Investing in Trees?

Buying acreage as an investment is quite different than a share of stock. While both give you a piece of paper, land you can see, walk on, actually use and enjoy while you own it. But here's some advice from Dr. Steve Sjuggerud, Advisory Panelist, Investment U explaining why timberland is good place to grow your money.

Trees? Timber as an investment? You’ve probably never considered timberland in your investing strategy. But you ought to…
Investing in timberland stacks up very well versus stocks. Today I’ll share some of the reasons why you might consider adding a timber investment or two to your portfolio. Full Story - Timber Investment

How to Buy Land or Acreage Thats Guaranteed to Increase in Value & Make a Huge Profit

Ok - so we linked to this article because we liked the title.
But it's has very good points, whether you want to be a millionaire buying acreage or just want the right piece of recreational land for you and your family.

How to Buy Land or Acreage Thats Guaranteed to Increase in Value & Make a Huge Profit eHow.com

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Where Should I Purchase Land?

Once you decide you'd like to buy land as both and investment and for recreation - where do you buy it?

There are two answers to that question. The easy one first - BuyWisconsinLand.com We use the latest technology to get you all the information you need to make an informed purchase.

But the second one isn't as easy - Wisconsin is a big state. What county should you look into? How will you know if this property is right for you?

First ask yourself this question: What will I use the property for? ATV/snowmobile riding? Hunting, fishing and camping? A vacation cabin or retirement home? This will help you and us narrow down your selection to properties that fit your needs.

Second, how much money am I willing to spend? This will also narrow down your selection of available properties.

Then, what ammenities do I want to have? Close to big city or small village? Near shopping or hospitals? Cable TV and internet service?

And how far do I want to drive from my home? If this is a vacation or recreation site, travel time may impact how often you use the property.

You're next stop will be travel and tourism sites. You can find a list of them here. See which counties and cities offer the activities you enjoy.

Lastly, take a weekend or two (or more) to get out and see the areas you are interested in and visit some properties. Check out the local scene and the local scenery. Then you will know where to purchase your property.