Suggestions for making a winning offer on hunting land

I would bring cash

Offering 10% less than asking cash in hand is fair imo because it reduces some red tape. They'll prolly counter offer up a bit but since you thought the original price was reasonable, then you should be ok with that.

I bought rural, unimproved property in the past. I paid less than 90% of asking so I don’t think that’s an insulting offer. If you offer cash, make sure you have it ready to go. These transactions can move quick. With a cash transaction no appraisal, survey, or title insurance is required. All those items are valuable and should be considered. I wouldn’t purchase without at least a title opinion and a recent survey on record. Some things that you can negotiate are who pays legal transaction fee’s, survey, mineral rights, etc. If the property has timber, agricultural property, CRP, or other revenue sources, someone with knowledge of these items would be helpful.

They purchased less than a year ago, so in terms of property appreciation, there is little. I think knowing their cost gives me a basis for knowing how much to offer with them still making a nice profit. I think they want out quickly.

Good point. Wonder if that has something to do with them wanting to sell after such a short period of time.