Why Invest in Raw Land?
There are as many different reasons to invest in rural land as there are investors.
- Unlike developed real estate, there are no structures to maintain or pay taxes on
- You can use the property recreationally even as it appreciates in value
- You can help control the land’s value by intelligently choosing to make certain improvements
- You can easily pass the property down to your heirs
- You can use the land as an “off-the-grid” home or vacation property, or a retreat in case of civil unrest or natural disaster
- As the U.S. population grows, undeveloped land gets more and more scarce (and possibly more and more valuable)
With so many possibilities, this makes Raw Land an excellent opportunity for investment.
Do I need a real estate agent or attorney to buy or sell land?
No, definitely not. Agents don't like to admit it, but they aren't needed for basic land transactions. It's as simple as preparing a Deed with the new owner's name and recording it with the county the property is located in. Because we don't have to pay agent commissions for acquiring or selling our properties, we can pass this cost savings along to you.
Do you offer installment plans?
Yes, we do! Flexible terms for monthly installment payments are available on almost all of the properties we have available. Please head over to our Terms page to read more about the details.
For the installment plan option, will you run my credit report?
No, one of the benefits of installment plans with us is that we won't run your credit. As long as you can make the down payment and are ready to make a commitment to making your monthly installment payments. We will be happy to work with you and help you own this land.
Can I still use the land if I am using an installment plan to purchase it?
Yes, we encourage you to! You will have full access to the proeprty and can enjoy it as much as you want while you are still making payments. But, since the full legal title of the property won't be in your name until you have made your final payment, we recommend you don't build any sort of permant structure on the land until it is fully paid off.
Can I pay with a credit card? Is it secure?
Yes, and Yes. We accept all of the major credit card companies so you can secure your land investment today. We have a Secure SSL Certificate on our website to protect your confidential data, and all payments are processed by professional third party processor. We also accept cash, checks, money orders, wire transfers, and debit cards.
If I am paying cash price today, what will happen next?
After receiving your payment, we will prepare and send you a Purchase Sale Agreement that will need to be signed. We will also need to know what legal name (or names) you want on the new Deed. Once we have this information, we will prepare and record the new Deed with the county and the property will legally be yours. As a bonus, we will cover all recording fees and transfer taxes associated with the sale.
If I am using an installment plan and paying the down payment today, what will happen next?
After receiving your payment, we will prepare and send you documents that outline the terms and conditions of the sale in writing. Once these documents are signed, you can begin enjoying your new land immediately. We will also work with you to arrange the best way for you to begin making your monthly payments going forward.
What type of Deed will be recorded?
We will be using a Warranty Deed, which is the strongest and safest of all deed types. We guarantee free and clear title to your new property.
Can I have more than one name/person listed on the new Deed for the property?
Yes! Once we receive your payment, we will contact you to see how you want the new legal title recorded. The deed can be made in one or multiple names, or in the name of a trust, corporation, or LLC.
Can I visit the property before I decide to purchase it?
Absolutely! We can give you the address or specific GPS coordinates to help you locate it as well. We encourage all new land owners to visit their property in the first 90 days of owning it. Our company Guarantee offers a full refund, no questions asked, if you are dissatisfied with your new land investment for any reason.
Our recommendation is to secure your property with a down payment first, then visit it. Otherwise someone else may buy it while you're actually standing on the land!
What are the costs of owning the land?
Once paid for, the only recurring expenses will be home/property owners association dues (if any) and property taxes from the county. Most of the land we have available don't have HOA/POA dues and the property taxes are minimal (usually less than $50/year).