This is the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. You’ve got acres of land, the property of your dreams, and a location like no other. These resources have likely allowed you to be self-sustaining, to save money, and to turn your hobby or passion into your way of living.
But did you know you could take it a step further? What if your passion for your land – what you already enjoy day-in and day-out – could be another source of income? Could you imagine your land and acreage being profitable? Could you imagine this being the thing that could fully support you one day?
Of course, I can’t make any monetary claims, but there are people who have made homesteading their sole source of income. Using the methods outlined in this post, people have successfully turned their acreage into profit.
Before we begin, I want to make it clear that this does not constitute financial, legal, business, or other professional advice. Rather, use this resource as a starting point for further research if you find you’re interested in learning more.
Now, let’s get to it!
Equestrian wedding, anyone?
Alternatively, you can combine your niche knowledge with a business service. For example, maybe you’ve got a knack for writing and specialized knowledged of farming, homesteading, and agriculture. You could provide your expertise in writing content for companies in these industries. Or maybe you’re a whiz at finances and accounting. You can offer these services to people in this industry, and become the go-to-expert for the niche.
Not a DIYer or crafter yourself? Maybe you don’t have the time to create handmade goods to sell. No problem. You can become a supplier for businesses, sellers, and entrepreneurs who do. Once you establish a relationship with these people, you will be able to have continual, repeat business from them. This can turn out to be more profitable than selling directly to consumers!
As a final note, it’s important to remember that none of these options are all-or-nothing, and you can scale them as little or as much as you want. Perhaps your goal is to make some extra money from your acreage or maybe your dream is to have a full-income. Whichever it is for you, take that first baby step and learn more about the ideas that piqued your interest!
Is there a Langley acreage or equestrian property you’ve been eyeing? I’d love to share more with you about what buyers can expect from me during the process. Please give me a call at 604.613.1684 so we can discuss your goals and how I can best support you!
But did you know you could take it a step further? What if your passion for your land – what you already enjoy day-in and day-out – could be another source of income? Could you imagine your land and acreage being profitable? Could you imagine this being the thing that could fully support you one day?
Of course, I can’t make any monetary claims, but there are people who have made homesteading their sole source of income. Using the methods outlined in this post, people have successfully turned their acreage into profit.
Before we begin, I want to make it clear that this does not constitute financial, legal, business, or other professional advice. Rather, use this resource as a starting point for further research if you find you’re interested in learning more.
Now, let’s get to it!
6 Ideas To Turn Your Acreage (And Homesteading) Into Profit
Using Your Land/Acreage
One of the easiest and cheapest ways to monetize your land/setup is to use the space for hosting venues, events, classes, and even tours. You can partner with local businesses and the community for the use of your space. Renting out your land for a few hours and splitting the profits is a passive way to make some extra income without having to do much upfront. As long as you keep your land well-maintained (which you already do), your acreage will make a great spot for hosting. Further down the line, you can always add extra luxuries, features, and accommodations to make it more attractive for events.Equestrian wedding, anyone?
Using Your Property
You can turn your property and your home into an Airbnb or similar vacation spot where you rent a space to guests. This can be as simple as fixing up a nice guest room in your home, or you may go as far as having separate guest housing built on your property. You might be surprised to find that many people are looking for a calm, quiet, and remote destination spot for vacation rather than the hustle and bustle of more popular areas. But now, more than ever, guests are booking spots that allow them to relax, be closer to nature, and get away from it all. And just like renting your land, you can decide how you’d like to accommodate guests. However, keep in mind that the more you put into creating a positive guest experience, the more profitable it will be.Using Your Knowledge
This method is more indirect when it comes to monetizing your acreage. In owning and maintaining your land and property, you possess far more knowledge about this topic than most. There are people willing to pay for your expertise in the form of courses and classes. You can also share your knowledge online by starting a blog or Youtube channel. This isn’t as instantaneously profitable, but once you’ve built an audience online, you can start to monetize your platform.Alternatively, you can combine your niche knowledge with a business service. For example, maybe you’ve got a knack for writing and specialized knowledged of farming, homesteading, and agriculture. You could provide your expertise in writing content for companies in these industries. Or maybe you’re a whiz at finances and accounting. You can offer these services to people in this industry, and become the go-to-expert for the niche.
Using Your Skills
Alongside your knowledge, you also have the skills to back it up. Especially in this digital age, skilled labor is harder to find, making services you provide in higher demand. If you don’t mind (or even enjoy) this area of work, you can work part-time for other farms and acreages using your skills. Doing this can act as a side hustle or your full-time work, depending on your preference. In addition, if you’re less experienced but want to gain more skills, working with larger landowners can help you get them – while making more money.Selling Products
Natural, organic, and sustainable goods and products are a thriving market right now. You can use the resources from your land and property to create and sell handmade products in your own online store or in your local market. With an online store or platform like Etsy, you will have a greater reach, but it can be difficult to stand out from the competition. However, by becoming the go-to for certain goods and products in your local community, you have the potential for a highly profitable business.Not a DIYer or crafter yourself? Maybe you don’t have the time to create handmade goods to sell. No problem. You can become a supplier for businesses, sellers, and entrepreneurs who do. Once you establish a relationship with these people, you will be able to have continual, repeat business from them. This can turn out to be more profitable than selling directly to consumers!
Become Self-Sufficient
That’s right. Become completely self-sufficient and reliant on your own resources from your acreage and property. It can be a fun challenge for some, and even though you’re not directly monetizing your acreage, using your own resources will allow you to save more money. Less money spent means more in your wallet!As a final note, it’s important to remember that none of these options are all-or-nothing, and you can scale them as little or as much as you want. Perhaps your goal is to make some extra money from your acreage or maybe your dream is to have a full-income. Whichever it is for you, take that first baby step and learn more about the ideas that piqued your interest!
Is there a Langley acreage or equestrian property you’ve been eyeing? I’d love to share more with you about what buyers can expect from me during the process. Please give me a call at 604.613.1684 so we can discuss your goals and how I can best support you!