Land Bank Holdings
Land bank holdings are entitled or near-entitled land parcels positioned for phased development, sale, or long-term appreciation. These assets offer investors exposure to land value appreciation with minimal current income. Land bank properties typically require minimal management and offer multiple exit strategies including development, sale, or long-term hold.
Entitled or near-entitled land reducing development risk
Multiple exit strategies including development, sale, or long-term hold
Minimal management requirements and operating expenses
Exposure to land value appreciation in growing markets
Focus Areas
- Master-planned community parcels
- Industrial pipeline sites
- Infill redevelopment lots
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes land bank holdings suitable for 1031 exchanges?
Land bank holdings qualify as like-kind replacement property when held for investment. They offer exposure to land value appreciation with minimal current income and operating expenses. Entitled or near-entitled land reduces development risk and provides multiple exit strategies including development, sale, or long-term hold.
How do you evaluate land bank properties?
We analyze entitlement status, zoning, development potential, infrastructure access, and market dynamics. We review comparable land sales, development costs, and potential uses. We assess location strength, demographic trends, and long-term appreciation potential. We also evaluate holding costs and potential income from interim uses.
What are the key risks associated with land bank investments?
Key risks include entitlement delays, zoning changes, infrastructure costs, environmental issues, and market timing. We review entitlement status, zoning, infrastructure access, and property history to assess these risks. We also evaluate holding costs and potential income from interim uses.
Can you help identify land bank properties within my identification window?
Yes. We work with brokers specializing in land and can quickly identify available parcels matching your criteria. We provide property summaries, entitlement analysis, development potential assessments, and market analysis to support your identification letter submission.
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Compliance Guide
Identification Rules
Use this guide to determine how you will complete the identification letter.
Three-Property Rule
Identify up to three properties of any value. We document pricing support, lender feedback, and compliance notes for each Seattle, WA asset so your intermediary accepts the letter without revisions.
200 Percent Rule
Identify more than three properties as long as combined fair market value stays below 200 percent of the relinquished property value. We track valuation evidence for every property to prove compliance.
95 Percent Rule
Identify any number of properties and close on at least 95 percent of the aggregate value. This strategy supports diversified portfolios and DST placements when executed with strict tracking.
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