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Posted: Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am a couple of years into my career in land sales, and while I've had some success, I'm beginning to think about how to sustain a long...
Posted: Tuesday, November 05, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am looking at purchasing a piece of land. It's currently undeveloped. Should I move forward with this purchase, I plan to build a main house and some...
Posted: Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am embarking on my landownership journey, and I'm in the early stages of looking for properties (aka just browsing brochures online). I've noticed many properties mention BLM...
Posted: Tuesday, October 08, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I’m excited to embark on a journey into organic farming and am currently looking for some land to purchase for my new venture. However, I want to ensure...
Posted: Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am looking at a property to buy that has a conservation easement on it. The property I am looking at is primarily for recreation and lifestyle. It’s...
Posted: Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, After implementing a new wildlife management plan, this will be my first season on my hunting property. I am eager to see if our efforts will pay off...
Posted: Tuesday, August 27, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm finally getting serious about my decision to own land. I've stumbled upon a few properties that piqued my interest. However, I'm concerned about the potential restrictions on...
Posted: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm thinking about buying property in a new state/region and I'm curious about how to make sure there are enough ranch hands and support available in the local...
Posted: Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, As a novice land investor, I’m wondering what the most important infrastructure I should look for when viewing properties. What adds the most value to the property, and...
Posted: Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am currently exploring opportunities to invest in agricultural land for the first time. How do I determine soil quality and fertility? What due diligence is required for...
Posted: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm planning on purchasing land out West and moving from New England. The land here is filled with Lymes disease-carrying ticks. Do the states out West have the...
Posted: Tuesday, June 04, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am interested in purchasing a property next to a river. However, I've noted that the area does not have existing flood maps. Given this lack of flood...
Posted: Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, As a landowner, do you recommend getting an environmental assessment of my property? I inherited this land, and to my knowledge, there hasn't been an environmental assessment. I'm...
Posted: Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, As someone who previously sold residential and commercial property and is now transitioning into land sales, specifically in farms and ranches, what steps can I take to enhance...
Posted: Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm interested in investing in waterfront property. As I've begun my search for the perfect piece of land to live out my waterfront dreams, I keep coming across...
Posted: Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I’ve got my eye on this farm that seems perfect for what I want to do—the land seems very suitable for farming. But here’s the thing, its historical...
Posted: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am facing an issue where a road on my property that also allows public access to some adjacent land is seeing increased traffic and deteriorating without maintenance...
Posted: Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, Can I list my property if the home is winterized? We are considering selling, but I'm wondering what the next steps are. How does having a home that's...
Posted: Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, Could you shed some light on what exactly a fish stocking permit is, and why is it relevant in the context of property ownership? I’m eyeing a few...
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I recently inherited agricultural land, but I currently live abroad. I don't plan to return, but I don't want to sell the land because I see it as...
Posted: Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm a Texas ranch owner looking to expand my portfolio and buy out West. What should I know about ranching and buying in the West? What seasonal challenges...
Posted: Tuesday, January 16, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm considering buying a property that is home to an endangered species. How would this affect my ability to work and enjoy the land? How does this affect...
Posted: Tuesday, January 02, 2024
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, What are the reasonings or benefits behind placing my land in a trust? Could you elaborate on how this decision might affect aspects like estate planning, asset protection...
Posted: Tuesday, December 19, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am currently looking at purchasing a property with mineral rights. I have never really given much thought to minerals on my land. What kind of due diligence...
Posted: Tuesday, December 05, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm currently in the market to purchase a piece of land primarily for investment purposes. My intent is not to immediately utilize the land for agricultural activities, such...
Posted: Tuesday, November 21, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Hi Vinny, I'm currently interested in a property that is under a conservation easement. Could you tell me what kinds of things might be potential concerns or "red flags" to...
Posted: Tuesday, November 07, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I have received an offer for my ranch, and they mentioned that it's part of a 1031 exchange. I've heard the term but don't know what it means...
Posted: Tuesday, October 24, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Vinny, I'm a city person looking into investing in some rural land. This kind of investment is new to me, and I know there's a lot to consider. I know...
Posted: Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Vinny, I have reservations about the individual interested in purchasing my ranch, as their financial situation appears somewhat questionable. Should I be concerned? What precautions can I take to ensure...
Posted: Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I'm in the process of selling my ranch, and my real estate agent has requested that I fill out a property disclosure form. I'm curious about the necessity...
Posted: Tuesday, September 12, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, My house is located in a floodplain, and I’m concerned about the potential risks and regulations associated with this. Can I sell my property? Are there specific considerations...
Posted: Tuesday, August 29, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Vinny,My property has a very dense forest on it. In the past few years, there have been a lot of fires in my area. What should I do on a...
Posted: Tuesday, August 15, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Vinny, Why do government easements take so long to be removed and corrected? ~Waiting...
Posted: Tuesday, August 01, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, We have been watching the markets pretty closely here from Ohio. And we are curious to know why some of these large ranches are folding up and selling...
Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny – I’m interested in a property with a single home with two septic systems. What should I know about septic permits and inspections as part of my due...
Posted: Tuesday, July 04, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am considering purchasing a property in Southwestern Montana with some water features, including three ponds. The previous owner had stocked the ponds when he first purchased the...
Posted: Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I recently found my perfect property and am moving forward with finding an agent to purchase the property. I have been asked to sign a brokerage disclosure form...
Posted: Wednesday, June 07, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I live in Montana, I have an underground creek showing on our property map. Can I legally dig down to make it an above-ground creek? - Underground Creek...
Posted: Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I have been raising cattle for 15 years now on what I would consider a fairly successful cattle ranch. Lately, we have noticed the growth of the grass...
Posted: Tuesday, May 09, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I would consider myself a fairly savvy investor with a somewhat diverse investment portfolio. However, I have recently heard some of my friends talk about investing in land...
Posted: Tuesday, May 02, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, My family has made the decision to sell our working ranch. We have gotten our family affairs in order, but we are unsure of where to start to...
Posted: Tuesday, April 25, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I have been working closely with a land sales agent to find my perfect property. They have brought a lot of options to the table, one of which...
Posted: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, My wife and I recently purchased a large working ranch in a very rural area. We do not have any paved roads, just dirt. My wife insists on...
Posted: Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny – My partner and I own a large ranch. We are thinking of putting it into a conservation easement. Do you know if this will affect the value...
Posted: Tuesday, April 04, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny – Have you watched the show Yellowstone? Do you feel like more people are moving to Montana because of the show? The show never shows winter. Do you...
Posted: Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am looking to purchase a large piece of property and want to not only cultivate the current aspects of the property but add value to the land...
Posted: Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am an excited first-time land investor! I know the areas of the country that I am interested in, but I don’t know specifically where I want to...
Posted: Tuesday, March 14, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am a land broker with a large list of clients. Some of these relationships span years and decades, and some are new. As I grow my business...
Posted: Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, My property is under contract and scheduled to close in 120 days. The buyers will be moving onto the property themselves. I know that I have a lot...
Posted: Tuesday, February 21, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am interested in purchasing a rural ranch property. I have some cash on hand but need more for the size and types of properties that I am...
Posted: Tuesday, February 14, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, My family is preparing to sell our family farm. We have been irrigating about 40 acres on the eastern side of the property for years. We have water...
Posted: Tuesday, February 07, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I’ve been doing a lot of duck hunting lately and have developed a strange rash on my chest and back. I live in the SW and have been...
Posted: Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, My family and I live in what most people would call a crowded metropolitan area. My wife and I were not raised here, but this has become our...
Posted: Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, Over the holidays, my family finally decided to sell the family property. At first, I was very upset and angry that they would even consider letting someone else...
Posted: Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I live in the drought-stricken hell hole called California. Water and water rights are my top priority as I plan my move to MT, WY, ID, WA, or...
Posted: Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, My property is listed for sale with a local broker. I listed with him because we live in the same town and have known each other for a...
Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2023
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, With the new year already here, my family will be sitting down to discuss the future of our family ranch. My brother and I have our own families...
Posted: Tuesday, December 27, 2022
Author: Vinny Delgado
Dear Vinny, I am a buyer, and I have been working with a Real Estate agent in my local state – let’s call him Steve. My agent, Steve, called me...
