Buying a $1,000,000 Farm

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  • čas přidán 3. 08. 2024
  • I purchased a 160 Acre Farm (Only Land, no buildings)! This came up at a last-minute auction, and I was looking to purchase another Farm during 2021. It came for a price that was pretty fair (IMO), for the market environment we're in.
    I wanted to break down the potential income off this Farm, from a passive investment view (even though will be farming it), and give an idea of how Iowa Farmland is valued. It will be interesting to see how this Farm performs over the next years as I think we may be potentially entering a "Perfect Storm" for Farmland to rally (just an opinion, not an expert, just a kid who enjoys following farmland markets).
    To be clear, purchasing farmland is expensive, and when I talk about a "$1,000,000 Farm", a majority of it is financed through the bank. I don't want to act like it's super easy to be able to purchase land, and it took a lot of work, LUCK & risk along the way to be able to get to the point to put the downpayment on a farm even. I should of made this a bit more clear in vid.
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Komentáře • 798

  • @MillennialFarmer
    @MillennialFarmer Před 3 lety +408

    Congrats on the purchase, Grant!

  • @AustinFarmer
    @AustinFarmer Před 3 lety +398

    can't wait for planting!

  • @ChrisPBacon-yz6nk
    @ChrisPBacon-yz6nk Před 3 lety +57

    Old farmer told me once, “Son, if you farm poor land, you’ll scratch a poor man’s ass.” 😂
    A few years back I was pheasant hunting on a farmer friend’s property in South Dakota. The lottery had gotten up to almost $1 billion. A lady asked the old farmer what he would do with it if he won it. The old farmer sat there a minute and said, “Well, I guess I’d just keep farming until it was all gone.” 😂😂

  • @georgebillington6602
    @georgebillington6602 Před 3 lety +60

    Don’t worry about “bragging” or talking money. Only if your comfortable do it. It’s so educational and interesting

  • @gblonde2331
    @gblonde2331 Před 3 lety +18

    Don't ever loose sight of your dreams! Your an inspiration to all young and new up and coming farmers.

  • @mattd9975
    @mattd9975 Před 3 lety +145

    You should keep the 40 acres and build the shop/dry storage and a house in it that way you don’t take up any extra farm land that you could use.

    • @ryangraham665
      @ryangraham665 Před 3 lety +9

      And more private

    • @jakeschlumm1835
      @jakeschlumm1835 Před 3 lety +15

      I'd use it for hunting

    • @mattd9975
      @mattd9975 Před 3 lety +5

      @@jakeschlumm1835 that to

    • @Keystonecole
      @Keystonecole Před 3 lety +8

      I was just about to say the same thing. Sell only the timber off the 40 acres and build the farm yard there.

    • @xBrodeurguyx
      @xBrodeurguyx Před 3 lety +5

      My ex-wife had a family farm in North Central Kansas. We had people paying $1,000/wk to come and stay in our cabin and for one buck. Its good money

  • @liamalferness2346
    @liamalferness2346 Před 3 lety +92

    This is the best thing to see when u open ur phone

  • @jetfraley08
    @jetfraley08 Před 3 lety +43

    KEEP CHASING YOUR DREAM BROTHER DONT WORRY THINK POSITVE WE GOT FAITH INTO YA BRO 😀

  • @ryanbergman618
    @ryanbergman618 Před 3 lety +2

    Love what your doing starting up a farm by yourself, don't see a lot of people that want to do it anymore, Respect to you

  • @hoophil
    @hoophil Před 3 lety +3

    Hi Grant! Just love your videos and explanation of things. It's so exciting to see you starting on your own/following your dream! Best of luck always and with your crops this year! Stay safe and healthy!!

  • @jacobpantaleo6874
    @jacobpantaleo6874 Před 3 lety +5

    Awesome video! Have fun tilling and planting. Remember, when planting corn it is best to put the fertilizer down through the planter. Then the fertilizer is next to the corn seed where it is needed the most. The corn would use it before the weeds do. You will get awesome results. Have fun and stay safe on the roads.

  • @waylanpauley4558
    @waylanpauley4558 Před 3 lety +6

    Love the videos I plan on starting a farm when I’m older and always have dreamed of it. You giving me the inspiration of knowing I can do it and can learn from the videos

  • @nickcerbarano7954
    @nickcerbarano7954 Před 3 lety +10

    I like how he is so humble about this and not bragging about how much he has or paid for probably knowing how people sometimes get mad about people doing that and great job making your dreams come true and keep doing what you love

  • @KingMayCommunity
    @KingMayCommunity Před 3 lety +5

    Can't wait to see how this year turns out for you Grant! Things are definitely looking good now with this next patch of ground!

  • @scottkendall3631
    @scottkendall3631 Před 3 lety +1

    Watching from Australia and loving the videos! Congrats on the purchase and cant wait to see the next few videos!

  • @CuriousEarthMan
    @CuriousEarthMan Před 3 lety +3

    Nice video, thank you! I for one would love to hear the financials ongoing. Your entering the field poses a great time to look at farm economics in the U.S. as you find them there, in a sort of classic cross-section of modern American agriculture. I hope high grain prices aren't costing you too much in land prices. We love seeing Spence too, contributing to the good of the operation, being his natural productive self. This is good content and I am happy to support you guys!!

  • @trevorparkinson1811
    @trevorparkinson1811 Před 3 lety +3

    I love watching these videos and hearing from the financial perspective as well, it is very informing and entertaining

  • @chadchism910
    @chadchism910 Před 3 lety +3

    Very good! Keep up the great info! I appreciate the break down of finances and your passion for farming. I too am wanting to get back to the family farm, so the more details, the better! It’s not boring content and you do a great job explaining things.

  • @jacksonramirez1575
    @jacksonramirez1575 Před 3 lety +2

    Hey grant another great video I love all the knowledge I learn from these videos I stayed up later just to watch this vid love the vids keep living the dream!

  • @MatthewWolohan
    @MatthewWolohan Před 3 lety +11

    Seeing you transition into farming simulator to farming in real life is so awesome. Love both of your channels

  • @jackmorrison4382
    @jackmorrison4382 Před 3 lety +1

    Let’s see the numbers! You are one of the only people who are willing to share and there are lots of us who want to start a 1st generation farm. Thank you for sharing

  • @trystanschroeder8778
    @trystanschroeder8778 Před 3 lety +24

    Awesome video Grant! You are such an inspiration to me! Keep the awesome videos coming! Wishing you all the best in planting season

  • @ronkeking97
    @ronkeking97 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats man. Super cool to be a part from the start of this. Wish you all the best from Norway.

  • @raymondilokapileo2186
    @raymondilokapileo2186 Před 2 lety +2

    Right on and congratulations Grant. Keep on keeping on God bless, stay safe and good luck on your future endeavors

  • @kanefarms5963
    @kanefarms5963 Před 3 lety +79

    You and Cole the cornstar inspired me to become a first generation farmer

    • @ColeTheCornstar
      @ColeTheCornstar Před 3 lety +40

      😇😇

    • @Jacob-kp1bu
      @Jacob-kp1bu Před 3 lety

      I want to do the same thing as well.

    • @zachmoret7929
      @zachmoret7929 Před 3 lety

      Just don't get into raising livestock. At least not right now, there is little to no money to make, but crop farming definitely has potential.

    • @fazeobama8872
      @fazeobama8872 Před 3 lety

      @@zachmoret7929 yea also dont go into vegetable and other labor intensive stuff

    • @RJ1999x
      @RJ1999x Před 3 lety +2

      Be careful what you wish for

  • @bezonidude1969
    @bezonidude1969 Před 3 lety

    Good stuff. Look forward to your new vlogs man! Keep up the good work Grant.

  • @machinegunredneck1673
    @machinegunredneck1673 Před 3 lety +3

    Definitely interested to see end of the year income from your farm. Good job grant and best of luck!!!

  • @suessfamily6255
    @suessfamily6255 Před 3 lety

    Congrats man. Always love watching these vids!

  • @aidangrant6325
    @aidangrant6325 Před 3 lety +20

    Love all your doing with the farm and that your bringing everyone along with you while you do it, your so cool!

  • @JefferyPrice
    @JefferyPrice Před 3 lety +1

    Can not wait to see you succeed man! Keep up the great work!

  • @kchild_ih
    @kchild_ih Před 3 lety +2

    Keep it up grant been here sense the beginning Love ya man!!!

  • @onealfarms9967
    @onealfarms9967 Před 3 lety

    Thanks for taking us on the ride keep dreaming love the story keep showing us

  • @fleminj2pa
    @fleminj2pa Před 3 lety +7

    Grant, I stumbled onto your channel this evening with this video. I’ve spent the past several hours now watching the remaining videos you posted. I got caught up in your enthusiasm, passion for farming and sincerity. I am excited to follow your progress through your first year. I notice John Deere is watching you too. Maybe they’ll offer you a demo on a combine. Wishing you the very best of luck chasing your dreams. America could use a few million young men just like you!

  • @ranwolfFARM
    @ranwolfFARM Před 3 lety +2

    This is going to be great. Looking forward to watching the field work.

  • @coltonmarlett6755
    @coltonmarlett6755 Před 3 lety

    Love what your doing an enjoy you talking about the numbers of farming. Learning alot as I am a beginner farmer in Wisconsin

  • @joelguerra5832
    @joelguerra5832 Před 3 lety

    I love your enthusiasm...I'm going to enjoy following you!!

  • @Aidanvishsam
    @Aidanvishsam Před 3 lety

    Can't wait to see you hauling in some harvest, keep it up bro, love the vids man.

  • @jthomp997
    @jthomp997 Před 3 lety +3

    I know this is a very tough subject for people to share as money is a sensitive topic. However as someone who has this as a potential dream in the future thank you so much for going over it. I really appreciate the content.

  • @JDog4976
    @JDog4976 Před 3 lety +1

    The best thing for your channel is to be as open as possible love the financial side of farming

  • @daltonvlasman6063
    @daltonvlasman6063 Před 3 lety

    Love the vids you’re living my dream grant! Pumped for the new videos🤟🏼👍🏻

  • @justinmurray4397
    @justinmurray4397 Před 3 lety

    I love what you are doing and yes bring on the numbers!

  • @keeganbogemann2727
    @keeganbogemann2727 Před 3 lety +2

    Good job Grant you are doing a great job keep on doing what you are doing

  • @yibreakingdown9258
    @yibreakingdown9258 Před 3 lety

    I love it! I moved from Germany to Canada about 2,5 years ago now. And I came here for one thing, to buy my own Farm. I wish you all the best!

  • @codyhubbard7239
    @codyhubbard7239 Před 3 lety

    Grant “brilliant“ I hope only the best for you. Keep up these videos. Youre living my dream for me!

  • @aviationcormac3006
    @aviationcormac3006 Před 3 lety +1

    Good job hope u keep expanding ur farm keep up the incredible work

  • @devinhenriques1600
    @devinhenriques1600 Před 3 lety

    I cant wait to see the progress congrats man I remember you talking about it years ago playing fs

  • @Shedhauler
    @Shedhauler Před 3 lety

    As one who is also trying to start a company I love seeing the numbers keep up the good work.

  • @O.KFarmToysdeutzallis6275

    LOVE THE VIDS MAN KEEP THEM COMMING

  • @huntershoots7321
    @huntershoots7321 Před 3 lety +1

    Keep living your dream man love your vids

  • @JasonSmith-vd1sz
    @JasonSmith-vd1sz Před 3 lety

    I enjoyed the video, looking forward to the next

  • @Sam-lg4dw
    @Sam-lg4dw Před 3 lety +4

    Hopefully one day i will be able to follow my dream of starting my own farm too.
    Thanks for inspiring me Grant

  • @jimmcginty2344
    @jimmcginty2344 Před 3 lety +1

    I can't imagine how excited you are to expand your farm. Congratulations Grant!

    • @jimmcginty2344
      @jimmcginty2344 Před 3 lety

      Thank you for spending the time to take us through the numbers. So many folks think farmers have it made but never take the time to go through the numbers.

  • @bryanveevee5975
    @bryanveevee5975 Před 3 lety +10

    Please do share the numbers. It would be really cool to see how well the farm did in it's "first year" of your ownership and then vice versa compare it to the second year that you own it. In more recent years I've stumbled upon the thought of finances and how important that stuff really is and seeing the results of the financials would be interesting I think. Keep up the great work and keep living the dream!

  • @jameseagleeye6546
    @jameseagleeye6546 Před 3 lety +1

    Can't wait to see what kind of combine you get and after all the farming videos I've watched you play I'm gonna assume it's gonna be green. God bless many prayers and stay safe.

  • @austindwyer7718
    @austindwyer7718 Před 3 lety

    Great vids man keep up the work love the irl vids their the best🤟🏼🤙🏼

  • @jjffarmsjoshuaflees911
    @jjffarmsjoshuaflees911 Před 3 lety +1

    Nice! Your marketing a bunch of progress on your farm! Can't wait till planting and tillage! Your farm is looking awsome hope you know we all enjoy and love what you do and I personally hope your farm cream becomes a reality! Have a good one! YEEYEE and bey!!! ( :

  • @paulmurphy8291
    @paulmurphy8291 Před 3 lety

    Great to see a young lad the the balls to do this fair play to ya and wish ya all the very best from Ireland

  • @ashleyflint3501
    @ashleyflint3501 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Grant, Writing to you from Eyre Peninsula in South Australia, Australia, great to see you trying to get into farming. Keep buying land man as here in our area, Bank Investers are paying $2,200 an acre for Farming land which in todays terms is only worth $600 an acre , as rainfall is very minimal in this area. The Chinese are buying alot of farming land here in Australia , and they dont know how to farm in this country. Good luck on your journey.

  • @sylarkleissen748
    @sylarkleissen748 Před 3 lety +3

    Man I love how you broke Everything down. I would totally be down for some financial videos😄

  • @jmike3166
    @jmike3166 Před 3 lety

    Awesome vid like always keep up the great work

  • @lucasaldinger383
    @lucasaldinger383 Před 3 lety

    Love all your doing with the farm

  • @thomascarrico416
    @thomascarrico416 Před 3 lety

    I really respect that you are following your dreams of becoming a farmer and it is making me want to follow my dreams of becoming a farmer too.

  • @jacobhertz8044
    @jacobhertz8044 Před 3 lety

    Love your videos dude, keep it up! 👍

  • @Caleb20824
    @Caleb20824 Před 3 lety

    I look forward to your videos Grant. I love the financial information

  • @Bill_Russell_aka_Coolbreeze

    Go Grant! This is so exciting! I wanna be you in my next life buddy lol. Congrats and we look forward to watching your success! You're well on your way.

  • @timmaslyn
    @timmaslyn Před 3 lety +1

    CONGRATS! That Is Huge! So Happy For You Grant. Really awesome to see how quickly you are making progress. Can't wait to see you in the field brother. Good luck and Prayers For An Incredible Yield, and Success In Your Endeavors. And, yes I would love to see the 'business' side of some of your farming.

    • @granthilbert5632
      @granthilbert5632  Před 3 lety +2

      Hey thanks tim!

    • @timmaslyn
      @timmaslyn Před 3 lety

      @@granthilbert5632 I am so impressed with your understanding and passion and choices. So fun to watch this side of it. I am planning my own small farm someday. Working Tech business first. Would love to connect and talk about Bitcoin Mining and maybe learn a little bit as we prepare to 'head west' to reset our business in Wyoming. :)

  • @pine8806
    @pine8806 Před 3 lety

    Hey man just stumbled across your channel, im digging it im a first genaration logger that started on my own. so i enjoy your story!

  • @badgerbrry
    @badgerbrry Před 2 lety

    Great video Grant!!!

  • @jrossi9250
    @jrossi9250 Před 3 lety +3

    You are on the right track. I'm an old fart who purchased 3 separate tracks between 1985 and 1981. (The great farm depression...) I still own 121 acres and get about the same rent you calculated for yours. The amazing thing is after selling two homes and a corner 35 acre parcel, I'm in the remaining acreage for under $2K per. The grandkids will get a great college education out of it. Good luck.

    • @Peter-dt4qh
      @Peter-dt4qh Před rokem

      I love stories like this

    • @jimmyjohnson7041
      @jimmyjohnson7041 Před rokem +2

      I bought my farm in 1985........by no means was there a depression back then !!!!! Farmers over spent on everything ! Like there was no end ! Same as today. Get ready for change .........just saying !

  • @braydoncollins8421
    @braydoncollins8421 Před 3 lety

    i love these videos keep up the good work

  • @jhifenech5617
    @jhifenech5617 Před 3 lety

    Love the vids mate keep them coming

  • @korbi9595
    @korbi9595 Před 3 lety +1

    Would be nice to see the financial return of that land at the end of the year. Very interesting videos but it all shows that you need a lot of money input before you even start the first time seeding. But keeping going. I think you are on a great way right now to get a good sized farm.
    Best of luck for seeding!

  • @danielvess1780
    @danielvess1780 Před 3 lety

    Congratulations man! Hope this land goes good for ya.

  • @tuftyterror983
    @tuftyterror983 Před 3 lety +2

    I'm gonna come back to this channel in like 20 years and he is gonna have like 4 tractors and a huge farm. I actually just ordered the 2021 john deere combine prestige edition from Ertl in 1/64 scale.

  • @chadwilliams2973
    @chadwilliams2973 Před 3 lety

    I hope 5 years from now you are doing great I am sure you will you are very smart about what you are doing!!

  • @allproearthworks8550
    @allproearthworks8550 Před 3 lety +13

    Love your channel your doing what I always wanted to do in life your going to be a farmer and a great one that feeds America.

  • @Live_Wild_Outdoors
    @Live_Wild_Outdoors Před 3 lety

    Good for you on chasing the dream! Good look and keep the videos coming! God Bless!

  • @Kurukuru113
    @Kurukuru113 Před rokem

    Congrats have a nice time, planting spraying and fertilizing

  • @jakehero8619
    @jakehero8619 Před 3 lety +2

    I’d love to be a farmer some day, and it’s so awesome that you let me take part!

  • @dhenschel4
    @dhenschel4 Před 3 lety +1

    Hi Grant, thanks for going over all the numbers and sharing your experience of buying the farm, I hope it works out for you. I think a pond (maybe you could show that some time) would add a lot if you could put a home beside it. Also, you should take out the value of the tree stand to do your return analysis on the tillable land - if it is seperable from the whole lot. You could also go into the business of supplying firewood, or if the lumber could be sold to a mill that could be an additional income steam to your purchase.

  • @paulmullins4439
    @paulmullins4439 Před 3 lety

    Ready to see what you all can do great video

  • @rileygoninon1989
    @rileygoninon1989 Před 3 lety

    your vids are amazing Grant!

  • @jakehero8619
    @jakehero8619 Před 3 lety

    Nice man! Keep the vids comming!

  • @yee-yeetrucks8366
    @yee-yeetrucks8366 Před 3 lety

    Keep the videos coming nice job

  • @floodedtimberfarms3555
    @floodedtimberfarms3555 Před 3 lety +36

    My grandpa would buy farms, sell the timber, and small 1-5 acre fields would go into CRP program cause it was time consuming in the spring. CRP gives you a little extra income to help pay loans.

    • @granthilbert5632
      @granthilbert5632  Před 3 lety +16

      That's a good way to do it!

    • @merican64
      @merican64 Před 3 lety +1

      CRP ground doesn’t go in the program for just a season such as spring. It’s usually more like 10 years then they are out of the program.

    • @floodedtimberfarms3555
      @floodedtimberfarms3555 Před 3 lety +1

      @@merican64 I’m well aware, I’m saying we did the CRP program cause those small fields were a waste of our time with equipment every spring and fall.

    • @merican64
      @merican64 Před 3 lety

      @@floodedtimberfarms3555 ohhhh okay yea. Makes sense now.

  • @Notguilty1
    @Notguilty1 Před 3 lety

    Can’t wait to see how this project goes for you.

  • @joshuasmith1637
    @joshuasmith1637 Před 3 lety +1

    Congrats man I hope I can pursue my dream of farming just like what you are

  • @nathanbrown130
    @nathanbrown130 Před 3 lety +1

    I love these vids one of my favs

  • @johnnytoobad4287
    @johnnytoobad4287 Před 3 lety +1

    Don't worry much about the price. In 1964 my father bought 160 acres in north GA. for $16,000. Other farmers thought he was crazy to pay that much.When it sold in the late 90's it brought almost that much an acre.Good luck!

  • @Max-bk3pd
    @Max-bk3pd Před rokem +2

    I also live in Iowa and I've always thought about starting my own farm and I enjoy watching your progress and strategy in starting your own farm. Keep it up! Your already +107

  • @LtColDaddy71
    @LtColDaddy71 Před 3 lety +1

    I understand I’m an outlier in farming, but I’m a HUGE fan of silvopasture! That looks like the original land I started on, and still have, only bigger. But it had 900 acres of timber you couldn’t even walk through. Now I can drive my truck through most of it at 30 mph.
    I run my pigs back there, and some cows in the areas they won’t go rolling down a hill and die.
    CONGRATS! 🎊

  • @aydenfisler6394
    @aydenfisler6394 Před 3 lety

    Hey Squad I just wanted to say that your videos have made me realize that you can start your own farm without being born into it and it’s my dream to start my own farm and I’m only 13 but I just wanted to sat that kind you and keep up the good work and hope it all goes very well for you

  • @DoubleD.
    @DoubleD. Před 3 lety

    This was very informative and can hardly wait for further ROI on your dream.

  • @huntercook2082
    @huntercook2082 Před 3 lety

    Good luck farming your going to have a lot on your hand with your 2 channels

  • @paulpetithvtgaming8358

    That would be interesting to see how you make out the first year and moving forward thanks for the great work

  • @darbysmith7941
    @darbysmith7941 Před rokem +1

    Congratulations 🎉👍🥳

  • @akcijabananams
    @akcijabananams Před 2 lety +1

    Just subscribed to your channel, I love how quickly you expand. Wish you luck on your farm! Maybe someday I'll be a farmer too, but it's not so simple in Europe..

  • @coltongarber8087
    @coltongarber8087 Před 3 lety

    Congrats man that's awesome Grant!

  • @cookierookie1918
    @cookierookie1918 Před 3 lety

    Please do explain all the finances and business side of farming. That would really set this Chanel apart from the others. Thanks Grant!

  • @bengarrett2173
    @bengarrett2173 Před 3 lety +36

    Another upload. I swear grant is the best at giving consistent uploads

    • @granthilbert5632
      @granthilbert5632  Před 3 lety +19

      Haha I don't know about that. Just try to post when there's interesting stuff going on. :)

    • @mikeg7843
      @mikeg7843 Před 3 lety +1

      @@granthilbert5632 it’s all interesting! Really!! This is the beginning of an epic journey for you and your brother and I am here to watch. So.. film more 😂 and raw footage is great too. I know it’s time consuming!

    • @mikeg7843
      @mikeg7843 Před 3 lety

      And Ben.. The G behind my name is for Garrett also 😂 how bout that!!

    • @kathyrooks1004
      @kathyrooks1004 Před 2 lety

      @@granthilbert5632 I Love your videos