How to Finance Your First Hunting Property: Expert Land Lending Secrets 100% Wild Ep. 460

How to Finance Your First Hunting Property: Expert Land Lending Secrets | 100% Wild Ep. 460 Welcome to the premiere of our new special series, Cultivating Value, powered by Buckland Funding! In this first installment, Matt Drury and Tim Kjellesvik are joined by land lending experts Megan Cheek and Jamie Whitaker to pull back the curtain on the often-intimidating world of recreational land financing. Whether you are a first-time buyer dreaming of your own 20-acre sanctuary or a seasoned investor looking to flip a prime Midwest tract, this episode breaks down the nitty-gritty details of down payments, debt-to-income ratios, and credit scores. We dive deep into why treating land as an inflation hedge is a smart move in today's market and how to position yourself with a pre-approval so you don't miss out when that perfect piece of ground finally hits the market. The conversation doesn't stop at the bank; we explore the psychological hurdles of taking the "scary plunge" into land ownership and the strategic benefits of 1031 exchanges for long-term wealth building. From analyzing Class-A soil productivity to understanding the impact of road access and easements on resale value, Megan and Jamie provide the "concierge" coaching every landowner needs. Plus, stay tuned until the very end for a massive DeerCast announcement regarding a new feature that will completely change how you analyze the topography and "nooks and crannies" of your property. 00:00:50 – Introduction to the "Cultivating Value" special series 00:02:40 – The Series Roadmap: Improving habitat to increase property value 00:05:35 – The origin of Buckland Funding: A bank built by hunters, for hunters 00:07:00 – Concierge Coaching: What makes a specialized land lender different? 00:10:40 – Credit Scores and Financials: What do lenders actually look for? 00:14:40 – The 25% Rule: Understanding down payments and leveraging equity 00:17:15 – Debt-to-Income (DTI): Finding the right size farm for your budget 00:20:45 – Refinancing Strategies: When does it make sense to cut your rate? 00:26:00 – Time vs. Risk: Should you pay off your home before buying land? 00:32:15 – The Power of Pre-Approval in a tight land market 00:43:00 – Logging & Timber Value: How resource management affects your loan 00:49:40 – 1031 Exchanges vs. Paying the Piper: Tax strategies for flippers 01:00:30 – Value Driver Challenge: Soil quality, access, and liquidity 01:12:10 – DeerCast Feature Launch : Lidar Maps and high-resolution topography Join the Rack Pack Facebook Group : / n73gskjt7bfb2ngc Get ahead of your Game with DeerCast available on iOS and Android devices App Store: . Play Store: . Don't forget to stock up for your next hunt! 1st Phorm has you covered! Protein Sticks: . Level-1 Bars: . Energy Drinks: . Hydration Sticks: . Send us a voice message on Speakpipe! . For exciting updates on what's happening on the field and off,

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How to Finance Your First Hunting Property: Expert Land Lending Secrets 100% Wild Ep. 460 is an episode from Drury Outdoors 100% Wild Podcast by Tim Kjellesvik.

This episode is 01:13:19 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2026.

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