Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties Offshoot Episode – Buying Property for Chestnut Orchards

Buying land for chestnuts is about more than price per acre or a dreamy listing photo. In this offshoot episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, Melanie sits down with Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties to talk through the journey from passion to profession and what to know before you buy a piece of land. Whether you are dreaming of a hunting property, a chestnut orchard, or a cabin in the woods, this conversation helps you think long-term and act on purpose.

Dave explains what has shifted in land-buying trends since COVID and how those changes show up on real properties today. He shows you how to choose the right real estate agent for land, why that choice differs from a typical residential realtor, and how the strongest deals start with clear values and goals. You will hear concrete ideas for generating income from rural property beyond farming, how the real return on investment of land stacks up against traditional investments, and how buying land for chestnuts or other projects can line up with the way you actually want to live.

By the end of this episode, you will see land through a sharper lens for buying chestnut ground, recreation land, or mixed-use projects that connect passion with real numbers and move you closer to the life you want to build.

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