The Real Estate Investing Podcast

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?👉⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the current state of land flipping in 2026 and what’s actually working in today’s market. They discuss the truth about land investing saturation, why many investors fail early, and how successful land flippers are scaling through smarter marketing, better sales processes, and creative deal structures like subdivides and project-based deals If you want to succeed in land investing and consistently find profitable deals, this episode shares the strategies working right now================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:50 – The saturation myth04:26 – The opportunity in 202608:15 – Localized expert09:09 – Marketing strategies11:14 – SMS advantage14:14 – Scaling risk of SMS19:06 – Slow & steady strategy21:16 – How to scale Marketing24:15 – More deals with more mail25:22 – Bigger deal opportunity26:41 – Personalized marketing30:03 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?👉 ⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron sits down with Neil Clements to break down how the land investing strategy is evolving in 2026. Neil shares his insights to the switch from simple flips to entitlements, and how this has allowed him to build a multi seven-figure land business using only MLS deals and local market expertise. If you want to win in today’s land market and prepare for 2026, this episode lays out the blueprint.🌐 Connect with Neil Clements: Retipster Channel Real Estate Website================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:32 – From Agent to land expert02:56 – The right tool for the job07:13 – The skill game in 202610:09 – MLS & referral marketing12:53 – Land opportunity in 202621:44 – Local expert advantage28:00 – Neil business breakdown31:59 – Leads vs hiring more34:37 – Building core values41:55 – Neil's last advice45:17 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Dan break down why localizing your land investing business could be the biggest competitive advantage in today’s market. They break down how building expertise, relationships, and trust in one area can reduce risk, increase profits and opportunities when flipping land.If you want to scale your land business and dominate a specific market, this episode is for you.================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro01:25 – Pros of Flipping Land remotely03:43 – Be localized & abroad06:01 – Localized is expertise08:10 – Ways to become localized10:36 – Remarket your counties12:39 – When should you localize?17:28 – Selling as a local expert18:35 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================Ron Apke and Darrick Bourgeois break down exactly how they use AI to find high potential land deals with subdivide opportunity. They walk step by step through validating market pricing, using AI to summarize county regulations, and filtering a full lead list down to the few properties that meet strict criteria like acreage, road frontage, and buildability. Instead of guessing, they show how AI can narrow thousands of records into a small group of serious opportunities where just one deal could make a major impact on your year.================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS0:00 AI + Subdivides Overview0:40 Why AI Matters1:35 Using Your Existing List2:58 The 3 Steps4:58 Step 1 Pricing Spread7:46 Checking Demand11:31 Step 2 Regulations with AI12:50 Filtering with AI14:46 40 Target Properties15:33 Handwritten Mail Strategy17:10 One Prompt Trick19:10 Early Results21:04 The ROI Math23:38 Who This Is For24:58 Simple Subdivide Breakdown27:26 Final Takeaways

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the strategies to buy discounted land in 2026. They explain why land buyers are gaining leverage in this shifting market, how to capitalize on off-market opportunities, and how to negotiate stronger deals using on-market platforms like Zillow.If you want to find undervalued vacant land and stay competitive in today’s market, this episode is for you.================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:45 – The current land market03:05 – The 2 markets to buy land04:34 – Pros & Cons of off-market08:42 – Pros & Cons of on-market12:38 – 3 ways to get off-market deals14:08 – The value of holding land15:18 – Strategies to get cheap land17:36 – Scaling with off-market deals19:17 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?📞 Lead Mining Pro is your personal cold-calling team to acquire more potential properties to close on. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Nicholas Nick returns to the podcast to break down the strategic advantage of cold calling for land investing and how to use it to consistently generate land deals. He shares how he perfected his script, built a real-estate-focused cold calling agency, and the exact strategies he uses to turn conversations into hot leads for his clients.If you’re flipping land and want more leads and more closed deals, this episode is your blueprint to success.================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:45 – Cold calling today04:10 – Location affects leads08:09 – What makes a good lead?13:40 – Process refinement17:20 – Nick's mindset20:47 – Double dial technique24:16 – Leadership drives cold calling31:38 – "Choose your hours" strategy35:17 – Call when you feel like it37:32 – American vs foreign callers39:27 – What's next for LMP?44:29 – Undercut the market46:52 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Dan reveal the 4 defects that can instantly devalue a piece of land and cost land investors thousands. From issues like road access, to restrictive HOAs, and others; they share real stories from properties they’ve personally bought (including a mistake they made) and explain how to spot these issues before you buy.If you’re flipping land, wholesaling lots, or just getting started in land investing, this episode will help you avoid these costly mistakes.================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:31 – What is a defect?02:02 – Physical vs legal access05:50 – Land restrictions08:11 – 3 types of restrictions09:19 – HOA restrictions12:33 – Floodzone story14:22 – Floodzone vs wetlands16:27 – Flooding affects markets18:59 – Partial floodplains20:21 – Sloped lands21:50 – Slope story in KY24:35 – Recap & outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Philip returns to the podcast to share his insight and new strategies he's using to scale his land business into 2026. We discuss the value of keeping a local connection with land buyers, using home mail to increase trust and response rates, balancing a 9–5 while building a land business, and the opportunity of adding mobile homes to land deals for more value.If you want to scale your land business with proven, real-world strategies, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!🌐Checkout Philip’s first episode here================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:39 – Scaling in 202508:11 – Core-principle focus10:50 – Personal touch marketing20:10 – Work balance26:33 – Systems & processes29:43 – Physical advantage of Mail35:14 – Shift to mobile home deals42:25 – The cost of a physical product46:41 – Targeting mobile homes lands50:21 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the 10 best states to buy land in the USA for 2026, using nationwide trends and real-world experience to identify the hottest land investing markets. They explain what makes a state profitable, point out emerging areas with strong demand, warn you which markets to avoid, and share practical strategies for buying and selling land in those states.If you’re new to land investing, this episode shows you exactly where to focus to get your first deal in 2026!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro01:08 – What makes a good state?02:04 – West coast region05:38 – Western states07:45 – Midwest area09:40 – Southern states11:28 – Northeast region14:16 – Cutting bad markets18:10 – Easy picks for good states20:49 – Locking in the Top 1027:02 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Daniel break down one of the most debated questions in real estate investing: land vs rental properties. Drawing from real-world experience, they compare the pros, cons, risks, and returns of each strategy; and explain when it makes sense to start with land or move into rentals.If you’re looking for the smartest way to start investing in real estate and escape the 9-to-5, this episode will point you in the right direction!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro  00:43 – Cashflow issues01:55 – Add value to rentals03:08 – Rentals vs flipping/wholesaling04:30 – Duality of buying cheap properties06:54 – The importance of evaluating08:32 – Risk & reward of rental value10:26 – Land keeps its value11:21 – Rental story13:01 – Take care of your rentals14:19 – Final lessons15:02 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Daniel break down how land investors can make more from every deal by maximizing a property's value through smart land improvements. They explain the mindset shift from traditional land flipping and show how brush clearing, entitlements, subdivides, and other strategies can help you increase profits starting now. If you want to make more money from fewer deals and learn how top land investors extract more value from every lead, this is a must-watch episode!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:31 – Land flipping shift02:20 – Deal expansion03:50 – Why improve land?05:41 – Basic land improvements08:35 – Subdividing for higher value11:32 – The demand of mobile homes14:54 – Advanced strategies17:09 – The improvement mindset20:20 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Kay Walker returns to the podcast to break down how she pivoted from short-term rentals into a high-performing land investing business; closing 30+ deals in under two years. Kay shares her success with bringing her direct mail in-house and how this deal flow will allow her to fund  start-up a land brokerage company in her home state.If you want a real-world look at modern land investing strategy, operations, and what it actually takes to build momentum fast, this is a must-watch!🌐Checkout Kay's first episode================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:19 – Airbnb to land02:23 – Mail marketing decision04:36 – Pro’s of in-house marketing09:31 – Disposition partnerships12:58 – Build from failure15:39 – More vs less marketing18:22 – The importance of funders21:32 – Media presence22:44 – Land shifts in 202625:10 – Local land brokerage27:26 – Don’t hire when starting30:34 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron and Dan break down the 2026 land investing texting blueprint and explain how to maximize SMS to generate more land deals. They will discuss how to build a text market campaign, what texting platforms investors use, and how to turn text leads into real conversations and closed properties. If you’re wondering whether texting still works for land investing, this episode shows what’s working right now!🌐 Start your first texting campaign with these platforms: Launch ControlSmarter Contact ================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro 01:12 – Text vs mail marketing03:27 – Text list criteria05:07 – Multi-touch marketing06:15 – Texting operations07:56 – First text message10:19 – Text to phone strategy14:22 – Texting for high-volume deals17:28 – Closing advice18:27 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron sits down with Andrew Short, owner of a high-volume land investing business that specializes in land improvements & developments. Andrew breaks down how to identify undervalued land through smart due diligence,  building strong relationships with funding partners to buy these properties, and increasing deal velocity with strategic improvements like clearing and septic approvals.If you want a practical, no-fluff blueprint to take your land deals to the next level, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!🌐 Connect with Andrew Short================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:27 – Andrew’s real estate journey06:15 – Shift from houses to land12:17 – Shovel-ready strategy18:12 – House vs land deals22:22 – De-risking tactics25:27 – Land professional mindset30:16 – Fixed & targeted marketing38:54 – High-impact improvements44:03 – Funding relationships48:39 – Scaling with trust52:52 – Advice for beginners56:23 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Logan Perlaky returns to the podcast to break down how he scaled from his first land deal to over $200K in profit in just one year. We dive deep into what actually worked in 2025, including the direct mail strategies he used to find deals, how subdivides helped him increase profits, and the simple systems that allowed him to close 9 deals with minimal time invested. Logan also shares how he built a profitable land investing business without quitting his W-2, while finishing his MBA and preparing to start a family with his wife.If you want a clear, realistic path to building a profitable land investing business without gambling everything or burning out, this episode shows exactly what’s possible, and how to start doing it!🌐 Check out Logan’s first episode here!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:15 – Logan's first subdivide01:52 – Scaling in 202503:03 – Rural mail strategy06:02 – Slow scaling mindset07:54 – 10k mailers plan10:03 – Defined roles10:57 – Subdivide criteria11:34 – Texting vs mail12:51 – Profit & efficiency15:45 – Business motivation17:00 – 2026 goals18:39 – The opportunity in land20:26 – Growth & balance25:38 – Closing advice26:52 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron & Darrick break down how to sell land faster and smarter in 2026, even in an uncertain market, with proven land investing disposition strategies that are working right now. Darrick shares his step-by-step system for leveraging Zillow, Facebook Marketplace, and the MLS to drive more eyes to your properties and sell land without slashing the price.If you’re sitting on land inventory or want to improve your land investing sales strategy, this episode shows you exactly how to get more eyes on your properties and turn listings into sold deals!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:30 – Holiday buying behavior02:50 – December deal results03:38 – 2026 Sell strategy05:18 – Zillow leverage07:17 – Social media leverage08:55 – Smart price drops10:28 – Flat-rate brokers13:11 – End-buyer groups14:30 – Views & saves targets19:10 – Signs & drone marketing21:24 – Days on market22:06 – Be proactive when selling23:42 – Photo recommendations24:27 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? ⁠👉 Land Portal⁠⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠⁠Land Portal University⁠⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠⁠FREE strategy call⁠⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron sits down with Chris Ramirez to break down how he went from warehouse jobs and failed side hustles to building a highly profitable land investing business in just three years. Chris shares exactly how he made his first $15K deal, scaled past six figures, and used simple land flipping strategies like direct mail and texting to consistently find motivated sellers.If you want a real, transparent look at land investing, scaling a land business, and what it actually takes to succeed, this episode is packed with actionable insights you don’t want to miss!🌐 Connect with Chris Ramirez: InstagramTikTok================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro00:49 – College & early hustles02:38 – Finding land investing03:21 – First 12 months05:36 – Consistency pays off07:02 – Infill VS Recreational08:08 – Documenting the journey09:28 – $500K Goal12:10 – Coaching startup13:44 – Quick decision mindset17:00 – Building the team18:19 – The simple deal strategy21:01 – Conviction & consistency23:32 – Adapt & stand out27:49 – Chris’s last advice28:45 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business? 👉 Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal. 🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?  Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.================================In this episode, Ron Apke sits down with veteran land investor, Travis King, to reveal how he scaled from flipping $500 lots from Ebay to closing 6-figure land deals through private capital, smarter marketing, and value-adding strategies. Travis breaks down what’s actually working in today’s land investing market, from new strategies targeting landlocked properties and subdivisions to standing out with segmented direct-to-seller marketing.If you want to build a scalable land investing business, replace your W-2 income, and make fewer deals for bigger profits, this episode is a must-watch!🌐 Connect with Travis King: https://travisking.com/ @_travisaking================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIME STAMPS00:00 – Intro01:10 – Early real estate journey03:29 – Land Auctions04:33 – Direct mail shift05:58 – Building the business08:10 – Replacing W-2 income11:59 – Private Funding/Lending23:52 – Value-add strategies28:50 – Marketing that stands out37:18 – Future of land investing42:20 – Advice for beginners46:42 – Outro

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?👉 ⁠Land Portal⁠ gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus ⁠Land Portal University⁠, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?Schedule a ⁠FREE strategy call⁠ here.In this episode, Ron Apke reveals the 5 biggest land investing mistakes costing investors money in 2025, and how to fix them before 2026. From avoiding seller conversations to inconsistent marketing and missed profit strategies, Ron explains what’s holding investors back and how to take action to close more land deals, faster. If you want to buy land cheaper, sell land more creatively, and scale your land investing business, this episode is a must-watch.What You Will Learn:- Why talking to sellers and negotiating is essential to getting deals- How inconsistency leads to missed deals and lost income- Why slow decisions cost you opportunities- How relationships unlock more and bigger land deals- Ways to increase profits beyond simple cash sales================================TIME STAMPS0:00 – Intro0:26 – Mistake #1: Sales mindset0:47 – Seller relationships1:26 – Practice calls1:51 – Hard conversations2:44 – Why it matters now3:07 – Mistake #2: Inconsistent marketing3:26 – Mail volume example4:14 – Cost of inconsistency5:19 – Mistake #3: Slow decisions5:42 – Negotiation example6:03 – Decide faster7:19 – Mistake #4: No funding partners7:46 – 50/50 funding8:25 – Cheaper capital9:56 – Funding systems10:22 – Mistake #5: One exit strategy10:51 – Alternative exits11:41 – Add value12:27 – Recap & close

Want to quit your job and build a real land investing business?👉 Land Portal gives you access to the fastest-growing land software plus Land Portal University, where we walk you step-by-step through getting your first land deal.🎯 Looking for 1-on-1 Land Flipping or Subdividing coaching?Schedule a FREE strategy call here.In this episode, Billy Griffin explains how successful investors are adapting as the land market changes. Discover why basic land flips are harder today, how value-add strategies like subdividing and clearing create better exits, and why pricing land affordably is critical for faster sales. This episode breaks down what’s working right now in land flipping and raw land investing.================================⁠TIMESTAMPS00:00 – Intro01:05 – Billy’s land investing start03:10 – Early land flip strategy05:20 – Why basic flips stopped working07:00 – Shift to local value-add deals08:35 – Clearing and improving land10:15 – ROI on land improvements12:00 – Project-based deal margins13:50 – Paying closer to market value15:40 – Subdividing for better exits17:20 – Entitlements and approvals19:45 – Mail vs cold calling22:10 – Working with family24:40 – Post-COVID market changes27:10 – Exit strategy importance29:30 – Conservative buying today32:05 – Creative access deals39:20 – Final advice