Think You Can't Afford to Invest in Southern California Real Estate?

Have you ever wondered what your life would be like if you were a real estate mogul, like Donald Trump?

Imagine the financial freedom... being able to take care of your children

and their college educations, paying for their wedding, giving them a

down payment on a house! 

What would you do?  What would you buy? Cars? A mansion? Month long 

vacations? A  full time maid?

What about the worthy causes and non-profits you could contribute to?

Think about never having to cook dinner again, never having to worry about getting sick, being able to pay off all of your credit cards, student and auto loans and being completely debt free or being able to take care of your aging parents. How much stress would be removed from your life, to know that you never have to worry about your family's future or having enough money to retire, ever again? The possibilities are endless, and it's easier than you think!  

                                                                

This is something I'm very passionate about because of a personal experience, and I'm excited to share this No Cash out of pocket investment strategy because I don't want another family to miss out on the financial windfall, like my family did years ago.

You see, before I was born, my family had a lot of money. All of our relatives knew this, which is why a family member approached my grandfather about buying real estate with him, back in the late 50's.

They asked if he would be interested in investing in some land, in a little known area of Southern California, called Orange County. The land was in a city called Anaheim, on Katella, just a few blocks away from Harbor Boulevard. Now, if you're familiar with Southern California, or have ever been to Disneyland, you're beginning to understand where this story is going.

Long story short, he said "no". He felt that his money was safer in the BANK, in a regular savings account, where he could never lose! Are you laughing too?

Yes, life could have been much different for my immediate family. Those family members recently sold the property (that they were smart enough to buy on their own) to DISNEY! They are now multi-millionaires!! OUCH- it hurts just to say it!

Knowing this, I've always remembered the old saying "soil don't spoil", and my husband and I began investing in Orange County, California real estate in 1999. We were very successful at flipping houses over an 8 year period. It was lucrative, a lot of fun and we gained untold amounts of knowledge and expertise in the process. I was also able to help others do the same, which was a great feeling!

What Can You Do If You Have No Savings To Buy With?

With the economy taking a nose dive, many people can't afford to buy real estate right now, and financing is near impossible for investment properties. Even with prices plummeting in Southern California, it's still an unattainable dream for most families.

Isn't that always the way? When the economy is good and people have money to burn, prices rise, making it unaffordable to buy real estate, especially Southern California real estate. When prices drop, and are at bargain basement prices, most people don't have the financial resources to buy because one or more of the following occurs:

... UNTIL NOW!

Now, you can take your under and non performing investments and put them to good use by purchasing Southern California, pre-developed land!There's no qualifying necessary, no credit check and no income or asset verification because you will own your portion of the land free and clear and you hold title in your name!

This incredible No Cash Out of Pocket real estate investment plan is called Land Banking, and investors have been posting up to 60% returns this year, on land that they purchased in 2007! This is truly remarkable, considering that 2007 marked the peak of the real estate market for Southern  California!

What is pre-developed land?
"Pre-developed" means that the land is useable and buildable, and that the necessary infrastructure is already in place, such as water, utilities, transportation, schools, industries and jobs, to support a growing population, yet there is still a lot of land left to buy and build on. This land is on the verge of explosive growth, making it a matter of when, not if, developers will want to buy it from you!

This is the way much of Orange County, California was in the 1980's, and a great deal of San Diego  County in the 80's and even into the 90's, yet look at how cramped and expensive those areas are today, even in this down market.

 

If you live in Southern California, you know that Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, especially the cities of Corona, Norco and Chino Hills, were the same way, up until the past 5 years or so. Now those areas are highly populated and desirable because of the lower prices, local jobs and proximity to major metropolitan regions of Orange and Los Angeles counties.

So, why invest through Land Banking?
Land Banking, while not widely known, has been around for more than 40 years and is centered around the premise of location, location, location which, as everyone knows, is the most important factor when considering an investment in real estate.

 

So, you're probably thinking "well yeah, Gina, but where can I invest in real estate in California that isn't already built out or owned by the large developers?"
 

 

 

The answer is the Antelope Valley!!

The Antelope Valley contains some of the last, usable, buildable land in Southern California, and it's all on sale right now, but in a few short years, the demand will far outweigh the supply, sending prices through the roof! Most important, the Antelope Valley is located about 50 miles to the north of the Los Angeles metro area, and a High Speed Rail, also known as a "bullet train", is being constructed, which will reduce the commute time to around 20 minutes! This short of a commute is practically unheard of anywhere in Southern California!

 

This area offers new, affordable housing that Los Angeles doesn't, and jobs are plentiful and will continue to increase in this part of Southern California, because of the high speed rail and all of the alternative energy plants that are developing in this low cost part of Los Angeles County. It's like the perfect storm and even Arnold Schwarzenegger owns a substantial amount of land there.

 

Click Here to find out more about the California high speed rail and view some videos of what it will look like, simulation of planned routes, including those leading all the way from San Diego to San Francisco, and to hear how this form of transportation will help to reduce fuel emissions and make California a leader in alternative energy.

In addition, large corporations like WalMart, Home Depot and others have already built numerous super stores in the Antelope Valley, and many more are sure to follow as the population increases. 

                  

According to the Census Bureau, North Los Angeles County, where the Antelope Valley is located, is slated to grow almost 200% by the year 2030! They have also estimated a 202% housing growth in the Antelope Valley, over that same period of time! I believe that in the very near future, cities in Antelope Valley, such as Palmdale and Lancaster, will be as crowded as the cities located in all other Southern California counties.

This really is like "Real Estate Investing For Dummies"!
So now you've found the ultimate location, but how exactly are you going to come up with the money?
Simple! You can roll your existing retirement accounts over! My husband and I just went through the process, which was VERY easy, and without any penalty or taxes!

Think about it, you have these 401Ks, IRAs, SEP's, etc... that have had more downs than ups over the past several years. At best, they're breaking even, so you may have retained your principal, but what have those accounts really done for you long term?

The stock market is volatile, and if you've invested in low risk funds, you'll never keep up with the inflation that is sure to come in the near future. It's important to remember that historically, periods of recession are always followed by inflation- It's just the cyclical nature of the market.

You can now roll useless retirement accounts into a Self Directed IRA, and invest in Southern California real estate! Of course, if you have cash, you can always use that instead.

So... still think you you can't afford to invest in Southern California real estate?

Please contact me if you'd like more information about Land Banking or any other services we offer. I 'd love to help you achieve the dream of financial independence and true wealth, through land ownership!