#209 - Paying Off $126,000 in 18 Months To Buy 76 Acres in Texas with Luke Hoeft

#209 - Paying Off $126,000 in 18 Months To Buy 76 Acres in Texas with Luke Hoeft

March 2, 2026 · 53 min

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In this episode, Jake Hofer interviews Luke Hoeft about paying off debt and investing in land in Texas.

Welcome to the land podcast, a platform for people looking to educate themselves in the world of land ownership, land investing, staying up to date with current land trends in the Midwest, and hearing from industry experts and professionals. On today's episode, we are back in the studio talking with Luke Hoeft. We discuss: You don’t “accidentally” own land — you prepare for it. High-interest debt is a chain — remove it first. Extreme focus for 18 months can change your life trajectory. Side hustles compound when paired with discipline. Budgeting is like giving yourself a raise. Strong down payments create peace. You don’t need massive capital to start a business. The right land deal is often situational — timing + story matter. In Texas, hunting land economics are different than the Midwest. If your why doesn’t move you emotionally, you won’t endure the sacrifice. And so much more! Submit a question for Skip and Lee: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfUzgftdi_zWoAyrjgE5QFEY4Wz_VfokS5LG7kpzjXjSCvWAw/viewform ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Get Pre-Approved to Purchase a farm with Buck Land Funding: https://www.firstbankers.com/bucklandfunding…

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Host: Jake Hofer

Guest: Luke Hoeft

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Organizations: Whitetail Master Academy

Places: Texas, Midwest

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