Many investors assume that Section 1031 tax exchanges can’t be used to own assets like mineral rights—but that’s not entirely true. In most cases, mineral rights can indeed qualify for a 1031 exchange, allowing you to defer capital gains taxes when reinvesting in similar assets. Here's what you need to know about mineral ownership and 1031 exchanges.

Learn the key challenges and opportunities in marketing row crop farmland. This blog post explores modern marketing strategies, including aerial photography, digital marketing, the importance of the ALC designation, and staying ahead of agricultural technology trends.

If you’re looking for ways to make better business decisions, build deeper connections with clients, and break yourself of bad habits, here are the top three books RLI member and Accredited Land Consultant Jonathan Goode recommends land professionals read now and why.

Our industry remains strong for land professionals and the consumer thanks to the commitment of land REALTORS across the country. Dozens of members of the REALTORS Land Institute, including RLI's Executive Team, traveled to Boston, MA to represent the interests of land REALTORS and property owners at NAR's NXT convention November 8-10, 2024.

When someone dies and leaves behind land without a will or other legal document, it can result in a clouded property title. Essentially, it’s unclear who owns the land if no heirs are involved. Without a will, the state can decide who inherits what, often leading to disputes and disagreements. Read on to learn more about how to clear a clouded property title and transfer it to you.

Let’s face it, buying or selling land real estate can be terrifying. Here are four reasons consumers can rely on an Accredited Land Consultant (ALC) to expertly guide them through the land transaction process.

If you are a commercial real estate professional, understanding the nuances of commercial zoning laws can help you maintain compliance. It can also help you deliver more strategic investments and leverage your projects for higher returns. Here is what you should know about commercial zoning laws in the US.

If you're in the land brokerage business, you better be ready to develop relationships—not just with buyers and sellers, but with surveyors, environmental consultants, municipal planners, utility companies, architects, engineers, lawyers, insurance agents, and a whole bunch of other folks who can make or break your deal.

Subdividing land involves dividing a single piece of land into two or more parcels. In some cases, someone with a large farm might want to subdivide and sell smaller lots. Or a property developer might want to divide a 100-acre plot into 100 lots it can sell to residential buyers. Regardless of the intended outcome, you should know the basics of subdivision land development to help ensure you meet legal requirements and earn a profit from sales.

Republican and Democratic priorities for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill have been unveiled and negotiators are set to engage in conversations to settle their differences and reach a compromise. The Farm Bill is a multi-year law, reauthorized every five or six years, that encompasses a variety of programs administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).