on your house. I'm so looking forward to you and your family living there! Take care, and always be safe.

[@G.I.JeffsWorkbench]

Great example of what can be done in just a couple of days w/ small machines. I like your style. Just enough talking to understand your thinking. Looks like a great investment.

[@rushd45]

Those upright square columns are the corner stones of the grave yard. They would make up a rectangle, 3 of them are still upright and the fourth is leaning down, but sill in the earth. So all of that land was probably cleared at one point which makes sense since the remnants of a stone wall and house foundation are still very visible.

[@bryantgibson4765]

Exactly correct!

[@erselbst9218]

right! Looks like a family grave..

[@garykemp977]

I agree. A little bit of history

[@johnbusath711]

Those squaire pillars might be corners of the burial plot.👌🤓

[@Tune842]

I hope you do not touch the graveyard Jesse

[@frederickmoller]

I see you are having 'fun', I believe that most of us are also having 'fun', I now that I am watching this awesome video and project. I honestly can't wait so see more! Thanks Jesse.👍👍👍

[@DavidGawel]

Please keep updating this property, love to see the progress. Thank you

[@PerkBuilders]

Heck yeah! I miss me some good old excavation videos. Project looks exciting!

[@jigglejellow]

Was really hoping this was an old series so I could binge watch it all like I do with Andrew C's videos. Looking forward to the new one!

[@patrickcollins7405]

Looking at a similar parcel (heavily wooded, overgrown). Loved the location but was overwhelmed on where to start with it. Your channel is useful and makes it look fun. Cheers.

[@gipszkartonozas-budapest]

Still waiting for part 2 mate :(

[@nxcsquad8719]

Did he ever make part 2

[@jamie3834]

I’m thinking the cemetery might’ve put a wrench into his project

[@nxcsquad8719]

@@jamie3834 yea I can see that but we could at least get an update

[@jamie3834]

@ I agree it really aggravates me when KZbinrs start something and don’t finish or at least update in a reasonable amount of time.. poor content creating

[@SpiceCoUK]

@@jamie3834breaking news, it’s not about you. What if something happened like he lost someone or something. You are by no means his priority if he’s not making updates for whatever reason then instead of complaining why don’t you go do what he’s doing yourself.

[@moparfamily4932]

I totally agree with your views on this project. When it’s yours to do as you wish, the work performed is more enjoyable. Those boys sure are growing right before our eyes! This is a project we will all definitely enjoy. God bless brother

[@jmwarden1]

A very smart move on your part Jesse, looking forward to more videos on your progress towards a speck house and your parent's property across the road.

[@samwhitehurst7191]

I enjoy your videos. It’s nice to know. I’m not the only one who can start a project and it takes in 5 different directions.

[@dalepremo3695]

That was fascinating, Jesse, and we're almost as excited as you are starting this project. I knew you'd find something historic on that property but had no idea it would be that family graveyard and foundation. The history runs so deep in New York state it'll be interesting if you learn more - I'm sure old records in the area probably tell about that Gregory family - they must have been very early British settlers there. I do know there was a cholera epidemic in that area at about that time. Thank you for sharing this with us and we're looking forward to more!

[@harrytaylor6854]

yes i agree it's fun doing this on your own time just when ever you feel like it well done sir Jesse great video

[@TheRealBrockRoberts]

Anything you do is fun to watch Jesse. Thanks for the adventure. Great music choices you make too!

[@yousefysg1835]

That twisted vine was a piece of art that you could make money out of it. Keep up a good work

[@bottycarmods]

beautiful piece of land! already worth double with that small driveway and clearing!

[@davidjondoh8671]

I love your can do work ethic. And your forward thinking about your future is something uncommon with many younger people, I know it was for me at that age. I'll bet your parents are very proud. Keep up the good work and thanks for letting me go along for the ride!

[@jeremybjerk4176]

The more videos I see Letsdig18, Camaratas, & coming across your channel the more I want to get into doing some of my own. I purchased 46.5 thick wooded acres almost a year ago and after getting several bids to clear off 15 acres I decided to purchase a dozer to clear myself and sell after completion. It’s been a slow work in progress as well as a learning curve with no experience running equipment. I’ve come along way since, now I can run the dozer way better as well as work on it as I learned if you run it you have to know how to work on it as well. Recently rented a Link Belt 145x to burn the majority of brush piles and now have 12.6 acres cleared. Me and wife plan on building a barndominium and establishing a small homestead with a few head of cattle in pasture and keeping the back 31 wooded with food plots to hunt. May start a channel the wife is pestering & saying I need to as well.

[@charlesfranklin4805]

I would have watched from the beginning, I’m hoping to buy land myself and don’t want to pay so much damn money

[@drugsmadilla]

@@charlesfranklin4805 yeah, land is expensive just about anywhere now. 7.5 acres near me for sale, wooded, no electricity, driveway, ect and asking 89k for it

[@Crypto_Catholic_Crow]

I would like to watch that. These videos are inspiring me to do the same.

[@alechamid235]

So that's how it's done. Cool watching it turn into a driveway.

[@peterarmstrong8613]

Keep going with your enjoyable videos Jesse, your way with the presentation is excellent and always great viewing.

[@jaro2450m]

One of the most detailed construction channel on KZbin . You preperation for any task is like coming to battle. I watched most of them like digging18 , dirt boss , dirty perfect, diesel creek etc. Jesse I like to see how you company growing you pouring heart in it .

[@jmuller86]

thanks. I am bidding on a few more properties tomorrow. Hopefully I get one or 2 of them so I can have a few builds on rotation

[@karenk4793]

I would love to see more of these videos! What a great piece of land that also allows you to explore its past history. Just think of the wonderful things you and your boys might find around the ruins. Kudos to you for planning ahead.

[@lorengolliher2712]

As always enjoy your videos and your cemetery those are cornerstones marking the each cornerstone of the plot this is how family plots were done back in that day and age

[@crosisofborg5524]

I’m amazed at the lack of ground cover in the trees. My land has trees even closer together than these and there’s grass and weed completely covering the ground.

[@kurdt-l8c]

It depends where u live. U wont see shit in a dessert now wont u

[@MoroMoro1]

Seeing the driveway being made and stones being placed was really relaxing.

[@millennialstonecleaner]

I'm biased but cool that there is a cemetery there. Those posts are marking the corners of it. Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions on it, it's what I do. Very cool project you have going.

[@jmuller86]

ok thanks

[@mikeb1]

I'm looking forward to seeing this story unfold. Thanks for letting us see a part of your journey.

[@horstszibulski19]

Great piece of land! Who wouldn't like a forest with a cemetary in it? 🤣👻 You really got something done for just one day, nice! Really looking forward how this will go on...thx for showing! 👍👍👍

[@Davidwhite-t4n]

Nice job guys, I am 12-months before I retire and looking forward to buying and build on my 5- or 3-acres playground. keep up the good work with these videos.

[@thesawdustfactory]

Great music, great content! Thanks for taking us along your journey. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@trader4239]

Man Jesse this so unbelievable cool, graves and stone walls from almost 200 years old really amazing place. And the music i love it!

[@inekelassooij840]

Het is een geweldig idee en een prachtig project 🎉met een duidelijke film 🎥👍👋🏼

[@peem1244]

I can see you reclaiming the bluestone walling and creating a really tasteful entranceway. One day. Thanks for sharing. Stay safe and keep up the good work.

[@jimbob6062]

I have been following your own house build since the beginning and I look forward to you moving forward in your "new career" in the years ahead. Your videos are becoming more polished and your choice of music suits the videos also. To find the headstones on your new property (and also to include the piece of video about them) adds a special interest to everyone. I also like the fact the you saved the large vine. And dont be shy about facing the camera because most people like to get to know the person behind the great work and great ideas........best of luck with both builds.

[@rodgersandrodgers8191]

I do love your videos. Thank you for sharing them with us. I find it interesting and it takes me back to when my parents built their place in the middle of Black hills of South Dakota.

[@jdgibs3446]

Jesse, looks like you made an excellent deal. Thank you for sharing. I like to see people succeed. You're a good man. Looking forward to see how you develop the property and progress with the build. Praying for your health, safety, strength, wisdom and success. Blessings brother. ☝🙏🙌💪🎯

[@astonmartin2727]

Congrats on your purchase. Smart move by your family to buy both properties. It would be nice to have a video update on this property every week. Even if its something small you doing. You are a smart guy which makes the videos enjoyable. Thank you.

[@phillipjones3342]

That’s a wonderful idea looking towards the future. Love these kind of videos keep them coming

[@Mark_Rates]

Thank you Jesse, I really enjoy watching your videos. I would love to do what you're doing. It gives me drive for my life even though I will never likely walk your path. Keep showing people what work REALLY is. You are providing wisdom to the masses. Planning for the future is something many kids of today (and yesterday) have not even considered.

[@yankeeskipper2748]

yes, love these types of videos. Awesome planning!

[@johncoleman7700]

3 Acres 3 houses..1 entrance...more money..exciting times ahead...love these types of projects...well done

[@eliast4780]

congrats ,,,, JESSE great investment for the family

[@MIKA3056]

This has got to be one of my favourite vids you have done Jesse ... You and your mate work Very hard in all the Vids I've seen ... he seems like a real Good Bloke... Those Graves are Something Special as Well ...... Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@stevenwskidmore]

Love this kind of video. Keep them coming Jesse

[@youpattube1]

A very interesting video. And a nice project. And thanks for sharing the financial side. It's something everybody wants to know about.

[@ukulelefatman]

I used to dig for old bottles and whatnot at old home sites. People didn't have "the dump" back then. They would throw the trash out back. Have a look if there's a wall nearby they may have thrown it over, or another likely place. Poke around with a shovel, you'll find it. It's fun as hell and you can't stop once you hit "paydirt".😀

[@doneast6777]

You'll find bottles under the outhouse. Confined the broken glass.

[@johnkranz4004]

Jesse very nice piece of property nice road you put in I like that Rock wall in the beginning of the driveway

[@thedelcodave]

That's kinda neat you found the stones with dates on them. If you take a look around that area must have been pasture or was forested after the stones were in place. Most all of the trees I am seeing are no where near 200 years old.

[@seafieldgrant6957]

Good stuff, building for the future good plan. thanks for sharing

[@bradleyschneider3871]

We just started finally putting in a culvert into my 40 acres in northern Minnesota here,but ran into some bad luck,the guy delivering my dirt broke his leg a week ago,didn't tell us then said my daughter will make deliveries for you ,she made two deliveries of sand then nothing..wouldn't call us back and no one wants to make a delivery on Saturday. Congratulations on your new adventure I will be watching!!

[@Melicoy]

About Time. Nice acquisition. Great Price !!! wow

[@bobbalbirnie2478]

Interesting piece of land Jesse, looks like your mom could have a good time with all the rock walls and the soil seems something that would be good for growing food in a self sustainable way. Looking forward to future videos of you developing it into something many would love to have, pretty amazing price for a beautiful piece of the world. More of this is a welcome addition to your channel and a midi excavator added to your fleet sounds like a real good fit. Keep them coming if you are able, be well.../B

[@davidbondy4359]

jesse we love this kind of stuff keep it up,great job .god bless you and your family.

[@williammcdonnell3748]

good luck with your new project jesse ,love your vids & always look forward to your uploads

[@PaulHigginbothamSr]

Yes where the stone walls were was either pasture or crops. The children died very young. Bringing your children to such beauty is so good. When I went to Arkansas in the early 50's they still had split rail fences.

[@David-vd9up]

Jesse you are a wise man thinking about a plan on how to retire. Many folks don't think about it until they are in their 50s or even in their 60s and that's way too late. I enjoy watching all construction it's what I did in my 20s. I really like horizontal construction AKA earth work. Best wishes to you you sir! 👍

[@JC-sc4il]

I am impressed with the work you have done done in such a short time on the entrance to your new field ! 👍 Congratulations on your new acquisition Jesse. It's sure going to be a lot of work for you, your house + the new property, but the long term investment will pay off. You're doing the right thing by thinking about your retirement, it's coming sooner than we think !... Thank you for this very pleasant video to watch accompanied by this new music from Ryan Farish. 🎶 I can't wait to see the rest of this video ! I wish you good luck for all the work that awaits you and and a lot of happiness for the whole family. JC (France)

[@invisiblesurfer]

Just came across this channel. Congrats on the property man. I also bought some land (2 acres was all I could afford). Love every minute I spend there.

[@morjesusgan3]

Best video I’ve seen on this so far! Appreciate the level of detail and length.

[@robmosher362]

Very exciting venture and we are looking forward to seeing many more videos of its development . Are you thinking of building at least three dwellings, I know that there is enough room. A center off road driveway with three other private driveways leading to their homes. Wonderful absolutely wonderful, more please.

[@bigmotter001]

Great project and looking forward to many video parts on this property! Thanks for inviting us along for the ride and take care!

[@Unknown-pc9yq]

I find a lot of inspiration from your videos. I wish I had the resources available to male some thing happen like you have.

[@kennethhume8628]

Jesse , I like all the videos that you do , they are always interesting and I’ve learned a lot by watching them . I also appreciate you sharing your family with us .👍👍🇬🇧

[@GlobalistJuice]

You've advance from clearing land, to developing land. 👍

[@phenomz28]

Utterly fascinating. I'm hooked!

[@HughzieTube]

Put a bit of paper over them grave stones then use a crayon on its side to colour the paper in. The engraving will appear on the paper and should be easier to read.

[@AdamWest-h5z]

Charcoal

[@SuperIanjohnson]

I really enjoyed watching that, Jesse. Thank you for sharing. I look forward to seeing more like this real soon !

[@redsquirrelftw]

Looking at getting some land cleared myself and been debating on hiring out or renting equipment. Both are quite expensive, but doing it myself with equipment could be fun. Great to see these type of videos to get an idea of what's involved.

[@angelogriffioen-qv9zx]

@flimmaytinstone8980what part of Michigan im doing the same in south west Michigan

[@stevenjohnwardle4298]

I enjoy watching your KZbin videos there really good a d very educational especially the ones when your repairing your equipment keep it up and good luck on your new purchase of land

[@aspendell209]

Those 4 square stone posts were likely the corners for a wrought iron fence surrounding the graves, which have since been repurposed.

[@funtyes1970]

that what i was thinking to when he ask about

[@mykalmcb]

I enjoy watching a variety of things and I appreciate the different project you work. Seems I learn something new in almost all of your videos. So make videos about what make you happy and we'll come along for the ride.

[@bobjoncas2814]

....lookin' good, keep safe

[@markflajsner9944]

Great move, makes sense to real estate develop, with your skill set and you already have all the machinery necessary. Look forward to more.

[@brianelliot2719]

That old stacked stone foundation might be a fun added attraction to the property if it’s not in the way. You could put a hot tub there or perhaps just a cosy place out of the wind. I think your mom could refurbish the stones as needed. I’ve never seen vines like that. I was thinking that thick twisted vine would make a cool newel post for a set of stairs or something. Looking forward to this series.

[@AyFrame]

Congrats Jesse on your new purchase, great video looking forward to the next one.

[@mikeknoll1130]

That really came together nice, having built hundreds of homes with spec we always stayed conventional style, your area might be different.

[@jackgurteeen37]

Reminds me a bit of the chap fixing up the Old Byrd Farm clear up with all that Wysteria he had going on. Love the channel blessings from Shropshire mate.

[@pinwizz69]

Absolutely awesome piece of property and that's a great retirement plan. Given it's odd shape and acreage you can probably build 2 or 3 or even more spec houses on it. A 1/2 acre is a darn nice sized lot. Those rock walls usually marked property lines. There's no doubt that it used to be a farm. Given the rolling terrain it most likely was cattle ot other livestock. It was definitely logged no more than 80 to 100 years ago (givdn the size of the trees now there) a second time well after the family moved West. That was a common occurance later in the 19th century as America grew. Rocky ground being less desirable for farming and no adult graves. You could research the properties history at your county clerks office or thru your state government.

[@aaronburford5701]

Skid steer work is exceptional!

[@lowercaseCAPS]

This is going to be awesome to watch as you progress! I hope you and Andrew get to work together on this at some point! :)

[@realRainz]

Nice to see your junior construction crew helping you out

[@houndsmanone4563]

Enjoyed a full-watch. I think the four unmarked 4x4 treated posts around the grave headstones were corner markers to mark-off the gravesite. Great work clearing the land and your Spec-house plan sounds like a good step to increase your overall retirement nest egg. Seemed like the boys were having some great exploratory fun. You know we boys just love new adventures no matter how old we get. Have a fine week. New SUBSCRIBER!! 👍🏽🤠 8/23/23

[@SciPunk215]

Wow, what a fun project! I was pretty sure there would be some signs of earlier inhabitants of the land, but I wasn't expecting a graveyard. I'm amazed at the low cost of the land.

[@drewdaskievige754]

I's say the taller square ones were the corner markers of the small cemetary.

[@patrikpersson9446]

Like fenceposts..

[@kurtwerner4258]

My thought also

[@Maximusprimeatyahoo]

Jesse we love all your videos, your content the editing the way you explain the reasoning behind why you'er doing something. So keep your doing what you do my friend.Larry from Decatur,IL

[@jfv65]

Next time take a bucket of water and a soft paint brush so you can brush those tombstones . That way you probably will be able to read all of those inscriptions. Because that property is over 200 years old it might be fun to go over the area where buidlings used to be and scan them with a metal detector. Who knows what kind of cool stuf you will find, like old coins or something like that.

[@patrikpersson9446]

Super!! More work to for Jesse and the boys,and for all of us to look at

[@davidplourde8688]

Hi Jesse. Nice video and thanks for talking about the why behind buying the property. I like your approach to investing in properties and leveraging your knowledge, skill, equipment investments etc. Good job planning for the future. One comment, if you're building the house to sell you may want to really think about your target home buyer before you build something "different" like a green roof. While it sounds great to me it may not be attractive to all buyers. If you limit your target market you may be limiting your potential sale price. I don't know much about green roofs, maybe there's a big demand for them and I'm sure you're doing your homework. Good luck with the build.

[@young11984]

I love the clearing, cleaning and uncovering the floors of the forest lots, its amazing what history is waiting to be discovered in places. Couldnt force history on me in school but now its interesting to learn simple things like who those people were and what the house may have looked like back then

[@Box545x39]

Looks like a great opportunity, you're definitely a go getter. It's crazy, 1 acre sorta near town is about 50 grand here.

[@rcastillon1]

Yes, land prices are ridiculous everywhere!! I can remember not that long ago (it seems) that good tiled farm land was ~ $1,500/ acre where now wooded "lots" are $35K. Not even an acre of wooded lot

[@Kennnny77]

Great property. The history is cool. Fun project!

[@richmill6043]

Thanks for continuing to make us content! When you have time yes show us more of the new project! You have picked up where Camarata has slacked off! 👌

[@thirstywolfpack3977]

Andrew is probably like most people he doesn’t have much time

[@eltsennestle998]

@@thirstywolfpack3977 Andrew had LOTS of time before to make vids. His priorities are changing as he ages, along with his success.

[@kieranosullivan02]

@@eltsennestle998 and nothing wrong with changed priorities either. sometimes you want something else instead

[@eltsennestle998]

@@kieranosullivan02 ...very much so. Yes.

[@raeanker3078]

Congratulations mate, Nobody has handed you anything in life you have worked for everything you have achieved, goes to show a hard head and hard work can get you anywhere in life. Cheers from down under.

[@kevinknight470]

Great video. Like the way you and Andrew are forward thinkers, always planning your tomorrows. Jesse, your patient attitude is a blessing in this world of mania. God bless you and your family. 😃

[@The_Home_Pros]

Jesse I love these type of videos, these kind of videos are what started your channel, im super excited to see part 2 and 3 and 4…