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 sits down with land investor Greg Miller to break down how he scaled from small desert square deals to a profitable land flipping and deal funding business. Greg shares his exact approach to scaling into larger deals, structuring joint venture funding, and performing deep due diligence to avoid costly mistakes in today’s more competitive land investing market.If you want to learn how to spot better land deals and build a more efficient land investing business, this episode is a must-watch.================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:43 – Greg's land journey03:47 – Scaling the land business06:57 – Deal Funding strategy10:00 – Due Diligence of Deal Funding16:53 – Competitive bet of Funding19:58 – The perfect deal partner23:12 – Personalize & reach the seller27:47 – Less effort & more profit29:26 – 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 Diego Ferro to break down how he built a six-figure land flipping business in just 7 months using simple texting marketing and consistent action. Diego shares how he closed his first deal in under 30 days and scaled to over $100K in profit with another $100K+ in the pipeline.If you want to learn how to start land investing and close deals fast, this episode is packed with real strategies that work.🌐 Connect with Diego Ferro:FacebookInstagram================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:59 – Diego's land journey03:50 – Value of a course & mentoring06:02 – Scaling Text Marketing10:24 – Start land investing with a job13:20 – Build trust with a seller15:32 – The balance of Self-funding18:34 – Focus & Motivation21:32 – First deal breakdown24:09 – Land portfolio breakdown26:45 – Flipping land fast31:24 – Giving back with Coaching33:14 – Massive Action & Branding36:39 – Outro

They break down three levels of AI use in land investing, from simple one-off tasks to full agent-driven systems. They discuss risks like AI hallucinations and data accuracy. They cover practical setups, integrations with GIS and CRMs, and who can build these automations. They debate costs, vendor control, and how to start small while scaling smarter systems.

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 the best 3 land investing strategies to quickly replace your income in 2026 that actually work. They explain how you can generate serious income with just a few deals per year by using any of these strategies, even when starting from scratch, while highlighting the pros, cons, and real-world applications of each approach. If you’re looking to quit your job with land investing or scale your business faster, this episode gives you a clear, actionable roadmap you don’t want to miss!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro01:01 – Survey hack explained03:51 – Survey hacking Potential06:13 – Cons of Survey hacks08:19 – Splitting for quick cash09:46 – The Double close method11:43 – Pros of Double closing14:23 – Seller's don't like it15:08 – Provide options to sellers19:58 – The Subdivide advantage23:25 – The difficulty of subdivides25:52 – Final thoughts26:45 – 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, Brandon Parker from Land AI returns to the podcast to discuss how AI is transforming lead generation and deal flow in the land investing business. Brandon reveals how his AI “Maya” pre-qualifies land seller leads, eliminates tire kickers, and helps investors focus only on motivated sellers; turning cold calling into a scalable, high-efficiency system.If you want to close more land deals in 2026 using smarter automation and better lead systems, this episode breaks down exactly how it works.🎙️Checkout Brandon’s first episode🌐 Connect with Brandon Parker: Landai.aiYouTube channelTwitter================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Intro 01:05 – Brandon's early journey 02:32 – Ai lead system 08:40 – The evolution of MAYA 10:06 – Ai & Consistency 11:40 – Live Demo with MAYA 15:47 – Ai call breakdown 19:42 – Working the Ai leads 24:08 – Simplifying cold calling 26:49 – Reinventing rapport 30:05 – The value of ai marketing 34:00 – Getting the right leads 36:38 – Ai Live calling service 42:16 – 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 talks with Erik Sevillano about how he transitioned from infill lots to closing multiple land deals, including $18K and $34K profits, in his first year. Erik shares how coaching accelerated his growth and experience starting out, the texting strategy he created to generate good leads, and why consistency and daily discipline are the real keys to success in land investing.If you want to start land investing and close your first deals, this episode breaks down the mindset and marketing that make it happen!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠⁠⁠⁠================================TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:23 – From infill to vacant Land04:42 – Motivation & consistency08:39 – The coaching advantage11:57 – "Crawl, Walk, Run"14:34 – Text Marketing system16:52 – First deal breakdown22:36 – Assignment advantage24:53 – Recent deal breakdowns27:07 – Goals for 202628:26 – Systems & team overview33:53 – Fix yourself, then the business41:53 – 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 Alex Zahn to discuss how he built a six-figure land flipping business in just two years. Alex shares how he went from early losses in the first six months to generating $300K in profit by focusing on texting marketing, simple land flips, and strong systems with his small team.If you want to learn how to find off-market land deals, close profitable flips, and build a scalable business in 2026, this episode is for you!================================SOCIALRon's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/ronapke/⁠⁠⁠Dan's Instagram 📸:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/danielapke/⁠================================TIMESTAMPS:00:00 – Intro00:41 – Alex's early life02:32 – The first 6 months of land05:11 – The value of coaching08:26 – Land business in 202511:42 – Land deals in 202612:29 – Alex's marketing system15:04 – The range offer advantage17:29 – Slow scaling strategy20:18 – Advice to start text marketing22:25 – Alex's land evaluation method28:55 – Simple land flip strategy31:43 – Lean business & team33:48 – 2026 goals & mindset35:27 – Starting land advice38:02 – Outro

A lively look at how land investing has shifted in 2026 and where opportunity still hides. They tackle whether the space is truly saturated and why many newcomers drop out. Practical tactics like SMS, mail, cold calls and PPC get attention. Creative deal structures, subdivides and personalized outreach are highlighted as ways to find more profitable land deals.

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