How to Buy Land with Purpose: Strategies from Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties

From Passion to Profession—Land Buying with Vision

In this episode of Branching Out: Growing Together, Melanie sits down with Dave Skinner of Whitetail Properties to explore what it really means to buy land with purpose. Whether you’re dreaming of a chestnut orchard, hunting property, or a cabin in the woods, Dave offers actionable insights that go beyond acreage and price per acre.

This episode is for dreamers, doers, and landowners who want to make intentional decisions that align with their values—and turn their property into a meaningful investment.

🎧 You’ll Learn:

• How land buying trends shifted post-COVID

• What to look for in a real estate agent who understands rural land

• Ways to generate income from land (beyond just farming)

• How land compares to traditional investments

• Why love for the outdoors still drives the best decisions

🌰 Who Should Listen?

• Future landowners seeking purpose-driven property

• Aspiring farmers, hunters, or agroforestry enthusiasts

• Chestnut-curious listeners considering orchard development

• Anyone exploring land as a lifestyle and legacy investment

📌 Resources & Next Steps

• United Chestnuts Website

• Whitetail Properties – Land Listings & Info

• Nursery + Seedlings from EBB Farms

• Subscribe to the United Chestnuts YouTube Channel

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