How to Invest in Land
I initially wrote the article, ‘How to Buy a Ranch,’ for our first issue of Land Investor magazine back in 2014. Although most of the information is timeless, a few things have changed since then. So, I’ve decided to update and refresh the article in honor of the 10th-anniversary edition of Land Investor magazine. Before I start with How to Invest in Land, some of you may wonder Why Invest in Land. Great question. Investing in land was a niche market when I started my career in 1986 and founded Fay in 1992. Very few people understood the unique attributes
Connect with Gregory W. Fay
Greg founded Fay Ranches in April 1992 in his one-bedroom apartment in Bozeman, Montana. As the CEO of Fay Ranches, Greg has guided the company's growth from humble beginnings to today's national land brokerage. Over the years, Greg has transacted hundreds of millions of dollars of working farms, ranches, and sporting properties. He has successfully executed some of the nation's most significant land sales and acquisitions.
Well Registration – Ask an Agent
Dear Land Expert, As a private landowner who depends on a well, I’ve heard about registering private wells with the state, but I don’t fully understand why it’s important to have it registered. Does registering a well benefit me as a landowner? Is there any ‘red tape’ associated with registering a well that I should […]
Miles for Piles: Staying Compliant in the Next American Gold Rush
“Miles for piles.” It’s a saying every shed hunter knows, and for good reason. We walk miles, sometimes tens of miles, over rugged terrain just for the chance to find that one single antler, and in full transparency, a handful is more realistic of a goal than an actual pile these days. For me, it’s […]
