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| #244 - Nobody Wanted These Farms, He Thinks You Should Buy One: Here's Why with Skip Sligh | 09 Nov 2026 | 01:28:37 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Skip Sligh.
We discuss:- Skip explains why owning more acres still leaves plenty of work to grow and hold mature bucks.- Jake asks what softer prices and higher borrowing costs mean for Midwest recreational land buyers.- Skip explains why he looks at southeast Iowa farms other buyers passed over after EHD.- Skip describes improving food plots and timber while a local deer herd recovers.- Skip recalls losing access to his uncle’s place and saving for a down payment as a kid.- Skip explains how he buys farms he can improve and rolls the proceeds into the next property.- Skip tells Jake why he sold his paid-off truck to cover an early farm payment.- Skip explains why some landowners put up high fences when deer keep getting shot next door.- Skip uses interior food plots, CRP browse and timber work to give deer more reasons to stay.- Skip explains why he started speaking up about hunting regulations and access for younger hunters.
And so much more!
Chapters:0:00 Why Skip looks at farms hit by EHD1:08 Skip’s family buck and what acreage buys you9:39 What Jake and Skip are seeing in the land market12:20 Buying after an EHD die-off20:03 Does the buyer have the edge?28:08 How Skip got started buying farms33:09 Turning farm improvements into the next purchase50:45 Selling his truck to make the farm payment54:34 How do you keep more bucks alive through the season?59:04 Why some landowners put up high fences1:09:52 Interior food plots and keeping deer on the farm1:22:50 Why Skip speaks up about hunting regulations
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #243 - How He Kept His Family Farm After His Partners Wanted To Sell with Shan Twit | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:59:53 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today’s episode, we are back in the studio with Shan Twit.
We discuss:- Shan closes on 170 acres on the Kentucky River in Woodford County with his dad and father-in-law in January 2026.- Shan and his dad each buy out one of two Seattle partners for a third, with no bank and no financing.- Shan pays for his share with money he set aside 50 and 100 bucks at a time for 22 years.- Shan explains why Kentucky’s one-buck rule beat Tennessee’s three tags and Wisconsin’s wolves and draw waits.- Shan says you can fix habitat, plots, water and screening, but never the “deer is mine” mindset next door.- Shan’s most common shortfall is a canopy too mature to grow browse, which makes up 80% of what deer eat.- Shan says to kill bush honeysuckle and other invasives before you ever open up the canopy.- Shan weighs the veneer oaks on his steep north slope against the turkey roosts they provide.- Shan sets off 90-second military smoke grenades at every stand because the wind apps are often wrong.- Shan says it takes three years to really know a farm, and small parcels leave almost no room for error.
And so much more!
Chapters:0:00 Intro1:11 Who is Shan Twit? Palmer grad to Team 200 cameraman6:42 170 acres on the Kentucky River and the workshop dream9:25 Jake’s head tilt: what a chiropractor actually fixes11:45 Why he waited to buy, and why Kentucky over Wisconsin20:33 What you can and can’t fix on a hunting farm24:34 Preserving the family farm: the partner buyout27:39 Where most farms fall short: canopy, roads, neighbors31:03 The $100,000 walnut: cut it or keep it?35:27 The 2027 punch list: honeysuckle, soil tests, lime41:22 Stand access, smoke grenades and three years to know a farm49:58 Off-season scouting and small-parcel room for error54:45 The March 13 workshop and what onX can’t show you
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would’ve been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/- Use code ‘HOFER’ to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #242 - Does Setting Up A Farm For Deer Hunting Actually Increase Its Value? with Abe Aryan | 26 Oct 2026 | 01:12:23 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Abe Aryan.
We discuss:- Abe explains why food plots, screening and quiet access can make hunting-land buyers stretch their budgets.- Abe explains how his family's commercial real estate deals shape his approach to hunting-land ownership.- Abe weighs direct seller negotiations and financing costs before committing to recreational ground.- Abe describes how grazing changed a Nebraska lease and helped push him toward owning his hunting land.- Abe recounts a Kansas auction that led to a first purchase of roughly 864 acres near Bow Creek.- Abe recounts buying his first three farms using satellite maps and trusted people on the ground.- Abe includes interest, taxes and agent fees when calculating whether a property protects his downside.- Abe learns why a local farmer's 400-acre field gets priority over his three-acre food plot.- Abe buys his own tractor and no-till drill, then uses courses and AI to learn food-plot planting.- Abe introduces Modern Woodsman and its approach to combining buck history, weather and property data.
And so much more!
Chapters:0:00 Why hunting-land buyers stretch their budgets1:09 Meet Abe Aryan6:02 Family real estate lessons and financing14:26 Improvements that help a hunting farm sell23:19 From a Nebraska lease to land ownership29:09 Budgets, deer access and fixer-upper farms30:48 The Kansas auction and buying three farms43:13 Protecting the downside and using a land agent50:50 Food-plot mistakes and buying his own equipment55:30 Learning habitat management with courses and AI1:01:07 Modern Woodsman and trail-camera data
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #241 - Why Some Small Farms Can Hunt Better Than Most Big Farms with Jack Huston | 19 Oct 2026 | 01:02:41 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today’s episode, we are back in the studio with Jack Huston.
We discuss:- Jack says you need close to 2,000 acres to control your own destiny, so the neighborhood decides most farms.- Jack explains why 80 acres next to 700 unhunted acres can beat 500 acres with seven people around you.- Jack calls the lone 500-acre owner doing all the habitat work his least favorite setup: it becomes the doe factory.- Jack warns buyers against limiting themselves to one county or insisting on road frontage for access.- Jack says fruit trees and directional fencing don’t move the needle like TSI, herd control and a good neighborhood.- Jack shares his own results: 120 does and 300 acres of TSI in four years, and about 25% more mature bucks.- Jack explains why Kansas, northern Wisconsin and the U.P. may not need doe harvest, with coyotes doing that job.- Jack’s drone detection systems show Ohio flights running about ten times what he sees anywhere else.- Jack counts roughly 25 genuinely good small farms, about 2,500 acres, in his half-million-acre county.- Jack and Jake go rapid fire on big acreage, creek bottoms, CRP, standing corn and owning land next to public.
And so much more!
Chapters:0:00 Buy 40 acres, hunt the 2,000 around you2:50 The farms people regret buying9:30 Red flags from the air: the lone manager’s doe factory12:00 What buyers overvalue: one county, road frontage, poaching14:46 When a farm has hit its ceiling16:14 Is shooting does and TSI worth it? Jack’s 120-doe results22:17 Shooting does on 40 and 80 acres, and where not to28:30 Drone detection: why Ohio’s flights run 10x36:12 How rare is a really good farm?42:55 Regional genetics: Kansas bodies, Oklahoma racks49:10 Sanctuaries vs. habitat quality53:23 Rapid fire: overrated or underrated?
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would’ve been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/- Use code ‘HOFER’ to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #240 - What Happens To Land Prices If The 2030s Bring A Great Depression? with Connor Lokar | 12 Oct 2026 | 01:04:13 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Connor Lokar.
We discuss:
- Connor sizes up the economy as "three yards and a cloud of dust," with industrial production at a 4.5-year high.
- Connor explains why new homes, autos, and boats and RVs are struggling with rates and a glut of used COVID inventory.
- Connor expects to see a mortgage rate starting with an 8 or 9 before one that starts with a 4 or 5.
- Connor explains why a Fed rate cut can lower prime for land loans while mortgage rates climb with the 10-year.
- Connor blames government debt and money printing for what land, mortgages and credit cards cost today.
- Connor tells younger buyers that cash beyond three months of expenses "should be poison" with inflation where it is.
- Connor recommends a one-to-two-year farm emergency fund and agreeing on an exit line with your spouse ahead of time.
- Connor says carrying land debt is fine, but not stacked on an 84-month truck loan and a home equity line.
- Connor lays out ITR's call for a five-year "great depression" from about 2030 to 2035, with stocks down 40-45%.
- Connor explains how data centers turned a client's $40 million warehouse into a $60 million one in 24 months.
And so much more!
Chapters:
0:00 An economist's odds on a 2030s Great Depression
0:53 How's the economy right now?
3:03 Where the economy is weak: housing, autos, boats and RVs
8:59 Where interest rates are headed next
13:43 Prime vs. mortgage rates, explained
21:15 Is now a good time to buy land?
29:42 The farm economy and future land supply
35:13 What could trigger a big drop in land values
38:20 Farm emergency funds and land as an inflation hedge
43:36 Carrying debt on land, and the '80s farm crisis
49:05 ITR's forecast for a 2030s Great Depression
55:00 Data centers and the cost of building
1:00:30 How likely is it, and where to follow Connor
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow
- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/
- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com
- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #239 - He Bought His First Farm Sight Unseen - And Doubled His Money On It with Ryan Kirby | 05 Oct 2026 | 01:01:38 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Ryan Kirby.
We discuss:
- Ryan explains why the North Carolina mountains grow Fraser fir Christmas trees and cattle, not row crops.
- Ryan breaks down his Christmas tree sharecropping deal: he pays for land and inputs, the grower supplies labor.
- Ryan has 27,000 trees on 20 acres, bought as $1.40 seedlings, with wholesale at $50 a tree this year.
- Ryan figures the harvest pays off the $300,000 he paid for a 34-acre mountain hayfield and leaves $150,000.
- Ryan explains why Christmas trees carry more risk than corn: no futures market, no storage, and an 8-year wait.
- Ryan saves his input deductions for the harvest year so one big check doesn't become a huge tax bill.
- Ryan recalls buying his first Hancock County 40 sight unseen for $117,000 and telling his wife at bath time.
- Ryan explains why running a farm 40 minutes from his parents' place pushed him to buy ground a mile away.
- Ryan used a 120-day close from the loggers who won an auction to 1031 his 40, which sold in a week for about $296,000.
- Ryan shares Terry Drury's advice to never get emotional about a piece of land.
And so much more!
Chapters:
0:00 He bought his first farm sight unseen
0:53 Fall art season and coaching youth football
7:55 Why North Carolina grows Christmas trees
11:43 Penciling out 27,000 trees on 20 acres
21:50 Is the Christmas tree math too good to be true?
26:09 No futures market and no storing the crop
32:16 Buying his first Illinois farm sight unseen
36:49 How the first farm got his wife on board
40:12 Why the first farm got too far away
44:58 The auction he walked away from
50:45 Mennonite loggers, flip phones and the timber he missed
56:07 Terry Drury's advice: don't get emotional about land
1:00:23 Where to find Ryan Kirby Art
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow
- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/
- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at [www.theprairiefarm.com](https://www.theprairiefarm.com)
- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #238 - One $1 Million Farm or Four Smaller Farms—What Would You Choose? with Steve Hanson | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:53:22 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Steve Hanson.
We discuss:
- Steve explains why he stepped away from outfitting and wanted to spend more time hunting again.
- Steve describes how Iowa's nonresident draw and public-land camera rules shape hunting access.
- Steve says premium Iowa hunting farms still command strong prices while average farms have plateaued.
- Steve weighs access, wind, food, and neighboring buyers when evaluating a hunting property.
- Steve recalls buying a $430-per-acre farm after passing on a $350-per-acre strip mine.
- Steve explains why records matter when a chain of 1031 exchanges is eventually unwound.
- Steve considers why higher rates and thin cash flow make land purchases harder to justify.
- Steve connects Iowa's nitrate concerns, corn production, and stream buffers to land values.
- Steve shares Iowa's right-hand fence rule and a 16.5-foot strip missing from a farm title.
- Steve favors one $1 million farm over four smaller ones, despite attention from neighbors and drones.
And so much more!
Chapters:
0:00 One big farm or four smaller farms?
2:30 Why Steve stepped away from outfitting
7:34 Public-land trail cameras and hunting pressure
10:50 What premium Iowa hunting farms are worth
15:18 Steve's first farm and finding value
19:35 Tracking 1031 exchanges and tax basis
25:27 Can hunting land ever pencil out?
29:53 Iowa water quality and farmland values
36:22 How interest rates affect land deals
38:26 Fence law and hidden title problems
47:03 The big-farm tradeoff: control versus attention
50:28 Turning $100,000 into land equity
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow
- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/
- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at [www.theprairiefarm.com](https://www.theprairiefarm.com)
- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #237 - The $3,500 Tax Lien Land Deal That Almost Got Him Arrested with Caleb Richardson | 21 Sep 2026 | 01:04:42 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Caleb Richardson.
We discuss:
Caleb’s $3,500 Kentucky tax lien on more than 80 acres of mature white oak.
Why a lawyer’s bad guidance led to a trespassing warrant and years of legal fallout.
Using 1099 CRNA income to build flexibility, increase earnings, and buy land.
The Alabama ag-bank program that helped him finance his first farm with 15% down.
Why five years of walking properties gave Caleb confidence to move fast when it mattered.
His tactic of offering on the 50 acres he did not want to find the seller’s real floor.
Buying 100 acres below list, then transforming it with roads, firebreaks, and fire.
How a prescribed fire brought every local department out—and improved the property.
Using trail-camera proof to show buyers exactly why his farm had become a deer mecca.
Why he is buying Kentucky ground hit hard by EHD instead of waiting for perfect conditions.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow
Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/
Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com
Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net
Chapters:0:00 The $3,500 Tax-Lien Warrant1:00 Meet Caleb Richardson6:53 Five Years Searching for the Right Farm11:04 Going 1099 to Fund Land Purchases18:08 The Kentucky Tax-Lien Nightmare33:39 Buying and Negotiating His First 100 Acres45:43 Transforming a Clear-Cut Into a Deer Mecca53:42 The Sight-Unseen Kentucky Farm58:34 Acting With Conviction and the 640-Acre Goal | |||
| #236 - How He Finds Small Land Deals With Big Potential with Bryan Tanner | 14 Sep 2026 | 01:01:57 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Bryan Tanner.
We discuss:
- Bryan explains the six-times rule of thumb he used to price pipeline right-of-way offers in oil and gas.
- Bryan buys a 20-acre owner-financed Montana parcel six months before the Yellowstone boom hits.
- Bryan says his 5- to 50-acre tracts routinely double or quadruple in value over two to three years.
- Bryan knows a trend has peaked when lower-third parcels start selling at full market value.
- Bryan makes the case for 8- to 10-acre tracts that consistently kill big bucks in Buffalo County.
- Bryan's client allowed zero hunting on 700 Ohio acres and had no deer over 155 inches four years later.
- Bryan's investors make $143,000 in three weeks on a 110-acre farm that sat unsold for a year and a half.
- Bryan values a central Ohio farm listed at $6,000 an acre closer to $2,500 for a deer hunter.
- Bryan builds a 40-foot wildlife crossing over a drain after deer start using his access culvert.
- Bryan admits he passed on deals for years out of analysis paralysis and was wrong every time.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow
- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/
- Whitetail Master Academy https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com
- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at [www.theprairiefarm.com](https://www.theprairiefarm.com)
- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:57 Meet Bryan Tanner
2:22 21 Years In Oil And Gas Land Work
5:17 How Eminent Domain Really Works
8:02 Why Companies Won't Just Pay 20X
12:33 The Six-Times Rule For Right-Of-Way Offers
16:43 Why He Buys Small Tracts
17:22 Buying Montana Before Yellowstone Took Off
23:20 How He Knows When To Sell
25:14 Finding The Next Buffalo County
30:55 Big Bucks On 20 Acres In Western Illinois
32:20 Hunting A Small Tract Next To An Outfitter
35:02 EHD And The Coming Shift In Herd Management
39:25 Where The Deals Are Right Now
41:42 Biggest Mistakes Land Buyers Make
45:30 Be Careful About Market Value
47:06 Flipping 110 Acres In Three Weeks
51:37 Cheap Improvements That Sell A Farm
56:31 Building A Wildlife Crossing Over A Culvert
59:01 Advice To His Younger Self
1:01:09 Where To Find Bryan | |||
| He Paid $6,300/Acre For Crap Cattle Ground On Purpose, Here's Why with Sean Asada | 07 Sep 2026 | 01:03:24 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Sean Asada.
We discuss:
- Why August in Iowa runs as slow as January, and why sellers read it as something worse
- February and March as the window for recreational ground, and April for acreages
- Sean's case that now through November 1 is a strong time to list hunting land
- The 60% rule: gather most of the information, decide, and accept you'll never get the rest
- Buying a farm after fifty yards out of the truck, and how many reps that actually takes
- The buddy who texted that some idiot just paid $6,300 an acre for crap cattle ground
- Why three neighbors at 1,800 acres matter more than the dirt you are actually buying
- The property Sean let slide over $2,250 an acre and the $68,000 it cost him
- The argument against shooting a deer on the farm you just bought
- Food plots are ROI, bedding is stewardship, and why most owners overrate their own farm
And so much more!
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:04 Who Sean Asada is, and selling two Iowa's at once
3:04 Why August is as slow as January
8:11 Gut-feel buyers vs the forty-step checklist
15:37 Land against the stock market
21:21 The $2,250 an acre he let slide
31:06 You don't have to shoot something
41:56 Food plots for ROI, bedding for stewardship
47:45 When the trail cam history is lackluster
58:23 Base hits, black swans, and a bet on the Fed
62:55 Where to find Sean
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow
- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/
- Whitetail Master Academy https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com
- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at [www.theprairiefarm.com](https://www.theprairiefarm.com)
- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #234 - He Skipped The 1031 Exchange On Purpose — And Made Money Doing It with Michael Engelmeyer | 24 Aug 2026 | 01:01:22 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Michael Engelmeyer.
We discuss:
- Michael buys his first 80 acres as a tax play and leases it back to his own photography studio.
- He "liberates" an underground spring with a bulldozer and has four gobblers on the dam by sunrise.
- Michael doubles his money in three years, going from $1,400 an acre to $3,000 an acre.
- He sells the farm himself with a full-page newspaper ad built from his own trail camera photos.
- Michael skips the 1031 exchange on purpose, pays the capital gains, and invests the proceeds.
- He explains how a 90-day 1031 clock pushes buyers into farms they never should have bought.
- Michael walks away from a 3,400-acre Ozarks ranch over $200 an acre and gets it a year later.
- The sellers refuse $1,500 an acre at auction, then call him back and take $1,100.
- He argues square and rectangular parcels hunt better than odd-shaped ground at any price.
- Michael's due diligence starts with a drone and a call to the sheriff about meth in the area.
And so much more!
Chapters:
0:00 The 1031 Everyone Does, and Why He Didn't
0:58 Meet Michael Engelmeyer, Great Outdoor Studios
1:31 From St. Louis Fashion Shoots to the Outdoor Industry
4:27 Why He Bought Land in the First Place
5:13 The 80 Acres Between Two Big Tracts
6:19 Trading Hunting Rights for Construction Equipment
7:19 "Liberating" a Spring to Build a Pond
9:55 Four Gobblers on the Dam at Sunrise
10:58 Leasing the Farm Back to His Own Business
13:17 Doubling His Money in Three Years
17:40 The Neighbors Lowballed Him
19:36 Selling It Himself With a Full-Page Print Ad
22:39 $1,400 an Acre In, $3,000 an Acre Out
23:36 Why He Skipped the 1031 Exchange
27:20 Square or Rectangle: The Property Shape Rule
31:56 Finding the 6,000-Acre Ozarks Ranch
36:15 The Auction and the No-Sale
39:52 The Call a Year Later: Bought at $1,100
44:09 Treat Your Twenties Like Boot Camp
46:55 His Punch List: Drones, Aerials, and the Sheriff
51:04 Keep the Farm Within an Hour of Home
52:34 If He Started Over With $100,000
54:29 Why He'd Never Buy Land With a Partner
57:16 Patience, and Why Land Keeps Going Up
59:26 Where to Follow Michael
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
-Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow
- Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/
- Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com
- Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net | |||
| #233 - How a $240 Taxi Ride Led To His First 100 Acre Iowa Farm with Leo Lospoto | 17 Aug 2026 | 01:01:57 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Leo Spoto.
We discuss:
How Leo went from a Bronx apartment to owning 245 acres of Iowa timber and creek bottom.
Why buying 100 acres near Albia at $1,850 an acre felt like overpaying back in 2013.
The expired driver's license that stranded Leo at the Des Moines airport before his first showing.
Why Chase Bank wouldn't touch a land loan and a local Iowa banker wrote it anyway.
How Leo closed on his first farm with $30,000 down when the bank wanted closer to $40,000.
The 1031 exchange that rolled two small farms into one 214-acre piece he bought sight unseen.
How walnut timber checks and an Iowa operating account carried a $2,600 monthly payment.
Why Leo would now rather buy a landlocked 30 with an easement than a farm with road frontage.
The roughly 250% return Leo has seen on Iowa ground since his first purchase in 2013.
Why point creep and four kids finally pushed Leo to list the entire farm this year.
And so much more!
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| #232 - How He Got Approved For Land Being Self Employed with Mike Cantrall | 10 Aug 2026 | 00:57:22 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Mike Cantrall.
We discuss:
Why two years of house-loan rejections came down to being newly self-employed and a DTI formula.
How Mike found a lender who looks at the whole financial picture instead of a W-2.
The Roth IRA withdrawal that covered his down payment when income alone wouldn't get him approved.
Going self-employed with no college degree, no plan, and two deer dropped off at a friend's shop.
Why the pressure of working for yourself is what finally forced him to figure out land ownership.
How he got pre-approved first, and had a landowner call him about 40 acres the very next day.
Buying, improving, and selling his first farm inside four months — and why he skipped the 1031.
Why he walked away from a 500-acre lease that cost about what a farm payment does.
What a permanent CREP easement restricts, plus the DNR visit that comes with owning one.
Why two used car payments a month is roughly the cost of a small farm.
And so much more!
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:00 Starting a Taxidermy Business
04:19 Financing Land While Self-Employed
10:46 Mindset for Land Ownership
13:56 First Farm Purchase Strategy
17:40 Leasing Versus Owning Land
22:25 Rapid Farm Transactions
30:31 1031 Exchange Lessons
34:43 Reflections and Lessons Learned
41:26 Future Plans and CREP
50:37 The Home Building Challenge
53:05 Final Advice and Outro
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| #231 - How He Bought His First Farm With No Credit History with Joe Chambers | 03 Aug 2026 | 01:08:33 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Joe Chambers.
We discuss:
How Joe moved to Nebraska in 2007 after a divorce and built Chambers Custom into a high-end pistol shop.
Why you're not a member of a Midwest community until you buy ground — ten years, zero wedding invites.
How a farmer neighbor's phone call and a passed first-right-of-refusal got Joe his first 21 acres in 2015.
Why seven years of living on cash left Joe with no credit score at all and nearly killed his first farm loan.
The bank that wouldn't write a $6,000 car loan but offered a $20,000 unsecured credit card instead.
How a 23-year-old small-town loan officer named Toby became Joe's fifteen-year lending partner.
The county records website that exposed a neighbor's 99-year windmill lease days before an auction.
Why Joe bought a 246-acre farm with no access that had been overgrazed and mined for sixty years.
The first line of Don Higgins' plan that read "I'm 90% sure Joe will not follow this" — and what happened.
How Joe went from 80 deer with 75 does to a 201 and 1/8 inch buck in three seasons.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #230 - How T-Bone Went From Single-Wide Trailer to 110 Acres, One Deal at a Time | 27 Jul 2026 | 00:49:50 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Travis "T-Bone" Turner.
We discuss:
Travis bought his first 27 acres in Hogansville, GA in 1999 with a loan from his dad.
He explains the "pride factor" of hunting deer on ground you personally dictated and built.
Travis is now fighting a proposed data center planned right across the street from his farm.
He shares his "planting seeds" strategy of quietly telling landowners he'd buy if they ever sold.
Travis breaks down why Kansas and Oklahoma are his top picks for buying land today.
He explains why land prices never really fall back — $3,000 an acre never returns once it hits $5,000.
Travis recalls the two-handed, shaking-hands nerves of signing for his first property in 1999.
He compares Missouri, Illinois, and Iowa's hunting rules, calling Illinois his personal "nemesis."
Travis explains why he prefers buying rough, neglected land he can fix up himself.
He'd rather keep the land he already owns than ever draw a bow again.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #225 - The Farm Tax Deduction That Gave A Rancher A $2.5 Million Dollar Tax Deduction | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:02:13 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Alec Bean.
We discuss:
Section 180 has existed since the late 1950s.
Excess soil fertility can create significant tax deductions.
Most farmland owners have never utilized the deduction.
Recreational farms with tillable acres can qualify.
Timberland generally does not qualify.
Active participation creates larger tax advantages.
Some buyers use soil tests before making offers.
Midwest farms commonly show $500-$2,500/acre in value.
One client generated over $2.5 million in deductions.
Data center money is creating major farmland demand.
And so much more!
Connect with Alec: www.soiltaxguys.com
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| #229 - Should You Buy Land In An EHD-Hit Area Right Now? with Tyler Tissue | 20 Jul 2026 | 01:10:11 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Tyler Tisue.
We discuss:
Tyler explains why land investors need a "base hit" mindset instead of always swinging for the fence.
How EHD wiped out Iowa's mature bucks—and why Tyler predicts giant bucks return within two to three years.
Tyler reveals 86% of Iowa farms are owned outright, with zero debt against them.
A Twitter poll shows 44% of farmers expect a profit in 2026, only 25% expect to lose money.
The wild story of an Amish family bidding war that pushed land to $250 per CSR point.
Why most recreational land buyers 1031 exchange instead of holding a farm forever.
Tyler previews his 86-acre Van Buren County, Iowa auction on August 5, split into two tracts.
Jake previews his 40-acre Hancock County, Illinois auction, home to a booner buck shot last season.
Tyler breaks down why today's roughly 6.5% interest rates are historically normal, not a red flag.
Tyler's rule for every seller: never fall in love with a farm you're planning to sell.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #228 - Trading a Nice House for a Rundown Trailer On Purpose with Devin Cole and Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow | 13 Jul 2026 | 01:08:31 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Nate Hicks and Devin Cole of Painted Arrow.
We discuss:
Michigan officially becomes a one-buck state in 2027, with a pilot earn-a-second-buck-tag program in select counties.
Nate and Devin recap how advocate Josh Arbogast and "The Whitetail Project" helped push the one-buck rule through the NRC.
Devin lists his starter home at a "crazy" price and gets three offers over ask within 24 hours.
Devin and his pregnant wife move into a rundown double-wide with no AC to grow their hunting ground to 44 acres.
Painted Arrow's first batch of MagPros gets built on a card table in that same double-wide's living room.
The 40-acre farm Devin and his wife eventually buy drops $150,000 in asking price inside two weeks.
Devin and Nate both shoot the best bucks of their lives within 90 minutes of their first sit on the new farm.
Painted Arrow moves production out of Devin's yard after 11 cars a day start drawing questions from the township.
Nate shares his craziest listing yet: a horse farm owner who wants the buyer to let him be buried on the land.
Painted Arrow gear now sells in Bass Pro, Cabela's, Walmart, and soon Dunham's, with a secret new product in the works.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #227 - He Bought Land With NO Legal Access... Here's How He Fixed It | 06 Jul 2026 | 01:02:58 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Thomas Damren.
We discuss:
How Tom went from Marine Corps officer to full-time tree farmer.
The landlocked 273-acre Maine property that five other buyers walked away from.
How he negotiated deeded access with a holdout neighbor before he even had financing.
Why banks won't lend on raw land the way they lend on a house.
The failed tree plantings that pushed him into starting his own nursery business.
Building a primitive cabin in two days with his uncle's help.
Why Maine's trespassing laws make absentee land ownership a constant fight.
The low-maintenance trees and food plots that work best for hunting land.
How mountainous terrain adds far more usable acreage than the
map shows.
Balancing a growing tree nursery business with habitat work on his own farm.
And so much more!
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| #226 - The First Habitat Projects Every New Landowner Should Do with Wesley Steege | 30 Jun 2026 | 01:06:01 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Wesley Steege.
We discuss:
How Wesley transformed a 40-acre farm into a 150" buck property.
Why a small clover plot and water hole changed everything.
The habitat improvements he'd make immediately on any new farm.
Why buying your first farm creates momentum for the next one.
How Kansas became the perfect choice for his second hunting property.
The process of finding, negotiating, and purchasing land out of state.
Using AI to visualize habitat improvements before breaking ground.
Long-term strategies for building equity through land ownership.
How Kansas landowner tags influenced his future buying strategy.
Lessons learned after owning, improving, and hunting two different farms.
And so much more!
Connect with Alec: https://asmlabs.net/irs-180/
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #224 - The Biggest Lessons From 5 Years Of The Land Podcast | 15 Jun 2026 | 00:55:31 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with a different show. Today, Jake hands the host mic over to Richard Rappley to talk about everything that Jake has learned in 5 years of running the Land Podcast.
We discuss:
Jake launched The Land Podcast while owning zero acres himself.
He bought his first farm just months after starting the show.
Most successful landowners make decisions quickly.
Analysis paralysis prevents more land purchases than finances.
Land ownership requires sacrifices and prioritization.
The first farm doesn't need to be your forever farm.
Building relationships with lenders is critical.
Most landowners regret not buying more land sooner.
Information is making the land market increasingly efficient.
Five years of consistent action can completely change your life.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #223 - Dan Perez's Biggest Regret After 40 Years of Buying Land | 08 Jun 2026 | 01:25:31 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Dan Perez.
We discuss:
Dan's biggest regrets are the farms he didn't buy, not the ones he bought.
Land always feels expensive in the present and cheap in hindsight.
Many buyers underestimate how much appreciation compounds over decades.
Hunting land can provide enjoyment while also building long-term wealth.
First-time buyers should explore creative financing options like contract for deed.
Leasing ground often costs more long-term than owning it.
Small improvements can create significant forced appreciation on a farm.
Investors need patience and the discipline to walk away from bad deals.
Dan remains highly bullish on land despite rising prices.
Growing populations and shrinking rural land supply support long-term demand.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #222 - Lessons Learned After Year One Of Buying His First Farm with Carter Amundsen | 01 Jun 2026 | 00:57:18 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Carter Amundsen.
We discuss:
Land ownership rarely happens when timing feels perfect.
Proximity to home can outweigh acreage size.
First-time buyers often overestimate how ready they need to be.
State foresters are an underutilized resource.
Habitat improvements should follow a long-term plan.
Section 180 deductions can create significant tax savings.
EQIP isn't the only conservation funding option.
Access routes often matter more than stand locations.
Land ownership creates value beyond financial returns.
Stewardship becomes addictive once you start improving habitat.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #221 - He Bought His First 125 Acre Farm at 27 — Here’s How with Koby Kuhnen | 25 May 2026 | 01:04:18 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Koby Kuhnen.
We discuss:
Coby bought his first hunting farm at 27 years old.
He started with public land frustration and a long-term goal.
Living at home helped him save aggressively after college.
He looked at farms for years before buying the right one.
The farm was bigger than planned but priced right.
He used an ag-focused lender who understood land.
His first moves were food, low pressure, and sanctuary.
A major timber harvest reshaped the farm’s future.
CRP income helped, but he learned not to rely on it fully.
His biggest advice to young buyers: pull the trigger.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #220 - The Shed Poacher He Got On Trail Camera Called Him... And Then This Happened with Steve Hanson | 18 May 2026 | 00:57:20 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Steve Hanson.
We discuss:
Shed trespassing is becoming more organized.
Social media helped identify the trespasser quickly.
Trail cameras are changing trespassing enforcement.
Many landowners view sheds as personal property.
CRP rates have softened in recent years.
CSP funding appears stronger in the new Farm Bill.
Habitat-focused CRP projects can benefit both parties.
Water quality is becoming a bigger conservation focus.
Forestry incentives may become more important nationally.
Iowa land prices appear stable after major growth years.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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| #219 - A 30-Year Appraiser Explains Why Land Keeps Going Up with Travis Murray | 11 May 2026 | 00:58:51 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Travis Murray.
We discuss:
Land scarcity drives long-term demand.
Inflation often pushes land values higher.
Recreational buyers still dominate many markets.
Overpaying usually comes from emotional buying.
Land behaves differently than housing markets.
Every tract has unique value drivers.
Ethical representation matters in land deals.
Infrastructure improvements rarely fully return value.
Buyers should focus on long-term ownership goals.
Land remains attractive during uncertain markets.
And so much more!
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| #218 - The Truth About Small Property Deer Hunting with Kaleb Greiner | 04 May 2026 | 00:47:45 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Kaleb Greiner.
We discuss:
Mature bucks thrive in overlooked cover pockets.
Small ditch farms can outperform big timber farms.
Seclusion from roads matters more than acreage.
Waterholes can dramatically improve deer movement.
Deer use waterholes year-round, not just in summer.
Overdoing CRP can remove critical destination food.
Alfalfa outperforms clover during drought conditions.
Fencing grain plots is essential in high-density areas.
TSI improvements can impact deer movement immediately.
Permission hunting still produces giant bucks consistently.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
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| #217 - How He Built a 600+ Acre Hunting Land Portfolio Before Turning 35 with Kale McCubbins | 27 Apr 2026 | 01:14:10 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Kale McCubbins.
We discuss:
Buying the first farm is the hardest step.
Land ownership becomes addictive fast.
Small farms can hold giant deer.
Access is critical on hunting properties.
Relationships with neighbors matter.
Recreational land demand keeps growing.
Waiting for cheaper land rarely works.
Multiple small farms can outperform one large tract.
Young buyers should leverage time and energy.
Habitat and neighborhood shape deer quality.
And so much more!
Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them!
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- Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding
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| #216 - How He Built a 400 Acre Farm One Parcel At A Time with Albert Tomechko | 20 Apr 2026 | 00:50:58 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Albert Tomechko.
We discuss:
Start small—land ownership compounds over time if you stay consistent
Building relationships unlocks off-market land opportunities
Land equity can be leveraged to acquire additional properties
Deer density is often far higher than hunters estimate
Food plots are critical in big timber environments
Patience beats rushing into the wrong land deal
Habitat work can be more rewarding than hunting itself
Financial discipline accelerates land ownership growth
Thermal drones provide powerful data for better decisions
Land ownership creates long-term family and legacy value
And so much more!
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| #215 - Where the Land Market Stands Right Now and What Buyers Should Do Next | 13 Apr 2026 | 00:08:09 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Land Market Update.
We discuss:
Land market remains active but slightly cooling
Inventory is slowly increasing
Buyer opportunity may be opening up
Location + layout still drive value
Income-producing land adds major appeal
Access is a critical factor for hunting properties
Smaller tracts can still be high quality
Interest rates likely steady short-term
Buyer confidence tied to financing clarity
Now may be a strategic buying window
And so much more!
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| #214 - How Josh Smith Built Montana Knife Company From His Garage While Working Full Time | 06 Apr 2026 | 00:52:04 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Josh Smith of Montana Knife Company.
We discuss:
Brand > product. Identity drives demand
Word-of-mouth beats paid ads
Start before you’re ready
Work your passion before quitting
Conviction attracts customers
Build with people better than you
Premium wins when it means something
DTC thrives on authenticity
Mentorship changes lives
American manufacturing still matters
And so much more!
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| #213 - He Built 29 Rental Properties… Then Lost $35,000 a Month and Had to Sell His Dream Farm with Brent Davis | 30 Mar 2026 | 01:08:54 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with Brent Davis.
We discuss:
Rental properties can collapse fast when systems and tenants fail simultaneously
Equity—not cash flow—was the true financial safety net during crisis
COVID exposed major vulnerabilities in rental property business models
Tenant relationships matter more than contracts in real-world investing
Scaling too fast can create unnecessary stress without more profit
Land can outperform rentals in value under the right conditions
Having strong local relationships is critical for real estate success
Risk tolerance and resilience are required to survive investing downturns
Refinancing can reset years of progress if forced under pressure
Long-term thinking is what ultimately separates winners from failures
And so much more!
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| #212 - What Jared Mills Looks For in a Deer Hunting Farm | 23 Mar 2026 | 01:04:05 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back on the road at the Iowa Deer Classic talking with Jared Mills and Chris Jones.
We discuss:
Diversity in habitat consistently creates better deer movement and bedding
Low cover farms often outperform clean timber due to security and thermals
Tree plantings become huntable bedding cover in just 5–6 years
CRP farms offer income while building long-term hunting value
Recently logged farms can explode with deer activity after 3–5 years
Monoculture grass struggles unless broken up with structure and edge
Access strategy matters more than most hunters realize
Most farms can be improved—very few are truly “unfixable”
First land purchase is the hardest but unlocks future leverage
Waiting for a crash often means missing years of appreciation
And so much more!
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| #211 - Why Hunting Land Is More Than Just An Investment with Buck Land Funding | 16 Mar 2026 | 00:51:15 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Buck Land Funding.
We discuss:
Recreational hunting land has evolved into a legitimate and growing asset class.
Interest rates and the broader economy heavily influence land buyer demand.
Many buyers upgrade farms every few years as stepping stones to larger tracts.
Pre-approval dramatically improves a buyer’s ability to secure competitive land deals.
Consumer debt like truck payments can drastically reduce land buying power.
Recreational land values have steadily risen alongside inflation long-term.
CRP conversions can turn lower-quality farmland into strong wildlife habitat.
COVID accelerated demand as people sought outdoor recreation and privacy.
Many land purchases are emotional decisions tied to family memories.
And so much more!
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| #210 - What It Really Costs to Build a House on Your Land with Dalton Gilbert | 09 Mar 2026 | 00:33:18 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Dalton Gilbert.
We discuss:
Building a home on land almost always costs 20–30% more than expected.
Sweat equity can dramatically reduce the cost of building your own home.
Interest rates can add hundreds per month during a build timeline.
Slab homes and shophouses are often the most economical build style.
Many hunters are relocating to Iowa for trophy whitetail opportunities.
Box blinds and standing crops are changing hunting strategies statewide.
Hunter efficiency today is leading to more mature bucks being harvested.
Whitetail hunting drives massive economic impact in rural counties.
Small local businesses thrive when hunters travel to hunt big deer.
Hard work matters, but family and integrity should always come first.
And so much more!
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| #209 - Paying Off $126,000 in 18 Months To Buy 76 Acres in Texas with Luke Hoeft | 02 Mar 2026 | 00:52:47 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Luke Hoeft.
We discuss:
You don’t “accidentally” own land — you prepare for it.
High-interest debt is a chain — remove it first.
Extreme focus for 18 months can change your life trajectory.
Side hustles compound when paired with discipline.
Budgeting is like giving yourself a raise.
Strong down payments create peace.
You don’t need massive capital to start a business.
The right land deal is often situational — timing + story matter.
In Texas, hunting land economics are different than the Midwest.
If your why doesn’t move you emotionally, you won’t endure the sacrifice.
And so much more!
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| #208 - 20 Years Managing 40 Acres… and His Mature Buck Numbers Are Down with Heath Cisco | 23 Feb 2026 | 00:41:35 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Heath Cisco.
We discuss:
-Small farms can hunt bigger with the right neighbors.
-Sanctuary borders are priceless.
-Tree planting is an 8–20 year commitment.
-Hunters today are more effective than ever.
-Mature buck numbers in Ohio are declining.
-Access design matters more than acreage.
-Don’t overhunt your own farm.
-Box blinds build family hunting memories.
-Buy land sooner than you think.
-Think in decades, not seasons.
And so much more!
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| #207 - He Built A 40-Acre Big Buck Factory Without Debt: How Jeff Helmers Built His Dream Wisconsin Whitetail Property Without ANY Loans | 16 Feb 2026 | 00:53:37 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Jeff Helmers and Cathryn Howland.
We discuss:
Debt-free living accelerates land ownership.
Land rarely loses value over time.
40 acres can outperform larger farms.
Sanctuaries create daylight deer movement.
Fewer stands = more mature bucks.
Chestnuts outperform acorns 100:1.
Entry/exit is everything.
Stop thinking like a hunter — think like a deer.
Stack the odds instead of hunting luck.
Start small and build over time.
And so much more!
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| #206 - They Bought A Farm In Iowa Farm Before Owning A House with Mark and Karissa Foster | 09 Feb 2026 | 01:18:22 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Mark and Karissa Foster.
We discuss:
Buying land first reshapes every financial decision after
Frugality mattered more than income level
Focus beat timing — even in rising markets
Habitat obsession drove every choice
Nonresidents can manage land conservatively
Leaving crops for deer can outweigh short-term income
Age structure mattered more than antler size
Moving became inevitable once land ownership expanded
Iowa isn’t what it was in 2010 — but pockets still exist
Lifestyle fulfillment beat pure investment logic
And so much more!
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| #205 - The Truth About Farm Ground Cash Flow Nobody Talks About with Shay Foulk | 02 Feb 2026 | 01:17:18 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Shay Foulk.
We discuss:
Farm profits swing; land values follow short-term but trend up long-term.
Most farmland won’t cash flow at purchase — wealth is built over time.
Some farmers struggle, some break even, some thrive — planning separates them.
You can overpay for land and get trapped by principal + interest payments.
Tough ag cycles can create land buying windows for disciplined buyers.
Highest cash rent isn’t always best — stewardship and trust protect value.
Tile, drainage, and waterways can pay back for decades, not just years.
Cover crops protect soil, hold nutrients, and build long-term resilience.
Landowner-tenant communication prevents conflict and protects the farm.
Own assets early — even small land parcels shift your long-term trajectory.
And so much more!
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| #204 - What Thermal Drones Reveal About Trophy Whitetail Farms: Bigger Acreage Doesn't Always Equal Bigger Bucks with Jack Huston | 26 Jan 2026 | 00:51:23 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Jack Huston.
We discuss:
Isolation often beats acreage for growing mature bucks
Hands-off farms outperform hands-on farms for most buyers
Density hubs hold deer, not necessarily giant bucks
Small, isolated parcels can outperform large contiguous tracts
Herd management matters more than habitat projects
TSI dramatically increases carrying capacity
Famous counties often carry pressure, not potential
Warm season grasses shine early, not late season
Browse availability drives winter deer location
Buying the right neighborhood matters more than price
And so much more!
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| #203 - Living In A Friend's Garage To Save Up For Land: First Time Land Buyer Brian Nelson | 19 Jan 2026 | 01:00:15 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Brian Nelson.
We discuss:
Living cheap created the flexibility to buy land early
Off-market deals can change everything
Land prices rarely come back down
Access improvements can transform a farm
Preparation sells land faster than listings
Land ownership opens unexpected opportunities
Delayed gratification fuels long-term wealth
Equity snowballs into future investments
Relationships matter more than timing
You don’t need perfection to start
And so much more!
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| #202 -Building a 19 Rental Unit Portfolio From NOTHING with Josh McCall | 12 Jan 2026 | 00:59:32 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Josh McCall.
We discuss:
Action beats waiting for the “perfect” investment
Primary residences can be the best first real estate deal
Cash flow matters more than appreciation early on
Good lenders are as important as good properties
Sweat equity accelerates portfolio growth
Cheap materials usually cost more long-term
Rentals require patience before real profits appear
Reputation matters in small-town investing
Numbers must work before emotions do
Rentals can fund land ownership long-term
And so much more!
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| #201 - Why Waiting for the Perfect Farm Is The BIGGEST Mistake You Can Make with Steve Hanson | 05 Jan 2026 | 00:44:05 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back on the road in Iowa talking with Steve Hanson.
We discuss:
First quarter drives most recreational land sales
Interest rate drops brought buyers back to market
Overpricing often benefits investors, not sellers
Access and curb appeal directly impact value
Trail-cam data helps prove a farm’s potential
Cash buyers often beat higher contingent offers
Not all improvements return their cost
1031 exchanges can create risky debt loads
Farms rarely sell best during hunting season
Waiting for a perfect farm stops buyers cold
And so much more!
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| #200 - The Best Lessons In Land That We Learned in 2025: A Year In Review | 29 Dec 2025 | 00:55:40 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio bringing you some of our favorite lessons that we learned throughout the year.
We discuss:
Action beats overthinking—analysis only works if you eventually move forward.
Start with what you can afford and let equity snowball into bigger ground.
Off-farm income is often what makes long-term land ownership sustainable.
Buy land as an investment first—great hunting follows smart purchases.
One well-located big farm can outperform multiple scattered small ones.
Land close to home gets hunted, managed, and enjoyed far more often.
Smaller “feeder farms” can be traded up into a core property over time.
Targeted letters and patience can unlock deals years later.
Your neighbors often matter more than your habitat plan.
Land is an asset—not an identity—sell it if it becomes a burden.
And so much more!
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| #199 - How A Regular Blue Collar Guy Built Real Wealth Through Land with Johnny Goudie | 22 Dec 2025 | 00:54:51 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with our guest Kyle Heuerman. We discuss:
The real risk isn’t buying land — it’s letting fear stop you from starting.
You don’t need to be wealthy to buy land — you need a plan and discipline.
Land offers multiple income paths beyond appreciation (timber, easements, development rights).
Most people who give land advice have never owned land themselves.
The first land purchase is the hardest — every one after that gets easier.
Buying larger acreage often lowers your price per acre and improves long-term returns.
Bad listings and overlooked properties often hide the best opportunities.
Owning land changes how you think about hunting, conservation, and value.
You can recover from a bad deal — but you can’t recover missed opportunities.
Land builds both financial wealth and a level of peace you can’t get elsewhere
And so much more!
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| #198 - The Sacrifices No One Talks About When Buying Land with Kyle Heuerman | 15 Dec 2025 | 00:50:17 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with our guest Kyle Heuerman. We discuss:
Anyone can own land if they’re willing to sacrifice
The first piece of ground is always the hardest
Waiting for land prices to fall usually backfires
Discipline today creates freedom tomorrow
Land should be viewed as both an asset and a legacy
Selective logging improves habitat and long-term value
Income streams can accelerate land payoff
Owning land requires long-term patience
Instant gratification works against land ownership
You don’t own land forever—it’s your responsibility to improve it
And so much more!
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| #197 - First Time Land Buyer: How To Buy Land While You Are Active Duty with Logan Shulenberger | 08 Dec 2025 | 00:50:10 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with our guest Logan Shulenberger. We discuss:
Logan’s military background and how it shaped his approach to land ownership
Overcoming the intimidation of buying land for the first time
The step-by-step process he followed to identify a good property
Financing considerations for active-duty or high-travel professionals
Mistakes first-time buyers make and how to avoid them
How his long-term goals influenced acreage, location, and features
His advice for anyone wanting to take the leap into land
Can you use the VA Loan to buy land?
And so much more!
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| #196 - The Best Way To Start Your Land Buying Journey | 01 Dec 2025 | 00:53:22 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with our guest Josh. We discuss:
Josh’s background in fishing, hunting, and part-time work
How he began searching for land and what motivated the purchase
Challenges and surprises during the land-buying process
The emotional and personal value of owning land
Thoughts on finances, mortgages, and building a cabin gradually
Using the property for hunting, recreation, and family time
Learning as he goes—mistakes made and lessons learned
Why younger people should consider land earlier than they think
How outdoor passions guided major life decisions
The long-term vision for his property and lifestyle
And so much more!
Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding
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Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com
Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net
-Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_
-Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow | |||
| #195 - November Update: If You Haven't Bought Your First Farm Yet, Keep Grinding! | 24 Nov 2025 | 00:11:07 | |
Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.
On today's episode, we are back in the studio with a november update. We discuss:
Hunting goals shift as life seasons change.
Intentional decisions matter more each season.
Passing bucks becomes part of long-term vision.
Experience shapes how hunters see the land.
Growth comes from learning each year's lessons.
Managing time and priorities changes the hunt.
The story centers on evolving as a woodsman.
Patience becomes a bigger part of success.
Thinking ahead replaces chasing every chance.
The theme is personal growth through hunting.
And so much more!
Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding
https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com
Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com
Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net
-Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_
-Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_
-OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt
-Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow | |||
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