You're turning raw/uninspiring land, and doing just enough improvements for the homeowner directly (not a builder necessarily) to be able to envision something on your lot, which they couldn't envision on it, nor another similar lot.

And just for my clarification, there are more options for raw land to develop? 

Does anyone know of literature or podcasts that can teach me the basics of investing in raw land?

Hello BP,I am eyeing a 40 acres raw land property in Houston ETJ which presently has ag exemption.

Open to general opinions or raw data if ya got it.Thanks!

your question is super broad and did a decent job of getting the conversation started but now you need to narrow down and come up with your goals. fix and flips are greatbuy and hold is greatBrrrr works greathouse hacking is greatsyndications, multi family, rv parks, modular home parks, and raw land development are all awesome moves....What is your personal tolerance for risk? 

Raw land often needs to be rezoned, plans approved by the city (based on town / local ordinances), and you may have to present to a neighborhood board with plans that conform to covenants as laid out in the bylaw.  

I am thinking about investing in possibly single family residential homes and/or raw land in the Columbus, Georgia area.

Hello,My wife and I live in Pennsylvania.We’re in the market for a plot of land with a home that is livable or raw land that we can later build on.Recently we found the land that was exactly what we want, however there is a home on the property.The home on the property isn’t livable because there’s no HVAC system, there is damage to the roof, and the foundation is not in working order, not to mention the electrical issues and water damage in the home.The sellers are trying to accept cash only offers because of the condition and are selling as home and land, but have not received any offers and are becoming open to a buyer going through the bank.Because the home isn’t livable, how could this property be financed so that, we as the buyers, could completely gut and renovate the home?  

Hello! I have been actively looking for land to buy so I can build a unique short term rental on it. I was looking at Lake Arrowhead and there is some land for sale around $3,000-$15,000. That seems very cheap conside...