Buy low and sell high. This advice is so basic that even first-time investors understand it without being told. Whether you are keeping your land to sell later, or buying it as a site for your dream home, the best time to buy is when prices are low.
Real estate investment is about security. The stock market can move with lightning speed: rising 100 points in a day, then falling another 200 overnight. However, Land prices tend to climb steadily over longer periods of time. When you invest in land, you are investing in something real: a solid piece of American soil that you can see, touch and experience for yourself.