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Discover how to make great money in land investing, self-storage, rental properties and other unique real estate niches—without taking huge risks or sacrificing your lifestyle.
The REtipster Podcast is the go-to resource for new and experienced land investors and real estate professionals. Host Seth Williams pulls back the curtain on his successful land flipping business and self-storage portfolio, sharing proven strategies to help you skyrocket your income, quit your day job, and achieve financial freedom—WITHOUT risking your life savings.
Each episode covers essential land investing strategies, real estate business tips, and actionable advice to keep you ahead in today's market. Learn exactly what works (and what doesn’t) directly from Seth’s decade-plus experience as a land investor, self-storage investor, and online educator.
Join thousands of successful land investors and entrepreneurs who tune in weekly to gain real-world insights and inspiration to crush it in their real estate businesses.
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257: In this episode, I’m joined by Kay Walker, a former short-term rental powerhouse who built a portfolio of 100+ Airbnb units before pivoting into land investing. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/257) We talk about her first accidental land deal, how she made more money with fewer headaches, and why she intentionally keeps her business small. Kay reveals how her STR experience shaped her land approach, how she transformed her direct mail strategy, and why control and creativity give her the edge...
256: In this episode, I sit down with Jon Jasniak. Jon built a $13M+ land empire by specializing in large-scale land deals, subdividing properties, and selling with seller financing. He even bought an entire town in West Texas (yes, really). (Show Notes: REtipster.com/256) We talk about how he got started, why he left a $200K engineering job, the power of Facebook ads, big wins and costly mistakes in subdivisions, and how he plans to scale to $100M. If you’re into land flipping, seller financ...
255: In this episode, I talk with Jeremy Brown, a land investor with a fascinating backstory. Before land, Jeremy spent 17 years in publishing, helping authors write and market books in a way that built authority and launched businesses. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/255) But when his son was born with severe bilateral clubfoot, everything changed. His family hit the road in a sprinter van, traveling the country for treatment, and land investing became the only thing that could keep them financi...
254: In this episode, I’m talking with Claude Diamond, a legendary sales coach, real estate investor, former attorney, and the creator of the G.U.T.S. Sales Method. In this conversation, we dive deep into how real persuasion works in real estate and why most land investors get it completely wrong. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/254) We covered the real psychology of sales: why most training misses the mark, how to turn prospects into the salesperson, the power of silence, emotional decision-makin...
253: I sat down with Drew Haney, founder of Rooster Capital, to get an inside look at what it’s really like to be a land funder. Drew has funded over 700 land deals, and in this episode, he shares his entire process, from vetting operators, managing money partners, structuring JV agreements, to protecting against losses. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/253) Drew also opens up about the emotional toll this business can take, why he chooses people over profits, and how he balances relationships on b...
252: In this episode, I sat down with Brandon Parker, founder of Land AI, to talk about how AI is revolutionizing the land investing world. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/252) Brandon’s company has made over 10 million cold calls and helped clients close more than $20 million in land acquisitions this year alone. His AI voice assistant (Maya) can now handle full seller conversations, qualify leads, and send high-quality prospects directly into your CRM. We dig into how this technology works, the ...
251: In this episode, I talk with Rod Khleif, an immigrant-turned-multifamily mogul who built a $50M net worth, lost it all, and came back stronger. We dive into the mindset behind success, the pitfalls of fast growth, the current real estate market, senior housing, and much more. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/251) Rod’s story is filled with raw honesty, powerful life lessons, and specific advice on how to thrive in real estate (even if you’re starting from zero). 📌 Want to hear what a $50M loss...
250: For the 250th episode of the REtipster Podcast, I invited five top land investors back to the show for a roundtable discussion on where the land market is right now. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/250) We talked about what's working, what's not, how the game has changed, and what they're doing differently to stay profitable in 2025. You’ll hear from: - Dave Denniston (Land UnConference) - Justin Piche (The Ground Game Podcast) - Mike Balcom (Stride CRM) - Neil Clements (The Real Deal w/ Neil...
249: In this episode, I’m talking with intuitive money coach Danielle McKinley about money stories, contentment, and the infinite banking concept (IBC), a strategy I’ve personally used for the past five years. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/249) We dig into why her nine-figure software exit felt strangely empty, how childhood money trauma shaped her drive for safety, and how she created a “contentment filter” to build wealth that actually supports the life you want… instead of chasing numbers tha...
248: In this episode, I’m talking again with civil engineer and land investor Mitch Klein about a major issue land investors often overlook: water access. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/248) We cover everything from private wells, rural water districts, and municipal systems to the shocking realities of contamination, costs, and whether your property can even get drinking water. Whether you're subdividing a large parcel or building on a small rural lot, this critical info is an episode you don't ...
247: In this episode, I sat down with Brent Bowers to talk about how he evolved from land flipping into building mobile home and land packages that yield massive returns. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/247) We discuss mobile home dealer licenses, setup nightmares, how to secure better pricing, what kinds of vacant lots do (and don't) make sense for land/home packages, and why mobile homes may be the most powerful affordable housing play in today's market. Brent also breaks down his light industri...
246: Septic and sewer systems are one of the most overlooked aspects of land investing. In this episode, I talk with civil engineer (and fellow land investor) Mitch Klein. We dive deep into everything you need to know about perc tests, soil types, engineered septic systems, sewer access, and all the hidden pitfalls that could destroy your deal. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/246) If you’ve ever asked, “Can I put a septic system here?” or “What happens if the perc test fails?” this episode is for ...
245: In this episode, Neil Clements and I dive into what’s really happening in the land investing market right now. We’re seeing big shifts, land investors are quitting, wholesalers are down 90%, and many are asking, "Is this business still worth it?" (Show Notes: REtipster.com/245) We talk through: What’s changed in the last few monthsWhy land deals are harder to come byHow elite investors are adapting and still thrivingLessons from our private mastermind in WyomingWhether or not we’re alrea...
244: In this episode, I sat down in person with Alex Reese from Acrewell, a rising star in the land investing world and an absolute YouTube powerhouse. We talk through his journey from eating peanuts in a CVS to flipping hundreds of land deals, building a media brand, and creating a deep educational product for land buyers. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/244) Alex shares the highs, the lows, and the big mindset shifts that got him out of debt and into building real wealth. He also drops a ton of ...
243: In this episode, I sat down with Quynh and Tri Vu, a married couple who walked away from their six-figure careers, an IT engineer and a pharmacist, to go all-in on land investing. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/243) Their story is packed with insight. We cover how land deals paid more than Quinn's doctorate, how they left behind high-stress jobs for more time freedom, and how they quietly raised capital without even asking for it. You’ll also learn how their “zero down” strategy led to 50 bu...
242: In this episode, I reconnected with Luis Melo, a high-volume land investor who blew my mind with what he's done since our last conversation in 2021. He's flipped land using double closings, assignments, and seller financing, without risking much of his own money. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/242) What's even more impressive is how he turned an 800-acre deal into 471 subdivided lots, built a team of 10 VAs, scaled into $12M+ deals, and why he's still using cold texting as his #1 acquisition...
241: In this episode, we're talking with Brian and Katie Desmarais, a husband-and-wife land investing team who left the corporate world to build a thriving real estate business in under two years. (Show Notes: REtipster.com) Katie was able to leave her W-2 job just nine months into the business. Now they’re flipping land from South America while raising their kids and coaching other investors. We discussed how they utilize PPC marketing, what their average land deal entails, how they assemble...
240: In this episode, I'm sitting down with Ron Apke, one-half of the Apke Brothers and co-founder of Land Portal. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/240) These guys are changing the game in land investing software. We dig into what it’s really like building a company with your brother, the biggest land investing mistakes, and how Land Portal is solving massive problems in the real estate data world. Tons of great insights in this one! 📊 Manage Land Deals Like a Pro with Stride CRM Built for Land I...
239: In this episode, I talk with Mason McDonald, a land investor, licensed realtor, and adventurer in the wild world of mining claims. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/239) Mason shares how becoming a realtor totally changed his land investing game, giving him the edge to make massive commissions, close unusual deals, and tap into a totally new stream of revenue that most land flippers overlook. We also go deep on mining claims, how Mason bought a gold mine in Alaska for just $30K, and what it mea...
238: In this episode, I caught up with my friend and REtipster Certified Coach Travis King to talk about the major changes we’ve seen in the land investing market in 2025. (Show Notes: REtipster.com/238) We dove deep into why most land investors are quitting, why the old playbooks don’t work anymore, and how the top 20% are adjusting their strategies to win in this tougher market. Travis also shares insights into market selection at the zip code level, how to double close to reduce risk, and ...
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Amazing interview!
Great Convo! This is the most thorough episode I've heard on underwriting borrowers. Thank you!
amazing
Great episode!
$50k to start.....wow