During a period of inflation, land is the best investment. During a recession or depression, land is the worst investment. If a recession appears imminent sell, even if on a contract for a reasonable down payment and monthly payment on the balance. You will have an income and also have the property as collateral. You can be sure that as long as general economic conditions are good, the value of well selected Real Estate will increase.
Populations increase by birth rate and by influx.
Check to determine the past circumstances of the local economy, the demand for public services and the future growth potential. The fact that a city has increased in population is not significant in itself. Perhaps there has been an annexation of adjacent areas. This is a SCAM FREE Zone. No Pyramid Schemes, No Bait and Switch, No Chain Letters.