If you’re looking to live on or make a living on vacant land that you’re purchasing, why not create a ranch, farm, or homestead? These three types of properties are perfect for those who don’t mind pouring a bit of blood, sweat, and tears into something that they’re ultimately proud to call their own. That said, if you’ve never thought…

When purchasing property, it’s up to the buyer to research whether they are buying land without mineral rights. This means it is a good idea to have at least a basic understanding of the concept. To start with, you should know that there are different kinds of rights associated with real estate in the United States, and two of the…

If you found your dream property, but it was only missing water, would you turn it down – especially if you could build a private lake yourself? Most people would not. Installing a private lake or pond is always on people’s minds, but is it possible? Could I build my own? How can I avoid the common mistakes that waste…

Looking for ways to make money from raw land? Like all real estate, raw land is valuable, and what you choose to do with the land you own can make it all the more profitable. Depending on where your raw land is located, what resources you have available, and how much you want to invest, you can quickly make money…

“I told you it wouldn’t work,” I quipped to my partner, Abi, after his first land investing sale fell through. The sale was already three months in the making and I was frustrated. But, first, let’s rewind. It was October of 2018, and the weather was turning chilly. Like many New Yorkers on the first cold day of the year,…

Owner financed land is a great option for land buyers since banks aren’t typically interested in lending to buyers of vacant land. Thus, owner financed land allows buyers who wouldn’t otherwise be able to enter the market to participate. It also helps buyers spread out the cost of the land over a number of monthly payments, which can then be offset…

Vacant land is an overlooked investment opportunity, but it’s also a misunderstood and complicated one – and there are plenty of land due diligence questions to ask as a first time land buyer. Before you buy vacant land, there are some common tips and problems you’ll want to know first. This includes the fact that it’s up to you as…

Believe it or not, there are still ways to get free land in the US! Yes, there are cities around the US that currently offer homestead land. Now, it’s not an entirely catch-free process, but these programs can save you big on real estate costs and taxes. If you’re looking to take advantage of what the country has to offer,…