Smart Investments: Land

Hey Fam, I want to talk about smart investments because now more than ever is the time to start, especially if you want a backup plan.

The government is about to open back up. I am happy, especially for the government workers and the people who benefit from government programs. However, just in case another government shutdown or another pandemic happens, we need smart investments.

I am not necessarily speaking only about real estate investments like Airbnbs or flipping, or renting properties. Those are smart investments, but I am emphasizing investing in land in general, such as farmland or forested land.

Strategies For Smart Investments

Land is a sacred resource on the planet because it cannot be manufactured. The amount of land we have now will not increase; we cannot make more of it in a factory. It is one of the only resources you cannot create more of. Going forward, this makes land a crucial thing to think about as an investment.

Strategy 1: Buy and Hold for Appreciation

One way to make money off land is to buy it and hold it for appreciation. If you have the capital and find affordable land, you can buy a few acres and simply hold it. Should you need capital later, you remember that asset you bought that has only been appreciating. It is the same strategy as buying stocks and waiting for them to appreciate.

Most often, land will only appreciate. As subdivisions, industrial areas, and other developments happen, land remains a hot commodity. Even if you do nothing with it, it appreciates over time. I recall seeing one-acre plots for sale five years ago; recently, those plots have doubled and tripled in value.

Strategy 2: Land Development and Skill Investment

Another profitable way to invest in land is through Land Development. This requires acquiring the equipment, skills, knowledge, and network to take raw land and make it something.

Having the resources and skills to clear land is always a viable business, as people buy and develop land daily and constantly need clearing services. Digging wells is another profitable business. Investing in the equipment and the knowledge of how to dig and maintain wells is a very wise investment.

 I know of only about two companies in my area that do well drilling and maintenance. Building infrastructure is also key, whether that involves constructing barns or places for livestock like cows, cattle, horses, chickens, sheep, and goats. Building farm infrastructure is profitable. Strategically, you can buy land in areas up and coming for residential, industrial, or commercial use. You can then sell or lease that land, or get contracts with people who want to build properties on it.

Strategy 3: Passive Income through Leasing

You can purchase land specifically to lease. If you buy land to hold for appreciation but do not want to sell it because you plan to pass it down or homestead on it later, you can lease it in the interim. You can lease land to people for farming, growing hay, or allowing cows to graze.

You can also lease land to hunters and hunting clubs. They pay good money to set up feeders, put corn, and place tree stands. If your land has a pond, or if you dig one, you can allow people to fish and camp, or set up a campground.

Furthermore, you can lease land for large projects. Companies will pay you to place solar panels (solar farms) or wind turbines on your land. If your land is in a prime location, such as off a highway, you can lease it for billboards.

Strategy 4: Forested Land and Timber Harvest

The last smart investment idea is buying forested land. When you own forested land, you can harvest the timber and make money from it. Especially in the South, like Georgia or South Carolina, many people run pine tree farms. They buy land, plant pines, and when the trees mature, they cut them and sell them to the lumberyard. Lumber is valuable. Planting and harvesting specific trees offers another way to invest in land, outside of livestock or traditional crops.

Final Words 

Start looking at investments outside of your job, government benefits, or career. Plant the seed right now. We must look at investments that can sustain us through hard times, as the recent government shutdown demonstrated. Now that we have seen this, we have time to prepare for future occurrences.

We need to start making smart investments. Land is non-renewable, making it an invaluable asset. Whether you choose to Buy and Hold, Develop its potential, generate Passive Income through leasing, or harvest Timber, land provides multiple avenues for financial stability. Don't wait for the next economic disruption to highlight your lack of a safety net. Start preparing now by investing in the resource that will always hold value: the earth beneath our feet.

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