Question 1

What is the $100 Reservation Hold?

Accepted Answer

The $100 Reservation Hold reserves a property for 15 days while you do your due diligence. If you proceed, it applies to your Option Consideration. Non-refundable if you cancel.

Question 2

What happens to my $100 Reservation Hold?

Accepted Answer

It applies directly to your Option Consideration.

Question 3

How fast can this close?

Accepted Answer

Timing depends on title, documentation, and parcel specifics. If you accept the offer, we'll email the next steps and a realistic timeline.

Question 4

Do I get title insurance?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every purchase closes through a licensed title company. They perform a title search, issue a title insurance policy, and record your deed with the county. This protects your ownership against title defects discovered after closing.

Question 5

Who handles the closing?

Accepted Answer

A licensed title company records your deed upon final payment.

Question 6

What is VIP early access?

Accepted Answer

Logged-in members get 5-day early access to new listings.

Question 7

Who do I receive money from?

Accepted Answer

You receive funds directly from a licensed title company, not from us.

Question 8

Can I choose my own title company?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can use your preferred title company.

Question 9

Can I close remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Most closings are done remotely through the title company.

Question 10

Do I need a Docusign account?

Accepted Answer

No. Our e-sign works in any browser with no account.

Question 11

What is the Lease + Option to Purchase program?

Accepted Answer

You lease the land now and have a separate option to purchase. You pay an upfront Option Consideration and Monthly Occupancy Payments. This is not a loan — there is no interest.

Question 12

Is there interest on the payments?

Accepted Answer

This is not a loan — there is no interest. All terms are transparent with no hidden fees.

Question 13

How do I make payments?

Accepted Answer

Via credit card through Stripe. We never pull from your account.

Question 14

Is there a discount for cash?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Cash buyers receive a significant discount.

Question 15

Do you run a credit check or background check?

Accepted Answer

No. We don't run credit checks or background checks. If you can make the Monthly Occupancy Payments, we'll work with you. It's that simple.

Question 16

What about back taxes?

Accepted Answer

We pay all back taxes at closing.

Question 17

How do you decide your price?

Accepted Answer

We look at the parcel and the local market, then set a single fixed-price cash number. We don't base offers on buildability claims, and we don't provide legal advice.

Question 18

What is Joshua James Holding?

Accepted Answer

We buy vacant land for cash from sellers who want a quick, simple sale, then offer a Lease + Option to Purchase program on terms.

Question 19

Are you affiliated with the county auditor or any government office?

Accepted Answer

No. We are not affiliated with any county auditor or government office. We're a private company that purchases land directly from property owners.

Question 20

Which areas do you cover?

Accepted Answer

We prioritize marketing and data ingestion in Hocking, Athens, Perry, and Fairfield counties. We also accept inbound requests from any Ohio or Kentucky county.

Question 21

Why email-only?

Accepted Answer

Email keeps everything simple, documented, and on your schedule. No phone tag, no pressure. You have a written record of every conversation.

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