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Resources for Landowners
Learn and expand your knowledge on topics related to land, property management, natural resources, and more from our experts at LandApp.
How Much Do Data Centers Pay For Land?
The valuation of land for data centers has decoupled from traditional real estate metrics. We are currently witnessing a "perfect storm" of demand that is driving premium prices.
Craig Kaiser
3 days ago6 min read
Who Owns America? The Largest Landowners in Every State
Across the United States, land ownership is as diverse as the landscapes themselves. While the federal government is by far the largest landowner in the United States, the story of private landownership is just as fascinating.
Craig Kaiser
Apr 27 min read
How to Install Septic on Land
Installing a septic system isn’t as simple as digging a hole and dropping in a tank- it’s a regulated, multi-step process that depends heavily on your property’s unique characteristics.
Craig Kaiser
Mar 306 min read
How to Market Land for Data Centers
The AI revolution has created an insatiable hunger for data center land. Here’s how landowners can position their property and get top-dollar offers from one of real estate’s fastest-growing buyer segments.
Craig Kaiser
Mar 95 min read
How to Know if Land is Buildable
Whether you're buying raw land, planning a new build, or just doing your homework, knowing what's under the surface before you commit is the smartest investment you can make. To determine if land is buildable, you need to evaluate the soils, depth to bedrock, zoning, terrain, and environmental factors.
Craig Kaiser
Mar 55 min read
1031 Exchanges for Real Estate, Explained
A 1031 exchange, or a like-kind exchange, is a provision in the Internal Revenue Code (Section 1031) that allows real estate investors to defer paying capital gains taxes on the sale of an investment property, provided they reinvest the proceeds into another investment property of like kind.
Craig Kaiser
Mar 45 min read
What is My Land Worth in Today’s Market?
Whether you're a landowner weighing your options or a realtor advising a client, understanding what land is genuinely worth in today's market is both an art and a data exercise.
Craig Kaiser
Mar 36 min read
Best Cities to Live in the US: 2026 Guide
The best cities to live in the US in 2026 are Austin, TX, Raleigh, NC, Boise, ID, Madison, WI, Atlanta, GA, Seattle, WA, and Columbus, OH.
Craig Kaiser
Feb 236 min read
What You Can Learn About a Property Without Visiting It
Thanks to modern mapping technology and digital property data, you can learn a lot about a property without visiting it. From exact acreage and property lines to ownership history, zoning rules, tax assessments, and environmental constraints, today’s tools reveal far more than a roadside glance ever could.
Craig Kaiser
Feb 135 min read
Why is so Much Land Owned by LLCs and Trusts?
A massive and growing percentage of U.S. land is no longer held in the names of individuals, but owned by LLCs and Trusts. But why is this happening, and who is actually behind these entities?
Craig Kaiser
Feb 96 min read
Why Are Billionaires Buying So Much Land?
While most Americans invest in stocks, bonds, or retirement accounts, the world's wealthiest individuals are quietly amassing something more tangible: land.
Craig Kaiser
Feb 65 min read
How to Find Public Lands
Public land is land that is owned collectively by American citizens and held in trust and managed by federal, state, or local government agencies.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 206 min read
How to Research Your Mineral Rights
Mineral rights refer to the ownership of the natural resources beneath the surface of your property. This includes oil, gas, coal, metals, and other valuable minerals. Owning mineral rights can be separate from owning the surface of your land.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 157 min read
Who Owns the Most Farmland in the U.S.?
The largest farmland owners in the United States are Stan Kroenke, John Malone, Ted Turner, Bill Gates, Stewart and Lynda Resnick, the Offutt family, and the Fanjul family.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 145 min read
Who are the Largest Institutional Landowners in the U.S.?
Learn which corporations and organizations own the most land in the U.S.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 137 min read
Largest Landowners in the United States 2026
The largest landowners in the United States in 2026 are the U.S. government, Native America Tribes, the Weyerhauser Company, Rayonier, the Emmerson Family, John Malone, and Ted Turner.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 137 min read
How Can I Find Detailed Parcel Information for My Property?
To find detailed parcel information for your property, you can visit your County Assessor's website. You can also check the County Recorder/Clerk for deeds or use online platforms like LandApp for maps and boundary details.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 124 min read
The Most Affordable Places to Buy Land in the U.S.
There are many places to purchase affordable land in America. Learn which states have the most affordable land in the country.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 117 min read
What is a Topographic Map? A Complete Guide to Reading the Land
A topographic map is a detailed representation of an area that shows the three-dimensional shape of the Earth's surface.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 96 min read
Top 5 Best States for Off-Grid Living
Some states stand out as havens for homesteading and off-grid living. Our top picks for the top 5 best states for off-grid living are Tennessee, Idaho, New Mexico, Texas, and Alaska.
Craig Kaiser
Jan 87 min read
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