Land Banking

“Don’t wait to buy land… buy land and wait!
The good Lord ain’t makin’ any more of it!”
– Will Rogers

Land Banking is a common strategy employed by realty investors which means
acquiring a parcel of land with the intent of realizing long term appreciation.

When evaluating parcels for LAND BANKING there are 10 key indicators for
investment grade property:

             1. Level, useable land
             2. Abundant, available water supply
             3. Proximity to large population - metropolis
             4. Accessibility by freeway, train, and air
             5. Master plan for community (streets, roads, sewer, electric and gas
             6. Adequate utilities for massive growth
             7. Existing and planned industry and commerce
             8. Education system – primary and college
             9. Existing commercial and residential development
           10. Authoritative population projections and studies

In 1970, Orange County and the Silicon Valley met these criteria…

In 1980, Ontario and Riverside met these criteria…

If you knew of a place today that will replicate the returns to investors for the next
20 years, would you invest?