We select a tiny fraction of the parcels we review, ensuring each offering is of the highest quality. Each farm and its legal title are placed into a unique entity (usually an LLC).
You purchase shares in the entity that owns a farm. This can be done in just minutes online.
AcreTrader Management handles all aspects of administration and property management, from insurance and accounting to working with local farmers and improving soil sustainability.
AcreTrader disburses excess annual income to investors. We would generally expect an unlevered yield of 3% - 5% for lower-risk properties. Note that this cash yield is in addition to expected annual value appreciation.
Please see additional details on historical farmland returns
and how we calculate IRR.
Investors will generally hold ownership for 5-10 years. Upon sale of the land, you receive your principal and any appreciation over the hold period. Should you wish to sell some or all of your shares, you may be able to do so on the AcreTrader AcreTrader anticipates adding secondary market capabilities in 2022, subject to regulatory and other approvals. Resales may only occur in accordance with applicable securities law exemptions and are subject to certain restrictions such as 1-year hold period.
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