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The National Land Podcast is the go-to show for landowners, ranchers, farmers, rural investors, and outdoor stewards who want straight talk and field-tested insights. In each episode, host Mac Christian sits down with economists, lenders, ranchers, wildlife pros, policy leaders, and elite land brokers to unpack market forces, risk, and opportunity across America’s land, then turns it into clear takeaways you can use on your acreage tomorrow. Expect smart explainers and real stories on farm and ranch operations, timber and wildlife management, hunting access and leases, water and mineral rights, easements, 1031 exchanges, FSA/USDA programs, carbon credits, conservation monetization, rural financing, and the ag economy. If you buy, sell, manage, or dream about land, follow now and make better decisions, season after season.
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Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Are you a landowner preparing to sell your property—or a land agent looking to offer clients smarter exit strategies?
In this episode of The National Land Podcast, host Mac Christian sits down with Chad Ettmueller, Senior Vice President at JCR Settlements, to break down a powerful—but often overlooked—tool for land sellers: Structured Installment Sales under IRS Section 453.
Whether you're retiring from agriculture, offloading inherited land, or just looking to lock in current market highs, this episode will show you how to defer capital gains taxes, create guaranteed income streams, and even build multi-generational wealth using your land sale proceeds.
What You’ll Learn:
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How structured installment sales work—and how they differ from traditional annuities
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Ways to defer capital gains taxes legally and effectively at the time of sale
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Why sellers are using these tools to avoid lump-sum windfalls and secure long-term financial stability
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Flexible strategies for combining structured sales with 1031 exchanges
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Options for index-linked growth using S&P, NASDAQ, and Franklin Templeton indexes
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Real-world examples of landowners increasing value over time
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Use cases for land-rich, cash-poor sellers in farming, ranching, and inherited land scenarios
This episode is a must-listen for:
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Landowners selling real estate or farmland
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Real estate agents and brokers advising high-net-worth clients
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Retiring farmers or ranchers seeking secure income
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Heirs and beneficiaries planning for wealth transfer or college funding
Don't sell land without hearing this first. Whether you’re liquidating for lifestyle reasons or just want a better tax strategy, structured installment sales could be your most powerful tool.
Visit JCR Settlements to learn more about Structured Installment Sales
https://www.jcrsettlements.com/installment-sales
Visit National Land Realty if you are interested in buying, selling, leasing, or auctioning land.
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