As a new land investor, I am concerned with the alarming world events (USA hurricanes, middle east wars, possible USA election chaos, etc)…I plan to sell my two one-acre lots (that’s all I own now) and see what everything looks like at that point before buying more land to flip…Questions: How have your business plans changed due to the current world events? What is the best way financially for land investors to prepare for 2025 and beyond?
I think a certain demographic of people are going to look to move out of the metro areas going forward, if they know what’s going down… Good for rural land investors!
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@ArizonaNative out of curiosity, what do you think might change over the next 12 months? Are there any particular theories you’ve heard that have validity to them?
I see the three things you mentioned, but I’m not sure what precise outcome you think might come about.
Whatever issues you’re concerned about, how do you think it will affect our prospects in the land business?
Seth and Michael - Thank you for the comments…It just seems uncertain as to what the future will bring…Although some experts say it will be a great time to invest in many things as the prices drop…I’m just wondering what other land investors are planning for 2025.
Hey @ArizonaNative, your post really hits home. I’ve been in real estate for a while and here’s my take - while the world feels crazy right now, land is one of those rare things that can’t just be deleted like stocks or crypto. People will always need somewhere to live and build.
Instead of selling everything, maybe consider keeping one lot and selling the other? That way you’ve got some cash for security but you’re still in the game. I learned the hard way in the last market bust that completely cashing out often means missing the recovery.
The tricky part is separating actual risks from the anxiety we all feel watching the news. Are your specific properties likely to be worth less in 5-10 years? That’s the real question I’d be asking.
What makes you think 2025 might be a better time to buy back in? Just curious about your thinking here.
Charlotte - Thanks for the feedback. I’m in my 60s and working with a limited nest egg, hence the worry. I got into real estate investing late in life, but I love the opportunities it gives us.
For 2025 and beyond, I am in the process of making a business plan; I suppose all of us are doing this.
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I’ve bought land through many years, up years, down years and sideways years. I think land is an investment that weathers the storm and cycles of up and down markets. The only caveat is can you pay the holding costs.
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