Show Notes: https://retipster.com/270-john-brenard/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=TGouwIf41rk In this episode, I sat down with John Bernard from Southview Timber to break down how timberland investing actually works, and why it’s one of the most overlooked real estate strategies out there. We talk about how timberland produces income, how deals are structured, and why this asset class has quietly created long-term wealth outside of traditional real estate and stocks. John also explains how they find deals without marketing, how timber is valued, and the multiple ways you can monetize rural land. If you’ve ever wondered how land investing can generate cash flow beyond flipping or rentals, this conversation will open your eyes. 0:00 - Intro to timberland investing 1:09 - What is Southview Timber? 3:53 - How timber deals are structured 5:23 - Finding off-market land deals 7:31 - What makes a good timber property 10:16 - Timber returns explained 12:31 - Role of forestry consultants 14:03 - Valuing land vs timber 16:44 - Why deal flow is hard 16:52 - Importance of sawmill proximity 20:33 - Tools for finding timber data 21:35 - Where timber investing works best 24:35 - Multiple ways to make money 26:53 - Selling land without harvesting 28:10 - How much land you need 29:38 - Identifying valuable timber 30:42 - Replanting strategy explained 34:44 - Why the Southeast is booming 38:06 - Who buys these properties 39:19 - 65% return case study 41:41 - Why more investors don’t do this 44:03 - Should you invest solo or in a fund 45:52 - Why investors choose timberland 47:50 - Ways to monetize land 48:47 - Biggest risk: overpaying 53:09 - Fund structure and returns 57:28 - What could go wrong #landinvesting #timberland #realestateinvesting #landflipping #realestatestrategy #ruralland #passiveincome #wealthbuilding #realestatepodcast #retipster #cashflow #investingstrategies #landdevelopment #timberinvesting #financialfreedom *📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM* https://go.retipster.com/stride/yt-TGouwIf41rk *Land Portal: The Data Edge Every Land Investor Needs* https://go.retipster.com/landportal/yt-TGouwIf41rk (REtipster Affiliate Link) *🙋🏻‍♂️ Get the REtipster Newsletter (It's FREE)!* https://welcome.retipster.com/newsletter/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=TGouwIf41rk *🚀 Land Investor’s Action Plan (Free 5-Day Course!)* https://welcome.retipster.com/5-day-email-course/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=TGouwIf41rk *⚠️ Land Buyer’s Survival Guide (Free 5-Day Course!)* https://welcome.retipster.com/survival-guide/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=TGouwIf41rk *👉 10X Your Income from Land Investing* https://welcome.retipster.com/webinar-invite/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=TGouwIf41rk *😀 Join the REtipster Forum!* https://forum.retipster.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=TGouwIf41rk *🛠️ All My Favorite Tools and Resources 🛠️* https://retipster.com/resources/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=podcast&utm_content=TGouwIf41rk