September 29, 2025
#187 - The Do's and Don'ts of a 1031 Exchange with Jared Van Hees of The Habitat Podcast
The Land Podcast - The Pursuit of Land Ownership and InvestingAbout this episode
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 Jared Van Hees of The Habitat Podcast. We discuss: Jared shares his land real estate journey and experiences since his last podcast appearance. He bought a 15-acre piece, sold it, and then acquired a 70-acre conservation easement property. The importance of learning from past transactions, especially with 1031 exchanges. Jared discusses the challenges of finding new land in a competitive market. He emphasizes the value of good communication with conservation easement authorities. Habitat improvement projects are crucial for enhancing deer populations and land value. The impact of logging on land management and the importance of sunlight for growth. Jared reflects on the differences in deer behavior between Michigan and out-of-state hunting. He highlights the significance of hands-on experience in land ownership and management. Future plans include more habitat work and improving the land for better wildlife management. 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