So many of us often have this impression that there is a barrier to entry and getting into hunting is almost impossible, but there are many ways to get into it, and it’s so rewarding. There are people who are succeeding, and they come from different walks of life, different backgrounds, and have different goals, but they are doing it. You also don’t have to have a ton of money in your bank account or unlimited sources of funding to purchase your first parcel. Just get started with what you have. Start small, debunk the myths, make mistakes, and work your checklist.

Join this conversation with Treyce Sanderson as he shares his most recent purchase and the process he went through to purchase this first parcel of land. Treyce is a recent graduate from dentistry school, and he made buying a farm his priority. After searching and finding the right resources, he was able to buy a small parcel in a coveted area of Wisconsin for chasing whitetails. This is an episode you won't want to miss!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Episode Introduction and pre-show talk 

[03:04] A bit about Treyce’s career backstory and his inspiration for dentistry 

[05:20] Treyce interest in hunting and how his journey started 

[07:36] What Treyce does in the dentistry space day to day

[08:13] How Treyce discovered the podcast and where it falls in his learning journey

[09:35] The difficulty in getting permission and how Treyce got it in his area 

[10:59] How Treyce acquired his first piece of land 

[15:01] The proximity of Treyce's parcel from where he is located 

[16:31] Prospecting strategies that Treyce used to finance the property 

[19:17] The potential of the farm that stood up for Treyce when he found it

[22:07] Treyce plan and goals with his one-acre food plot section going forward 

[24:47] Practical tips on how you can get started and buy your first parcel

[26:36] Some of the resources that helped Treyce along the way 

[28:04] Treyce's long-term goals for the future and his next step 

[29:53] Don’t overextend on your first purchase; start small 

[31:00] Myths Treyce debunked when he purchased his first property

[33:30] Treyce farm and what it was used for prior to his acquisition

[34:37] Following up auction land to find off-market deals  

[37:35] Ending the show and call to action

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Land is one of the most important investments for your portfolio. It provides you with a steady cash flow and can also be used to create a passive stream of income. It's not as volatile as other investments, and it's also not as risky. Since it is a long-term investment, it requires patience, knowledge, and skills. But if you are well-versed in investing fundamentals, you should try it! With the increasing popularity of hunting, the demand for hunting land has increased and is now considered one of the best investments.

Join this conversation with Nic Schaalma as we sit down to hear his take on going all in on recreational land as an investment strategy and how important time in the market vs. timing the market is when we are talking recreational land

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the episode and pre-show talk 

[02:57] A bit about Nic’s backstory as a financial advisor

[04:46] Nic’s current ratio of land investment vs. traditional investment

[06:00] His response when asked about what he does for investment

[07:16] When should you go 100% to land investment

[11:13] Overview of the land rates

[12:05] A journey through Nic's first real estate deal

[14:36] Sparking a land conversation with a seller

[16:34] Financial and mental preparedness he had for the piece of property

[32:12] His radius of property targets from home

[35:05] Wrong land practices that nearly cost him

[38:32] Why a more prime hunting land may give you the worst ROI

[40:24] Why developing interpersonal relationships may be frustrating to land owners

[43:11] Land buying rules that Nic has to play by

[45:06] How much his financial education has catalyzed his success in real estate

[49:20] Land contracting payment plan to avoid penalties

[51:57] How Nick learned about land contracts

[53:28] Why he doesn't invest in Bitcoin and other forms of investment

[55:56] Nic’s short and long-term land outlook

[01:01:09] His hunting journey to North Dakota

[01:02:14] A breakdown of ROIs on one of his land investments

[01:10:00] Ending the show and call to action

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Buying your first property can be difficult. It requires a lot of research, time, and effort. However, online listings, information out there, and real estate agents can help you find the best properties to buy. Educating yourself and doing your due diligence before purchasing a property based on long-term value instead of the cost can help you get value and make more money in the long run. It doesn't matter where you are. Every area has its Price Tag, and you can get the highest returns wherever you operate if you use the right strategy. Your strategy should focus on your goals. So educate yourself to know what works for you and buy right. Focus on what you are good at and where you are comfortable to bring more value to the table. You have to bring more than just money to the table to create greater land value.

Join the conversation with Slade Priest as we discuss lessons and strategies to buy and sell land profitably. Slade, also known as The Hunting Land Man, is a hunting land specialist, a licensed realtor, and a Land Pro with Realtree United Country Hunting Properties. He also hosts the Sportsman Channel television show and HuntUnited on the Realtree 365 app. Slade's life has always been centered around the outdoors and God's creation. He leverages years of experience, knowledge, and a unique perspective he gained from working in his family's timber and wildlife business for his real estate clients. The outdoors and especially hunting, have always been Slade’s passion. He’s an accomplished hunting guide and manages a successful wildlife consulting business for several large landowners. 

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the episode and pre-show talk 

[02:37] A bit about our today’s guest; Slade Priest

[07:36] Why Slade choose Northern Missouri

[09:16] How Slade transitioned from real estate to outdoor  

[11:06] Acquiring your first parcel of land and making money with it 

[13:17] Slade's second deal and his subsequent properties 

[16:03] Slade’s lessons and strategy of buying and selling deals 

[22:36] Mistakes that people make when purchasing properties 

[27:20] What to look for when doing your due diligence on properties 

[34:55] Educating yourself and understanding your risk tolerance

[37:00] Things that great deals have in common 

[39:13] Why find an agent to sell a property if you’re not in real estate

[43:12] Practical tips for negotiating properties in any real estate classes

[48:07] What to expect in the land market in the near future

[51:53] How Slade partners with other people in different deals 

[53:41] Slade’s bad deals and what went wrong 

[58:38] Key takeaway from Slade on how to get your first parcel

[59:27] How you can reach out, connect, or learn more about Slade

[01:01:30] Ending the show and call to action

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Slade Priest

• Website: https://huntinglandman.net/

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If you are looking for practical strategies to increase your food plot performance, no-till and light-till might be the answer. There are many benefits of employing no-till and light till rotation on your food plot. They will significantly improve the general health of your food plot soil by increasing organic matter, moisture retention, seed germination, and the overall performance of your food plot. However, using the no-till or the minimum till strategy depends on what you are planting and your food plot goals. Knowing what you want and what you need will help you get the best results. So, do your soil test soil, know where you are, know how big your food plot is, and have notes on each field to maximize your outcome and save money in the long run,

Join the conversation with Lincoln Rohn as we discuss food plots, no-till and light till, culti-packers, planting cover, and deer. Lincoln is the owner of Packer Maxx CultiPackers, and he bought the company four years ago. Prior to that, he was in sales in a local company as an operation manager but has been food plotting for the last 20 years. The Packer MAXX cultipacker helps maintain soil moisture retention, improves seed-to-soil contact, and ensures superior seed germination for all seed types. They are extremely durable and lightweight when empty, making them easy to use and transport compared to conventional cast iron cultipackers.

Tune in!

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the episode and pre-show talk 

[02:21] A bit about our today’s guest; Lincoln Rohn

[03:12] How Lincoln has to transform Packer Maxx since he bought it 

[04:54] No till food planting excitement and interest and how it’s done 

[10:43] How to increase your food plot game with a limited budget 

[15:56] Packer Maxx and how much time it saves you in an acre food plot  

[19:08] The benefits of doing No-till rotation on the soil  

[20:32] How no-till rotation has improved Lincoln’s food plot 

[24:17] Why no-till Vs. light-till depends on what you are planting 

[27:40] Lincoln's minimum till strategy for cover and its benefits 

[34:39] Mistakes that people make with their food plot 

[38:57] Doing a good soil test and why it’s important

[40:44] Planting cover that the deers cannot destroy before it gets a chance to grow

[43:41] The pounds of foliage per acre you can get from different brands 

[45:50] Packer Maxx and how it can help you improve your food plot performance

[48:50] How you can reach out, connect, or learn more about Packer Maxx

[49:45] Ending the show and call to actionLincoln with PackerMaxx shares his favorite techniques for having a successful food plot and much more!

n this episode, we’re joined by Skip Sligh, and we discuss mistakes buyers make, how to find a good deal, questions to ask yourself when buying land, where the market is, advice for buying land, and how to find a deal. Skip has decades of land experience, and he shares his thoughts and advice when it comes to buying land.

For 365 days, he is out working on his farms. This is his passion, and it’s his job. He also never thought he would be working on his farm and hunting as a job until 15 to 20 years ago. Tap into some of his knowledge in this conversation.

During this episode, you will learn about;

[00:01] Introduction to the episode and pre-show talk 

[03:07] A bit about our today’s guest; Skip Sligh 

[04:12] Turning your passion for succeeding and how Skip did it 

[09:55] History may not necessarily repeat itself, but it will rhyme 

[16:24] Skip’s advice before pulling the trigger on your first land purchase

[20:26] Tips to improve your property negotiation skills

[22:40] His joy when he first bought a piece of property

[26:12] Finding farms that have a cash flow

[27:35] Skip’s other investments in the real estate basket

[29:18] Realistic ROI in real estate

[33:08] How often does he look for listings and the sites he uses

[33:56] Key aspects he focuses on while checking in the listings

[36:48] It's possible to have big dear on a small farm

[41:19] Skip’s advice to young people in their 20’s what they should consider

[46:55] His best CRP number

[50:28] How you can reach out and connect with Skip Sligh

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Join this conversation with Steve Hanson as we discuss your journey to owning a hunting land. We discuss the land market since the 1980s farm crisis, common mistakes in the land buying process, and the importance of funding your land deal correctly. Steve encourages land owners to expand their search horizons. Once you have committed to buying a farm, be aggressive. If you see what you want, buy it. Do not wait for the perfect timing because that is just a fallacy. There are always good deals anywhere and every time. Being aggressive does not cost anything. Everybody can be aggressive.

Steve Hanson is the owner and operator of Straight Arrow, which was established in1995. Steve began his career guiding hunters in Alaska. He did this for several years before moving to Southern Iowa and guiding for trophy whitetails. He now owns, lease, and have access to over 20 farms in 3 different counties totalling more than 6,000 acres. 

During this episode, you will learn about:

[00:01] Introduction to the episode and pre-show talk 

[04:58] A bit about our today’s guest; Steve Hanson

[06:14] How he moved to Alaska from Illinois  

[09:46] Steve’s advice to people operating hunting trips in Alaska 

[11:16] How he found himself located in Iowa Zone 5 and what he loved about the location 

[13:29] Steve’s first decision to own land, financing method, & how the process went about

[16:25] Overview of the 1980s farm crisis in the Midwest

[18:10] Terms of bank financing at the time of his first purchase of land

[26:07] Is real estate the way to go for investments?

[29:02] Steve’s work before getting into land investment

[35:20] Factoring the cost of timber on a farm

[43:26] The game changer of having giant whitetail on his farms

[47:03] Lessons from the market cycles he has witnessed

[50:42] Why Steve values land as the best decision he ever made

[52:24] The life-changing lessons he has learned along the way

[54:05] The biggest problems he has faced and fixed in the past

[56:34] You can buy your first farm today

[57:48] Steve’s dream location if he was to move from Alaska

[01:00:18] Golden key nuggets from the guest and how you can connect

Notable Quotes from the Episode

Connect with Steve:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevehansoniii/

The Land Podcast:

Have you ever wondered how to find a great land deal, force appreciation, and the importance of having multiple income streams? I visit with John Tabor a past client of mine and now friend. Stay tuned and hear what he has to share!

 Listen as Alex Mortensen shares some of his land buying advice that he's learned over the years. Alex bought his first farm at the ripe age of 21 years old in Pike County, IL, and has since worked on improving a variety of farms over the years. He shares simple and concise advice that anyone can put into practice!

This week I talk with Anthony Warren. Anthony was 14 years active duty in the military and has been building an impressive portfolio of real estate. We discuss how he's doing this and what similarities there could be with recreational land.

This episode is from my friends at Painted Arrow Outdoors. We discuss the land market, common mistakes in the land buying process, the importance of funding your land deal correctly, and much more!