You must be a Premium member to buy land on the Mainland, however you may rent land on the Mainland or an Estate, or buy Estate land as a basic member. So, the mainland is run by Linden Lab, and private estates are run by whoever leases them from Linden Lab.
Can you own land in Second Life?
When you buy land in Second Life, it gives you a space that you can customize however you want, and a canvas where your creations can come to life. Land in Second Life is a place to call home, where you can invite friends to hang out, hold events, and more.
How do you sell real estate in Second Life?
How to sell land
- Right-click on the ground and select About Land.
- In the GENERAL tab of the About Land window, click the Sell Land button.
- Under Set a price, enter the amount in L$ for which you wish to sell the land.
- Under Sell the land to, select Anyone or Specific person.
How do I buy land from Linden Labs?
Buying from the Land Store
- Click Buy Land in the black and white menu at the top of your dashboard.
- Under the Private Islands section, click Learn More.
- Choose the initial layout for your new region and click Continue.
- Click Choose Full Region or Choose Homestead, depending on which region type you would like to own.
Is Second Life still profitable?
Second Life, the user-generated virtual world, generates almost $100 million in revenue a year, according to a new report on LAUNCH. A “company insider” says that Linden Lab has grossed over $75 million per year for the past three years and the company is profitable.
Where can I set home in Second Life?
You can set this location with the menu command World > Set Home to Here. Home may be set to land that you own, land that a group you are a member of owns, or Linden Land that allows anyone to set their home there (such as Welcome Areas or InfoHubs).