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There are pros and cons with any sort of investment, land being no exception. What you need to do is first determine if any sort of land investment will fit within your means and then of course your current investment portfolio. The main thing to remember is that there is no "get rich quick" scheme. Yes, there are some who manage to get "lucky" with respect to investing, however, those cases are very few and far between. Like anything worthwhile, it takes time and you need to do your research. The question is, why should you even consider land investing in the first place?? There are several benefits to take into consideration where land investing is concerned... In the UK alone, land has appreciated in value by over 900% over the past 20 years. That means that land as an investment has given a higher return to investors than even real estate. Returns from land investments have also beaten stock market gains during the same period. It's no surprise that the population is growing. With growing populations come housing shortages, stop and take a look around you and all you see is land being developed everywhere. Land that can be developed for housing can expect to see some good returns on the initial investment. Land is NOT a hands-on investment. You buy it and in many cases could forget about it. Unlike purchasing real estate where you have to worry about the maintenance/upkeep, ensuring that your investment is earning a return for you via rent, finding a good rate with respect to a mortagage, and a host of other responsibilities ... land isn't as involved. Land investments usually tend to be far less costly than purchasing real estate. You can certainly make a dollar stretch with respect to a land deal. You can buy a huge plot and sell it off in smaller portions. You have much in the way of flexibility. Lifestyles change, populations grow and with that comes the demand for a great many things, like housing, recreational areas, golf courses, etc. The benefits are certainly there for land investing, again the key is to do your proper research and see what is going on within different areas. It stands to reason that any island country, such as the UK, is going to be a pretty good investment because land isn't in abundance as say in Canada or in the USA. When looking at areas like the US or Canada, watch and research and see where land development is heading. A good example is Edmonton. Alberta, Canada. If you're getting real estate newsletters, you would know that there has been a huge expansion in the past few years. It's up to you to find out why, and judge from there if it's too late to get in, or not. There are land investing possibilities everywhere ... it boils down to knowing what and where to look! Happy hunting!
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