Life Are you a Landowner? - Page 2

Deberg_1990 · 10-13-2011, 10:59 AM

If you are, I guarantee you dont own as much land as this guy. 2.2 million acres.

If you own any land, how much do you own?

http://www.landreport.com/americas-1...st-landowners/

John Malone, the 70-year-old chairman of Liberty Media, is famously reticent when it comes to discussing his business life. There is, however, one subject that makes the Denver businessman open up: his personal land holdings.

Recently, he’s had a lot more to talk about. In 2011, Malone became the largest private landowner in the U.S., wresting the top spot on The Land Report 100 from his friend and longtime business partner, Ted Turner. His decades-long rise to the top dates back to the 1990s, when Malone began acquiring land in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. His land grab kicked into overdrive in the summer of 2010 when he purchased New Mexico’s historic 290,100-acre Bell Ranch. In early 2011, he snapped up an additional 1 million acres of timberland in Maine and New Hampshire to become America’s leading land baron. Malone says his lust for land harkens back to his Irish genes: “A certain land hunger comes from being denied property ownership for so many generations.”

Why buy now? Malone says he was enticed by two trends: a drop in land prices and a decrease in the cost of borrowing. And though he says he operates his landholdings to break even, he also recognizes that real estate “is a pretty decent hedge on the devaluation of currency.”

Malone is an ardent conservationist, an ethic he shares with Turner. While the duo’s ends are the same, their means differ somewhat. “I tend to be more willing to admit that human beings aren’t going away,” Malone says. His 2011 Maine and New Hampshire purchase, which was brokered by LandVest’s Timberland Division, saw him acquire robust sustainable forestry operations from private equity firm GMO Renewable Resources. He intends to keep them in place. He applies this philosophy to his western properties, such as the Bell, where he raises cattle and horses. Ultimately, he plans to put all of his land in perpetual conservation easements.

So how does Malone’s good friend feel about being knocked off the top spot on The Land Report 100? CNN’s founder couldn’t be happier. “I consider John a good friend and have great respect for him,” Turner says.

Malone notes that it was Turner who “first gave me this land-buying disease” on a helicopter ride the two shared on a Turner ranch. Malone is not done yet either. He says he is looking at a large parcel in the Northeast and Canada that would “double us in the forestry side.” He’s adding cropland so that “we can go a little more vertical in cattle and produce more of our own feed and control costs better,” he says.

But in the end, there’s more involved than economics and conservation. “There’s the emotional and intellectual aspect of walking the land and getting that sense of awe,” says Malone. “I own it, sort of, for my lifetime.” — Monte

NewChief · 10-13-2011, 02:36 PM

Wonder what the freaking property tax is on that?

WilliamTheIrish · 10-13-2011, 02:49 PM

I own 10 acres with two ponds.

The Okies are still a threat to stake a claim. Can't keep that bunch out.

**HemiEd** · 10-13-2011, 03:04 PM

I own some land in Missouri, but I prefer College BB to College FB.

tooge · 10-13-2011, 03:38 PM

I live on 23 and own another 25 hunting spot.

Stewie · 10-13-2011, 03:59 PM

Don't look up how much government money he gets (and Ted Turner) under the farm bill. It will piss you off.

**Bowser** · 10-13-2011, 04:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HemiEd

I own some land in Missouri, but I prefer College BB to College FB.

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Pioli Zombie · 10-13-2011, 06:26 PM

No, but I own three slaves. Does that count?

**Bwana** · 10-13-2011, 06:49 PM

I met the guy two years ago. He has some land up here in Montana, decent dude. Ted Turner on the other hand, is a douche bag.

Hog's Gone Fishin · 10-13-2011, 06:57 PM

I doubt he has to mow much. I would imagine Cattle do that for him. But I'm not impressed because I'd be willing to bet I have more semen than he does.

whoman69 · 10-13-2011, 07:08 PM

I own 70%, the bank holds the other 30% but act like its 100% theirs.

crispystl · 10-13-2011, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

I met the guy two years ago. He has some land up here in Montana, decent dude. Ted Turner on the other hand, is a douche bag.

What does land go for up in Montana? Is it readily available?

**Bwana** · 10-13-2011, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crispystl420

What does land go for up in Montana? Is it readily available?

As far as price, mountain areas and lake front bring some very good money, although, it's off right now and there are some decent deals. If you go to the far eastern half of the state, you can get it very reasonable, but that land looks like North ****ing Dakata. (No thanks)

With that being said, land is readily available.

Malones land, looks a lot like this..... (Nye, Montana)

LOCOChief · 10-13-2011, 07:24 PM

2,200,001 acres, but who's countin?

**Saul Good** · 10-13-2011, 07:38 PM

**hometeam** · 10-13-2011, 07:42 PM

does the .75 acre plot my house sits on count ? :P

10-13-2011, 10:59 AM
Deberg_1990 In Search of a Life Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Antonio Tx. Casino cash: $3554454	Are you a Landowner? If you are, I guarantee you dont own as much land as this guy. 2.2 million acres. If you own any land, how much do you own? http://www.landreport.com/americas-1...st-landowners/ John Malone, the 70-year-old chairman of Liberty Media, is famously reticent when it comes to discussing his business life. There is, however, one subject that makes the Denver businessman open up: his personal land holdings. Recently, he’s had a lot more to talk about. In 2011, Malone became the largest private landowner in the U.S., wresting the top spot on The Land Report 100 from his friend and longtime business partner, Ted Turner. His decades-long rise to the top dates back to the 1990s, when Malone began acquiring land in Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming. His land grab kicked into overdrive in the summer of 2010 when he purchased New Mexico’s historic 290,100-acre Bell Ranch. In early 2011, he snapped up an additional 1 million acres of timberland in Maine and New Hampshire to become America’s leading land baron. Malone says his lust for land harkens back to his Irish genes: “A certain land hunger comes from being denied property ownership for so many generations.” Why buy now? Malone says he was enticed by two trends: a drop in land prices and a decrease in the cost of borrowing. And though he says he operates his landholdings to break even, he also recognizes that real estate “is a pretty decent hedge on the devaluation of currency.” Malone is an ardent conservationist, an ethic he shares with Turner. While the duo’s ends are the same, their means differ somewhat. “I tend to be more willing to admit that human beings aren’t going away,” Malone says. His 2011 Maine and New Hampshire purchase, which was brokered by LandVest’s Timberland Division, saw him acquire robust sustainable forestry operations from private equity firm GMO Renewable Resources. He intends to keep them in place. He applies this philosophy to his western properties, such as the Bell, where he raises cattle and horses. Ultimately, he plans to put all of his land in perpetual conservation easements. So how does Malone’s good friend feel about being knocked off the top spot on The Land Report 100? CNN’s founder couldn’t be happier. “I consider John a good friend and have great respect for him,” Turner says. Malone notes that it was Turner who “first gave me this land-buying disease” on a helicopter ride the two shared on a Turner ranch. Malone is not done yet either. He says he is looking at a large parcel in the Northeast and Canada that would “double us in the forestry side.” He’s adding cropland so that “we can go a little more vertical in cattle and produce more of our own feed and control costs better,” he says. But in the end, there’s more involved than economics and conservation. “There’s the emotional and intellectual aspect of walking the land and getting that sense of awe,” says Malone. “I own it, sort of, for my lifetime.” — Monte
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10-13-2011, 02:36 PM	#16
NewChief In Search of a Life Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Fayetteville, AR Casino cash: $9570204	Wonder what the freaking property tax is on that? __________________ In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. - H. L. Mencken
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10-13-2011, 02:49 PM	#17
WilliamTheIrish Champion Golfer Of The Year Join Date: Aug 2001 Casino cash: $5640607	I own 10 acres with two ponds. The Okies are still a threat to stake a claim. Can't keep that bunch out.
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10-13-2011, 03:04 PM	#18
HemiEd Supporter Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ozarks Casino cash: $2820564	I own some land in Missouri, but I prefer College BB to College FB.
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tooge MVP Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Liberty, MO Casino cash: $3564112	I live on 23 and own another 25 hunting spot.
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10-13-2011, 06:49 PM	#23
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2139093647	I met the guy two years ago. He has some land up here in Montana, decent dude. Ted Turner on the other hand, is a douche bag. __________________ Adventure is dangerous....but monotony can kill you.
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10-13-2011, 06:57 PM	#24
Hog's Gone Fishin Fish are scared of me Join Date: Nov 2001 Casino cash: $1260477	I doubt he has to mow much. I would imagine Cattle do that for him. But I'm not impressed because I'd be willing to bet I have more semen than he does.
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10-13-2011, 07:24 PM	#28
LOCOChief True Chiefs Fan Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bull Bay Casino cash: $6605791	2,200,001 acres, but who's countin?
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10-13-2011, 07:38 PM	#29
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10-13-2011, 07:42 PM	#30
hometeam Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Casino cash: $3771956	does the .75 acre plot my house sits on count ? :P
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