What To Consider If You're Trying To Buy Land Now & Market Update with Skip Sligh

The current land market can be a confusing place for first-time land buyers. With the economy and market climate in flux, it's important to consider the influence of commodity prices on land prices when investing. In addition, factors such as access to capital and government regulations should also be taken into consideration. With the right information and advice, first-time land buyers can make a wise decision when looking to invest in land.

In this conversation with Skip Sligh, we discussed the current land market and some advice for first-time land buyers right now in today’s economy, market climate, and everything. We also discussed commodity prices and how they may have a role in land prices moving up in the next 12-18 months, and also the influx of investors and how that may or may not impact lands. Skip is the owner of Iowa whitetail. He purchased his first land when he was 22 years and what he has done over the last 20 years is interesting and inspiring. He has bought and sold over 200 farms, and he has built a special track in Iowa. 

Now, let’s jump in!

Key Highlights from the Show

[00:01] Episode intro and what is in for you today

[02:31] What first-time land buyers need to know in the current markets

[04:35] Why you should buy land now or within two years

[07:50] What Skip wishes to have done differently in his land journey

[15:05] What he didn’t know about hunting in his 20’s but knows now

[22:00] How the increasing popularity of farmland investing has affected land prices

[33:15] Commodity prices and inflation and their impact on land prices

[40:42] Connect with Skip and episode wrap up

Notable Quotes 

• On land, no one really knows what is going on. We can only deduce from the facts that are in front of us.
• If you have the money, you have to buy land right now. There is no point in waiting.

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