Show overview
The Land Podcast - The Pursuit of Land Ownership and Investing has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 220 episodes. That works out to roughly 200 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 48 min and 1h 7m — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Sports show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 21 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Jake Hofer.
From the publisher
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 some of the best in the land business along the way.
Latest Episodes
View all 220 episodes#221 - He Bought His First 125 Acre Farm at 27 — Here’s How with Koby Kuhnen
#220 - The Shed Poacher He Got On Trail Camera Called Him... And Then This Happened with Steve Hanson
#219 - A 30-Year Appraiser Explains Why Land Keeps Going Up with Travis Murray
#218 - The Truth About Small Property Deer Hunting with Kaleb Greiner
#217 - How He Built a 600+ Acre Hunting Land Portfolio Before Turning 35 with Kale McCubbins
#216 - How He Built a 400 Acre Farm One Parcel At A Time with Albert Tomechko
#215 - Where the Land Market Stands Right Now and What Buyers Should Do Next
#214 - How Josh Smith Built Montana Knife Company From His Garage While Working Full Time
#213 - He Built 29 Rental Properties… Then Lost $35,000 a Month and Had to Sell His Dream Farm with Brent Davis
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio with Brent Davis. We discuss: Rental properties can collapse fast when systems and tenants fail simultaneously Equity—not cash flow—was the true financial safety net during crisis COVID exposed major vulnerabilities in rental property business models Tenant relationships matter more than contracts in real-world investing Scaling too fast can create unnecessary stress without more profit Land can outperform rentals in value under the right conditions Having strong local relationships is critical for real estate success Risk tolerance and resilience are required to survive investing downturns Refinancing can reset years of progress if forced under pressure Long-term thinking is what ultimately separates winners from failures And so much more! Thanks again for all of the support from our partners—none of this would've been possible without them! -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics | Use Code WHTL for 15% off: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: bit.ly/PaintedArrow - Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding - Latitude Outdoors: https://www.latitudeoutdoors.com/ - Whitetail Master Academy https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com - Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com - Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net
#212 - What Jared Mills Looks For in a Deer Hunting Farm
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 today's episode, we are back on the road at the Iowa Deer Classic talking with Jared Mills and Chris Jones. We discuss: Diversity in habitat consistently creates better deer movement and bedding Low cover farms often outperform clean timber due to security and thermals Tree plantings become huntable bedding cover in just 5–6 years CRP farms offer income while building long-term hunting value Recently logged farms can explode with deer activity after 3–5 years Monoculture grass struggles unless broken up with structure and edge Access strategy matters more than most hunters realize Most farms can be improved—very few are truly “unfixable” First land purchase is the hardest but unlocks future leverage Waiting for a crash often means missing years of appreciation And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#211 - Why Hunting Land Is More Than Just An Investment with Buck Land Funding
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Buck Land Funding. We discuss: Recreational hunting land has evolved into a legitimate and growing asset class. Interest rates and the broader economy heavily influence land buyer demand. Many buyers upgrade farms every few years as stepping stones to larger tracts. Pre-approval dramatically improves a buyer’s ability to secure competitive land deals. Consumer debt like truck payments can drastically reduce land buying power. Recreational land values have steadily risen alongside inflation long-term. CRP conversions can turn lower-quality farmland into strong wildlife habitat. COVID accelerated demand as people sought outdoor recreation and privacy. Many land purchases are emotional decisions tied to family memories. And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#210 - What It Really Costs to Build a House on Your Land with Dalton Gilbert
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Dalton Gilbert. We discuss: Building a home on land almost always costs 20–30% more than expected. Sweat equity can dramatically reduce the cost of building your own home. Interest rates can add hundreds per month during a build timeline. Slab homes and shophouses are often the most economical build style. Many hunters are relocating to Iowa for trophy whitetail opportunities. Box blinds and standing crops are changing hunting strategies statewide. Hunter efficiency today is leading to more mature bucks being harvested. Whitetail hunting drives massive economic impact in rural counties. Small local businesses thrive when hunters travel to hunt big deer. Hard work matters, but family and integrity should always come first. And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#209 - Paying Off $126,000 in 18 Months To Buy 76 Acres in Texas with Luke Hoeft
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Luke Hoeft. We discuss: You don’t “accidentally” own land — you prepare for it. High-interest debt is a chain — remove it first. Extreme focus for 18 months can change your life trajectory. Side hustles compound when paired with discipline. Budgeting is like giving yourself a raise. Strong down payments create peace. You don’t need massive capital to start a business. The right land deal is often situational — timing + story matter. In Texas, hunting land economics are different than the Midwest. If your why doesn’t move you emotionally, you won’t endure the sacrifice. And so much more! Submit a question for Skip and Lee: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUzgftdi_zWoAyrjgE5QFEY4Wz_VfokS5LG7kpzjXjSCvWAw/viewform Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#208 - 20 Years Managing 40 Acres… and His Mature Buck Numbers Are Down with Heath Cisco
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Heath Cisco. We discuss: -Small farms can hunt bigger with the right neighbors. -Sanctuary borders are priceless. -Tree planting is an 8–20 year commitment. -Hunters today are more effective than ever. -Mature buck numbers in Ohio are declining. -Access design matters more than acreage. -Don’t overhunt your own farm. -Box blinds build family hunting memories. -Buy land sooner than you think. -Think in decades, not seasons. And so much more! Submit a question for Skip and Lee: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUzgftdi_zWoAyrjgE5QFEY4Wz_VfokS5LG7kpzjXjSCvWAw/viewform Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#207 - He Built A 40-Acre Big Buck Factory Without Debt: How Jeff Helmers Built His Dream Wisconsin Whitetail Property Without ANY Loans
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Jeff Helmers and Cathryn Howland. We discuss: Debt-free living accelerates land ownership. Land rarely loses value over time. 40 acres can outperform larger farms. Sanctuaries create daylight deer movement. Fewer stands = more mature bucks. Chestnuts outperform acorns 100:1. Entry/exit is everything. Stop thinking like a hunter — think like a deer. Stack the odds instead of hunting luck. Start small and build over time. And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#206 - They Bought A Farm In Iowa Farm Before Owning A House with Mark and Karissa Foster
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Mark and Karissa Foster. We discuss: Buying land first reshapes every financial decision after Frugality mattered more than income level Focus beat timing — even in rising markets Habitat obsession drove every choice Nonresidents can manage land conservatively Leaving crops for deer can outweigh short-term income Age structure mattered more than antler size Moving became inevitable once land ownership expanded Iowa isn’t what it was in 2010 — but pockets still exist Lifestyle fulfillment beat pure investment logic And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#205 - The Truth About Farm Ground Cash Flow Nobody Talks About with Shay Foulk
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Shay Foulk. We discuss: Farm profits swing; land values follow short-term but trend up long-term. Most farmland won’t cash flow at purchase — wealth is built over time. Some farmers struggle, some break even, some thrive — planning separates them. You can overpay for land and get trapped by principal + interest payments. Tough ag cycles can create land buying windows for disciplined buyers. Highest cash rent isn’t always best — stewardship and trust protect value. Tile, drainage, and waterways can pay back for decades, not just years. Cover crops protect soil, hold nutrients, and build long-term resilience. Landowner-tenant communication prevents conflict and protects the farm. Own assets early — even small land parcels shift your long-term trajectory. And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#204 - What Thermal Drones Reveal About Trophy Whitetail Farms: Bigger Acreage Doesn't Always Equal Bigger Bucks with Jack Huston
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Jack Huston. We discuss: Isolation often beats acreage for growing mature bucks Hands-off farms outperform hands-on farms for most buyers Density hubs hold deer, not necessarily giant bucks Small, isolated parcels can outperform large contiguous tracts Herd management matters more than habitat projects TSI dramatically increases carrying capacity Famous counties often carry pressure, not potential Warm season grasses shine early, not late season Browse availability drives winter deer location Buying the right neighborhood matters more than price And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#203 - Living In A Friend's Garage To Save Up For Land: First Time Land Buyer Brian Nelson
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Brian Nelson. We discuss: Living cheap created the flexibility to buy land early Off-market deals can change everything Land prices rarely come back down Access improvements can transform a farm Preparation sells land faster than listings Land ownership opens unexpected opportunities Delayed gratification fuels long-term wealth Equity snowballs into future investments Relationships matter more than timing You don’t need perfection to start And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow
#202 -Building a 19 Rental Unit Portfolio From NOTHING with Josh McCall
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 today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Josh McCall. We discuss: Action beats waiting for the “perfect” investment Primary residences can be the best first real estate deal Cash flow matters more than appreciation early on Good lenders are as important as good properties Sweat equity accelerates portfolio growth Cheap materials usually cost more long-term Rentals require patience before real profits appear Reputation matters in small-town investing Numbers must work before emotions do Rentals can fund land ownership long-term And so much more! Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding https://www.whitetailmasteracademy.com Use code 'HOFER' to save 10% off at www.theprairiefarm.com Massive potential tax savings: ASMLABS.Net -Moultrie: https://bit.ly/moultrie_ -Hawke Optics: https://bit.ly/hawkeoptics_ -OnX: https://bit.ly/onX_Hunt -Painted Arrow: https://bit.ly/PaintedArrow