The land to buy is a big farm with an ag exemption. Then, when developers finally reach your area, you strike it rich. Problem is, only the very wealthy can afford to buy a large farm with an ag exemption and they keep it within a small circle of wealthy friends. You don’t see hardly any “little people” managing to effect the above action.
Land value increases fastest near the event horizon of an urban black hole. New development occurs in Republican areas in an expanding ring away from the Democrat areas. It's not rocket science and anyone with some patience can play.
Self driving cars, self flying aircraft, higher speed internet for work, shopping, and play will lead to the old cities draining out and going bankrupt.
Donald Trump will be very good for real estate. He dislikes and will not support Fedzilla bailing out the stock market.