Houston Unrestricted Property - What does that mean???

If you were to ask the average person in The Woodlands what "Houston Unrestricted Property" means, you would likely get one of two answers. 

One answer would admit that they have absolutely no idea...they are perfectly happy in their highly restricted community and have no reason to learn about anything else.

The second answer might go like this...unrestricted property is that trashy land that you find when you leave The Woodlands.  It has trailers and industrial buildings and ramshackle homes...I have no idea why anyone would want to live there.

If you asked someone living on an unrestricted tract to define "Houston Unrestricted Property" they would tell you about the freedom, opportunity to do what they want and the breathing room to enjoy what they have paid good money to purchase.

It is ALL about FREEDOM to Them!!!

A lot is happening right now to shift people's attitude toward opportunity.  In Michael Hyatt's blog today he talked about Seth Godin’s new book, Linchpin: Are You Indispensable?  Since Godin is a "God" in the eyes of many of the nation's business leaders - I always try to listen to what he is saying.  Here is a passage that Hyatt posted in his blog after an interview with Godin:

"The linchpin is the person who takes an alternative path, who declined the take-care-of-you-bargain. The linchpin insists on making a difference, on leading, on connecting with others and doing something I call art. The linchpin is the indispensable one, the one the company can’t live without. This is about humanity, not compliance."  He explains that the take-care-of-you-bargain was made with those that were willing to trade a job for the compensation and security that was promised to them.  Since corporations are less often promising to take care of people and see them as a commodity to trade, the independant-minded folks are seeing their value rising.

I plan to talk about the independant minded owners of Houston Unrestricted Property more in future blogs.  For now, know that there are people who would never settle for living in a community where the rules are set by someone else.  Sure, they know that the decision opens them up to having "less than savory" property uses nearby...but the ability to set their own rules - well - it RULES!

3 Motivations for Selling Your Houston Unrestricted Property in 2010

#1 - Property Taxes are Killing Your Budget?

There may have been a time when your property was extremely rural.  You lived a life of freedom and enjoyed every moment of being out in the country.

YOU have not moved - But everything has changed! 

Everyone wants a piece of the idyllic world that you used to love so much.  In addition to the traffic - the seemingly pretentious deed-restricted communities nearby - and the incessant noise ---- the government now thinks that you now have something so valuable that they can increase your taxes.

You didn't ask for any of this "growth" - yet the fact that you have land near property that someone else thought was more valuable has caused your tax assessment to explode. Maybe it is time to move out farther to get away from this intrusion. There are communities within driving distance of Houston that still have reasonable tax rates.

#2 - You are tired of the constant work to maintain the property

Most people who own unresticted property in the Greater Houston area have a full-time job too.  Often, the unrestricted tract of land demands another full-time commitment to simply keep the trees trimmed, all the buildings maintained, and if you have horses (or other livestock) you have a huge responsibility to take care of the needs of this kind of lifestyle.

Sure, it is usually worth the effort. The rewards are wonderful and immeasurable. But often the time comes when the benefits of such a lifestyle are simply not worth all the pain and sacrifice of the never-ending maintainence.

#3 - It is Time to Pick up the CASH and Get On with Your Life.

Life changes, and so do your needs.

Many people have lost jobs, been "downsized" - or often worse - have a self-employed business that is suffering from tough times.  When you are in the middle of crisis it can be hard to see the options that are available to you.

Many owners of Houston unrestricted property have the ability to transform the hardships of this lifestyle into a great source of profit. There are many reasons why 2010 may be the perfect opportunity to cash-in this asset.