The REtipster Podcast | Land Investing & Real Estate Strategies How Land Flipping Replaced Their 2 Incomes in 9 Months w/ Brian and Katie Desmarais
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Oct 21, 2025 Brian and Katie Desmarais, a dynamic husband-and-wife team, transformed their lives by diving into land investing, quitting their jobs in just nine months. They discuss how they leverage PPC marketing to find quality leads and the unique challenges of operating in today's market, including handling scammers and title fraud. With a remote team of nine, they share insights on building company culture and using Stride CRM to streamline their operations. Their journey emphasizes the importance of community, continuous education, and the balance between work and family life.
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Screen Leads To Prevent Title Fraud
- Verify sellers aggressively to avoid scammers and title fraud.
- Push ID checks, phone calls, and title verification early in due diligence.
Rely On Realtors For Faster Sales
- Use realtors for almost all disposals to speed sales and get local intel.
- Comp with agents on target sell price and driveway/septic ROI before buying.
First VA Within Two Months
- They hired their first VA within two months to manage marketing and admin.
- Katie later added call power after she quit her W-2 to shift sales workload.