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Improving Your Land to Optimize ROI

You have already taken the first step to making a sound investment, there are a couple of effective and simple things that can to add value to your investment, generating a higher Return on Investment (ROI). Making your land more “improved”, can attract more buyers. Water Source Not only will a live water source improve the aesthetics to your property, but it also has considerable functions. A water source such as a pond or lake, can be used for irrigation and watering livestock. It will also...

LAND VERSUS STOCKS: WHICH ONE YOU SHOULD BE INVESTING IN?

When the word “Investor” comes to mind, I’m sure you’re thinking of someone that invests in the stock market in large companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Walmart, Berkshire- Hathaway just to name a few. Modern day investors may have some stocks of these big brand companies, but they are also investing in land. “Ninety percent of all millionaires become so through owning real estate. More money has been made in real estate than in all industrial investments combined. The wise young man or wage...

Why You Should be Investing in Land Over Gold in Today’s Economy

There are many different schools of thought regarding the purchase of gold as a secure investment. An old-school thought is that gold is a good hedge against the inevitable inflation and weakening dollar. While for many years people have included gold in their investment portfolio, and probably will be in years to come, some new age economists are arguing that there is no role in a modern investment portfolio. Gold is amongst one of the highest commodity investments causing prices to be const...

10 Outdoor DIY Games You Should be Doing This Summer!

Temperatures are rising and the kids are out of school for the summer, this calls for some outdoor summertime fun! Unplug the Play Station, hide the iPhones and get outside! We have gathered the top 10 DIY outdoor games that your kids will enjoy so much you won’t be able to get them back in the house! 1. Lawn Scrabble Who doesn’t love a game of old fashioned scrabble? This version has an awesome summer twist to it! All you need are cardboard squares and some markers, this life-sized oldi...

10 Creative Ideas for Vacant Land

You have now invested in a great piece of property, congratulations! You have taken the first step to securing a sound investment, next question is, what do you plan on doing with your property? We have gathered 10 creative ideas for you to think about! 1. A New Construction A site built home is a great idea for boosting the value of your property. Whether you make it your primary residence, weekend getaway or build a fabulous new home to sell, you can’t go wrong with any of the mentioned ...