Ryan Scribner, Author at Farmland Riches

Investing in timberland vs investing in farmland

Farmland vs Timberland: Which Is A Better Investment?

Key Points Land investment has been solid for thousands of years, providing opportunities to build structures, grow crops, and harvest natural resources. Farmland and timberland investments have similarities, including stable returns and low volatility, making them attractive during times of uncertainty. Differences between the two include farmland’s ability to generate predictable rental income, while timberland’s …

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farmland investments for non accredited investors

Top 2 Best Farmland Investments For Non-Accredited In 2023

Guides / By Ryan Scribner

Key Points Most farmland investing platforms require accreditation, which excludes most people from investing. Non-accredited investors can invest in farmland through platforms like Steward, which allows lenders to loan money to farmers. Farmland REITs also provide investment opportunities for non-accredited investors through stock market trading, with a minimum investment cost. Farmland REITs are susceptible to …

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Is Gladstone Land Corp (LAND) A Good Investment In 2023?

REITs / By Ryan Scribner

There are many ways to invest – stocks and bonds are the most common investment held by investors. While less common, Farmland is becoming increasingly more popular. With consistent returns, more and more investors are seeking ways to add it to their portfolio. But that is easier said than done as purchasing a farm outright …

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Largest private land owners in the United States

Top 13 Largest Private Land Owners In The US In 2023

Guides / By Ryan Scribner

The old saying about land is that “they aren’t making any more of it.” While many view investments in land as a solid choice for consistent returns, these groups have taken it to the extreme. According to the 2019 Winter Land Report, these are the 13 largest private land owners in the United States. Today, …

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What Asset Class Is Farmland Considered To Be?

Guides / By Ryan Scribner

During times of uncertainty, boring is good. Perhaps that’s why interest in farmland investing has skyrocketed in recent years. Billionaires like Bill Gates are buying up land left and right. Farmland is a unique asset to invest in due to the consistency of returns and lower volatility compared to the stock market. But what asset …

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Acretrader vs Fundrise investment platforms

Acretrader vs Fundrise 2023: Which Is Better?

Comparisons / By Ryan Scribner

Most experts recommend having some real estate in your portfolio outside of your single family home. With the rise of online platforms, it is now easier than ever before to invest in private real estate deals. However, with the wide array of platforms come many choices for investors. Today, we will be looking at the …

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Historical returns from farmland investments

What Returns Should You Expect From Farmland Investing?

Guides / By Ryan Scribner

For all intents and purposes, farmland is a pretty boring investment. However, interest in this asset class as a whole has skyrocketed in recent years. This could be due to the fact that Bill Gates is buying land left and right. Or, it might be because boring investments become desirable during times of uncertainty. Whatever …

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How To Invest In New York Farmland

Guides / By Ryan Scribner

According to the Farm Bureau of New York, agriculture accounted for $5.75 Billion in revenue in this state in 2017. This makes NY a leading agricultural state in the country. In the 2017 Ag Census, there were: 33,438 active farms in New York State Over 6.8 Million acres of land being actively farmed New York …

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How to buy farmland without owning land passively

3 Different Ways To Buy Farmland In 2023

Guides / By Ryan Scribner

It is no secret that farmland investing can be a lucrative opportunity. However, most of us don’t know the first thing about farming. In the past, the only real way to gain exposure to this asset class was to go out and buy a farm yourself. Or, you could purchase land that you rent out …

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