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Is buying land a good investment? Purchasing vacant land may not be right for every investor or every situation. How can you know this is the right move for you? We outline the\u00a0pros and cons\u2014and tell you what key questions to ask.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

By Dave Van Horn<\/strong> Is buying land a good investment? Purchasing vacant land may not be right for every investor or every situation. How can you know this is the right move for you? We outline the\u00a0pros and cons\u2014and tell you what key questions to ask. 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