{"id":9797,"date":"2023-05-31T15:11:11","date_gmt":"2023-05-31T22:11:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=9797"},"modified":"2025-02-04T11:47:14","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T18:47:14","slug":"why-investing-in-vacant-land-could-be-your-next-smart-real-estate-move-top-8-reasons-to-consider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/why-investing-in-vacant-land-could-be-your-next-smart-real-estate-move-top-8-reasons-to-consider\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Investing in Vacant Land Could be Your Next Smart Real Estate Move"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Everyone knows that real estate is one of the most reliable forms of passive income. Property investments rarely see a depreciation in market value over time, whether you&rsquo;re <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/guide-real-estate-investing-beginners\/%C2%A0\">investing in residential, commercial, or even empty properties<\/a>. Buying vacant lots as passive real estate investing is, in fact, one of the safest bets in the industry because the value lies in its potential. There&rsquo;s no kitchen that might become outdated or roof to sag over time. A vacant lot holds all the inherent value of the land and location with none of the risks associated with choosing a type of property with specific features that may go out of style or decay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even put a vacant lot to use, collecting a modest income from your investment by making it available to others for activities like camping, events, or even rented parking through an app like Neighbor without committing to any serious changes to the land. Making it a great, low-risk option for new investors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Real estate investment is a proven path to building wealth, and one of its hidden gems is investing in vacant land. This article will reveal the potential of vacant land investment, touching on its pros and cons, and offering eight compelling reasons why it&rsquo;s a worthwhile addition to your investment portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"why-vacant-land-is-a-worthwhile-investment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Vacant Land is a Worthwhile Investment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to real estate investment, vacant land is often overlooked. Yet, it offers inherent value and vast potential with potential for a faster return on investment. Its benefits range from <strong>lower costs\/maintenance<\/strong> to <strong>high appreciation potential<\/strong> to <strong>versatility in use<\/strong>. You can acquire vacant land through private sellers, auctions, or directly from the state. The options for vacant land are boundless &ndash; from once-developed land to never-been-touched raw land.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&rsquo;s take a look at the nine reasons why investing in vacant lots could be a savvy real estate move in building your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"300\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAAEsAQMAAAAB40V5AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHgbdlwAAfFD\/zUAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-9799 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vacant-Lot.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vacant-Lot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vacant-Lot-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vacant-Lot-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vacant-Lot-380x143.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Vacant-Lot-550x206.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-lower-purchase-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Lower Purchase Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&ldquo;Buy low, sell high&rdquo; is the golden rule of any investment, and real estate is no exception. The cost of vacant land is often lower than developed property, making it an affordable starting point. The real value of vacant land lies not in what it is today, but its potential for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'first in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"first-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <header>\r\n      <h2 id=\"can-we-pay-you-to-store-vehicles\">Can we pay you to store vehicles?<\/h2>\r\n    <\/header>\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path d=\"M26.7552 20.0573C26.2911 20.9853 26.2499 22.3578 26.2499 24.375H33.7499C33.7499 22.3577 33.7088 20.9853 33.2448 20.0573C33.0557 19.6792 32.8 19.3973 32.3888 19.1841C31.9442 18.9535 31.2108 18.75 30 18.75C28.7892 18.75 28.0558 18.9535 27.6112 19.1841C27.2 19.3973 26.9442 19.6792 26.7552 20.0573Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M28.0777 4.32887C29.3195 3.87732 30.6805 3.87732 31.9223 4.32887L48.7973 10.4652C51.0173 11.2725 52.5 13.3777 52.5 15.7462V33.1425C52.5 33.7407 52.4058 34.3605 52.1888 34.9629C47.861 46.9738 35.9939 53.5676 32.1164 55.464C30.7986 56.1086 29.2843 56.1505 27.9278 55.5549C23.9729 53.8185 12.0728 47.6941 7.77513 34.8948C7.58399 34.3255 7.5 33.7394 7.5 33.1762V15.7481C7.5 13.3807 8.98165 11.2729 11.2027 10.4652L28.0777 4.32887ZM22.4998 24.1662L22.4999 24.375C20.4289 24.375 18.75 26.054 18.75 28.125V35.625C18.75 37.6961 20.4289 39.375 22.5 39.375H37.5C39.5711 39.375 41.25 37.6961 41.25 35.625V28.125C41.25 26.0539 39.5711 24.375 37.5 24.375L37.5 24.166C37.5016 22.4546 37.5037 20.19 36.5989 18.3802C36.0848 17.352 35.2859 16.4621 34.115 15.855C32.9776 15.2652 31.6017 15 30 15C28.3983 15 27.0224 15.2652 25.885 15.855C24.7141 16.4621 23.9152 17.352 23.4011 18.3802C22.4961 20.1901 22.4982 22.4547 22.4998 24.1662Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg><\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"list-your-unused-space\">List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n        <p>People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M13.125 9.375C11.0539 9.375 9.375 11.0539 9.375 13.125V46.875C9.375 48.9461 11.0539 50.625 13.125 50.625H46.875C48.9461 50.625 50.625 48.9461 50.625 46.875V13.125C50.625 11.0539 48.9461 9.375 46.875 9.375H13.125ZM28.125 16.875C28.125 15.8395 28.9645 15 30 15C31.0355 15 31.875 15.8395 31.875 16.875V20.625H35.625C36.6605 20.625 37.5 21.4645 37.5 22.5C37.5 23.5355 36.6605 24.375 35.625 24.375H26.25C25.2145 24.375 24.375 25.2145 24.375 26.25C24.375 27.2855 25.2145 28.125 26.25 28.125H33.75C36.8566 28.125 39.375 30.6434 39.375 33.75C39.375 36.8566 36.8566 39.375 33.75 39.375H31.875V43.125C31.875 44.1605 31.0355 45 30 45C28.9645 45 28.125 44.1605 28.125 43.125V39.375H22.5C21.4645 39.375 20.625 38.5355 20.625 37.5C20.625 36.4645 21.4645 35.625 22.5 35.625H33.75C34.7855 35.625 35.625 34.7855 35.625 33.75C35.625 32.7145 34.7855 31.875 33.75 31.875H26.25C23.1434 31.875 20.625 29.3566 20.625 26.25C20.625 23.1434 23.1434 20.625 26.25 20.625H28.125V16.875Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"approve-your-renters\">Approve your renters<\/h3>\r\n        <p>You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <div class=\"service-option-icon\">\r\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"60\" height=\"60\" viewbox=\"0 0 60 60\" fill=\"none\">\r\n            <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M31.2776 51.9974L31.7666 51.5417C32.0789 51.2503 32.527 50.8317 33.0706 50.3224C34.1576 49.3041 35.6276 47.9224 37.158 46.4698C40.1682 43.6127 43.5576 40.3461 44.596 39.1282C46.7163 36.6414 48.1719 33.6468 48.8127 30.4251C49.5529 26.704 49.173 22.847 47.7211 19.3418C46.2692 15.8366 43.8105 12.8407 40.6559 10.7329C37.5015 8.62514 33.7942 7.5 30.0001 7.5C26.2061 7.5 22.4973 8.62504 19.3428 10.7329C16.1882 12.8407 13.7295 15.8366 12.2776 19.3418C10.8257 22.847 10.4458 26.704 11.186 30.4251C11.8268 33.6468 13.2824 36.6414 15.4027 39.1282C16.4411 40.3462 19.831 43.6128 22.8415 46.4698C24.3721 47.9224 25.8422 49.3042 26.9294 50.3225C27.4731 50.8318 27.9212 51.2504 28.2336 51.5418L28.723 51.9979C29.4428 52.6672 30.5579 52.6668 31.2776 51.9974ZM28.723 51.9979C28.723 51.9979 28.7232 51.998 30.0001 50.625L28.723 51.9979ZM30.0001 50.625L31.2776 51.9974C31.2776 51.9974 31.2771 51.9979 30.0001 50.625ZM30 32.8125C33.6243 32.8125 36.5625 29.8744 36.5625 26.25C36.5625 22.6256 33.6243 19.6875 30 19.6875C26.3756 19.6875 23.4375 22.6256 23.4375 26.25C23.4375 29.8744 26.3756 32.8125 30 32.8125Z\" fill=\"#005EB8\"><\/path>\r\n          <\/svg>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n        <h3 id=\"get-paid-monthly\">Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n        <p>Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n    <footer>\r\n      <button>Learn more about hosting <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\">\r\n          <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M18.8304 5.17619L4.55227 11.6663H11.1779C11.8199 11.6663 12.3404 12.1867 12.3404 12.8288V19.4543L18.8304 5.17619ZM19.029 3.43822C20.0069 2.99374 21.0129 3.9997 20.5684 4.97757L13.0612 21.4935C12.5438 22.6316 10.8404 22.2627 10.8404 21.0124V13.1663H2.99417C1.74398 13.1663 1.37497 11.4628 2.51312 10.9455L19.029 3.43822Z\" fill=\"#EFF5F8\"><\/path>\r\n        <\/svg><\/button>\r\n    <\/footer>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"2-lower-maintenance-and-ownership-costs\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Lower Maintenance and Ownership Costs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you buy a home or business, you pay utilities to keep it functioning. You schedule routine work on the roof, on the HVAC, and repair or replace the siding after storms. You are required to pay drastically higher property taxes on developed land and provide services to tenants who may reside there. Not so, with a vacant lot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you buy a vacant lot, the upkeep is minimal. There is no building to maintain, no appliances to repair, and no structure to take damage in the weather. Property management and ownership costs are limited to basic property taxes and what landscaping you choose to apply to the space &ndash; if any.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-high-potential-for-appreciation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. High Potential for Appreciation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&nbsp;Property values are always on the rise, and as remote work becomes more common, land further and further from city centers is growing in value, as well. Suburbs sprawl into comfortable semi-rural lifestyles and new town centers emerge as housing developments take root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Right now, buying vacant lots as a real estate investment costs much less than investing in a house or commercial property. But soon, it may drastically increase in value.&nbsp; Whether you choose an urban, suburban, or rural lot, developers will soon realize their vision for the space and bidding competition may begin in earnest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You also increase the rate of appreciation if you choose to develop on the land. Building a charming house, shop, or even a natural park will increase the value of the land inherently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-diverse-low-impact-applications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Diverse Low-Impact Applications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Without making many changes to the land, there are many things you can do with a vacant lot while it appreciates in value. You can enjoy it for yourself or open it to the public. You can apply light landscaping to make it more welcoming or let it grow wild until you have a vision for the space. You can provide parking, carve bike paths, seed local wildlife, or clear it into a flat space for more organized activities without ever building permanent structures or features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can even turn it into a passive income source with huge annual returns by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/how-to-buy-your-first-rental-property\/%C2%A0\">renting the space<\/a> to people who enjoy its natural shape or the way you landscape it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monthly Parking and RV Storage\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If your lot is near a popular recreation spot or high-density traffic, you can pave or gravel the space and offer paid parking. Parking availability is quite valuable based on your location. Hosts on <a href=\"http:\/\/neighbor.com\/\">Neighbor.com<\/a> are earning tens of thousands of dollars in monthly rent from letting renters park RVs, cars, boats, and other items on their empty lots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Camping\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Depending on where your vacant land is you can rent it out as a camping space on VRBO or other camping sites. Your land can become a local camping spot for individuals, couples, and scout troupes. This option is particularly appealing for larger acreage with natural wild growth.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event hosting\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If you have a tame field in a lovely location, consider hosting outdoor events. Weddings, family reunions, and summer fireworks show need an open field for gatherings. Book your space for events and turn your empty lot into a profitable outdoor venue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"800\"  height=\"300\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAyAAAAEsAQMAAAAB40V5AAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAADRJREFUeNrtwTEBAAAAwqD1T20LL6AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHgbdlwAAfFD\/zUAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-9800 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Parking-Lot.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Parking-Lot.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Parking-Lot-300x113.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Parking-Lot-768x288.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Parking-Lot-380x143.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Parking-Lot-550x206.jpg 550w\" ><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<html><body><div id=\"2_in_post\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/host\" onclick=\"rudderanalytics.track('press editorial cta button', {location: 'second in post', version: '2.0'}, () =&gt; { console.log('track call'); });\">\r\n  <div class=\"second-in-post-cta\">\r\n    <section>\r\n      <div class=\"service-option\">\r\n        <h2 id=\"earn-1000s-per-year-with-your-unused-space\">Earn $1,000s per year with your unused space<\/h2>\r\n        <button>Become a Neighbor host<\/button>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    <\/section>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/a>\n  <\/div><\/body><\/html><h3 id=\"5-flexibility-for-future-use\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Flexibility for Future Use<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the ways you can enjoy and profit from your land in the moment, you also have a wide range of options for how to use a vacant lot in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Develop for personal use:<\/strong> Keep the land as a private cultivated camping spot for you and your family.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep wild for outdoor recreation:<\/strong> Let the land run wild for conservation or outdoor recreational activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lease for public use<\/strong>: Lease the land for public use, either as a wild space or landscaped parking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sell to a developer later:<\/strong> You can always cash out by selling the land to a commercial real estate developer when the location appreciates in value.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-less-competition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">6.&nbsp; Less Competition<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Homes and commercial properties are typically in high demand. The best places to buy vacant land in the US often see bidding wars that drive the price up and add hassle to your investment purchase. However, buying vacant lots as real estate investment often sees very little competition compared to pre-developed real estate. It takes someone with an eye for the future to realize how valuable a vacant lot will become.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Families and businesses primarily compete for move-in-ready properties, leaving you to take your pick of local vacant properties without the pressure from local competition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-long-term-investment\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Long-Term Investment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every piece of real estate is a long-term investment. Houses, commercial properties, and vacant lots all appreciate in value over time. But a vacant lot has the most potential as a long-term investment because it requires little maintenance and lacks features that could decrease in value over time. A vacant lot will only appreciate, becoming more desirable as the urban spread continues. This provides a strategic opportunity to think toward future profits while keeping your expenses low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"8-environmental-and-conservation-opportunities\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Environmental and Conservation Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The last reason to consider buying vacant lots as real estate investment is the chance for conservation and environmentally friendly choices. While the land is vacant, you can let it grow native plants and harbor local wildlife as a small nature conservation. You can even turn it into a natural attraction with parking, hiking, and campsites that provide income to maintain your local ecosystem preserve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But the environmentalism doesn&rsquo;t stop there. Should you choose to build on the property or sell to a developer, you can ensure that the construction process will be green and result in sustainable new buildings. All new constructions can meet ecological standards for production and efficiency. As the land owner you will have the final say on how your land is used, should it ever be developed to realize the location&rsquo;s full market potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"compared-to-other-investment-properties\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compared to other investment properties&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lot of people are looking for ways to make a rental income, if we consider other real estate investment opportunities, like short-term rentals on Airbnb, there are a few key differences to note.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Renting out single-family homes for vacations might provide significant income but, they require a higher initial investment, ongoing maintenance, and management efforts. There&rsquo;s also the challenge of filling the property consistently to generate income or the risk of needing to cover the mortgage payment if it doesn&rsquo;t rent out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the other hand, vacant land requires lower upfront investment and carries fewer ongoing costs, and is a great option for beginners. Plus, with apps like <a href=\"http:\/\/neighbor.com\/\">Neighbor.com<\/a>, you can quickly see cash flow like you would in traditional rental properties by renting it out as parking or vehicle storage. Plus, the potential for long-term appreciation can make it a smart addition to your portfolio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"disclaimer\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disclaimer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bottom line, each type of real estate has its pros and cons, and your decision should align with your personal finance goals, risk tolerance, and investment strategy. 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