Investment

Education Investment Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 4

Investing In Ranches

October 1, 2018

By James Esperti, Partner/Ranch Sales, Licensed in MT, WY, ID People pursue ranch real estate in the Intermountain West for many reasons. Some are looking for that perfect hunting and fishing property with big mountain views, live water, and a variety of wildlife. Others may want a large, productive cattle ranch with abundant water rights […]

Conservation Education Investment Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 3

Can You Benefit From The Placement Of A Conservation Easement?

November 21, 2017

By Richard W. Dickinson, Benchmark Advisors It is always surprising to me how few people are familiar with conservation easements and the tax benefits provided. The enabling legislation was first enacted in the early 1980s, and while thousands of easements have been placed since that time, it is still a relatively unknown and/or misunderstood opportunity. […]

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Education Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 2

Investing In And Adding Value To Ranch Lands

October 1, 2016

By Clarke Watson The Western U.S. has a reputation for landscapes that are rich in rivers, mountains, and open space. But the American West is losing large chunks of land as landscapes are carved away to accommodate the urban sprawl and commercial development that affects many western cities. According to a study by the Center […]

Agriculture Education Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1

Agricultural Lease Rates: A Guide To Estimating Income Potential For Landowners

October 1, 2015

If you are a farm or ranch owner but farming or ranching is not your trade, you are not alone. Landowner demographics in many parts of the West have shifted toward non-operators, particularly in recent decades. If you are a non-operating owner or prospective owner, evaluating your property’s income potential requires an understanding of agricultural […]

Education Investment Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1

Investing in Timber

October 1, 2015

By Dick Ludington, Veteran Land Broker Veteran Land Broker Dick Ludington joined Fay Ranches in 2014, bringing over 37 years of experience in timberland, conservation, and recreational land transaction knowledge for public and private agencies to our team. His understanding of timberland investment has involved the buying and selling of millions of acres from California […]

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Education Investment Land Land Investor Features Land Investor Guide Volume 1

How To Buy A Ranch

October 1, 2015

By Greg Fay, Founder | Broker, Licensed in MT So, you’re thinking about buying a ranch? There are a few steps to keep in mind as you embark on this adventure—but let me back up a bit. I’ve been brokering ranchland since 1986 and founded Fay Ranches in 1992. In the beginning, Fay Ranches was […]