Land Articles
The Land Investor guide brings together educational content from experts in land ownership.
Unlocking the Potential of Plant-Based Carbon Sequestration
Posted: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Author: Troy Dana
The increasing concentration of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the Earth's atmosphere is a pressing global issue that has been affecting our planet since the Industrial Revolution. Runaway atmospheric carbon is...
Deferring Tax on Mixed-Use Properties Utilizing Sections 1031 and 121
Posted: Thursday, August 08, 2024
Author: Bob Goodson
When it comes to issues related to capital gains taxes associated with the sale of real estate, there are two primary provisions of the tax code that apply, IRC Section...
Uncorking Opportunities: Investing in Washington's Columbia River Gorge Vineyards
Posted: Thursday, July 18, 2024
Author: Steve Kelley
It's a natural evolution. Someone somewhere shares a glass of an exceptional bottle of wine. All of a sudden, you get it. There is no putting that cork back in...
Strategies for Managing Wildlife to Cultivate Trophy-Quality Animals
Posted: Thursday, June 20, 2024
Author: Scott Coe
I have been a student of animal health my whole life. Growing up in Eastern Oregon on a 22,000 acre ranch ignited an interest in the wildlife our land hosted...
Land, Legacy, and Opportunity: The Essence of Ranch Ownership
Posted: Thursday, May 02, 2024
Author: Ryan Bramlette, ALC
As a co-host on the Land Investor Podcast, I've had the privilege of engaging with remarkable individuals whose profound expertise spans diverse subjects such as conservation, nurturing wildlife habitats, restoring...
Eradicating Cheatgrass in Rangeland Operations
Posted: Thursday, March 21, 2024
Author: Kelsea Vaughan
Cattle ranching plays a crucial role in global food production, providing a significant portion of the world's meat supply. However, one of the persistent challenges faced by ranchers is the...
Virtual Fencing: The Newest Innovation in Livestock Containment and Range Management
Posted: Thursday, March 07, 2024
Author: Joette Schalla
If you take a drive through the modern-day New England countryside, you will still find stone walls lining the edges of historic farm properties. These charming walls were very labor-intensive...
Wyoming: Past, Present, Future - Crafting a Legacy
Posted: Thursday, February 08, 2024
Author: JW Robinson
If you have embarked on a drive through the American West, the exploration will likely include the State of Wyoming. The state echoes with the whispers of its past, stands...
Empowering Rural America through Education: The Transformative Impact of Focused Initiatives
Posted: Thursday, February 01, 2024
Author: Susan Ferrin
The vast lack of resources in rural America poses multifaceted challenges that can have far-reaching consequences on the well-being of individuals and the sustainability of communities. Access to quality education...
Seller Financing Strategies and 1031 Exchanges
Posted: Thursday, January 18, 2024
Author: Bob Goodson
As interest rates rise and financing gets more challenging, sellers who are motivated to sell may offer to finance a portion of the purchase price. At the closing, the buyer...
Strategic Investments: Practical Improvements to Enhance Your Property's Value
Posted: Thursday, January 04, 2024
Author: Alex Robertson
As the fiscal year winds down, you may find yourself in the fortunate position of having enjoyed a prosperous year on your ranch or farm or through other business ventures...
Investing for Now: A Ranch Broker and Interior Designer Discuss Common Hurdles Facing Modern Ranch Investors
Posted: Thursday, December 21, 2023
Author(s): Kiyomi Bramlette, Ryan Bramlette, ALC
Since the pandemic, we've seen a shift in the needs and wants of buyers. Pre-pandemic buyers typically wanted to buy bare land and build their own dream as opposed to...
Potential Tax Benefits of A Failed Exchange
Posted: Thursday, December 07, 2023
Author: Bob Goodson
A 1031 exchange that starts near the end of a tax year will often run into the following tax year. The regulations address how to handle incomplete exchanges and cash...
Three Compelling Reasons to Invest in Costa Rica
Posted: Wednesday, October 25, 2023
Author: JW Robinson
Costa Rica sits in the southern part of Central America. It offers miles of coastline along the Pacific Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, 28 National Parks, and temperatures that...
Social Capital in the Rural West
Posted: Thursday, October 12, 2023
Author: Cheryl Summer
Welcome to the West! Maybe you have already been fortunate enough to purchase the ranch you have been dreaming of, or perhaps you are considering a move and searching for...
FENCING CONSIDERATIONS FOR YOUR NEW RANCH
Posted: Thursday, August 03, 2023
Author: Dane Reed
When buying a new farm or ranch, it can be easy to overlook the potential cost, time, and effort ofpersonalizing fencing applications. Fencing needs will vary widely from property to...
COLORADO RIVER: LIFEBLOOD OF THE WEST
Posted: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Author: Ren Martyn, ALC
“Whiskey is for drinking. Water is for fighting.” You’ve heard this proverbial quote before, and today you hear it louder and more often in the Colorado River Basin. Western water...
Why You'd Love Central and Eastern Oregon
Posted: Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Author: Jesica Hicks
Considering a move, but not sure where the ideal location might be? Check out Central and Eastern Oregon! When people picture Oregon, they often think of the coastline, beaches, sea...
5 Things All Landowners Should Know About Renewable Energy Opportunities
Posted: Thursday, June 29, 2023
Author: Joette Schalla
In 1820 the United States Government started selling publicly held land for $1.25 per acre. This event allowed citizens in urban areas new opportunities, but buying land in unsettled areas...
The Value of Real Property Interests in the American West
Posted: Thursday, June 22, 2023
Author(s): Richard Ellis, Kevin Stowe
How and why real property interests came about: Real property interests are typically understood to include both the surface and subsurface, or mineral, estates. For those of us involved in...
Selling Your Ranch: How to Prepare and What to Expect
Posted: Thursday, June 08, 2023
Author: Greg Fay
My career in selling land began in 1986, and I founded Fay Ranches in 1992. Over the years, I've been involved in some of the most significant land transactions in...
How to Grow Sustainable Profit Through Analyzing Ranch Performance
Posted: Thursday, June 01, 2023
Author: Matt Henningsen
In late August 2021, as the world settled into the bottom half of the Covid pandemic, the sale of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle baseball card in near-perfect condition grabbed...
Cashing In On The Renewable Energy Boom
Posted: Thursday, May 25, 2023
Author: Anna Perkins Buongiorno
There is a renewable energy boom happening across the country. New wind and solar projects are cropping up at extraordinary rates, creating an abundance of new jobs and investment in...
How to Build Wealth by Renovating and Upgrading Ranches
Posted: Thursday, May 18, 2023
Author: JW Robinson
Renovating residential homes has been a hot topic for many years. Television has promoted the process of upgrading real estate through multiple shows across several networks. However, did you know...
Grasslands CRP Program
Posted: Thursday, May 04, 2023
Author: Joette Schalla
It was once said, “The best thing about the land is the landscape.” A good point, but what is also very rewarding is an additional return on your investment through...
Browse Ranching
Posted: Thursday, April 20, 2023
Author: Neil Bangs
Through my years of ranch real estate, one thing that has become very apparent is the expectations of what a cattle ranch should look like in the eyes of a...
Seasons of the Southeast - Spring
Posted: Thursday, April 13, 2023
Author: Clayton C. Jeffords
Winter in the Southeast always leaves us wanting more, one more duck hunt in that flooded corn field or timber bottom, one more chase in the field where geese feed...
We Bought a Ranch! Now What?
Posted: Thursday, March 02, 2023
Author: Katie Salsbury
How to Draft a Ranch Management Plan in Five Steps You have spent years earning, planning, and shopping for a ranch, now that you own it, what should you do...
Things to Consider When Selling Remote Alaska Property
Posted: Thursday, January 12, 2023
Author: Troy Dana
For Sellers of remote Alaska properties, there may not be a better time to sell than now. Never before has Alaska captured the hearts and imaginations of so many from...
Things to Consider When Buying Remote Alaska Property
Posted: Monday, December 19, 2022
Author: Troy Dana
Alaska is one of the most amazing places on earth and continues to inspire people from around the world to visit the pristine wilderness and breathtaking scenery. Alaska appeals to...
2022 Land Real Estate Market Update
Posted: Monday, November 07, 2022
Author: Greg Fay
Two thousand twenty-two marks the 30th anniversary of Fay Ranches and ten years since we forged our Strategic Alliance with Republic Ranches. Thirty years certainly signifies our ability to weather...
Seasons of the Southeast
Posted: Friday, October 21, 2022
Author(s): Brian Eischeid, Clayton C. Jeffords
There are many ways to measure time. The days, weeks, and years seemingly continue to pass us by with increasing and unsuspecting swiftness. We often want time to stop, to...
How to Prepare for a Backcountry Trip
Posted: Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Author: JW Robinson
One of the largest attractions to the Western United States is the vast acreage of land allocated for public use, including large tracts of state land, National Forest, regions managed...
Wildfires Affecting Property Value
Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022
Author: Jim Vidamour, ALC
As I was writing this, the two largest wildfires in the history of New Mexico were burning. The Hermits Peak/Calf Canyon Fire, just northeast of Santa Fe, and the Black...
An Epic Yukon River Adventure
Posted: Friday, July 29, 2022
Author: Troy Dana
Alaska offers some of the most extreme geographies in the United States and some of the most iconic features readily known around the world, such as Mt. McKinely, now known...