Buying a Home With Acreage - It's Easier Than You Think! - Al VonGunden

Have you ever dreamed of owning your own land? It can be daunting, but it's achievable with the right knowledge and guidance. In this podcast, Al VonGunden shares his story and provides insights into how he purchased his first piece of land. Know the process —from researching and negotiating to closing the deal. We'll also hear about what he learned from the experience and how you can use those lessons to own land yourself. Anyone can afford to buy land even if they think they can’t. You may look at the sticker price and say it’s for another person, but that’s not the case. It can be yours. All you need is a little motivation and being honest with yourself. Check the money you have, what comes into you every month and how the payment plan could look like if you seek alternative financing and just get started! Tune in and get tips for success and how anyone can start their journey towards owning land. Now, let’s jump in! Key Highlights from the Show [00:01] Episode intro and pre-show talk [02:58] Meet and greet Al VonGunden and know his backstory [05:04] Self-employment challenges that Al has experienced [06:18] Al’s long desire to own a piece of hunting land [07:54] The land search process [10:25] The percentage needed to get the buying process [14:19] Some things Al learned with the VA loan [17:35] Going from a VA loan to a personal lender and the pros & cons of each [19:50] Factors he considered before buying that property [20:36] History of the land [22:20] You need a good banker and a good agent! [23:58] Things he would do a bit differently in the next purchase [29:06] Land purchasing myths he came to discredit [30:57] Hunting experience in the land so far [32:14] What motivated Al to go on that path [34:45] Al’s future plans [36:11] Key golden nuggets from the guest [37:24] Best ways to reach out and connect with Al VonGunden [38:04] Ending the show and calls to action Notable Quotes Everyone wants to time the market, but that’s always impossible. Without good timber and food plots, your hunting desires will hit a dead end. A good banker and a good agent go a long way in making the purchase process a lot smoother. Al VonGunden Website: https://mission-diagnostics.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allenvongunden/ The Land Podcast: Linketr.ee: https://linktr.ee/TheLandPodcast https://linktr.ee/exodustrailcamera https://bit.ly/TheDeerGearPodcast