The Real Estate Investing Podcast This Land Strategy Turns $8K Lots Into $50K Deals
Jan 20, 2026
In this engaging conversation, Andrew Short, a high-volume land investor who specializes in transforming undervalued parcels into profitable deals, shares his unique insights. He reveals the importance of identifying raw land value and enhancing it through smart improvements like septic designs. Andrew highlights the shift from house flipping to land investing, emphasizing the reduced risks and quicker timelines. He also discusses the significance of building strong funding relationships and using targeted marketing strategies to scale operations effectively.
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From Loan Officer To Land Developer
- Andrew started in finance and house flipping before pivoting to land development after realizing lot basis drove 30–40% of project profit.
- He moved fully into land by 2024 and scaled quickly by buying undervalued infill lots and performing in-house improvements.
Value Is Created By Making Land Shovel-Ready
- Value comes from converting raw land to shovel-ready lots by performing development tasks cheaper than retail.
- Andrew measures opportunity by the retail cost to make land shovel-ready and captures the spread as margin.
Specialization Turns Complexity Into Edge
- Becoming a 'land professional' by solving problems (subdivisions, conservation, tax credits) reduces competition and increases yields.
- Niche expertise turns complex deals into high-margin opportunities with less buyer competition.