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Land as an Investment

December 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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I deal with clients all of the time that want to own land but do not view themselves as a land investor, and I think that is a mistake. Land is a capital asset. In most cases, it’s expensive, and for most people, a land investment will be the single most expensive investment they make in their lifetime except maybe for their home. Truth be told, your land purchase could be more expensive than your home. If you are a land buyer, whether you are a timber man, hunter, outdoor enthusiast, or stock market refugee, you are INVESTING. You … [Read more...]

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A Place of Your Own Part Five: The Land Search

November 24, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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A land investor friend of mine once told me, “The deal of the century comes along about once a week! With a little work, you’ll have more land to chose from than you can shake a stick at.” He was right. Finding land for sale is easy, provided you are willing to be creative and put forth a little effort. By all means use the internet, but remember that technology is no substitute for basic blocking and tackling. Looking for “land for sale” is only part of the process, but you’re also looking for land that can be purchased but … [Read more...]

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A Place of Your Own Part Four: With Ownership Comes Responsibility

November 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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The term "Conservation Land Buyer" is routinely used to describe people who use their financial resources to acquire lands for the specific purpose of conservation.  These folks, whatever their circumstances, are using their financial means (which are quite often large) to "give back" or protect the earth in a way that most of us see as unattainable. It is a noble gesture. It is not, however a gesture limited to "nobility" or the affluent.  In fact, anyone who purchases, inherits, or already owns land, regardless of their financial … [Read more...]

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A Place of Your Own Part Three: Get a Plan

November 10, 2010 By 1 Comment
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It is a simple, undeniable fact that most of us aspire to own land. We all want a place in the country, a get away, a retirement retreat, a legacy to leave the kids. And while most of us want, unfortunately, most of us won’t. We all have the desire. We all have the ability to dream big dreams that start out, “Someday I’m going to own…..” So, why is it that most people never seem to get past dreaming about land ownership and actually pull the trigger? Is it fear? Is it lack of knowledge? Is it lack of finances? Maybe, but I … [Read more...]

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A Place of Your Own Part Two: Getting Started

November 3, 2010 By 1 Comment
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I think people who aspire to own land have a mental image of a peaceful country setting….a place to go relax. They have an emotional commitment to getting a place in the country, but have no idea how to connect the dots between I want it and I have it. So, most people just go out and look at land. Their plan is to keep looking until something hits them at an emotional level. They are waiting for that “eureka” moment. It’s not a very efficient way to conduct a land search. I believe you need a process to keep you focused on what to … [Read more...]

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A Place of Your Own – Make it A Family Decision

October 27, 2010 By 3 Comments
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I have a good friend of mine who says that everybody needs a place to “go knock it in neutral” for a while. How true. I think we all want to own place where we can go and recharge our batteries, get in tune with nature, and get away from the hustle and bustle of our busy lives for a while. Five years ago, I decided that I wanted to buy some land. I had convinced myself I needed it, but I didn’t know how to approach my wife about it. I’m not sure how it is in your family. In mine, a hunting club membership might be my decision, … [Read more...]

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A Place of Your Own

October 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
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Tomorrow we will begin a new series entitled, "A Place of Your Own" which you find in my blog each week.  We have all read articles on how great land investment is and how it has out performed other investments over the course of the last fifteen years....but how many times can you say those things?  At the Greenwood Project, we believe our mission is to not only tell you what a great investment land and the latest news regarding investment issues but to help you get there.  In this series, we will go step by step through the process....of … [Read more...]

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The Greenwood Project Welcomes Ross Bonnewell

October 21, 2010 By 4 Comments
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We are excited to be welcoming a new contributor to our website.  Ross Bonnewell will be writing on many of the outdoor activities you enjoy pursuing.  His love for the outdoors began during his childhood on the 10 acres of old tobacco fields and deep forest where he lived with his parents. After thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail in 1998, Ross has spent the last 12 years in the outdoor retail industry and has also worked as a raft guide and a backcountry ranger in New Mexico’s Philmont Scout Ranch.  His passion and knowledge of the … [Read more...]

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What is conservation…..really?

October 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment

A simple question..... Last week I asked a question of our Facebook Fans.  What does conservation mean to you?  My thoughts were that conservation had become a general term whose meaning depended a lot on the person who used it (and their political viewpoint).  It is with this mindset as a backdrop that I spent three days attending the Mother Earth News Fair in central PA last week. Conservation vacation? I'm not really sure what I expected, but the Mother Earth News folks had asked me to come speak about landowner responsibility, … [Read more...]

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Practical Guide to Buying Land – Sample

August 11, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Here's an excerpt from "A Practical Guide to Buying Land" that gives a straightforward overview of what the course covers.  It also lays out a road-map for success for anyone who aspires to own land for investment, conservation, or recreation. [display_podcast] . To get started on the path to land ownership...... Order A Practical Guide to Buying Land. … [Read more...]

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