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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
Habitat Management
Interest Rates
Illinois
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

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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.

On toda... more

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.

On toda... more

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.

On toda... more

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.

On toda... more

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Recent Guests

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
Max Docks (custom boat docks)
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
Jared Mills
Guest on deer habitat and farm development topics
Independent land owner / hunter
Episode: #212 - What Jared Mills Looks For in a Deer Hunting Farm
Chris Jones
Guest on multiple land projects and farm optimization
The Plot Advisors / Plot Advisors team
Episode: #212 - What Jared Mills Looks For in a Deer Hunting Farm
Alan Schaefer
President and CEO of First Bankers Trust; brainchild behind Buck Land Funding
First Bankers Trust; Buck Land Funding
Episode: #211 - Why Hunting Land Is More Than Just An Investment with Buck Land Funding

Host

Jake Hofer
Host of The Land Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 294 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 States9 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 States9 months 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.

    Apple Podcasts
    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Land fanatic
    United Statesa year ago

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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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#221 - He Bought His First 125 Acre Farm at 27 — Here’s How with Koby Kuhnen
Q: What were some key things that enabled you to buy a farm at 27?
A combination of living at home to save aggressively, having a strong relationship with family for support, and lining up a lender who understands land, plus leveraging creative options like a timber harvest to generate cash flow early.
#219 - A 30-Year Appraiser Explains Why Land Keeps Going Up with Travis Murray
Q: What makes land appraisal so different from evaluating a house or urban property?
Land appraisal is far more complex because every tract is unique with many moving parts—soil fertility, access, flood risk, road frontage, water sources, and even the lay of the land all influence value, and there isn't a single universal price for dirt like there is for homes.
#217 - How He Built a 600+ Acre Hunting Land Portfolio Before Turning 35 with Kale McCubbins
Q: When were you financially ready to buy your first farm?
Looking back, he was ready earlier than he realized; the main blockers were knowledge about banking and down payments, not actually the money, and he saved aggressively for years until he could make the down payment on 80 acres.
#218 - The Truth About Small Property Deer Hunting with Kaleb Greiner
Q: Kaleb, what are the most impactful EQIP/CSP projects you typically implement on 90% of farms?
Timber stand improvement, invasive species removal like honeysuckle, and establishing early-stage food sources; CSP tends to offer higher payments, with EQIP in the middle and REAP lowest, but all can be used to fund actionable habitat improvements that show benefits early.
#206 - They Bought A Farm In Iowa Farm Before Owning A House with Mark and Karissa Foster
Q: What was the thought process behind buying a farm before a primary residence?
Mark indicated that if they bought a house first, they might not qualify for a mortgage for the farm, so they prioritized purchasing the farm instead.

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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. Habitat Podcast
2. The WHTL Podcast - Whitetail Deer Hunting Tactics, Stories & Expert Guests
3. Land & Legacy - Habitat + Hunting
4. Chasing Giants with Don Higgins
5. HUNTR

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The Land Podcast launched 5 years ago and published 221 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on The Land Podcast include:

1. Koby Kuhnen
2. Travis Murray
3. Kaleb Greiner
4. Kale McCubbins
5. Josh Smith
6. Brent Davis
7. Jared Mills
8. Chris Jones

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