The American Land Man

The American Land Man is a podcast for anyone who wishes to Buy-Manage-Sell American Land. Whether you own 1 ac or 100,000 ac or none at all this podcast is for you. We have interesting guests who share there journey of owning American Land. So, please subscribe and join us!

The American Land Man is a business podcast hosted by Neil Hauger, with 136 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Neil Hauger hosts The American Land Man, a business show with 136 episodes published.

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  The American Land Man

  #134 - There's No Land For Sale — And It's Not The Market's Fault with Jeff Fern

  Sep 4, 20261h 17m

  Welcome back to The American Land Man Podcast, where we talk about buying, managing and selling American land. In this episode, host Neil Hauger and co-host Jeff Fern are back in the studio for a two-man conversation on the inventory shortage, the marketing behind Bone Lake 196 and Polk 62, and Neil's plans for Kansas muzzleloader season. We Discuss: Why land inventory is tight nationwide and what's actually causing it How capital gains exposure freezes long-term landowners into inaction The way 1031 exchanges and DSTs can create more paralysis than clarity Why debt-free farmers have no financial pressure to ever list How family disagreement kills more land deals than price ever does Pricing a 196-acre Polk County tract at $3,750/acre in a $5,500/acre market Solving corner-touching forties with a neighbor easement to unlock title insurance Building turnkey micro hunting farms and what the improvements really cost Why buckwheat beats spraying for cleaning up weedy ground before fall plots How to run flip math on out-of-state acreage before you ever walk it And So Much More! Connect: - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerWhitetailProperties - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerFacebook - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerYouTube - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerInstagram

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  The American Land Man

  #133 - A Developer Explains Why A 20-Acre Parcel Sold for $13K/Acre... and the Neighbor's Sat for 8 Months with Andrew Short

  Jul 24, 20261h 24m

  On today's episode of The American Land Man Podcast, we are back in the studio with Andrew Short. We discuss:-Land Pad buys whole tracts at fair value, then profits by subdividing them.-Road frontage alone can double an acre's price in the exact same market.-The "whole pie vs. slices" analogy explains how land subdivision pricing works.-Wholesalers sometimes buy land for as little as $0.50 on the dollar.-Well and septic systems, not zoning alone, often set the real minimum lot size.-Subdividing 20 acres can mean losing 25-30% of it to roads and setbacks.-A land deal nearly blew up after a buyer hid his development plans.-Buyer's agency commission runs 3%, with 6-7% offered on properties sold.-The best offer is never presented first — negotiation is part of the process.-In-person meetings remain the fastest way to build trust on big land deals. And So Much More! Connect:- https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerWhitetailProperties - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerFacebook - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerYouTube - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerInstagram

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  #132 - Two Bankruptcies, Delinquent Taxes, and an $85K Ask: Inside a Land Deal Gone Sideways with Jeff Fern

  Jul 10, 202654 min

  On today's episode of The American Land Man Podcast, we are back in the studio with Jeff Fern. We discuss: Jeff currently has eight buildable lots in progress, including three five-acre lots near Stockholm/Pepin. Neil corrects a seller who thought $30,000 beat a $10,000-an-acre comp — hers was 3 acres, or $90,000 total. A Polk County seller who bought land at $4,500 an acre stands to profit roughly $100,000 subdividing it into lots. Jeff fights for driveway access on a state highway listing, where Wisconsin DOT requires a 500-foot gap. Neil recounts a landowner asking to borrow $85,000 — then discovers two bankruptcies and delinquent taxes. Neil declines to lend the money but offers to buy the land outright, giving the seller until May 15th. Jeff describes a $25,000 code violation on a 15-by-15 deck that surfaced during a home inspection. Neil and Jeff explain why sellers must disclose known defects even when selling a property "as is." Jeff estimates statewide land listings are down as much as 25%, even as listed properties keep selling. Neil spends two hours consulting a couple weighing a city's offer to buy only part of their land. And So Much More! Connect:- https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerWhitetailProperties - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerFacebook - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerYouTube - https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerInstagram

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  The American Land Man

  #130 - He Sold His Truck To Buy Hunting Land: How Jeff Fern Upgraded From 30 To 114 Acres

  Jun 12, 202659 min

  On today's episode of The American Land Man Podcast, we are back in the studio with Jeff Fern. We discuss: Jeff sold personal assets to raise his first land down payment. Recreational land ownership starts with discipline, not wealth. Small acreage properties can create strong demand from buyers. Strategic pricing can create multiple-offer situations. Documenting improvements adds value when it's time to sell. 1031 exchanges can help owners scale into larger properties. "Ugly" properties often hold hidden potential. Side hustles can accelerate land ownership goals. Good neighboring landowners can be invaluable resources. Land ownership provides both financial and lifestyle returns. And So Much More! Connect: -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerWhitetailProperties -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerFacebook -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerYouTube -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerInstagram

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  The American Land Man

  #129 - Using Rentals, HELOCs, and Sweat Equity to Buy Land: The Financial Strategy Behind Buying and Selling Recreational Land with Jeremy Lopez

  May 29, 20261h 30m

  On today's episode of The American Land Man Podcast, we are back in the studio with Jeremy Lopez. We discuss: Jeremy bought his first house around age 21 or 22. Military service helped shape his discipline and goals. VA loans became a major financial tool for him. Rental properties helped create cash flow. He used a HELOC to help buy duplexes. His first hunting property was 40 acres in northern Wisconsin. He focused on affordable areas with better margins. He improved trails, food plots, blinds, water, and access. Strong video marketing helped sell the property fast. He expects a check around $57,000–$58,000 before taxes. And So Much More! Connect: -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerWhitetailProperties -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerFacebook -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerYouTube -https://bit.ly/NeilHaugerInstagram

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