Foreign investors often flush with capital rush to buy U.S. land. But many forget: surface rights don’t guarantee control of what lies below. A land purchase could leave mineral rights in another’s hands.
Lesson: Smart land investing isn’t just about acreage or location—it’s about digging into mineral rights, resource allocation, and legal frameworks before you sign.
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Foreign investors often flush with capital rush to buy U.S. land. But many forget: surface rights don’t guarantee control of what lies below. A land purchase could leave mineral rights in another’s hands.
Lesson:
Smart land investing isn’t just about acreage or location—it’s about digging into mineral rights, resource allocation, and legal frameworks before you sign.
👉 If you were investing, would you dig deeper?
References (short APA):
GAO, 2023 — GAO Report
Braverman, 1984 — UNC Law Review
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