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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 1 - Finding Land to Purchase

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Acquiring raw land for income purposes may not be the most glamorous area of real estate investment but -- for the discerning and dedicated -- it can be a lucrative one, nevertheless. Is Raw Land a Worthy Investment? Any easements to worry about? Access is a big issue for home buyers. Still, not all land is created equal.

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Purchasing & Developing Land - Part 2 - The Process of Purchasing Land

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In the first installment of this series, we looked at the advantages of raw land as an investment as well as the ways an investor might go about locating such parcels. Another measure of value -- land values, not home values -- is information derived from a raw land appraisal.

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Home Appraisals – What Do They Look For?

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Any existing easements or zoning issues. Location: How well does the home fit in with the surrounding neighbourhood? Local amenities – how close is the home to hospitals, schools, shops and public transport corridors? Size of home and number of rooms. Lot: Size and topography of the lot. View (including negative views).

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