Buying land in today's economy may be one of the wisest decisions you can make. Most people are afraid to play the stock market for many reasons, it seems like the US dollar is constantly losing its value on a daily basis. And leaving your money in the bank will not earn you much of anything these days. So where does that leave a person to invest their money?

Many have found that purchasing land is a wise investment. Not only does this give you an intangible asset, it also provides you with an investment that is known to constantly rise in value even during times word the economy is in poor. In fact when the economy is doing bad it might be the best time to purchase land, due to the fact that many people are nedding money to survive and therefore are selling their land at rates you normally couldn't buy it at.

Where I have decided to purchase my land is a place in Colorado known as the San Luis Valley. The San Luis Valley is only a gorgeous place to live and there's so many land investment opportunities to be had. Buying land in the valley is something someone should educate theirself on before doing so. The reason being the San Luis Valley has so many diverse areas and to make the correct investment in land requires one to know about these area's.

Costilla County is one of Colorado's poorest counties in the state. In spite of that fact it is also one of the most beautiful areas you can buy land in. You have towns such as Fort Garland, San Luis, Blanca and a handful os smaller towns. Costilla County borders Alamosa County which is the largest county in the valley as far shopping and jobs are concerned.

If buying land in Costilla County then you should know the land varies considerably depanding on location. With Blanca being entirely flat for the most part and its vegetation being Chico bush instead of grass. Parts far south of Blanca being desert with little vegetation. So if you are used to a lot of trees and green grass then the valley will be a change for you.

You normally will not see much trees or grass of any kind unless you're against the mountains or on the mountains. This leaves areas such as the town of San Luis and Fort Garland as the areas that border the mountains. Of course the greener you get usually the more expensive the land becomes.

In Blanca you can often find 5 acre parcels of land for under $4000. Many of these partials can be owner financed with little or no money down. But you must realize although the land may be cheap, most of it is so far out that you would need solar power for it and it's going to need a well and install a septic tank. Still even with these expenses included you can end up with 5 acres of land with well and septic for around $20,000 when everything is said and done. Again electricity is often not available on many of these lots are sale. So either you must pay the local power company to run power to your property which is around four dollars a foot plus other expenses or are you must look to solar power. Solar power is fairly expensive if you want to maintain your city lifestyles, if you're willing to go green and cut back on the power consumption then perhaps solar is a route that you can consider.

Areas such as Fort Garland which border the mountains often have more expensive lots and offer gated subdivisions. Roads in these subdivisions are often maintained by the county and homeowner associations. There are subdivisions such as Forbes Park which is considered one of the more prestigious communities in the valley.

When shopping for land online make sure you confirm where the property is located what utilities are available and if water rights come with the land. You should not buy property without knowing the answers to these questions. We know it's impossible for every body to see the land in person than they are interested in buying, it would be a good idea to hire someone to go take pictures of land for you. The reason for this is often land sales online do not typically show pictures of the property, instead they show pictures of the area. You're not buying the area, you're buying a particular piece of land and need to know what it looks like. Don't let picutres of beautiful mountains and lakes with wildlife running freely persuade you into buying a piece of property without seeing.

Many people have purchased property out in the valley to finally visit it one day and almost go into shock because it looked nothing like the pictures they seen online. I will agree if the price of property is cheap enough it's hard to go wrong if you get it at a steal, but if you're buying it to live on it, then it has to be something you will be happy with.

2.58 ACRE RESIDENTIAL LOT, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, LOOK
	$1,800.00 (44 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 1m

$99 DOWN / $99 MTH~5 ACRES SOUTHERN COLORADO LAND~SCENIC SAN LUIS VALLEY!
	$99.00 Time Remaining: 3d 32m

10 Acre Lot Trinchera Creek Park Estates, At San Luis Valley Ranch, Colorado
	$50.00 Time Remaining: 24d 1h Buy It Now for only: $50.00

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Assuming you have the right bargaining expertise, you can buy pieces of property for a cheap price then sell them later, at a higher price. You may even develop the property and then grow your asset's worth perhaps a hundredfold. You might have read about self-made billionaires whom managed to get rich as a result of real estate investments. This approach is among the ways they create those enormous amounts of income.

In the past, the actual worth of real estate has almost always gone through an upward movement. This particular is generally due to the simple fact in which there is most certainly a limited quantity of land. If you even been around real estate investors then you have heard the saying "They ain't making any more land". Together with the expanding global population placing land as an non-renewable asset in growing demand, the odds of losing your own funds with your investment decision are usually very slim if you do your groundwork and invest low.

Keep in mind to consider pre-platted lots situated in developed or even developing planned residential areas as well as subdivisions. A great deal more builders will certainly develop within those areas. Together with each individual new home which is constructed, land availability becomes reduced and the worth should to increase.

Donald Trump, for instance, created his enormous wealth simply by what is referred to as land banking – the practice of purchasing and possessing property for future sale and / or development.

Much like any kind of investment business plan, you should prepare yourself for all those aspects of property investing.It takes not merely five to fifteen thousand of investment to begin with, but additionally flawless planning scheme for the new investor.

Market analysis, going to city zoning meetings, and on-going conversation together with potential sellers is really a requirement. Buying property is a lot more than thoughtlessly spending money for something which might possibly not maintain value. Making the best choices will certainly determine whether your endeavor is going to be lucrative or simply a financial blunder.

Some areas of Colorado have a lot more land available at very affordable prices, just remember there is a reason often for the lower prices. The job market and shopping are among the top factors for higher land prices. For instance the San Luis Valley has very few jobs and nearly all the shopping is in Alamosa. This should not discourage you, many people want to get away from it all. In todays ecomny many people are being forced to sell their million dollar homes in California are looking for places where they can move to with what little equity they get from their home sale. Imagine getting 35 acres of land for $20,000, it is very possible to do in the Valley.

Looking for some areas in the valley to invest in, then here most of the prinicle towns located in San Luis Valley:
Alamosa, Antonito, Capulin, Center, Creede, Crestone, Del Norte, Fort Garland, Hooper, La Jara, Manassa, Monte Vista, Mosca, Saguache, San Acacio, San Luis, Sanford, South Fork, Villa Grove

For those who have funds as well as the gumption, staking your own name to a plot of property could possibly be the greatest decision you'll ever make.

2.58 ACRE RESIDENTIAL LOT, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, CALIFORNIA VALLEY, LOOK
	$1,800.00 (44 Bids) Time Remaining: 2h 1m

$99 DOWN / $99 MTH~5 ACRES SOUTHERN COLORADO LAND~SCENIC SAN LUIS VALLEY!
	$99.00 Time Remaining: 3d 32m

10 Acre Lot Trinchera Creek Park Estates, At San Luis Valley Ranch, Colorado
	$50.00 Time Remaining: 24d 1h Buy It Now for only: $50.00

5 Acre Lot Trinchera Creek Park Estates, At San Luis Valley Ranch, Colorado
	$50.00 Time Remaining: 24d 22h 56m Buy It Now for only: $50.00

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Colorado City is approx 23 miles south of Pueblo City, on a nice day that's a 20 or so minute drive. The advantages of buying away from a larger city such as Pueblo, is that the property prices are often cheaper until the city starts growing outward. Well Pueblo is starting to grow south and now is a great time in my opinion to start land grabbing in the outskirts of Pueblo.

Colorado City is within Pueblo County and borders another nice small town named Rye. In fact residents children who live in Colorado City will attend the schools in Rye, being Rye Elementary and Rye High School which both are just a few miles away. The teacher to student ratio is excellent compared to most schools in the United States.

Another key feature of Colorado City is the climate. The weather doesn't go to extremes as some parts of Colorado experiences very often. It is well outside of Tornado alley, the winters are milder, the days are warmer and there is plenty of sunshine with a hint of rain every now and then. And when it does snow it's often light and gone in a few days. The vegetation is greener, hence why it is referred to as the Greenhorn Valley.

Colorado City is home to Lake Beckwith which is commonly used for walking, running, biking, and rollerblading. Canoes, pedal boats, kayaks and electric trolling motors are commonly seen on the lake. No gas operated motors are allowed on the water to maintain a pristine environment.

There are a couple of nice parks located in Colorado City; Taylor Park and Greenhorn Meadows Park. Both are open to the public year around. Plus during the warmer months the Colorado City pool is open to the public. In addition to this, the Colorado City Swimming Pool is a seasonal, covered pool that is typically opened Memorial Day through Labor Day. The morning and evening has reserved times for lap swim and water aerobics, Monday through Friday. Swimming lessons are offered to the public and lifegaurds are on duty.

The town has a Days Inn, Holydot Golf Course, a decent selection of restaurants, a hardware store and more. Enough to feel the comforts of modern society as well as to enjoy the awesome beauty of Colorado's landscape. In fact many move to Colorado to live a more stress free life, enjoy clean air and to be closer to nature. Colorado is commonly referred to as Little Switzerland.

If all the above isn't enough, there is a recreation center, Lion's Club, VFW, Painters Group, Quilters Group, Valley Senior Group, campgrounds and more to keep one busy and entertained locally. and what isn't available in Colorado City is only a small drive away to Pueblo . Pueblo has a few shopping malls and many major stores such as Sam's Club, Big-Lots, Dillard's, Jc Penny, Wal-Greens, Wal-Mart, Kohl's, Sears, Circuit City, Staples,Radio Shack, Ross and these barely scrape the surface of what's available. Grocery shopping is a cinch because supermarkets are plentiful in Pueblo, as well as stores such as Albertsons, Safeway, and Save A Lot to name a few.

All in all you get to enjoy the small town life with the comforts of having a larger city virtually around the corner.

With today's modern world many cannot go without Internet and cable television. Well Colorado City has you covered because high speed Internet, telephone, cellphone service and cable are all available throughout the area. You may need to call the local utilities to find your available options. The contact numbers can be found in our Buying Property In Pueblo County article.

With everything Colorado City has to offer it makes for perfect living and investment opportunities. I imagine in a few years the home and land prices will explode once more people discover the opportiunties in the market.

Colorado City Lot 130 Unit 41 Pueblo County CO - Straight Sale
	$97.00 (1 Bid) Time Remaining: 16d 23h 1m

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