Our Approach to Land Investing
Buying Land - Our Acquisition Criteria
Land on the Horizon applies strict criteria to every property we consider. Each acquisition must offer:
Strategic Location
Properties in verified growth corridors with strong development potential
Development Potential
Land with minimal restrictions and maximum flexibility for future use
Market Inefficiency
Opportunities to acquire land below market value to create instant equity
Environmental Viability
Land free from significant environmental constraints.
Infrastructure Proximity
Access to existing or planned utilities and transportation networks
Growth Trajectory
Areas experiencing population influx and commercial development
The Mission Behind the Land
At Land on the Horizon, we recognize a fundamental shift in wealth preservation strategy: the growing importance of strategic land acquisition in an era of market uncertainty.
With U.S. stocks trading at historically high valuations and traditional investments offering diminishing returns, sophisticated investors are increasingly seeking alternatives to preserve their wealth.
Land on the Horizon operates as a specialized land investment firm, distinct from traditional real estate brokerages. Our focus is precise: acquiring strategically positioned, undervalued properties in high-growth corridors and making these opportunities available to our network at below-market prices, creating instant equity positions for our investors.
Through partnerships with select local real estate agents nationwide, we ensure seamless transactions, while maintaining our core focus on market analysis and opportunity identification.
our process
Land on the Horizon’s proprietary due diligence process (The SCOUT Protocol) stems from founder Brian Wied’s environmental consulting background and our team’s active experience as land investors.
Our method integrates layers of analysis such as infrastructure development patterns, demographic shifts, and regulatory frameworks. We evaluate each property through both macro and micro lenses, analyzing everything from regional growth trajectories to specific parcel characteristics, identifying opportunities where market inefficiencies create equity potential.
This forward-looking market analysis methodology distinguishes Land on the Horizon's approach.
Instead of focusing on current valuations, we're mapping tomorrow's growth corridors: analyzing infrastructure projects, development patterns, and demographic shifts that signal emerging market opportunities.
Land on the Horizon’s proprietary due diligence process (The SCOUT Protocol) stems from founder Brian Wied’s environmental consulting background and our team’s active experience as land investors. Our method integrates layers of analysis such as infrastructure development patterns, demographic shifts, and regulatory frameworks. We evaluate each property through both macro and micro lenses, analyzing everything from regional growth trajectories to specific parcel characteristics, identifying opportunities where market inefficiencies create equity potential.This forward-looking market analysis methodology distinguishes Land on the Horizon's approach.
Instead of focusing on current valuations, we're mapping tomorrow's growth corridors: analyzing infrastructure projects, development patterns, and demographic shifts that signal emerging market opportunities.
Meet Our Team of Land Specialists
Brian Wied, Founder
Brian Wied founded Land on the Horizon after recognizing the unique opportunity that strategic land acquisition presents in today's economic landscape. His connection to land runs deep—growing up in Virginia, Brian spent countless hours hunting on both public and private land, developing an intimate understanding of rural property.
This early passion led him to pursue a Geology degree, driven by his desire for a career that wouldn't keep him confined to a desk. "I needed to get out in the field and sunshine," Brian often says.
As a geologist and environmental consultant, Brian's impressive career has included:
Cleaning up contaminated Superfund sites and participating in government-led military munitions clean-ups
Working to remediate the world's largest oil spill in Saudi Arabia
Managing international land restoration projects from Iraq to Australia
This extensive environmental background gives Brian a unique perspective on land development, environmental compliance, and market analysis that few in the industry possess. He has personally analyzed over $50M in rural land transactions, developing the SCOUT Protocol to systematically identify properties with premium appreciation potential that others overlook.
At Land on the Horizon, Brian combines his technical expertise with his lifelong fascination and love for land. His passion for helping investors secure strategically located rural properties stems from his belief in land as both a wealth preservation vehicle and a legacy investment.
Brian's expertise in identifying tomorrow's growth corridors today has helped numerous clients build tangible asset portfolios that consistently outperform inflation while creating lasting legacies.
Evelyn Millett - Chief of Operations & Lead Land Specialist
As Head of Operations at Land on the Horizon, Evelyn is passionate about treating buyers as individuals and understanding their unique needs and goals.
“I love hearing people’s stories and finding solutions that make sense for their personal journey with land investment.”
During acquisitions, Evelyn is the chief problem-solver. She loves diving into the details, especially in intricate situations with multiple owners or unique property conditions.
Because the firm’s work spans the country, she had developed extensive knowledge of different regions, histories, and family legacies tied to individual properties.
Before joining Land on the Horizon, Evelyn developed her analytical precision while working in quality assurance for the US Government, where she inspected military equipment to exacting standards.
Her background also includes extensive experience in client relationship management with a national retailer, where she mastered the art of understanding and exceeding customer expectations.
This dual expertise in technical assessment and relationship building uniquely positions her in the land investment sector, where both analytical rigor and client trust are essential components of successful transactions.
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