Timberland can be a valuable asset for diversifying portfolios and generating income over time, particularly for landowners looking for both financial returns and recreational opportunities. On this episode of The Voices of Land Podcast, RLI member and Accredited Land Consultant, Brian Watts, chats with host Justin Osborn, ALC about the various aspects of forestry management, timber harvesting, and the considerations for landowners looking to benefit from this type of long-term investment.

The value of the land above the surface may be clear. But what about what's below the surface? RLI member and mineral rights expert, Diane Buhl with Keller Williams Realty in Austin, Texas, talks with host Justin Osborn, ALC about the rights to explore, extract, and sell or sever the rights to natural gas, oil, rock, coal, metals, water and other geologic features. Tune in to understand the value add of subsurface and mineral rights to land transactions.

It's a special episode of The Voices of Land Podcast, as host Justin Osborn, ALC interviews his son, Hunter Osborn. Hunter is a drone operator and media specialist, as well as an early adopter of Artificial Intelligence technologies. Understand the promises and pitfalls of using AI in land real estate as Hunter and Justin discuss current AI tools on the market and how to best use - and not use - them when marketing land listings.

Even if you don't deal directly in renewable energy, every land professional should be educated on the categories of renewables and their impact on land use and values, especially as investors seek more opportunities to develop these projects. In this episode of The Voices of Land Podcast, Matt Davis, ALC, Managing Director of Cushman & Wakefield's Land Advisory Group, discusses the opportunities and challenges of solar power, wind power, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and green hydrogen.

Commercial zoning laws regulate how people develop and use land for business. These frameworks, which vary by jurisdiction, dictate the location, activities, parking requirements, building size, and aesthetics of commercial properties. They apply to everything from small stores to mega malls.

If you are a commercial real estate professional, understanding the nuances of commercial zoning laws can help you maintain compliance. It can also help you deliver more strategic investments and leverage your projects for higher returns. Here is what you should know about commercial zoning laws in the US.

It takes more than a real estate license to be one of the top brokers selling outfitting businesses. What value does RLI member, REALTOR, and Colorado broker Loren Williams bring to his clients? First hand experience as an outfitter, relationships with agencies key to the process, and the knowledge to accurately value properties. On this episode of the Voices of Land Podcast, tune in as Loren shares with host Justin Osborn, ALC how his value proposition results in smooth property transactions and outfitters that are prepared to successfully run an outfitting business.

It's a challenge to run a land brokerage. Those challenges are even more unique when your co-owner is your spouse and co-parent. On the third installment of Dirt Debacles, host Justin Osborn, ALC chats with Allison and Luke Worrell, ALC owners of Worrell Land Services about how they manage selling properties, volunteering at REALTORS Land Institute, and raising two boys. Their pitfalls and successes will give you new perspective on the importance of clear communications, “slowing down to go fast”, and having grace for mistakes.

How do you decide if an auction is a better choice for a client versus a traditional sale? On this episode of The Voices of Land Podcast, RLI member and Accredited Land Consultant Andrew Zellmer out of Iowa reveals the due diligence that goes into analyzing the market and understanding the buyer pool to decide if a property is competitive enough to go to auction. Andrew shares the strategies and success stories that's helped him become a top broker in auction land sales.

The rural lifestyle continues to be attractive but how accessible is the dream of owning a rural home during a time of rising interest rates and inflation? Darla Larson, VP of Sales at Rural 1st discusses the economy, consumer credit trends uncovered from HMDA (Home Mortgage Disclosure Act) data, and new ways the lending industry is catering to unconventional properties and underserved rural communities.

Disclaimer: Rural 1st is an RLI partner. Opinions expressed reflect those of Rural 1st, not RLI.

What does holding the ALC designation bring to the table? Unparalleled knowledge and experience to successfully handle complicated, high dollar land transactions. It's a trusted network where elite designees refer business to each other knowing their clients are in safe hands. In this episode, Dan Murphy, ALC and Seth Craft, ALC of M4 Ranch Group sit down with host Justin Osborn, ALC to discuss the deal that earned them the APEX 2023 ALC to ALC Networking Award.