Roughly 97% of the United States’ vast landscape remains as rural land. Traditional real estate investors have either focused on the remaining 3% or have sought to urbanize rural America, leaving many assets misunderstood, overlooked, and undervalued.
At the same time, climate change, population growth, and urban expansion are reshaping the investment landscape. In this evolving world, certain rural assets are emerging as hidden reservoirs of opportunity. Assets containing large acreages, robust production capabilities, intrinsic value, essential natural resources, and climate resilience stand poised for significant appreciation. This potential is driven by a mix of supply-demand dynamics and macroeconomic conditions, making certain assets increasingly attractive for forward-thinking investors.
Enter BAS Sustainable Future (BASSF), a visionary subsidiary of BAS Holdings. BASSF’s core focus is investing in rural assets that present avenues to redefine highest and best uses to favor sustainable practices. By targeting large tracts of rural land rich in vital resources, BASSF is identifying and capitalizing on unique monetization opportunities. While many peer institutions chase real estate near burgeoning population centers, BASSF strategically targets assets in climate-resilient regions. These areas are not just stable; they provide an opportunity to generate outpaced returns compared to traditional commercial real estate investments.
At the center of BASSF’s strategy is an acute awareness of the regulatory and market complexities inherent to this approach. To navigate these intricacies, BASSF has assembled a best-in-class team of specialists, each providing expertise to offer market foresight and mitigate risk. A deep commitment to environmental stewardship is applied throughout each project’s lifecycle. This ethos is essential, as BASSF’s portfolio includes some of the most ecologically and economically significant assets in North America.
BASSF is an atypical real estate investor – investing in a sustainable future by unlocking untapped potential and paving the way for a new era of eco-conscious, profitable investing.