Why Smart Money's Moving to Dirt 🧠💰
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Hey Cash Cowboys 🤠
Let's cut through the BS and talk about an asset that's been quietly crushing returns for decades: farmland.
Yeah, you read that right.
While everyone's obsessing over crypto and tech stocks, farmland's been steadily building generational wealth.
The Numbers That'll Make You Think Twice 💹
11.5% average annual returns since 1991 (outperforming nearly everything except REITs)
Only FIVE down years in the last 50 years
6.1% annual appreciation, plus cash rent yields
Near-zero correlation with the stock market
Think about that.
While the market's been doing its rollercoaster thing, farmland owners have been stacking consistent returns.
Why Smart Money's Moving to Dirt 🤑
It's an inflation hedge (like gold, but it actually pays you)
Ultra-low volatility (sleep well at night)
Produces real stuff people need (can't eat Bitcoin)
Here’s How to Get In Without Buying a Farm 🐄
Not everyone's got $4M lying around to buy 1,000 acres.
Here's how the smart money's playing it:
1️⃣ The Easy Button 🔘
Buy Farmland Partners (FPI) or Gladstone Land (LAND) - publicly traded REITs
2️⃣ The Savvy Play 🎯
Crowdfunding platforms for accredited investors:
AcreTrader (my favorite - buy shares = 1 acre, $3-10K minimum)
FarmTogether (pre-vetted deals)
Harvest Returns (variety of ag deals)
3️⃣ The Mass Market Move 💪
Steward Farm Trust ($100 minimum, open to everyone)
The Bottom Line 👉
While everyone else is chasing the next shiny object, consider adding some farmland to your portfolio.
"Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work" Anonymous
and that's exactly why it works.
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Jas
P.S. Average cropland cash yields: 3.3%.
THATS .3% more year on year than the S&P500 according to Goldman.
Goldman Sachs' equity strategy team predicts a modest return for the S&P 500 over the next decade, significantly below the gains from the last 10 years, as per CNBC. The team, led by David Kostin, forecasts an annualized nominal total return of just 3 percent for the broad market index over the next decade.22 Oct 2024
Not that sexy, but try finding that stability anywhere else in this market.
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💰 Dirt Rich: The Underground Guide to Farmland Profits
Hey Wealth Builders,
Today we're diving deep into an asset class that's been making millionaires quietly for centuries: farmland. While the crypto bros and tech investors are riding the volatility rollercoaster, savvy investors have been building generational wealth through something much more fundamental – dirt.
The Stats That'll Blow Your Mind 🤯
Let's talk numbers, and I mean the kind that'll make your financial advisor sit up straight:
11.5% average annual returns since 1991 (That means if you'd invested $100K back then, you'd be sitting on about $2.2M today)
Only FIVE down years in the last 50 years (Try finding that stability in your stock portfolio)
6.1% annual appreciation, plus cash rent yields (That's like owning a rental property that literally grows money)
Breaking Down the Jargon 💬
Let's decode some fancy terms you'll need to know:
✅ Cash Rent Yields: This is the money farmers pay to use your land, typically paid annually. Think of it like rent from a tenant, but instead of dealing with broken toilets, you're collecting checks while crops grow.
✅ Accredited Investor: The fancy way of saying you're either making $200K+ annually ($300K with spouse) or have a net worth over $1M excluding your primary residence. Many farmland investments require this status.
✅ LLC (Limited Liability Corporation): The legal structure most farmland investments use. It's like a shield protecting your personal assets while you own shares of the farm.
Why Smart Money is Flooding into Farmland 🐄💰
1. Inflation Protection 🛡️
Remember when everyone was panic-buying gold as an inflation hedge? Well, farmland does the same job but better. Here's why:
Land values typically rise with inflation
Crop prices usually increase with inflation
You get actual income while you wait (unlike that gold bar in your safe)
2. Portfolio Stabilizer 📊
When the stock market catches a cold, farmland barely sneezes:
Near-zero correlation with stocks
Historically low volatility
Steady cash flows from annual leases
3. Supply and Demand 📈
Here's the kicker - they're not making any more land, but we keep making more people who need food:
Global population growing
Arable land decreasing
Rising demand for organic and specialty crops
How to Get Your Piece of the Pie, or Your First Acre to Build...Acre by Acre 🥧
1. The Lazy River Route 🏖️
REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts) - the easiest way in:
Farmland Partners (FPI): Largest player, 158,000 acres across 17 states
Gladstone Land (LAND): Focuses on healthy food production
Minimum investment: Price of one share (usually under $100)
2. The Smart Money Path 🎯
Crowdfunding platforms (for accredited investors):
AcreTrader: Buy shares equivalent to one acre ($3-10K per acre)
FarmTogether: Pre-vetted deals with professional management
Harvest Returns: Diverse agricultural investments
FarmFundr: Various opportunities in both land and facilities
3. The Everyone's Welcome Club 🌾
Steward Farm Trust: Start with just $100
Focus on sustainable farming
Loan-based structure rather than direct ownership
Advanced Strategies for the Ambitious 🔥
1. Direct Purchase Power Moves 🪄
Average prices (2018 USDA data):
Cropland: $4,130/acre
Pastureland: $1,390/acre
Cash yields: 3.3% for crops, 0.9% for pasture
2. Value-Add Plays 🎯
For those willing to get their hands dirty:
Convert conventional to organic (3-year process, but massive upside)
Land improvement projects
Water rights optimization
Risk Factors to Watch ⚠️
1. Natural Risks 🌦️
Weather patterns
Climate change impacts
Pest/disease outbreaks
2. Market Risks 💹
Commodity price fluctuations
Changes in government subsidies
International trade policies
The Bottom Line 💎
While everyone else is glued to their trading apps watching minute-by-minute stock movements, smart money is quietly accumulating one of the oldest and most reliable assets on Earth. Farmland isn't sexy, but neither is being rich.
Action Steps 👉
Research the REITs mentioned above
Check if you qualify as an accredited investor
Start with a small position in Steward Farm Trust if you're new
Join our community Discord for more unconventional investment ideas
Keep building wealth,
P.S. Want to dive deeper?
Reply with "DIRT" and I'll send you our advanced farmland investing playbook.
Disclaimer: This newsletter is for informational purposes only. Always do your own due diligence and consult with financial professionals before making investment decisions.