How to Buy Land with Purpose (and Make It Pay You Back) | Branching Out
April 19, 2025
Thinking about buying rural land? This episode is packed with practical insight on how to buy with purpose — and how to make your land work for you.
Melanie sits down with Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties to talk about hunting properties, chestnut orchards, passive income strategies, and what every first-time buyer should know.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
– How to define your land-buying goals
– The difference between a land agent and a traditional realtor
– Ways to generate income from land (EQUIP, glamping, timber, more)
– Chestnuts as a profitable long-term investment
– What to know before buying property in Kentucky or beyond
Whether you’re dreaming of food plots, farm stays, or chestnut groves, Dave brings grounded advice from the field.
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