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How to Invest Wisely in the UK Land Market
-->Investment in land has become extremely popular in the United Kingdom in recent years. Like any investment markets, there are wise investments that offer high yields to be found, as well as those that are not so clever. However, it … Continue reading
Can You Profit from Utica Shale Gas Exploration?
-->The largest new discovery of natural gas and oil in America lies in the Utica Shale. The Utica Shale stretches from Ontario in the North, through upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia in the South. Exploration companies are … Continue reading
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Why Gold Is Too Expensive for Land Investors
-->A few days ago I read the article An Ounce of Gold or an Acre of Land? This sparked some thoughts about the benefits of investing in land vs buying gold. I explained 3 benefits of investing in land instead … Continue reading
3 Benefits of Investing in Land Instead of Gold
-->With the US dollar losing value every day and inflation looming on the horizon, many financial advisers recommend you buy gold and other precious metals. They have a good pitch, as gold has gone up in value significantly for a … Continue reading
Why You Should Invest in Vacant Land and Take Your Money out of Stocks
-->We see many people who are fed up with low returns on CD’s or money market savings accounts put their money in the stock market. Stocks are a convenient investment. You can buy them from your home and easily track … Continue reading
How to Buy Land with Seller Financing
-->Land contracts are owner-financed sales of real estate. The seller agrees to accept installment payments, so the buyer does not have to come up with cash for the full purchase price at closing. Land contracts were popular in the 1970s … Continue reading
Can I Buy Land In A Retirement Account?
-->The simple answer is “Yes.” Most people think that IRAs (individual retirement accounts) can only be comprised of bank CDs, stocks and mutual funds. Savvy investors, however, know that real estate can also be part of their retirement portfolio, and they take advantage of tax free gains to quickly grow their retirement accounts. Continue reading