I have found that some of the best places to buy land for investment are in Cochise County, Arizona. Specifically the Sulphur Springs Valley including Willcox, Kansas Settlement and Sunsites. Much of the land I buy has the added benefit of high quality soil that is ideal for growing grapes, yet it is also zoned residential. So if you want to live near the many vineyards or begin a vineyard of your own, I welcome you to do so.

Acquiring land can be an excellent investment vehicle. In my first two years of buying and selling land, I have acquired countless parcels and provided great opportunities for those seeking to invest in this beautiful area of Cochise County, Arizona. My company is continuously seeking out choice parcels of land in this regard and I am able to offer 'pocket listings' to a growing number of investors who want the best deals on top quality land. Keep in mind that we do not buy just any parcel that comes along . . . our focus is acquiring quality, usable parcels in certain areas where a high yield return is likely for the investor.

The novice and seasoned investor alike are having great success in this 'niche' of real estate investing. For instance, my first land deal was 120 acres that I purchased for $2500 per acre or $300,000. I split it up into 5 parcels: four 20-acre parcels and one 40-acre parcel. I have since sold the four 20-acre parcels for $5000 per acre or $100,000 each for a total of $400,000. My initial profit was $100,000 over the original cost of the land. The remaining 40 acre parcel is mine free and clear and is currently valued at $320,000 if I were to sell it now (as one of the 20-acre parcels has since been resold for $8000 per acre). So to date, on that one deal, I have essentially grossed $420,000. After I paid for the survey, road installation, debris removal, a water company and commissions, I figure to have netted about $345,000. Most of that return is held in the 40-acre parcel that I have decided to hold long term, turning down several offers on it. I will not pay taxes on that profit until I sell it. The real money in land is in the long term hold.

I can show you how to do the same thing.

I have also recently started publishing a magazine about Arizona Vineyards and Wineries - Arizona Vines and Wines. The magazine began as a simple eight-page brochure listing all the current vineyards and wineries in the area that also served as an advertisement for my company. Well, the response was so great that I decided to enlarge it into a magazine and include other articles and advertisements. This has done a great service to the industry in getting the word out about the success of wineries in Arizona (31 licensed wineries to date) and has also given me many leads for my business - learning about great deals in the area and also helping others begin their own vineyards or long-term investment plan.

Be sure to wander through this site and find all the information we've provided as a resource for all things land and vine throughout southern Arizona. We're sure you'll come back again and again to see what's been updated and also to utilize the many great resources we've provided. For more information about the vineyards and wineries throughout the entire state of Arizona, be sure to visit www.ArizonaVinesandWines.com and utilize the resources that have been provided there.

If it's the right time for you, give me a call and I'll help you find the right investment vehicle - whether you're looking for a long-term hold investment piece, an investment for your retirement in a vineyard-ready parcel of land or if you're ready, right now, to plant your grapes or buy an existing vineyard. I am here, ready to help.

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