The destructive flooding and weather events of 2017 centered in Texas and Florida remind us that Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with...
Buying Land
Are you new to buying land or investing in land? Maybe you already own land as an investment. Learn about Self Directed IRAs, 1031 Exchanges, taxes, negotiating, making offers, contracts, financing, farmland, timberland investing and more. Get land smart!
The final post of this series on land buyer due diligence focuses on three physical attributes that can significantly influence property value.
A few weeks ago, I began a series of posts on what land buyers should consider before purchasing land. Remember that we call the research to ensure...
Owning a parcel of land is the dream of many. Whether it’s ten acres or several thousand, land ownership represents an investment in a solid...
What does the phrase “Good Timberland Investment” actually mean? It is a common descriptive phrase that helps illustrate a feature of land for sale.
The pursuit of the ‘preferred answer’ starts early in life. Any two-year old knows to ask Dad after Mom says, “No.”
There is a tendency to cherry-pick forecasts. A market forecast can be used to serve many masters, and the source and incentives of the forecast...
There are a number of reasons why you may want to selectively harvest timber after you buy a recreational property.
Almost weekly people call me telling me they are looking to make their first rural land purchase. This article is meant to be a short primer on a...
A key lesson from watching the show “Shark Tank” is that winning entrepreneurs know their number. They know their revenues, costs, margins and market...