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All Forum Posts by: Vicky Karan

Vicky Karan has started 2 posts and replied 5 times.

Post: Land along Railroad tracks

Vicky KaranPosted
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Quote from @Vicky Karan:
Quote from @Danielle Davenport:
Quote from @Vicky Karan:

Hello, I am new to this forum and site. I really appreciate any insights on land investment that is along the rail road track. We are not going to build any structure on it any time soon. But, in future if we want to develop any residential or commercial buildings on this land, would this rail road track going to be a deal breaker in terms of attracting potential developers or buyers or investors? 

I would find an accredited land consultant and ask them to advise you. 
Thanks much Danielle!

Post: Land along Railroad tracks

Vicky KaranPosted
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Quote from @Danielle Davenport:
Quote from @Vicky Karan:

Hello, I am new to this forum and site. I really appreciate any insights on land investment that is along the rail road track. We are not going to build any structure on it any time soon. But, in future if we want to develop any residential or commercial buildings on this land, would this rail road track going to be a deal breaker in terms of attracting potential developers or buyers or investors? 

I would find an accredited land consultant and ask them to advise you. 

Post: Ground Lease or Sell outright

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Hello,

I have a piece of land around 2 acres at an intersection near Arlington, Texas. Have couple of offers to buy, one is convenience store and the other is storage company. Both of them haven't asked for ground lease. Should I consider ground lease or sell outright ? I'm new to this ground lease. Any advice would be much appreciated. TIA.

Post: Land along Railroad tracks

Vicky KaranPosted
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Quote from @Greg C.:

Maybe, or maybe not. 

To me, the first and most important factor is the size and shape of the parcel in question. If it is elongated and stretches along the right-of-way of the railroad then I would be less inclined to purchase it. If it is a bigger lot with some acreage between the railroad and the build site (or sites) then I may be more interested. 

After establishing this, the next most important aspect of this land would be its zoning and restrictive covenants. Generally, I would think that commercial real estate (especially B and C class industrial/warehousing) would be less averse to the close train proximity then residential. But if the area is popular enough, even residential may be a good use for the site. I would then want to know if there are any access easements to the rail line or restrictive covenants on the property which would negatively impact my ability to develop the land.

Lastly, my concern would be environmental. Has this site been a dumping ground for industrial wastes over the many decades the railroad has been in use? Were there any incidents in the vicinity of the track? Etc.


Thanks a lot Greg for the detailed reply.                   

And sorry for not providing more info. We are looking at few lands at this time, have not finalized on any one yet. I realized, the land with Rail Road is not in Fort Worth, it is further north near Pilot Point. Rail road doesn't go thru this land, it's just running along on the side and there is wire fence in between. Other side is hwy377 running, either side are ranches with horses and farm house. So, it's AG zone currently. The land is twenty acre parcel, which if we buy it, plan to hold it long term to develop either residential or commercial with partnership or cash out for retirement. Thanks again!

Post: Land along Railroad tracks

Vicky KaranPosted
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Hello, I am new to this forum and site. I really appreciate any insights on land investment that is along the rail road track. We are not going to build any structure on it any time soon. But, in future if we want to develop any residential or commercial buildings on this land, would this rail road track going to be a deal breaker in terms of attracting potential developers or buyers or investors?