Clearcutting, or clearcut logging, is a forestry/logging practice in which most or all trees in an area are uniformly cut down. It is a common...
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!
When inflation rises, people talk about it. In my calls with forest industry investors and executives, these discussions center on current and future...
Country living is back in vogue, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While there are many advantages of living and working rurally, connectivity is not...
Many recreational land buyers have never financed a rural property before, so it’s important to know some basics as you start your land search. As...
Markets for alternative, specialized assets – like vintage scaling sticks, stamps, and 101-year-old scotch – must overcome high “search costs” to...
If you’ve made the decision to buy rural land, keep in mind that it’s not going to be a short-term project- there are many steps, tasks, and...
On April 12, 2022, a release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that, for the twelve-month period ending in March 2022, U.S...
Net present value (NPV) and internal rate of return (IRR) can, at times, provide conflicting guidance when comparing timber investments or forest...
The repopulation of rural America is real. Over the past few years, a perfect storm of factors has enhanced rural appeal, and that demand...
Being a first time land buyer is both exciting and overwhelming. While buying land can be a great decision, there are quite a few steps from where...