The Land Investing Business Secrets

In this discussion, Clay Hepler, a top-tier land investor known for his shift from high-volume to quality-focused operations, shares valuable insights on scaling a land investing business. He emphasizes the importance of making strategic decisions as you approach the $1M revenue mark, choosing between fewer high-quality deals and the advantages of a structured team. Clay also highlights the significance of understanding key metrics, adapting marketing strategies, and the benefits of mentorship and networking for sustainable growth in a competitive landscape.

In this discussion, Clint Turner, an expert in distressed properties and educator at learn.land, shares his journey from traditional land flipping to problem-solving in real estate. He reveals how he turns messy properties—tangled in issues like taxes and foreclosures—into goldmines. Clint dives into sourcing strategies, effective marketing for distressed deals, and a remarkable $800k payday from a $230k investment. Tune in for insights on navigating legal hurdles and shifting market dynamics!

How do 17 to 20 responses for every 100 messages you send sound? That’s the cold, clockwork math behind texting and – good news! – it’s far less complicated than it seems to get started with it. In this episode, we’re talking to Michael Bartolomei of Launch Control about the ins and outs of texting marketing, including the benefits of features like “Text Spinners” and “Quick Replies”. Plus, why it’s a stellar complement to your other marketing channels. Initially started by a real estate investor looking to solve his own problem, Launch Control is actually not optimized for messages sent – it’s optimized for discovery calls booked and hyper-focused on creating individual conversations. Ready to get active with your marketing and build consistent inbound responses? This is the episode for you. IN THIS EPISODE: Discover the difference between active and passive marketing – and why you should do both Understand that 10DLC registration is NOT as scary as it seems Learn about the guardrails Launch Control puts in place to protect you

The beauty of flipping land for Wayne Mutata? Not having to deal with the dreaded Three T’s. “No toilets, termites or tenants” as he puts it. A winding road took Wayne from Zimbabwe to Pennsylvania and then from gym owner to house wholesaler and eventually top-tier land flipper. Transitioning from houses to land wasn’t exactly a walk in the park though and he candidly takes us through the mistakes he made along the way – some of which became blessings in disguise. Whether it was finding out how to hire the right VAs, the value of moving from spreadsheets to a proper CRM to manage his land biz or teaming up with other investors to learn the ropes, Wayne is a true fountain of knowledge. Tune in for the goods. IN THIS EPISODE: Learn why Wayne switched from Investment Dominator to Pebble Discover how joint ventures can accelerate your growth as a land investor Find out why specialized, land VAs are a gamechanger Show notes IG: https://www.instagram.com/landflipking/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@landflipking FB: https://www.facebook.com/wmutata https://www.skool.com/landskool/about

Wrapped up 2024 with a lightning-fast rundown of the year's top land investing lessons. Gain practical tips on mailers, pricing, and cold calling. Discover the art of effective communication and rapport-building with clients. Transitioning to full-time land investing is demystified, along with key strategies for finding investment opportunities. Networking is highlighted as crucial for forging strong partnerships. Plus, hear a newcomer’s insights and a thrilling tale of wholesaling a Texas ranch. Get ready to level up your land business!

Thinking about going into business with your significant other but worried about how to make it work? Or if it can work at all? This is the episode for you. Katie and Brian Desmarais are the married duo behind [Patriot Plots](https://www.patriotplots.com/) and in this episode, they take us through their decision to build a business together – and how it’s working out so well. Spoiler: having a shared vision plays a *big* role in their success. On top of that, they both excel in different parts of their land business, allowing each to stay in their own lane and shine. And guess what? It’s going so well that Katie was able to quit her W-2 job within 11 months of them starting the business. Tune in and find out how. IN THIS EPISODE: - Discover how Brian and Katie built a land business as a couple – and why it’s working - House vs land investing; Brian came from the housing world, find out which skills came with him - Learn why follow-ups, building rapport and creating relationships are mission-critical to making deals

In this lively discussion, Austin Graham, a former financial advisor turned successful land investor, shares his journey from wedding videography to closing land deals. He emphasizes the power of simplicity in real estate, revealing why he favors traditional mailers over texting for communication. Austin discusses his strategy of securing 2 to 4 deals monthly, highlighting the importance of consistency and actionable steps. He reveals the Pebble Pricer tool for pricing land effectively and encourages listeners to embrace 'imperfect action' for success.

Rooster Vance, a renowned land investor and mentor, shares his journey to success in larger land deals. He simplifies the process, showing how networking leads to motivated buyers. Discover why he believes bigger deals can be easier than smaller ones and learn the power of personal branding through social media, particularly TikTok. Rooster also offers three negotiation scripts for effective deal-making, along with insights into the evolving landscape of land investments and the importance of relationships in closing deals.

Kevin Murray got into land 3 months before the recording of this episode. In that time – from June to September – he and his partner: Doubled their money on their first flip: $18K -> $36K Got ~150 acres under contract Dove straight into big-ticket subdivides How’d they make it work so fast? It wasn’t luck. After a decade in advertising, Kevin moved into real estate in 2020, where he and his team focused on mobile homes and tiny home communities – they now have ~695 sites under management. But they were buried in work, 60-80 hours a week. The move to land only happened after they discovered the key to buying back their time: systems and processes. Tune in to find out what else supercharged their growth. IN THIS EPISODE: Understand how concrete, detailed systems are the fuel for growth Discover why bias towards action is imperative for success Learn the value of not being afraid to reach out to experts BONUS: Comps are key for all land investors, check out the free Pebble Pricer Chrome Extension

Are messy properties worth the headache? In this episode, we’re talking to Josiah Ronco about a hair-raising deal that took roughly 17 months to close. Starting with murder – just in time for Halloween, right? – and moving from probate to rights of survivorship to tracking down 8 signatures with mobile notaries across the countries and finally creating an easement for a memorial site…this property was about as nightmarish as it gets. Was it worth it? Depends on if 5-figure profit margins are your cup of tea. Certainly one of the wildest stories we’ve heard! We also cover Josiah’s team building and how creating content is starting to play a big role in his land business. IN THIS EPISODE: Hear a truly wild property tale Learn if/when messy properties are worth the hassle Find out how Josiah has gotten himself out of the operator role and into being a business owner BONUS: Learn about mouth taping! Shownotes: Josiah@acrevault.com offers@acrevault.com