All Forum Posts by: Colter DeVries

Quote from @Chris Seveney:

Quote from @Colter DeVries:

Due to high capital requirements, high management costs, and (nominally) "low annual yield" (unadjusted for systematic risk), Ranch Investor seeks to democratize passive ranchland-investing through tech-enabled syndication. A fun, personally-rewarding, and tangible tax-shelter. 

We have a boutique DPP giving investors exclusive opportunity to utilize the ranchland asset for recreation & hunting. Ranch Investor (the GP) through our investor-portal makes it simple to enable passive investing. For the Limited Partners who seek a more active experience on a ranchland asset, our partnership agreement and organizational structure make hunting and family-vacations easy, secure, and reliable. 

While "alternative assets" have historically been cumbersome and fee-heavy to sustain bespoke management, our back-office support ensures that portfolio-diversification and the legacy of this asset will withstand the test of time as you share and enjoy it with family and friends along the way. We value your opinion and would love to hear your thoughts on this unique opportunity.

 Do you have a PPM you can share? Have you filed the form D yet?

 Still working on it yet Chris.

I will be sure to post here when it is ready.

Quote from @Scott Mac:

Quote from @Colter DeVries:

..... seeks to democratize passive ranchland-investing...  ...tax-shelter... 

 How do you "democratize" passive investing (???)

That is a long and deep answer that I could best summarize an answer with "technology."The cost of the back office is nolonger cost-prohibitive to syndicate ranches at a <$20,000,000 level due to white-label tech solutions.I have a philosophical/canvasing question though if you don't mind take a swing at it: is "democratizing" access to investing in ranches even a value/ideal that you think would have a larger audience?Is there demand for this from Accredited Investors to place $50,000 in a DPP as 1/80th of the Class A Units; do people want to invest in ranches passively??

Quote from @Henry Clark:

Anytime. The above items are the basics to define and market your product.  Even before doing the numbers.  

Would also consider if this is scalable.  Lot of work and potential learning curves for just a single project.  

Your questions are actually the qualitative factors I was seeking in feedback. As you mentioned, even before doing/knowing the numbers. Starting off with the right asset in the right location. If I were to treat you as an observation and then extrapolate that your views/positions represent a much larger population with the (generally) same values, how important is location and proximity to a Bozeman or city like it? Where would you rank location in regards to recreational opportunities and ROI? For example, I would have a higher annual yield in NE Montana but that's a 3.5hr drive from Billings. I could have better recreational opportunities in NC Wyoming but that is a 2 hour drive from Sheridan WY. What are you thoughts on how important location is in the holistic decision making process someone will go through with this?

Quote from @Caroline Gerardo:

What I would need:

Experience of operator. Cattle grazing ranch? Water rights? Cabins? Hunt for pheasant and grouse? 

I would not want it to be advertised like Yieldstreet (lost a boat/ artwork overestimated by 400%) 

Stavely Ranch? I've operated long time ago in WY. 

Stavely Ranch!
Thanks for the plug on that one Caroline!!That one actually closed (traditionally) back in April, not syndicated.I value your comments here, and especially you taking the time to help me understand the audience.Sounds like your concerns would be quality of placement, more specifically:

1. finding the actual/legitimate "good deals" when many capital allocators and online syndicators are just trying to get fees from transaction. Trying to show that they can source and place a deal when it might be severely overvalued at purchase
2. a multi-use ranch for ag income and recreational opportunities such as grouse hunting
3. Competent, experienced management

What are your thoughts on how you would monetize/concessionize the recreational opportunities so that it is fair, equitable, egalitarian (whatever subjective metric to be used here) and so that it is not a time share or hunting club?

Stavely Ranch!

Thanks for the plug on that one Caroline!!That one actually closed (traditionally) back in April, not syndicated.I value your comments here, and especially you taking the time to help me understand the audience.Sounds like your concerns would be quality of placement, more specifically:

1. finding the actual/legitimate "good deals" when many capital allocators and online syndicators are just trying to get fees from transaction. Trying to show that they can source and place a deal when it might be severely overvalued at purchase
2. a multi-use ranch for ag income and recreational opportunities such as grouse hunting
3. Competent, experienced management

What are your thoughts on how you would monetize/concessionize the recreational opportunities so that it is fair, equitable, egalitarian (whatever subjective metric to be used here) and so that it is not a time share or hunting club?

It sounds like you have prior experience or knowledge in this area, Henry.
Would you be able to jump on a call with me?
I am going to have my assistant set it up with you directly.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback on here.

Hi Katie Miller. Thank you you for reaching out. We are referring to Direct Participation Program for large Western ranches.

If a syndicated ranch opens its doors to 300 investors, it raises the question of sustainability within the hunting industry. Hunting is often associated with exclusivity, so accommodating such a large number of investors may present challenges. Conservation and wildlife management strategies, such as determining optimal carrying capacity, regulation compliance and financial sustainability can alleviate challenges posed by many investors.

Hedging inflation is crucial for safeguarding wealth and maintaining financial stability in an ever-changing economic landscape. Inflation-hedging strategies enable individuals and businesses to safeguard their assets, mitigate the erosion of purchasing power, and preserve long-term financial goals. These strategies help counteract the negative effects of inflation, such as rising prices and decreased real returns, allowing individuals to navigate economic uncertainties with greater confidence and resilience. Here are five strategies you can follow:

1. Locking in prices: Ranchers can lock in prices for products in advance by using futures contracts, which allow them to sell their commodities at a fixed price on a future date.

2. Investing in commodities: Ranchers can invest in commodities like gold, silver, or other precious metals, which tend to hold their value during inflationary periods.

3. Diversifying income: Ranchers can diversify their income by engaging in other activities, such as ecotourism or hunting.

4. Controlling costs: Ranchers can control costs by reducing waste, using efficient production methods, and negotiating better prices for inputs such as feed, fertilizer, and equipment.

5. Using inflation-indexed contracts: Ranchers can use contracts that are linked to inflation, such as inflation-indexed leases, which adjust the rental payments based on changes in the inflation rate.

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