So im new to buying land but figure its a good investment. found .25 acre land for less than $1,000 with low payments no down payment. but the guy selling is 2-3 states away and without face ti face transactions im a lil nervous. He says reason for selling so cheap is because "ground level" ( not sure what that term means) but its on the out skirts of the town/subdivision. Its on the high way street but until the subdivision (which could be years) starts being built we can't go "visit" the land. does this'll sound normal? what documents should i ask for? Iv asked for id and copy of deed. he said he will send contract after first payment is paid. how to know if its legitimAte? What if i want to go threw a company like escrow or if there is another one of them? What would interest be like and how do i go about it? Any advice is great thanks

Well he's selling for $730.00 with 30.00 payments a month. i understand how it don't sound normal. just want to let those facts be known. he says there isn't a physical address so u can go but till the subdivision starts being built you won't know which or where yours is. .25 acre is a good enough size for a standard home/mh or is it still too small? He said he bought it in 2007 @peak(whatever that means?) and he is losing out on money cuz he bought for more than being sold. just wants to rid of lands he owns that's not in his home/current state.