The Land Podcast - The Pursuit of Land Ownership and Investing

Jake Hofer

Land Ownership

Hunting

Real Estate

Real Estate Investment

Land Investment

Deer Hunting

Iowa

Whitetail Deer

Food Plots

Deer Management

Land Management

Whitetail Hunting

Illinois

Habitat Management

Interest Rates

Recreational Land

Real Estate Market

Property Management

Bankruptcy

80s Farming Crisis

The Land Podcast is a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land. If you're interested in the pursuit of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals, then you're in the right place! Join Illinois licensed real estate broker Jake Hofer on his land journey and learn from so... more

298 ratings

Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	227	Founded	5 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	BusinessSportsInvestingWilderness

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#228 - Trading a Nice House for a Rundown Trailer On Purpose with Devin Cole and Nate Hicks of Painted Arrow

Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals.

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#227 - He Bought Land With NO Legal Access... Here's How He Fixed It

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#226 - The First Habitat Projects Every New Landowner Should Do with Wesley Steege

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30 Jun 2026 • 1 hr 6 min

#225 - The Farm Tax Deduction That Gave A Rancher A $2.5 Million Dollar Tax Deduction

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Recent Guests

Jake Hofer

Host of The Land Podcast, landowner and real estate professional

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Episode: #224 - The Biggest Lessons From 5 Years Of The Land Podcast

Dan Perez

Real estate broker and land investing expert

Whitetail Properties

Episode: #223 - Dan Perez's Biggest Regret After 40 Years of Buying Land

Carter Amundsen

Land owner, CPA; shares his year-one ownership journey

Independent, farming and hunting enthusiast

Episode: #222 - Lessons Learned After Year One Of Buying His First Farm with Carter Amundsen

Koby Kuhnen

Farmer and real-world seed dealer, interviewee on land ownership journey

Kuhnen Outdoors / Real World Seed (seed dealer)

Episode: #221 - He Bought His First 125 Acre Farm at 27 — Here’s How with Koby Kuhnen

Travis Murray

Certified appraiser, land investor, broker in Louisiana and Mississippi

Murray Land and Homes

Episode: #219 - A 30-Year Appraiser Explains Why Land Keeps Going Up with Travis Murray

Kaleb Greiner

Hunter, land manager, founder of Flatlander

Flatlander (YouTube channel)

Episode: #218 - The Truth About Small Property Deer Hunting with Kaleb Greiner

Kale McCubbins

Land investor and owner of Max Docks; expert in hunting-ground acquisitions and development

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Episode: #217 - How He Built a 600+ Acre Hunting Land Portfolio Before Turning 35 with Kale McCubbins

Josh Smith

Founder/CEO of Montana Knife Company

Montana Knife Company

Episode: #214 - How Josh Smith Built Montana Knife Company From His Garage While Working Full Time

Brent Davis

Whitetail habitat and real estate investor

The Land Podcast

Episode: #213 - He Built 29 Rental Properties… Then Lost $35,000 a Month and Had to Sell His Dream Farm with Brent Davis

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Jake Hofer

Host of The Land Podcast

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 298 ratings

My favorite podcast!
I listen to a lot of different podcasts both hunting related and otherwise, but this is the first podcast I make time for every week if my time is limited. This podcast came out while I was in the middle of my first land purchase and I’ve been hooked ever since. It has great information for current landowners looking to add to their knowledge, and provides inspiration for people looking to buy their first, (or next) property. Thank you Jake for all of the information you’ve shared!
Apple Podcasts
5
Timberscape Land Solutions
United States10 months ago
Exceptional Podcast!
I just recently found this podcast and I’ve gone back and listened to almost all of them from the beginning. Jake is an excellent podcast host! Keep them coming.
Apple Podcasts
5
Joelbc3
United Statesa year ago
Interesting and educational
Great podcast for anyone looking to get into owning property and are nervous about taking the first steps Having been down the same road and spent close to 40 years building my property portfolio I enjoy listening to the success stories of how others have acquired or are currently working on acquiring there properties. Keep them coming Jake.
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5
@bac40
United Statesa year ago
Bought our 1st piece of ground
I just discovered this podcast about about three months ago and have been working my way through each episode. So much information I wish I had seven years ago when we bought our first piece, but it’s coming in handy now as we start to think about buying a second piece of ground!
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5
Beards Creek
United Statesa year ago
My favorite podcast
Anybody interested in owning land or current land owners will find this podcast extremely helpful in keeping you up to date on the land market and the different scenarios that people have encountered in their land purchase. There is lots of good information on habitat improvement that benefits hunting and increases the value of your property. Jake asks the questions that you want asked. Love the podcast and please bring back Rush’s intro music.
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5
Land fanatic
United Statesa year ago

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Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive sentiment around host's questions and guest expertise, with recurring mentions of habit and market guidance.

Some feedback notes varied audio levels across episodes, suggesting room for production polish.

Listeners praise practical, real-world insights for land buying and management.

Many say it motivates first-time buyers and long-time landowners alike to take concrete steps.

Appreciation for varied guests and actionable takeaways for building a land portfolio.

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Apple Podcasts	#42	United States/Sports/Wilderness
Apple Podcasts	#63	Israel/Sports/Wilderness

Talking Points

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#226 - The First Habitat Projects Every New Landowner Should Do with Wesley Steege

Q: What was your thought process and shopping approach when you decided to buy in Kansas?

I looked for a smaller, affordable piece with strong hunting potential in a good area, evaluated access via east/west winds, and negotiated to secure enough income and access while leveraging equity from the Illinois farm to minimize risk, with the goal of eventually building an 80-acre tract for a landowner tag.

#224 - The Biggest Lessons From 5 Years Of The Land Podcast

Q: What practical steps do you recommend to someone who hasn't bought land yet but wants to start?

Save aggressively to create margin, build a strong lender relationship, educate yourself through mentors and good guests, and most importantly, take action rather than overanalyzing; the sooner you start, the more you'll learn and the more progress you'll see.

#224 - The Biggest Lessons From 5 Years Of The Land Podcast

Q: What's the biggest myth about buying land you've encountered?

The biggest myth is around financing—the belief that land requires very large down payments or that lenders routinely reject raw land; in reality, you can often get into a farm with 20-25% down, and lending has become more accessible with the right knowledge and approach.

#225 - The Farm Tax Deduction That Gave A Rancher A $2.5 Million Dollar Tax Deduction

Q: Have you had clients audited over Section 180?

Alec notes that to date, none of his clients have publicly reported an audit over Section 180; he emphasizes his willingness to defend the claims in his reports and the importance of having an accountant on board from the start.

#225 - The Farm Tax Deduction That Gave A Rancher A $2.5 Million Dollar Tax Deduction

Q: Is baseline fertility different by land type or state?

Baseline fertility is generally a blanket standard in most states, though some differentiate between grass and row crops; Illinois uses a standard approach, and the baseline helps determine the deductible amount based on excess fertility above the baseline.

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A show focused on land ownership, investing, and habitat development, with conversations spanning practical buying strategies, financing, and hands-on management. Listeners hear from real-world practitioners—appraisers, land investors, habitat specialists, and entrepreneurial founders—sharing actionable tips on evaluating land, leveraging financing, and building long-term portfolios. Noteworthy is the emphasis on patient, relationship-based investing, data-driven habitat improvements, and the cross-section of farming, hunting, and real estate to make land ownership attainable for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

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1. The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests
2. Habitat Podcast
3. Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
4. Chasing Giants with Don Higgins
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1. Jake Hofer
2. Dan Perez
3. Carter Amundsen
4. Koby Kuhnen
5. Travis Murray
6. Kaleb Greiner
7. Kale McCubbins
8. Josh Smith

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