--- title: The Definitive Guide to Buying, Designing & Owning Recreational Land description: Download our guide with our best tips, tools, and expert advice on what it takes to buy, own and maintain recreational land in today’s market.  image: https://info.raydientrural.com/hubfs/Buying_Designing_Thumbnail.jpg --- [Skip to main content](https://info.raydientrural.com/guide-to-recreational-land#Main) [![RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo.png?width=259&height=169&name=RR_Hubspot_Landing_Logo.png)](https://rethinkrural.raydientplaces.com/?hsLang=en) # The Definitive Guide to Buying, Designing and Owning Recreational Land Advice, tips and tools to help you design your future piece of land ![Buying_Designing_Mockup](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Buying%20Designing%20Owning%20Recreation%20Property%20Guide/Buying_Designing_Mockup.png?width=442&height=640&name=Buying_Designing_Mockup.png) ### Owning recreational land is one of the best-kept investment secrets – but we know figuring out how and where to start can be overwhelming. Based on our years of experience, we compiled our best tips, tools, and expert advice into an informational eGuide explaining what it takes to buy, own and maintain recreational land in today’s market.  ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Separator.png?width=59&height=38&name=Grass_Separator.png) ### “The Definitive Guide to Buying, Designing and Owning Recreational Property” covers all the basics of recreational land buying and owning including: ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) What to look for in an ideal property based on your goals ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) How to buy raw land (and how it differs from typical home-buying) ![](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Grass_Column.png?width=52&height=30&name=Grass_Column.png) How to transform your property into a recreational paradise Whether you’re interested in buying land now or in the future, this Guide contains timeless information to help you make sound decisions and avoid many common mistakes of first-time recreational land buyers and owners.  ![RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo.png?width=80&height=110&name=RR_Hubspot_Landing_Footer_Logo.png) We are Raydient Places + Properties, a subsidiary of Rayonier, a timber real estate investment trust (REIT). More Links - [Rethink:Rural Blog](https://www.google.com) - [About Us](https://www.google.com) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.google.com) Contact Us [1-844-877-LAND](tel:1-844-877-LAND) [info@raydientplaces.com](mailto:info@raydientplaces.com) 1 Rayonier Way Wildlight, FL 32097 [![Follow on Facebook](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_Facebook_Landing_Page.png?width=12&height=21&name=Icon_Facebook_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.facebook.com/pages/Rethinkrural/421805577985766) [![Follow on X](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_X_Landing_Page.png?width=22&height=21&name=Icon_X_Landing_Page.png)](https://twitter.com/rethink_rural) [![Follow on Instagram](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_Instagram_Landing_Page.png?width=21&height=21&name=Icon_Instagram_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.instagram.com/rethinkruralblog/) [![Follow on Youtube](https://info.raydientrural.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Rethink-Rural-2024-Website-Templates/images/Icon_YouTube_Landing_Page.png?width=22&height=16&name=Icon_YouTube_Landing_Page.png)](https://www.google.com) Copyright © Raydient Inc. 2026