The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-01-28

commercial basis, there are absolutely no limitations to the development of this city and district. l firmly believe that Bir. mingham will have a population of ESQ., 900 i've years from now.
 T rather like to hear you say that. John But about making Investments in Birmingham real estate-what do you mean-just go and buy any kind of prop erty2"
 Certainly not, although I believe every kind of real estate in Birmingham Is a good investment, and none of It will fail in course of time to net very satisfactory returns. But unless you have quite a large sum of money, l would not advise you to seek an investment Tn Blrming- ham business property. Fortunes have been made in central Birmingham busi- ness property in the past. and will con tinue to be made from it. but It requires a great deal of capital and thorough knowledge of conditions. You must buy with your eyes wide open.
 "Its too rich for my blood Is what you mean to say Well, what kind of prop erty will fit the pocketbook of myself and my friends?"
 Birmingham residence property-that is, property in the city limits suitable for home-buiding purposes. When I say that this class of property will yield you per cent or more mean that It's increase in
 
 be equal to an average of 8 or 10 per cent interest per annum on the money in- vested Some Birmingham residence property has increased in value from 8 to 25 per cent within the last eighteen months, but when I say or 10 per cent I want to be safe. and know am safe. There will be a tremendous Influx of popu- lation Into Birmingham. in the near fu- ture, and 1t will bring Into acquisition aunrv foat oF nronerfV avn fia hla fOr honp- building purposes. So there Is no doubt if you buy a piece of Birmingham resi- dence property you will be able to sell it at any time in the future ot a fair profit: though. of course. the longer you hold It the larger your ultimate returns will be-"
 The major thought earnestly for a few minutes and then said;
 That's the way you look at it, John7"
 Yes" replied MT. Seewell Tn 6 tone which carried conviction with 1t.
 Well" said the major, T am about ready to take your view of 1t. However. I'll look around little and then go back home and talk 1t over with the other fel- lows. We might club together and get up some kind of little syndicate. May be we'd do better that way than if every man went in on his own hook Not bad idea, major. The more cap- ital you have the better, of course' Well. I must be going, John. Oh, by the way, give me the name of some real estate concern that we can depend upon in case we decide to go into this thing" Why, major. there are good many reputable real estate agents and compan- les in Birmingham-in fact, nearly all the real estate men in this city are on the square. But I think you will do better with the BIRMINGHAM REALTY COM PANY than anywhere else. In the first place, the company is tho largest owner of property in the city, and can sell 1t to you In any quantity you want and In any portion of the city. It is very liberal in the matter of prices and terms, because every dollar invested in Birmingham real estate adds to the value of its holdings. If you have time go by the companys offiee-it's at No. 2l l9 First avenue. You will see one of the finest office buildings in the south, and they will be glad to give you one of their beautiful Norwood books and their booklet, Birmingham To- day and Tomorrow which will tell you more about Birmingham in five minutes than l can say all day. At any rate, when you go home. write for those two books. They are well worth having
 "I'lI do 1t, John. Goodbye"
 Goodbye. major. Ready again, Mss Stephens"