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Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Investing in Beach Real Estate and Beach Property Guide

By Jeremy Szechenyi

Purchasing land at the beach requires finding land at or near the beach that has not been developed with a house. Finding land that is actually on the ocean or waterway is challenging, and can be prohibitively expensive. Land just off the ocean or waterway tends to be more available, and requires less investment. Either way, there must be value in the property for it to be a good investment. Look at the following points to help you figure out if it will have value.

1. Figure out why the land is for sale.

2. Are utilities available for a house?

3. Figure out if any development projects are going to take place.

Why is the land for sale? This is the first thing to consider. Land goes up for sale for many different reasons, but they are not all so friendly. Zoning restrictions or the condition of the land can cause problems for house construction. Land might be sold because the soil is too soft to lay a foundation, or because of a zoning restriction. Investigate this deeply to ensure that the land is being sold for a good reason, and you know extensively about the land before you buy.

Second, figure out if the area has utilities available for a home. Houses need utilities, like electricity, water, and sewage. Some areas, especially if reasonably remote, might not have all utilities available. Septic systems allow you to not need a sewer access, but there will probably be restrictions for their use in land near a beach. Keep in mind that if the area nearby is being developed, then there might be a chance for the utilities to become available. This situation could give you a chance to purchase the land for a low price, and have the value rise substantially when a house is built and utilities become available.

Third, figure out if any development projects are going to take place. Residential and Commercial development are typically easy to forecast given the surrounding area, but sometimes they can pop up in remote places. Investigate the development projects that might be coming close to your land, and consider that into your purchase. - 23200

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