What can 1 Acre do for you?
Thank you for visiting our site about land banking. Please allow yourself 15 minutes to review the site in its entirety. Give us a call for a private in-depth presentation why Land Banking is a safe viable option. Diversify your portfolio in building your retirement nest egg. Let us show you a fresh positive outlook about investment possibilities beyond the volatility of stocks and mutual funds in todays wildly fluctuating market.
Did you know that one acre (PRE-DEVELOPED PARCEL OF LAND) at Ventura Blvd. and Topangna Canyon Road, sold for $35,000 in 1965? That same parcel in 1974 sold for $150,000. In 1978 it sold for $400,000 and in 1999 sold for 6.5 Million dollars! An increase of 1,850 percent! Yes, this is probably an atypical transaction but this is a real life example of the potential of making great profit in land (banking). A typical transaction may appreciate about 15% plus annually (better than stocks or mutual funds!). If you had deposited $35,000 in a savings account at 5% simple interest per year for the same time period it would have only grown to approximately $94,500 vs $6.5 million!
Did you know that one acre (PRE-DEVELOPED PARCEL OF LAND) at Ventura Blvd. and Topangna Canyon Road, sold for $35,000 in 1965? That same parcel in 1974 sold for $150,000. In 1978 it sold for $400,000 and in 1999 sold for 6.5 Million dollars! An increase of 1,850 percent! Yes, this is probably an atypical transaction but this is a real life example of the potential of making great profit in land (banking). A typical transaction may appreciate about 15% plus annually (better than stocks or mutual funds!). If you had deposited $35,000 in a savings account at 5% simple interest per year for the same time period it would have only grown to approximately $94,500 vs $6.5 million!
LAND BANKING is the practice of purchasing and holding land in the path of growth until zoning and development encroaches which may signal a time to sell to land consolidators or developers for potential huge profit. Our research and aquisition department has over 30 years of land banking experience. We assist investors in purchasing parcels of land that is not available through the local area MLS (Multiple Listing Service). Our parcels are available only to our investors who have been through an educational orientation about land banking in three specific high growth areas we believe maximizes potential equity gain for your investment dollars. We provide in-depth no obligation presentations privately to individuals or small investment groups at your convenience at your or our offices.
We assist investors in identifying and buying specific parcels of land in the path of development and banking it for such a time when zoning and demand encroaches. During their ownership of the parcel, investors are updated on their investment parcel semi-annually for the life of their investment. In time, the investor may receive offers from land consolidators and land developers which may signal a time to sell for profit. Our services includes assisting the investor with consulting analysis of the current fair market value supported by comparable parcels in the area. There is no charge for our services in updating our investors during the life of their investment and assistance in selling or leasing their parcel to a land developer or consolidator.
Will Rogers, an American Icon is famous for his quotation: "Don't wait to buy land, buy land and wait..."
"In these uncertain times where the average person is unsure whether Social Security and Medicare will be there for them in their later years, and volatility in the equity markets has undermined the public confidence in stocks and mutual funds, investing in land (banking) for retirement or building wealth makes a whole lot of sense..." F. Vanleeuwen
Will Rogers, an American Icon is famous for his quotation: "Don't wait to buy land, buy land and wait..."
"In these uncertain times where the average person is unsure whether Social Security and Medicare will be there for them in their later years, and volatility in the equity markets has undermined the public confidence in stocks and mutual funds, investing in land (banking) for retirement or building wealth makes a whole lot of sense..." F. Vanleeuwen
An article posted by Entrust Sacramento on August 10, 2010 stated:
"Land banking can be smart, simple and secure. if you adhere to the very definition of land banking, as the strategy of acquiring pre-developed land in the growth path of a major metropolitan area and holding (or banking it) to sell for significant profit in the future, your risk can be very low and your potential for return, as seen historically, can be very high." It goes on further and states in the article... "It is usually a good idea to purchase land with cash or self-directed IRA funds. Borrowing money to purchase land is not land banking, it then becomes "land speculating". The key words to yielding high returns are "acquiring pre-developed land."
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Buying land is a "Buyer Beware" proposition and it helps to have licensed professional assistance regarding where and how to buy. Effective land investing requires research, planning and patience. With pre-developed land, it is not always what you see that is a problem, but what you don't see. Working with an experienced land banking company mitigates risk. The basic concepts you should consider when buying raw land are its "3 Growth Factors":
1. Is there affordable housing?
2. Is there population growth?
3. Is there a large diversified employment or job(s) base?
The answer is YES, to where we land bank!
• We have a research and acquisition department that does extensive research on each parcel for quality
• The parcel has clear title from a national title company
• Title is conveyed, by Grant Deed with title policy
EQUALLY IMPORTANT REGARDING THE "BUYER BEWARE" CAVEAT IS TO CONDUCT YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION AND DUE DILIGENCE:
• Read all your disclosure documents, drive the area of land investing and satisfy any concerns for yourself
• Check public records
• Research third party websites to validate information provided
• Check the land banking company's credentials with a ratings company such as Dunn & Bradstreet
The research and acquisition department performs a screening process and comprehensive analysis on the parcels before being placed in inventory.
The following criteria is required:
1. What is the legality of the parcel?
2. Are there complex exclusions or inclusions?
3. Is there legal access (ingress, egress, easements)?
4. Are there drainage maps?
5. Are there flood zone maps - is the land located in an A, B or C flood zone?
6. Are there earthen channels?
7. Has it been legally subdivided - is there a certificate of completion/compliance?
8. Are there zoning maps?
9. Are there General Plan maps?
10. Topography maps?
11. Are there existing developments in the area?
12. What are the future developments or plans for the area?
13. Have the city limits & city spheres (future annexation) been approved?
14. What is the direction of the infrastructure development (roads, etc)?
15. What are the current barriers to development?
16. Have future barriers to development been identified?
The following key indicators should also be considered and included:
1. Is the land flat and usable?
2. Is there a plentiful water supply?
3. Is it close to a large population?
4. Is there an existing master plan for streets and highway infrastructure?
5. Are there adequate utilities such as electric, telephone, gas, cable?
6. Are there existing and planned industries?
7. Are there educational systems in place?
8. Are there commercial and/or residential planned developments?
9. Is there a diverse job base?
10. Is the city government pro-business?
Only 1 out of every 25 parcels make the cut to be considered an investment grade parcel suitable for land banking for our investors. We start mitigating risk by eliminating undesirable parcels. Our investors have the choicest parcel to invest in that meet the above criteria for land investing.
With residential real estate, it is always about location. The better the location, the higher the demand. With land, it is not only about the location but also the best & highest use for the land. The most desirable land is close to freeways, transportation corridors, commercial and residential areas. "Areas in the path of growth and development."
To find out more, attend a no-cost, no-obligation presentation. Call us at: 858-492-9262, 619-985-7252 or 619-985-2300
"Land banking can be smart, simple and secure. if you adhere to the very definition of land banking, as the strategy of acquiring pre-developed land in the growth path of a major metropolitan area and holding (or banking it) to sell for significant profit in the future, your risk can be very low and your potential for return, as seen historically, can be very high." It goes on further and states in the article... "It is usually a good idea to purchase land with cash or self-directed IRA funds. Borrowing money to purchase land is not land banking, it then becomes "land speculating". The key words to yielding high returns are "acquiring pre-developed land."
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:
Buying land is a "Buyer Beware" proposition and it helps to have licensed professional assistance regarding where and how to buy. Effective land investing requires research, planning and patience. With pre-developed land, it is not always what you see that is a problem, but what you don't see. Working with an experienced land banking company mitigates risk. The basic concepts you should consider when buying raw land are its "3 Growth Factors":
1. Is there affordable housing?
2. Is there population growth?
3. Is there a large diversified employment or job(s) base?
The answer is YES, to where we land bank!
• We have a research and acquisition department that does extensive research on each parcel for quality
• The parcel has clear title from a national title company
• Title is conveyed, by Grant Deed with title policy
EQUALLY IMPORTANT REGARDING THE "BUYER BEWARE" CAVEAT IS TO CONDUCT YOUR OWN INVESTIGATION AND DUE DILIGENCE:
• Read all your disclosure documents, drive the area of land investing and satisfy any concerns for yourself
• Check public records
• Research third party websites to validate information provided
• Check the land banking company's credentials with a ratings company such as Dunn & Bradstreet
The research and acquisition department performs a screening process and comprehensive analysis on the parcels before being placed in inventory.
The following criteria is required:
1. What is the legality of the parcel?
2. Are there complex exclusions or inclusions?
3. Is there legal access (ingress, egress, easements)?
4. Are there drainage maps?
5. Are there flood zone maps - is the land located in an A, B or C flood zone?
6. Are there earthen channels?
7. Has it been legally subdivided - is there a certificate of completion/compliance?
8. Are there zoning maps?
9. Are there General Plan maps?
10. Topography maps?
11. Are there existing developments in the area?
12. What are the future developments or plans for the area?
13. Have the city limits & city spheres (future annexation) been approved?
14. What is the direction of the infrastructure development (roads, etc)?
15. What are the current barriers to development?
16. Have future barriers to development been identified?
The following key indicators should also be considered and included:
1. Is the land flat and usable?
2. Is there a plentiful water supply?
3. Is it close to a large population?
4. Is there an existing master plan for streets and highway infrastructure?
5. Are there adequate utilities such as electric, telephone, gas, cable?
6. Are there existing and planned industries?
7. Are there educational systems in place?
8. Are there commercial and/or residential planned developments?
9. Is there a diverse job base?
10. Is the city government pro-business?
Only 1 out of every 25 parcels make the cut to be considered an investment grade parcel suitable for land banking for our investors. We start mitigating risk by eliminating undesirable parcels. Our investors have the choicest parcel to invest in that meet the above criteria for land investing.
With residential real estate, it is always about location. The better the location, the higher the demand. With land, it is not only about the location but also the best & highest use for the land. The most desirable land is close to freeways, transportation corridors, commercial and residential areas. "Areas in the path of growth and development."
To find out more, attend a no-cost, no-obligation presentation. Call us at: 858-492-9262, 619-985-7252 or 619-985-2300
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