Buying & Investing Resources

The valuation of land for data centers has decoupled from traditional real estate metrics. We are currently witnessing a "perfect storm" of demand that is driving premium prices.

Land investing is fundamentally a local game. The same parcel in two different counties can have a wildly different value, buyer pool, and time-to-close, all because of the surrounding market conditions.

Installing a septic system isn’t as simple as digging a hole and dropping in a tank- it’s a regulated, multi-step process that depends heavily on your property’s unique characteristics.

Whether you're buying raw land, planning a new build, or just doing your homework, knowing what's under the surface before you commit is the smartest investment you can make. To determine if land is buildable, you need to evaluate the soils, depth to bedrock, zoning, terrain, and environmental factors.

A 1031 exchange, or a like-kind exchange, is a provision in the Internal Revenue Code (Section 1031) that allows real estate investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property, provided they reinvest the proceeds into another investment property of like kind.

Whether you're a landowner weighing your options or a realtor advising a client, understanding what land is genuinely worth in today's market is both an art and a data exercise.

The best cities to live in the US in 2026 are Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC, Boise, ID, Madison, WI, Atlanta, GA, Seattle, WA, and Columbus, OH.

Key things to consider when buying mountain properties are accessibility, topography, usable acreage, water rights, zoning, surface vs. mineral rights, utility access, recreational activity opportunities, and natural hazards.

Thanks to modern mapping technology and digital property data, you can learn a lot about a property without visiting it. From exact acreage and property lines to ownership history, zoning rules, tax assessments, and environmental constraints, today’s tools reveal far more than a roadside glance ever could.

A massive and growing percentage of U.S. land is no longer held in the names of individuals, but owned by LLCs and Trusts. But why is this happening, and who is actually behind these entities?

While most Americans invest in stocks, bonds, or retirement accounts, the world's wealthiest individuals are quietly amassing something more tangible: land.

Discover the top 6 cities for commercial real estate investing in 2026. Learn how to find commercial properties for sale.

The top cities for residential real estate investing in 2026 are Charlotte, Austin, Dallas, Atlanta, and Phoenix. These cities not only offer strong economic fundamentals but also boast thriving cultural scenes, making them desirable places to live and invest.

There are many places to purchase affordable land in America. Learn which states have the most affordable land in the country.

Some states stand out as havens for homesteading and off-grid living. Our top picks for the top 5 best states for off-grid living are Tennessee, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, and Alaska.

Whether you're buying a home, investing in real estate, or simply want to understand the risks facing your current property, knowing the flood risk is essential. Flooding causes billions of dollars in damage across the United States each year, and climate change is making flood risks harder to predict using historical data alone.

The United States has a complex nuclear legacy. Here are the top five most radioactive sites in the United States, their histories, and the ongoing efforts to clean them up.

Learning how to start flipping land can open the door to a lucrative side hustle, or even a full-time business, without the headaches of traditional real estate. But before you jump in, it’s crucial to understand the key steps, legal considerations, and common questions that come with buying, improving, and selling land for a profit.

You can homestead anywhere, but not all states or climates offer the same level of support for a self-reliant, sustainable lifestyle. The best states for homesteading are Tennessee, Idaho, Missouri, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Farmland classifications are systematic categorizations that assess agricultural land based on its quality, productivity, and suitability for farming. These classifications consider factors like soil composition, drainage, climate considerations, topography, and erosion risk to determine how effectively land can support crop production.