In some places, such as east Tx, finding a place that is private land and not having to pay lease fees is about impossible. If you are not family or a close friend it just isn't going to happen. I have managed to get one new place that belongs to a familyfriend. I'm still looking for more land and I expect to be paying for it.
And that situation is one of the things I feel bad for people the most. I really don't comprehend it and I feel bad for those faced with that dillema. But I don't want to hijack this into a lease/no lease thread.