Embarking on the journey of finding and purchasing land to build your dream home can be filled with unexpected twists and turns. I know it did for me. I wasn't in the market to buy land and I know just how astronomical vacant land prices are in the DC Metro area where I live. So, when I stumbled about a unique and unconventional lot that wasn't on the real estate market for sale, I wanted to buy it right away. It required thinking outside the box when it came to financing. We will explore the steps I took to secure the funds and discuss alternative financing options for unconventional, non-conforming, or tiny lots.