101 Questions You Need to Ask Before Buying  Your Own Island

These questions were carefully thought out in advance to help you decide if island living is right for you and how to safely manage the island property of your dreams.

1. Why would someone want to live on an island?
2. Why would someone want to own their own island?
3. What activities are there to do on an island?
4. What mistakes can you make while living on an island?
5. How do people get to your island and back to the mainland?
6. What sources do you use for electrical power?
7. How do you collect rainwater and use it for usable, potable water for living on the island?
8. How can you use the ocean to make fresh drinking water?
9. What is the process for composting waste collected while living on the island?
10. What are some of the biggest expenses you have while maintaining an island?
11. How much is homeowners insurance for an island property?
12. How are the property taxes calculated for an island?
13. What’s the biggest challenge in getting people to your island?
14. What happens if there is a medical emergency on the island?
15. How do you find people to work on your island?
16. What’s the true cost of living on an island per day?
17. How often do you go to the mainland to get supplies for living on an island?
18. Who watches the island while you’re away?
19. What types of water sports can you do when you live on an island?
20. What pests do you worry about the most when living on an island?
21. What are people’s biggest fears when visiting you on an island?
22. Do you need a special permit for fishing around your island?
23. What would you enjoy most while living on an island?
24. What would you enjoy the least while living on an island?
25. What animals will you see when living on an island?
26. What is your biggest fear when buying an island?
27. How do surveyors determine the boundary lines of the property on an island?
28. Can you finance the purchase of an island?
29. What emergency services are available to you on an island?
30. What fresh and natural foods can you manifest while living on an island?
31. What types of businesses can you own when you own an island?
32. What types of permits are necessary when you own your own island?
33. What type of weather can you expect while living on an island?
34. What types of water vessels should you consider owning while owning your own island?
35. How can you turn your island into a resort property?
36. How do you market the business on your island to customers?
37. What are some of your daily chores while living on an island?
38. What types of plants can you expect to see on an island?
39. How do you take a shower on the island?
40. How can you generate wind power from the island?
41. How often will friends and family come to visit you on the island?
42. What scuba gear will you need on the island to explore underway in the ocean?
43. How do you fill the oxygen tanks on the island for scuba diving?
44. When is it safe to paddle board around the island?
45. Where can you hang a hammock safely on the island?
46. How can you build a house on the island?
47. What tips will help you avoid dehydration while on the island?
48. How do you avoid sunburn and care for your skin while living on the island?
49. Is there such thing as hurricane insurance for the property on the island?
50. How much extra water should you drink while living on the island?
51. How can you tell which part of the island is safe to swim in?
52. Is it safe to drink water from the coconuts that have fallen from the trees on the island?
53. How can you be sure there are not any sharks in the water around the island?
54. What do you do with the waste from the toilets on the island?
55. How you do build a dock on the island for boats?
56. What natural finds can you use to decorate your island?
57. How do you anticipate the weather while living on the island?
58. How do you keep your island a safe place to live for you and your guests?
59. What island critters can you keep as pets while living on the island?
60. What should you stock your island’s pantry with in case of an emergency?
61. What do you need to do if a hurricane is approaching your island?
62. What kind of vessel should you use to transport your guests from inland to your island?
63. What kinds of species are considered dangerous while living on an island?
64. What items go into creating the ultimate island cabana?
65. How do you make your island accessible for those with physical disabilities?
66. What food is safe to feed your island critters?
67. What kinds of chairs provide the maximum amount of comfort while living on an island?
68. How do you mark your territory if you share a private island with another property owner?
69. What types of signs should you install in order to help guests navigate the island?
70. Which type of landmarks can you add to your island to demonstrate the nostalgia you created from your ownership?
71. How do you keep an island well-lit at night?
72. Is it safe to swim at night in the water around the island?
73. How do you register your island as an official tourist destination?
74. Which areas of an island can create the most amount of interaction with guests?
75. How do you plant trees on your island to offer the most amount of shade?
76. What is the likelihood of a crime being committed while staying on the island?
77. How do you create a map used by your guest to demonstrate the boundaries of your island?
78. What certifications, awards, and achievements can you earn to demonstrate the quality of the business operation you run on your island?
79. What is your booking system like to enroll, register, and onboard new island guests for maximum satisfaction?
80. What compensation and or incentives do you use for employees working and living on the island to boost morale and retain their employment?
81. How do you recruit new employees to work for you on the island?
82. How much do your employees make working on your island compared to what they would be making working inland?
83. What types of responsibilities do you delegate to those you have hired to maintain the upkeep of the island?
84. How do people use the toilet while staying on the island?
85. How do you manage the trash and recycling collected from those who stay on the island?
86. How fast is the internet speed while working from the island?
87. Can I do Zoom calls without there being an interruption while from the island?
88. What is the safety protocol for COVID-19 or any of its transmutable alternatives?
89. What are some favorite activities for kids to do on an island?
90. What special precautions do families with newborns, infants, or small children need to take when visiting an island?
91. Are there any special tax considerations or incentives for owning an island?
92. Why would someone choose to visit your island over someone else’s island?
93. Which types of construction materials are best suited for building on an island?
94. How do you get shipments from Amazon to your island?
95. Which is the best resource to learn how to do repairs to infrastructure for island property owners?
96. How do you protect yourself from unwanted visitors to your island?
97. What types of response systems do you use to communicate timely messages to guests in case of an emergency or special announcements?
98. How do you create and or put out the fire safely while living on an island?
99. Where does the trash go once a sufficient amount has been collected?
100. Do you need to obtain permission to build additional infrastructure on the island?
101. How do you plan on selling your island when it’s time for you to experience a new lifestyle?