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Posts from August 2018

Hidden Gems - Small Tract Hunting

Missouri is just days away from opening day of whitetail season. For landowners, this is when the long, hot hours in the fields give way to the dreams of the trophies that will roam your fields and hardwoods in the fall.

It is also the time of year when, as a land sales specialist, I receive calls from outdoorsmen who are looking for the right property to fit their needs. And before you count yourself out of owning ground of your own, you need to understand that in the Midwest you don't have to own a large tract of land in order to tag trophy whitetails.

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Lessons Learned The Hard Way

I have been blessed to own several different properties. As an absentee landowner here are some simple lessons I learned the hard way over the years. I share them in the hope that they will save you both time and money.

  1. The first piece of equipment you should buy after closing on your farm is a good compressor. There is nothing worse than sprinting to your property on a Friday night to work all weekend and find flat tires when you arrive.
  2. Contact your local ag service provider and get a gas tank and/or a diesel tank on your property that they can fill for you. Hauling 5 gallon gas cans gets old really quick, and the ag fuel is more cost effective.
  3. Don't leave gas engines such as ATV's idle for a long period of...

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Steps to Buying Land

Many times, I get asked, "What are the steps to buying land?" That question is so simple, yet very complex, as there are factors that make it different for each buyer. It depends how much land they will need, what the current interest rates are, etc… Depending on their needs will affect the length of the buying process. I thought I would give an example to help- this is not set in stone and please keep in mind that rates fluctuate constantly.

Let's use a $150,000 farm as an example.

First, before you find your farm, check with 3 to 4 local banks, and get a pre-approval letter so that you can make an offer when you find a property that you like.

The biggest part you will need is the down payment. Banks usually requi...

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What to Expect When Considering ROI

Purchasing land is no doubt a big decision for many. It can be confusing and complicated with a variety of factors to consider. One such factor is the return on investment (ROI) a property has to offer.

If owning a property with income potential is important to you, ROI will play a major role in deciding if a given property is the right fit for you and your goals. The first step evaluating a property's ROI is to understand what to expect in your market. What is a good ROI?

In Missouri, the...

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