Knowledge Center
A library of articles about how to own, manage and create revenue from your rural property, tips on land management, wildlife habitat, hunting and farm life.
Buying Land: Before You Apply for a Loan
Buying & Selling| Wildlife Management | Hunting | Buying & Selling | Farm & Ranch | Country Living | Knowledge Center
Before you apply for a lot or land loan, it’s important to build a team of experts. While Rural 1st loan officers play a critical role on your team, there is another key player who will help you on your journey — a Whitetail Properties Land Specialist. A real estate agent that specializes in land purchases can be invaluable as you look for a property that meets your needs.
Published on 2025-04-30
Creating a Wildlife Sanctuary on Your Property
Wildlife Management| Wildlife Management | Hunting | Buying & Selling | Farm & Ranch | Country Living | Knowledge Center
Land management is a significant part of establishing a good piece of hunting land with optimal biodiversity. Specific land conservation practices, property design mentalities, and other tips and tactics, should be deployed when creating a wildlife haven on your property. Here’s how to ensure your hunting land is the best it can be.
Published on 2025-04-30
10 Qualities to Look for in a Land Real Estate Agent
Buying & Selling| Buying & Selling | Farm & Ranch | Knowledge Center
Those newer to the real estate market might not be completely aware of what makes a good real estate agent. Those at the top of their craft exhibit certain land agent qualities and property broker skills that buyers and sellers benefit from. Here are important qualities to look for in a land real estate agent.
Published on 2025-04-30
How to Finance Your Dream Rural Property
Buying & Selling| Buying & Selling | Farm & Ranch | Knowledge Center
You’ve been wanting to buy a piece of land for years. Maybe it’s an investment. Perhaps it’s merely recreational. Regardless, financing your dream rural property is within reach. Here are things to know, as well as tips and tactics, to secure financing for your land. Benefit from the following advice, including that from Rural 1st Loan Officer Emily Stamper.
Published on 2025-05-01
Discover the Best Times and Places for Shed Hunting Across America
Hunting| Hunting | Farm & Ranch | Country Living | Knowledge Center
Shed hunting is a wildly popular outdoor activity. Throughout the whitetail’s range, people enjoy searching for these cast crowns. However, to increase shed hunting success, it’s important to discover the best times and places for shed hunting across America.
Published on 2025-05-02